About

Welcome to the Family

Real People. Real Struggles. Real Jesus.
A woman smiles while walking through the church's glass entrance doors as other guests greet each other near the parking lot.
Finding a church should feel like coming home. You will discover a family here that embraces imperfect people and points them to a perfect Savior. This community has been a stable presence in Central Kentucky for over 20 years, yet we believe the greatest stories are still being written. You fit in here, whether you are a long-time believer or just starting your journey.

Our Story & Mission

A Simple Journey Toward Jesus

The history of this community is marked by a desire to reach the local area. Established as Woodford Community Christian Church with a heart for families, the name was changed to Journey Church to better reflect a growing mission.

Within a 20-minute drive of Journey Church, there are over 75,000 people who do not attend church regularly. While these men, women, and families may be far from God, they are deeply loved by Him. God has placed this church where it is for a purpose: to move people on a simple Journey toward Jesus so that we can reach the unchurched in Central Kentucky with the gospel.

You will find that faith is not meant to be complicated. It is about a relationship with the One who created you. As a restoration-minded church, this is a place where God changes lives regardless of where you have stumbled in the past. You can join a community hungry for transformation and ready to see God move in your life.

Standing on the Truth

You are building a life. You need a foundation that holds up when the world feels shaky. We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God given to be that solid ground. It serves as the final authority for our church and the true lens through which you can view your life.

  • We believe in one God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
    Matthew 3:16, 17; John 14:9, 10

  • We believe God is the Creator of man and of all things.
    Genesis 1:1; Acts 17:24-28

  • We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son and Savior of the world.
    John 3:16; Matthew 1:18; John 20:24-31

  • We believe the Holy Spirit dwells within every Christian.
    John 16:5-15

  • We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the final authority for all matters of faith.
    Romans 15:4; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16

  • We believe that man, created by God, willfully sinned and, as a result, is lost and without hope apart from Jesus Christ.
    Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 1 John 1:7

  • We believe that salvation (the forgiveness of sins) comes by grace through the blood of Jesus Christ (His death on the cross).
    Matthew 26:28; Romans 5:8-11; Ephesians 2:8-9

  • We believe the Bible teaches that the pattern to follow to receive Jesus as Savior is to believe in Christ as God’s Son and Savior of the world, to repent of personal sin, to confess Christ as Lord, and to be immersed in baptism.
    Luke 24:45-47; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-7; 2 Peter 3:9

  • We believe that the Church is the body and bride of Christ, founded on the day of Pentecost, consisting of all Christians everywhere.
    Matthew 16:13-18; Acts 2:14-47

  • We believe it is God’s plan for elders to be the overseers of the local Church.
    Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-4

  • We believe that God defined the institution of marriage to be between one biological man and one biological woman. God views physical intimacy outside of marriage as a sin.
    Genesis 2:22-25; Matthew 19:4-6

  • We believe that death seals the eternal destiny of each person. The saved will inherit eternal life; the unsaved, eternal separation from God.
    Romans 8:10-11; Daniel 12:2; John 6:47

MEET YOUR LEADERS

Leaders for Your Journey

You deserve leaders who walk with you rather than just standing in front of you. You will find a team here of regular people who are navigating life just like you. We are dedicated to serving your family and helping you take your next step toward Jesus.

You Belong Here

Reading about a church is one thing. Experiencing the family is another. We have saved a seat for you this Sunday. Come see what a simple journey toward Jesus looks like in real life. We can’t wait to meet you.