About Us

Jackie has been attending The Journey since 2005 and has been one of our pastors since 2009. She also works as a therapist at the Counseling Center at the Colorado School of Mines. Among her interests are spending time with her husband and 2 daughters, reading, reducing mental health stigma, photography, justice issues, learning, and quality time with close friends. She is so thankful for The Journey community and the way it inspires her to grow in her love for God and others.

Michael is our lead teaching pastor at our Sunday morning services. Michael was the founding pastor of the church and continues to serve alongside the other pastors in leading and caring for the church. Michael has a Masters of Divinity from Gateway Seminary, as well as 2 Doctoral degrees, one in Marriage and Family Counseling and one in Organizational Leadership, from Denver Seminary. Michael has many other passions in life, including his wife, Wendy, his three children, parents and siblings, good friendships, sports, watching film and television, working out, and traveling, as well as finding joy in topics around leadership, psychology, and his business interests.

Ryan has been serving as a pastor at The Journey Church since 2016. He finds great joy in serving others & by spending time with his three children, & his family & friends. He is a Colorado native who obtained his bachelor’s degree in Engineering Geology & works for a consulting engineering firm in Thornton, CO. Ryan also enjoys serving at church and participating in many hobbies, including trail running, biking, basketball, rock climbing, & snowboarding.

Kay has been attending The Journey since 2007, has been the Operations & Program Coordinator since 2016, and joined the pastoral team in 2025. Kay coordinates The Journey volunteers and helps run the day-to-day details of the church. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, and spends her free time gardening, reading, and running. Kay is deeply appreciative of the role The Journey and its people have played in her life and the life of her family.

Joy supports the programming for the amazing, energetic, and big-hearted kids of The Journey Church. Joy’s favorite job was being a mom to Corey, Erin, and Lauren as they grew up. She also worked as a lawyer, policy analyst, and writer for government and non-profit organizations serving children and youth. Now retired, she spends her time hanging out with Calvin (her grandson), reading, hiking, volunteering, and practicing yoga.

Hannah is a middle school science teacher, who loves serving the children and parents of The Journey Church. She has a passion for her community and friends, podcasting, games, and storytelling of all sorts. The Journey community means the world to her, and she considers it a privilege to teach the Word of God to its children.

Robert is a shepherd leader with over two decades of experience in community engagement and compassion opportunities within local government and nonprofits. He advocates for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. He values the significance of building bridges between communities, promoting empathy, and fostering a culture of respect, and encouragement. Robert is a learner and teacher, passionate about bringing happiness to the most vulnerable in our community, and desires to share Jesus’ abundant love through serving others. During downtime, he enjoys traveling, cruising, camping, and hiking—enjoying God’s beautiful creation!

Kalani Masika is our Worship Room Coordinator, & has been part of The Journey community since 2016. She enjoys being a part of creating a space where people worship & connect with others. She is involved in many of The Journey’s compassion opportunities & also works with special needs children in a Thornton elementary school. Kalani is a landscape designer, chef, and entrepreneur. She finds great joy in serving others and participating in activities like snowboarding, hiking, roller skating and other pastimes.

Michael has been part of The Journey community since 2017 and began serving as a Deacon soon after. He now serves as the Lead Deacon. Outside of church, he works as a software engineer and enjoys organizing board game events. Michael and his wife are blessed with six children. He loves board games and all things basketball. Michael is thankful to be part of a church family that is devoted to serving others and sharing the message of God’s grace for everyone.

Natalie and Chris have been attending the Journey since they moved to Colorado in 2021. They were drawn into the Journey’s welcoming, inclusive, friendly, and authentic community. They are passionate about supporting others in also finding a place where they can be both fully known and fully embraced as they are. Natalie works as a social worker for a law firm and Chris as an engineer at Buckley Space Force Base. They share a love for exploring the mountains, promoting social justice, and showing off pictures of their two dogs (a bugg and a frenchie).