The Journey Church

What The Journey Church does

The Journey Church (legal name: Journey Church; DBA: TJC) is a non-profit, multi-ethnic Christian church headquartered at 5250 East US Highway 36, Avon, Indiana, serving the Indianapolis metro area. It operates two primary service channels: a physical Avon Campus holding weekly Sunday worship services at 10:00am, and an Online Campus streaming services at the same time for remote attendees. The church is led by Co-Lead Pastors Dr. Tim Parsons and Consuela Parsons, who have overseen the congregation since 2017, and is governed by a board that includes an executive pastor, associate pastor, and ministry directors.

The church's product surface spans worship services, a three-step Journey Growth Track membership pathway, age-segmented programs (Kids Ministry for nursery through 5th grade, Youth Ministry, YNG ADLTS CON 25 young adult conference), Small Groups, a Sermon Library, and specialized ministries including Women's, Health & Wellness, Care & Connection, Mental Health Support, Special Needs, and Journey College. A separate 501(c)(3) entity, Pathway of Hope, is hosted by the church and provides a bi-weekly food pantry and weekly homeless outreach. International missions partnerships span five countries. The underlying technology stack is the third-party Nucleus church management platform, which powers the website, event registration, online giving, sermon hosting, and communication tools; no proprietary technology is indicated.

The business model is donation-driven. Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregants, supplemented by branded merchandise sales via thechurch.shop. Core services (worship, small groups, ministries) are provided free of charge. The church is affiliated with IMN Churches (Innovative Ministry Network) for denominational support. No external investors, parent company, or institutional funding is evidenced; the entity is independently operated under pastoral and board governance. Financial information is not publicly disclosed.

Name

The Journey Church

Legal name

Journey Church

Website

https://thejourneywith.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Journey Church is a non-profit, multi-ethnic Christian church in Avon, Indiana, offering in-person and online worship services, age-specific ministries, small groups, and community outreach via the Pathway of Hope 501(c)(3), funded by voluntary tithes, offerings, and merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Worship services
• Christian church programs
• Youth ministry
• Community outreach
• Small group ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The primary revenue stream comes from voluntary tithes and offerings donated by church members and attendees during services and through online giving platforms.
2. Merchandise Sales: The church sells branded merchandise including apparel through their online store at thechurch.shop.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Journey Church provides weekly Christian worship services at a physical Avon, Indiana campus and through a streamed Online Campus, accompanied by age-specific ministries (Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry), Small Groups, the Journey Growth Track membership pathway, sermon content, outreach services through Pathway of Hope, and a young adult conference. Core spiritual services are offered free of charge, with operations funded by voluntary tithes and offerings and supplemental branded merchandise sales.

