Leadership…

Pastor Bruce White is the founding pastor of The Journey Church.  He was born in Ruston, Louisiana, where he later received a Bachelor’s Degree of Finance from Louisiana Tech University.   Pastor Bruce received his call into ministry May 31st, 1995, was licensed into the ministry in 2003, and was ordained in 2005.  He earned a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies in 2003, and most recently, a Master’s Degree of Christian Education in 2007.  Both degrees are from Dallas Theological Seminary.  In his leisure time, he loves hanging out with his family, fishing, hunting, walking and playing tennis.  Bruce and his wife, Lana, have lived in The Colony for 16 years and they have 2 sons.  Ross, their oldest son, has graduated from college and works as a R.N. and their youngest son, Isaac, is homeschooled.  He personally invites you to come and worship with The Journey Church!

CHURCH STAFF

Bruce White, Pastor

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John Hurlbut, Worship Pastor

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Karen Jacobs, KidCare Director (children 0-5 years of age)

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Karen Jacobs is a native Texan who graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors of Arts in English.  She taught high school English and Journalism for several years before attending Southeastern Paralegal Institute in Dallas, TX.  She worked as a paralegal in various Dallas law firms before transitioning to Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI).  While working as a paralegal and now buyer at TI, Karen served as a founding member on the leadership team of TI’s first faith-based diversity initiative – Christian Values Initiative (CVI) – and currently serves as CVI Chairperson.  Karen has a heart for children and parents.  She fervently believes that children need to be raised in God’s Word from day one, and that it’s the church’s responsibility to work with and support parents in this endeavor.  She believes that a strong Children’s Ministry, where children learn about God and His love for them in a safe, loving and fun environment, is a necessary and important ministry of a New Testament church.  Karen enjoys spending her leisure time with her husband, Ken, and their son Brett, when he visits from Tarleton State University.  She also enjoys spending time with other women in ministry settings.

 

Matt Evans, Children’s Minister (children 6-12 years of age)

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Matthew Evans was born in Porterville, CA.  When he was only five years old his family moved to South Texas where he spent his days fishing and swimming in Geronimo Creek and playing endless hours of sandlot baseball.  During his middle school years his family moved to the Davis Mountains of West Texas, where Matthew experienced the life of a cowboy, working on the Prude Ranch.  It was there his appreciation for God’s creation bloomed.  Matthew graduated from Ruidoso High School in Ruidoso, NM in 1987.  He attended Baylor University, graduating with a degree in Finance in 1991.  He earned his M.B.A. from University of the Incarnate Word in 2000.  He married up to Julie Evans in 1993.  They moved to The Colony in 2000.  They have three beautiful daughters.  In his spare time Matthew enjoys hanging out with his family, reading, playing his guitar, working out, tending his garden and doing just about anything outdoors.  Matthew believes God’s word is active, engaging, exciting and brings joy to those who receive it.  His goal in ministry to enthusiastically engage children and families with God’s word so that it leaves a lasting and joyful imprint on their lives.

 

Trevor Hanson, Youth Minister (13-18 years of age)

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Trevor Hanson was born in Carrollton, Texas, and has lived in The Colony, Texas his whole life.  He graduated from The Colony High School within the top Ten Percent of his class and with honors.  During High School, Trevor was heavily involved in band, as he was a section leader (trumpet) for two years, and achieved the honor of “State Champion” in the UIL State Wind Ensemble Festival.  He also took numerous Advanced Placement Classes, earning college credit.  During the second semester of his Senior year, Trevor received his call into full time ministry, without knowing quite where God would lead him.  Now, Trevor is attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth.  He is working on his Bachelors of Arts in Humanities degree, and is enjoying every minute of it!  Trevor also seeks to grow daily in his walk with his personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  It has really become his passion to teach young and old about the miracle of Jesus’ birth, life, and death here on this earth, as well as the treasures the Word of God holds for each individual’s life.  He loves talking, laughing, watching movies, dancing, and just spending time with his girlfriend of one year, Alice Ward.  Trevor also enjoys playing the guitar (praise music), reading, playing sports, working outside, spending time with his family, and helping people with service projects.

 

Board of Directors

Bruce White, President

Rick Ward, Secretary

Jim Heller, Treasurer

The Journey Church is very appreciative for Ken Jacobs, who served on TJC’s first Board of Directors for 2 years as Secretary until the time of his passing.  Ken was a blessing to the TJC family and he is dearly missed.