Lead Pastor

Michael and his family moved to Clinton in 2014 where he served as an assistant pastor at a local church. In August of 2022 he became the lead pastor at Journey.

Gary was born in Maquoketa, Iowa. He and Mary moved to Clinton, Iowa in 1995 and joined Journey Church. They have two sons, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Gary retired from Kmart after 34 years and many moves. He loves the outdoors, and his favorite activities include golf, fishing and spending time with family. His trust and faith in the Lord has been encouraged and grown deeper while being at Journey Church.

Mike is a born-again child of Jesus Christ, the husband of his childhood sweetheart, Janet, and the father of their daughter, Malee. He is blessed to be retired from his wage-earning career and available to serve God and others as God directs.

Jon was born and raised in Fulton, Illinois, the son of John H. and Katherine Balk. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and spent his childhood heavily bathed in the teaching of God's Word. He currently lives near Erie, Illinois. Jon married his wife Lisa in 1981, and they have 3 grown children, Justin, Amy, and Sara. Jon and Lisa currently have 7 grandchildren. Jon retired from Exelon Nuclear at Quad Cities Nuclear Plant after spending 34 years in Maintenance. He loves the Lord and counts this church and this church family as one of his greatest blessings.

Daryl is a follower of Jesus. He and his wife Wendy have been attending Journey Church since 1998. Daryl enjoys playing music at Church or with family and friends. Spending time with children and grandchildren is a gift and a blessing. Trust God for the unexpected and let Him surprise you by doing the unexplainable.