JOURNEY SPIRITUAL FORMATION

There’s always a next step when it comes to following Jesus, and we love to celebrate and/or support people as they walk through life.

Be Part Of Journey Spiritual Formation

Life Group Leader

A Life Group Leader is responsible for building relational community, leading message-based conversations, and guiding adults through Journey’s discipleship process by hosting a small group of people in their home or at a host home.

Support Group Leader

Journey offers numerous support groups. A Support Group Leader enables access and sharing of information with the group, facilitates group meetings, delivers weekly lesson plans and facilitates group discussion. Support Group Leaders care for the group members by guiding them to Jesus, with a focus on hope and healing.

Course Leader

A Course Leader creates a welcoming, consistent environment where people can grow in their faith and build meaningful relationships. They facilitate discussion and help guide the group through the course content.

Baptism Support

Greet people who have decided to publicly profess their faith and assist behind the scenes with baptism attire and logistics.

Hospital Support

If you have a flexible schedule and have a heart to love those who are sick, we would like to invite you to join our team for hospital visitations.

Prayer Partners

There are many opportunities to pray for Journey members whether in-person during weekly services or through emailed prayer requests.

Meet Your Leaders

Shelly Smelski

Shelly Smelski serves as our Director of Care and Counseling, providing leadership and support for counseling services and support groups at Journey. She has a heart for walking with people through life’s challenges and connecting them to the care and resources they need.

Mark Harrison

Mark Harrison serves as our Groups Ministry Director, providing leadership and vision for our groups ministry and courses. He’s passionate about helping people find community, grow in their faith, and take meaningful next steps together.

Lauren Reising

Lauren Reising serves as our Spiritual Formation Administrative Assistant, supporting every area of our spiritual formation ministry. She enjoys walking alongside people, helping them navigate next steps, and creating clear, supportive processes that make growth and care feel accessible and personal.