Theology
Position papers.
Documents that lay out Journey Church’s settled position on key theological and governance matters.
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Women in Ministry
Both men and women are called to serve in the kingdom with their God-given gifts. The offices of Overseer, Elder, and Executive Staff are reserved for men; ministry roles are open to all qualified believers.
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Baptism of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit's presence and power are for every believer until Jesus returns. Baptism in the Holy Spirit is received by faith, a free gift from the Father.
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Deliverance
Jesus came to undo the works of the devil. Deliverance ministry partners spirit, soul, and body for genuine, lasting freedom.
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Salvation
Salvation is a gift received by faith, not earned by works. When a person is truly born again, they are eternally secure in Christ.
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Israel Affirmation
Journey Church’s position on Israel and the Jewish people.
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Eschatology
Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly. We embrace a variety of perspectives on the timing of that return; what we don’t do is let speculation displace obedience to the Great Commission.
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Divorce and Marriage
Journey Church’s pastoral position on marriage, divorce, and remarriage.
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Church Government
Journey Church practices a pastor-led, elder-influenced form of government, with the Lead Pastor leading the elder board, and the elder board providing visionary direction and spiritual covering.
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Different document
Position papers vs. Statement of Faith.
Our Statement of Faith is the foundational, historic Christian doctrine: the truths the global Church has held from the earliest days. Things like the Trinity, the deity of Jesus, the resurrection, and salvation by grace through faith.
Position papers go a layer deeper. They’re Journey’s settled position on specific theological or governance matters where serious churches sometimes land in different places: things like the role of women in ministry, how we practice deliverance, how we govern the local church.