Church Leadership
Jamie George, Lead Pastor
Jamie has spent most of his life seeking out soul environments. Not content with surface relationships, his driving purpose is to serve as a navigator in community, and to live as an architect in culture. After years of caring and discovery with adolescents in America, and after traveling throughout the nation and across the globe, teaching, training, and offering the love of Jesus to different cultures, Jamie has morphed into the role of Lead Pastor of The Journey Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jamie is married to Angie and they have twin boys, Jordan and Tyler and two girls, Ashton and Addison. Their family serves the community of Franklin, Tennessee.
Gary Carter, Spiritual Formation Pastor
Over the last several years, God has shown Gary that this life has more color than just black and white. Do’s and don’t, rules and regulations, formulas… those are the easy way out. The abundant life requires daily searching and exploration. For Gary this journey is best lived out within the framework of community. In authentic community struggle is not only accepted but invited. It becomes a safe place where people learn to trust each other and trust God. Life begins to follow the model that Jesus offered as He lived out a life with people… their hardship, their fear, their joy, and their celebration. Gary’s has spent most of the last decade developing small communities facilitating soul environments with both adolescents and adults.
It has been said, “Many things in life catch our eye, but only a few things catch our heart. Those are the things we are passionate about.” Gary’s passion is leading others into an authentic life of serving in the way of Jesus Christ.
Gary is married to Trina, (the only girl he ever dated), and they have a son Ben who is 20. They live out life in the community of Franklin, Tennessee.
Drew Cline, Creative Arts Pastor
Worship is more about a lifestyle than it is a style of music or church service. Drew has been communicating that message in churches around the country for over 16 years. Serving the local church both on staff in Worship and Student ministry as well as serving as a special guest artist or worship leader, Drew has led thousands of congregations in worship. As a highly sought-after studio session singer, Drew has been a part of great record projects for such artists as Mercy Me, Third Day, Dolly Parton, Promise Keepers, Don Moen, Steve Green, and many more. His voice has also been heard on such commercial projects as Ford, Chevrolet, The Today Show, and others. Drew toured in 2006 and 2007 as the lead singer for veteran CCM group NEWSONG and has shared the stage with such great artists like Steven Curtis Chapman, Jeremy Camp, Toby Mac, Hawk Nelson, Sanctus Real, Lincoln Brewster, and countless others. He has also led worship at great churches like Saddleback Community Church, Willow Creek, Lakewood, and Dr. Stanley’s First Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA.
Drew just released, “Way Of Life”, his first original worship project this past summer ’07 internationally to rave reviews of songs inspired by and for the church and his first radio single “I Will (Lift My Eyes)” has been on Christian radio stations nationwide and is still a favorite here at Journey Ecclesia. Drew is passionate about community and art and loves to lead people to the throne room of God. Drew has been married to his beautiful wife Lori for over 13 years and they have a precious baby girl named Daisy.
For more information on Drew check out his webpage at www.drewcline.com
Dan Trippie, Ministries Design Pastor
How many times have we settled by educating our kids with information without transformation? Dan Trippie is driven by a vision to shed the obstacles that hinder them from experiencing an awe for their Creator. His experiential style of teaching and empowering creates an understanding that produces a passion for God. We hear it all the time. Our children and youth dialogue about their faith and the discovery process. These children are not just the church of tomorrow, but the church of today!
Dan provides leadership and design to each of the ministries of our church. He is the driving force behind Expedition Kids for children, Expedition Jr. for pre-school and Polaris for Middle School. His love for children and youth is contagious.
Dan, his wife Gina, and their twin sons, Sam and Nicky enjoy serving the community of Franklin, TN
David Gallagher, Children's Community Designer
The vision of Expedition Kids is to create a community of children untamed in their faith, in awe of their Creator and inspired to continually serve others.
David Gallagher is one of the most creative and passionate children’s leaders you will ever meet. His expertise in music, drama, and video technology creates an extraordinary experiential environment for teaching children the truths of God.
David, his wife Mattie, and their son Benjamin, live in and serve the community of Franklin, TN.
