Keith & KARA Kirkpatrick
Fearless leaderS - Bend LEad PastorS
Pastor Keith and Kara truly believe there’s hope for everyone! They married in 2003, moved to Bend in 2005, and together started Journey Church in Bend in 2010. Keith and Kara have 3 creative, talented and incredible kids: Makenna (20), Colton (18) and Eliana (16). Keith enjoys getting into God’s Word, running, and dreaming so big it depends on God. Kara enjoys real estate, a great sunset and increasing her faith through the study of the Bible. Pastor Keith and Kara consider it a great honor to lead Journey Church, and have made it their life mission to lead people on a journey of transformation in Jesus!
Journey pastoral team
KEITH KIRKPATRICK
FEARLESS LEADER
Keith has surfed the west coast with porpoise, walked the streets of Disneyland and run the trails of Central Oregon. When he’s not on an adventure around the world, he’s in a book or at a candy store. He’s madly in love with his wife and is humbled to be the dad of the 3 most amazing kids in the world. Keith also serves as an elder at Journey Church.
KARA KIRKPATRICK
EXECUTIVE PASTOR OF OPERATIONS
Kara loves Jesus and her family! She is passionate about the local church and is always looking for ways to make things better—whether it's improving processes, helping others, or dreaming towards the future. Kara is honored to serve in this role! She loves spending time with her family, and enjoys all things real estate.
LEANNE WOODS
EXECUTIVE PASTOR OF MINISTRIES
Leanne believes in the life-changing power of studying the Bible. She loves to laugh and enjoys a quiet morning. You can find her in a deep conversation, woodworking in her shop, relaxing near a tropical beach or secluded by a lake. She is married to Dave and has two married adult daughters, Whitney and Amanda.
BRANDON RICHARDSON
WORSHIP PASTOR
Brandon is the proud husband of Holly Mae and dad to 4 incredible kiddos. He is a dove nominated songwriter (RICHLIN) and worship leader who has a burning heart to see the church encounter God's manifest presence. Brandon has a strong affinity for coffee, fitness and the Buffalo Bills.
NOAH STEVENSON
OUTREACH PASTOR
Noah is blessed to have an amazing wife, Hannah, and adorable kids, Ezra and Ella. He has lived in Bend since 2000. He has a deep passion for skiing and playing bass guitar. But, his biggest and most important passion is Jesus.
Conor Moriarty
NEXT GENERATION PASTOR
Conor is married to the love of his life, Erin Ceíli and they are expecting their first baby! Conors burning desire is to see people experience the radical love of Father, Son & Spirit and walk in beloved identity as a child of God. He loves weightlifting, songwriting, reading and hearty laughter with friends.
Alex mutagubya
THE CITY CHURCH PASTOR
Alex is the Lead Pastor of The City Church in Luzira, Uganda, Journey's sister church. When in the United States his is one of our Teaching Pastors. When he is not praying or leading people to Jesus, Pastor Alex is spending time with his wife, Faith, and 5 kids!
JOURNEY support staff
HANNAH STEVENSON
COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR
JESSIE CLAPP
EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR
HAILEY HOLLISTER
WORSHIP ADMIN
KYLE HYATT
FACILITIES DIRECTOR
LORENA MATHERS
EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR
RAY SHELLEY
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
cali floyd
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
CAELI CROFT
SERVICE PRODUCER
MIke Schaefer
AUDIO ENGINEER
MARY TEBEAU
KIDS MINISTRY DIRECTOR
LANDON STRINGHAM
JOURNEY GROUPS DIRECTOR
LISA CUMMINS
OFFICE MANAGER
Colton kirkpatrick
VIDEO SWITCHER
LIZZY ALBIN
CREATIVE + OUTREACH INTERN