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Meet Kayla Mehlenbacher who joined the Journey team in 2022 as the Children’s Pastor. She loves serving the children and their families each week by bringing them a fun, organized program encouraging each of them in their walk with the Lord.  When Kayla isn’t working at Journey or hanging out with her husband (Brady) you can find her…

1. Organizing all the things

2. Drinking coffee and reading

3. Watching college football

Meet Caleb Peterson! He joined the team at Journey in 2023. As Worship Pastor, he is responsible for planning and leading all aspects of our worship services. Caleb enjoys a lot of things in life (like being married to his wife, Susan), and here are 3 things you should know about him... 

1. He LOVES Chicago sports!!! (But not the White Sox… Go Cubbies!)
2. He enjoys doing outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, golf, and ultimate frisbee.
3. He loves spending time watching a good show or movie. 

Meet Dan Schaffner! Journey adopted Dan into the family as the Pastoral Care Pastor in 2015. He faithfully serves the church through providing care for our seniors, divorcees, those experiencing grief, running our food pantry, and more!  When Dan isn’t at Journey you can find him:

1. Exploring God’s creation

2. Hanging out with his wife (Sue)

3. Enjoying the arts--in particular, anything with canary yellow in it

Meet Darlene Schroeder! Darlene joined the Journey staff in 2010 and now serves as the Finance Coordinator. She loves the people she works with at Journey. You can find her and her husband (Errol) helping at church all through the week. When Darlene isn’t at church, she is...

1. Eating "Christian chicken"

2. Vacationing in tropical places

3. Playing games with friends and family

coming soon...