Who We Are
We're dedicated to ensuring every person in Madison County encounters the Gospel. Through transformative discipleship, we're shaped into the image of Jesus for the good of others. Join us on a mission to transform our community.
Our Leadership
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Phill Taylor | Pastor
Born and raised in central Kentucky, Phill has served the local church for most of his adult life. His current role at Journey is to develop leaders and equip believers for the work of everyday ministry. Ordained in the C&MA, he has a heart for the lost and world missions. He and his wife, Hannah, have one son.
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Dan Campbell | Elder
Born in West Virginia, I moved to Kentucky to attend Eastern Kentucky University and now call Richmond home since 1983. I’m an IT professional with 35+ years experience in Manufacturing. Spending time in the garden or on hiking trails brings me a lot of joy. But I’m happiest to be known as Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Jesus-Follower.
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Kevin Crosby | Elder
Twice born in New York, Kevin found his Kentucky home in 1994 after graduating from Eastern Kentucky University with an Earth Science degree. He's married to a twice-adopted girl from Bardstown and has two adult sons and one daughter-in-law. He is an avid musician, golfer, traveler, hiker, soccer referee, and loves quality pizza (not those "casseroles" from Chicago).
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Roland Dube | Elder
I've been following the Lord since I was a teenager. I am a husband, and father and have been living in the Madison Co. area for about the last 30 years. I am a car guy by trade and a guitar guy for fun.
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Adam Eades | Elder
A product of Waco Ky where I first met Jesus, got baptized in a pond, and where I still live. My work and my hobbies and my passions involve the great outdoors, mowing, cattle farming and deer hunting. I am a father of one and a husband to one of a kind.
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Carney Jackson | Elder
70+ years of life experiences include marriage, 2 adult sons, college, veterinary school, military with deployments and teaching, rubbing shoulders with the many images of God that need the kindness and love of their neighbor.
Our Values
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FAMILY
We follow Jesus better together.
At our church, we believe that following Jesus is a journey best traveled together. We're not just a community; we're a family, united by our faith and love for one another. We walk alongside each other through life's ups and downs, supporting, encouraging, and challenging one another to grow in our relationship with Christ. Together, we share in the joys of celebration and the comfort of solidarity. In this family, there's always room for one more, and together, we can impact the world with the love of Jesus.
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SCRIPTURE
We passionately pursue God’s truth and live it out.
Our commitment to Scripture isn't just about knowledge; it's about transformation. We dive deep into God's Word, not merely to understand it, but to live it out in every aspect of our lives. Passionately pursuing truth means aligning our thoughts, words, and actions with the principles found in Scripture. As we immerse ourselves in the Word, we become living testimonies of God's grace and truth, shining beacons of light in a world desperate for direction and hope.
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ENGAGEMENT
We boldly love and serve our community and the world.
At our church, we believe in the power of love in action. Boldly stepping out into our community and beyond, we seek to tangibly demonstrate Christ's love through acts of service, compassion, and advocacy. Whether it's feeding the hungry, comforting the brokenhearted, or fighting for justice, we're not content to sit on the sidelines. We actively engage with the needs of our world, driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference and share the transformative power of God's love with everyone we encounter.
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GENEROSITY
We live generously because everything we have comes from God.
Recognizing that everything we have is ultimately a gift from God, we embrace a lifestyle of generosity. It's not just about giving financially, though that's part of it. It's about freely sharing our time, talents, and resources to bless others and advance God's kingdom. Generosity isn't a duty; it's a joyful response to God's abundant grace in our lives. By living generously, we reflect God's extravagant love to those around us, creating a ripple effect of blessing that extends far beyond ourselves.
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PRAYER
We seek God’s will through prayer and trust His power to work in and through us.
Prayer is more than just a ritual; it's a powerful connection to the heart of God. At our church, we believe in the transformative power of prayer to align our hearts with God's will and unleash His power in our lives and the world. We approach prayer with boldness and expectancy, knowing that God hears our prayers and responds according to His perfect wisdom and timing. Trusting in His faithfulness, we surrender our desires and align ourselves with His purposes, confident that as we seek Him earnestly in prayer, He will guide, empower, and transform us for His glory.
WHAT
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BELIEVE
There is one God,(1) who is infinitely perfect,(2) existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.(3)
Jesus Christ is the true God and the true man.(4) He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.(5) He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust,(6) as a substitutionary sacrifice,(7) and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood.(8) He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures.(9) He is now at the right hand of Majesty on high as our great High Priest.(10) He will come again to establish His kingdom, righteousness and peace.(11)
The Holy Spirit is a divine person,(12) sent to dwell, guide, teach, empower the believer,(13) and convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.(14)
The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice.(15)
Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God:(16) he fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature,(17) are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ.(18) The portion of the unrepentant and unbelieving is existence forever in conscious torment;(19) and that of the believer, in everlasting joy and bliss.(20)
Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men; and those who repent and believe in Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become the children of God.(21)
It is the will of God that each believer should be filled with the Holy Spirit and be sanctified wholly,(22) being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to the will of God, thereby receiving power for holy living and effective service.(23) This is both a crisis and a progressive experience wrought in the life of the believer subsequent to conversion.(24)
Provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the healing of the mortal body.(25) Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil are taught in the Scriptures and are privileges for the Church in this present age.(26)
The Church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church, (27) which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations.(28) The local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and observance of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.(29)
There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life;(30) for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment.(31)
The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent(32) and will be personal, visible, and premillennial.(33) This is the believer’s blessed hope and is a vital truth which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service.(34)
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[1] Deuteronomy 6:4, [2] Matthew 5:48, [3] Matthew 28:19, [4] Philippians 2:6–11, [5] Luke 1:34–38, [6] 1 Peter 3:18, [7] Hebrews 2:9, [8] Romans 5:9, [9] Acts 2:23–24, [10] Hebrews 8:1, [11] Matthew 26:64, [12] John 14:15–18, [13] John 16:13; Acts 1:8, [14] John 16:7–11, [15] 2 Peter 1:20–21; 2 Timothy 3:15–16, [16] Genesis 1:27, [17] Romans 3:23, [18] 1 Corinthians15:20–23, [19] Revelation 21:8, [20] Revelation 21:1–4, [21] Titus 3:4–7, [22] 1 Thessalonians 5:23, [23] Acts 1:8, [24] Romans 6:1–14, [25] Matthew 8:16–17, [26] James 5:13–16, [27] Ephesians 1:22–23, [28] Matthew 28:19–20, [29] Acts 2:41–47, [30] 1 Corinthians 15:20–23, [31] John 5:28–29, [32] Hebrews 10:37, [33] Luke 21:27, [34] Titus 2:11–14