Our Values

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Belong

You belong. No matter your past, beliefs, political views, you belong…period.

Believe

We believe that faith in Jesus and his good news can transform lives. We desire to live in a way that love is always first, and His grace extends to everyone who believes.

Become

Character, heart, identity. Jesus loves us too much to leave us where we are. He wants to restore us into who he created us to be.

Build

Purpose, personality, skill, passion. God created us for good works to build his Kingdom.

our mission

Loving others on the journey to becoming fully engaged followers of Jesus.

At Journey Church, we teach that a victorious Christian life is possible for all believers through the forgiveness of sins and the filling of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As we develop a relationship with Christ, we change the world.

our family of churches

Celebrating every time a disciple makes a disciple…

The Wesleyan Church is the result of an 18th-century revival, two 19th-century movements, and a 20th-century merger . . . strong roots which sustain a 21st-century vision for spiritual transformation across North America and around the world. Read more.

We believe in one God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the Saviour of all who put their faith in Him alone for eternal life. Read more.

our local & global outreach

Partnering Together to Reach the World

As followers and disciples of Christ we have a responsibility to impact all of the world. (Matthew 28:18-20)

How can you get involved? Begin by joining a Life Group. Our goal is to get out of the church building and into the world, just like Jesus modelled for us. You can also support a missionary with Global Partners, or be part of a team to Haiti, Honduras or the Dominican Republic, or other locations where God calls us. Our focus in these nations is to build relationships and community, while pouring out the love and joy of Christ to others. You will reap the rewards in your own life, as you reach out to your community, and the world!

Visit Global Partners – Our Wesleyan Mission Organization
Visit World Hope – Our Wesleyan World Relief Organization
Visit Boaz Lighthouse International Ministries

“At Journey we believe that all outreach is local! We serve our community primarily through our Life Groups. We have special Serving Teams who gather around a specific task, like our Food Team, who deliver groceries within our community.”
Scott WoodPastor of Outreach & Groups

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8 (NLT)

Contact Pastor Scott Wood

Scott Wood

Outreach & Groups Pastor

Scott's leadership challenges us to reach out to those in the community both locally and globally, meet their needs, and share God's love in real and practical ways. Besides the great joy of being a grandfather and helping others flourish, Scott loves family and sports. Just ask him a sports trivia question - he will know the answer!

Worship Songs We Love

Listening to worship music can change the course of your day. Listen to a few of our favourite songs, on our Spotify Playlist. These are songs that we regularly sing on Sundays at our worship gatherings.

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Meet Our Staff Team

Matthew Maxwell Contact Matthew

Lead Pastor

Matt has been helping others experience the transforming love of Jesus at Journey since he began here in 2010. He and his wife Suzanne are often found at the gym or the rink watching their 3 children compete. Matt smiles at the thought of chocolate, coffee, the outdoors and his alphabetized library.

Matt Palmer Contact Matt

Discipleship & Leadership Pastor

Matt has been serving at Journey since 2007, making disciples of Jesus, helping people connect with each other and serve others with passion. He loves his God, his wife Laura and their 5 children, sports, hunting, food and coffee.

Luke Budreau Contact Luke

Next Gen Pastor (Children, Students, Young Adults)

Luke's passion is to come alongside children, students and parents to help them realize their full potential and purpose in God's Kingdom. Luke and his wife Vanessa moved to Fredericton from the USA, and live happily with their two daughters and two dogs. Luke loves nothing more than God, his family, and a lazy Saturday with a bowl of chips and some good company.

Scott Wood Contact Scott

Outreach Pastor

Joni Torunski Contact Joni

Office Admin & First Impressions Team Leader

Joni has a passion for people, and leads our First Impressions Ministry. Come to Journey and you will be greeted by her and her many volunteers. Aside from being a mother of three and a grandmother, she loves skiing, cycling, four-wheeling and being the "mother" to the staff.

Gary Sharpe Contact Gary

Worship & Communications Pastor

Gary started out his career as a UNB Civil Engineer and Road Designer. He has since served as a Pastor in Waterloo Region, Ontario. In 2018 he returned home to his roots in Keswick Ridge. Gary attended Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. He loves music, mentoring, writing and website design. When not working he loves restoring old houses, traveling and discovering new cultures.

Janice Queale Contact Janice

Care & Seniors Pastor

Janice's passion is to lovingly connect with Seniors so that they are effectively ministered to by showing the love of Jesus through presence, God's Word, prayer, encouragement, care and acts of service. Janice and her husband Clif are proud of their four adult children (and spouses) and five grandchildren. She finds great joy in God, her husband, family, church, friends, baking, gym workouts and music.

Jane Israelson Contact Jane

NextGen Assistant

Jane is passionate about creating mentorship relationships with kids and facilitating Children’s Ministry in ways that encourage kids to connect with God and the gospel in their everyday lives. Jane and her husband James love being a part of this church community!

Olivia LaPointe Contact Olivia

Worship Assistant

With a passion for worship, Olivia is excited to be delving into opportunities for NextGen music ministry. She received her Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the University of Toronto and just recently completed her Master of Music in Opera and Voice at McGill University. Olivia loves performing in many genres: opera, musical theatre, jazz, pop and choral music. She also enjoys teaching voice to students of all ages.