Product overview

The Journey Church is a multi-ethnic Christian church offering a comprehensive spiritual development ecosystem. The core offerings include in-person worship services at the Avon Campus and online streaming through the Online Campus, complemented by age-specific children's programming (Kids Ministry with Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary tracks) and youth ministry. The Journey Growth Track provides a three-step membership pathway for spiritual development, while Small Groups enable community-based faith growth. Additional offerings include a Sermon Library with video archives, various specialized ministries (Women's, Health & Wellness, Care & Connection, Mental Health, Special Needs), the Pathway of Hope outreach program, international missions partnerships, Journey College, and the YNG ADLTS CON 25 young adult conference. The church is led by Lead Pastors Tim and Consuela Parsons since 2017 and is affiliated with the Indiana Network of Christian Churches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Weekly in-person worship services held at the Avon Campus on Sundays at 10:00am, featuring sermons, worship, and community gathering for members and visitors.
• Online Campus Virtual worship services streamed online on Sundays at 10:00am, providing remote access to sermons, worship, and community for those unable to attend in person.
• Kids Ministry Age-appropriate children's programs including Nursery (ages 6 weeks to 23 months), Preschool (ages 2-5), and Elementary (Kindergarten through 5th Grade), teaching Bible stories through activities, crafts, and worship.
• Youth Ministry Youth-focused spiritual development programs overseen by Associate Pastor Noel Navarro, including worship and youth-specific programming for students.
• Journey Growth Track Three-step membership program guiding members through spiritual development: Step One (Become a Member), Step Two (Discover Your Design), and Step Three (Develop Your Leadership).
• Small Groups Community-based groups where members grow in faith together through Bible study, fellowship, and mutual support; participation is considered a core value of the church.
• Missions Program Domestic and international mission initiatives including partnerships with missionaries worldwide (Equatorial Guinea, Peru, Wales, Mexico, Ireland) and the Pathway of Hope homeless outreach ministry.
• Sermon Library Video archive of past sermons and teaching series including For You Page series and Monday Morning Faith series, available for online viewing with speaker information and discussion guides.
• Pathway of Hope 501(c)(3) organization led by Executive Director Tanja Freestone that serves the poor, homeless, and hungry through a bi-weekly food pantry and weekly homeless outreach, with Darrell and Allison Ortiz leading the Homeless Outreach.
• YNG ADLTS CON 25 Young Adult Conference Young adult conference for high school seniors through age 30, featuring guest speakers and life-changing teaching.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including apparel and accessories sold through the church's online store at thechurch.shop.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pathway of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathway of Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization led by Executive Director Tanja Freestone that serves the poor, homeless, and hungry. The Journey Church hosts this outreach ministry which operates a bi-weekly food pantry and weekly homeless outreach services. Darrell and Allison Ortiz lead the Homeless Outreach through Pathway of Hope.
• Russ & Sarah FARHOUDminorOthersMission partners serving in Equatorial Guinea, Africa. Part of The Journey Church's global missions program committed to spreading the Gospel to every nation.
• Richard & Wanda FERGUSONminorOthersMission partners serving in Peru, Latin America/Caribbean. Part of The Journey Church's international missions efforts.
• Rick & Gloria MCCARTNEYminorOthersMission partners serving in Wales, Europe. Engaged in international church planting and Gospel outreach.
• Stuart & Wendy BROWNminorOthersMission partners serving in Mexico, Latin America/Caribbean. Part of The Journey Church's cross-cultural missions initiative.
• Bill & Melissa CHAPPELminorOthersMission partners serving in Ireland, Europe. Supporting European outreach and church ministry efforts.
• IMN ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Journey Church is affiliated with IMN Churches (Innovative Ministry Network), providing denominational support, resources, and connection to a broader network of churches.
• Nucleus Church PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe church's website and church management system is powered by Nucleus, providing website hosting, event registration, online giving, sermon management, and communication tools.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Crossroads Church: Large multi-site non-denominational church in Cincinnati, OH with strong online presence and community-outreach focus. Comparable in seeker-oriented model and small-group culture, though at significantly larger scale.
• Life.Church: One of the largest churches in the US with a pioneering online campus model and Open Bible app. Relevant for its dual-channel delivery model and digital engagement approach, though operating at substantially greater scale.
• Elevation Church: Large multi-site contemporary church with strong online presence and small-group culture. Comparable in its focus on reaching seekers and digitally-enabled member engagement, albeit at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Traders Point Christian Church: Large non-denominational Christian church in the Indianapolis metro area (Zionsville, IN) with multiple campuses and an online presence. Closest comparable in geography, denomination, and seeker-oriented model.
• Northview Church: Multi-campus non-denominational church serving the Indianapolis area with a comparable mix of in-person and online services, contemporary worship, and ministry programming for all ages.
• Connection Pointe Christian Church: Indianapolis-area non-denominational church with comparable next-steps programming, children's and youth ministries, and contemporary seeker-friendly worship model.
• Faith Church: Non-denominational Christian church in the Indianapolis area (multiple campuses) with contemporary services, online streaming, and family-oriented ministry programming.
• East 91st Street Christian Church: Large Indianapolis-area non-denominational church with seeker-oriented services, online streaming, and a comparable ministry-portfolio structure serving families and youth.

Emerging players

• North Coast Church: Southern California non-denominational church with multiple regional campuses and a strong online teaching presence. Comparable in mid-size multi-site model and contemporary worship approach.
• Pathway Church: Mid-size contemporary church with multi-site and online ministry emphasis. Comparable in growth-track-style member development and contemporary seeker-focused programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheJourneyC
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheJourneyC
• Instagraminstagram.com/thejourneycavon
• TikToktiktok.com/@thejourneyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-journey-church-avon

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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