DREAM TEAM

PASTORS

Jack Watkins

Senior Pastor

^{Jack & Charity Watkins serve as lead pastors of Journey Church since August of 2015. They have been married since 2003 and have two beautiful daughters, Taylor and Ava. They've served in youth, children's, worship, state denominational leadership, and senior pastorate since beginning their ministry together in 2003.
Pastor Jack studied theology at Lee university in Cleveland Tennessee and with almost two decades of vocational ministry, provides a solid foundation for senior pastorate at Journey Church in Vancouver Washington.
The basis for their ministry comes from a heart for relationship and "doing life together". Their driving force behind the vision for ministry at Journey Church is focused on relationship based on the example of Jesus.}

Charity Watkins

Executive Pastor

^{The Watkins aren't a "Buy One Get One Free" kind of pastoral situation. Charity is not only called by God but also gifted by the Holy Spirit as a pastor. Her heart is to serve the Lord, serve his bride, and build his church. Charity has a specific administrative gifting and has served her well in her own business in Realestate, and has put that to great use by stepping into the Executive pastor role}

Ryan Watkins

Associate Pastor

^{Pastor Ryan came on the Journey Leadership Team in September of 2015 when he moved with his family to Portland from Costa Mesa. Pastor Ryan has his bachelors in pastoral studies from Life Pacific Bible College and brings next level leadership to the table. Most importantly, Ryan's heart for people and ministry is second to none and we're blessed to have him and his wonderful bride on our team.}

Josh Rodriguez

Associate Pastor

_{If you wanna feel better about yourself, and if you need a boost in joy, spend a few minutes with Josh Rodriguez. You'd be hard pressed to find a better man, more passionate person, or anyone with a deeper desire to see people find Jesus than Josh. Josh not only serves as a vital part of our worship ministry with his wife Cassie, but he also oversees our entire youth department from nursery all the way to young adults.}

Ricky & Lena Bishop

Youth & Young Adult Pastor

_{Ricky felt the call of God to move from his home in Tennessee to join us at Journey Church on our journey to winning Portland for Jesus. He made the trek across country in 2019 and immediately jumped in with both feet and served as the Sunday Production Director originally before taking the step into youth ministry. Soon after taking on this new role, he met his wife, Lena. They were married in November of 2023 and now we are honored to have both of them leading our youth and young adult ministries here at Journey Church.}