STAFF

BLAINE KEENE – Lead Pastor
Email:  bkeene@discoverjourneycc.com
Blaine has been a pastor in the United Methodist Church since 2002 and has served as lead pastor at Journey Community Church since July 2006.  He is passionate about partnering with God to unleash a movement of disciple-making disciples to change the world.  He believes Kingdom influence overflows from spiritual transformation, so he is committed to a journey of ever-deepening transformation in Jesus.  He lives into his calling by providing visionary leadership, transformational teaching and leadership training for Journey Community Church and beyond.  He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jodie, for 21 years and they have four children
JASON NIX – Director of Worship & Communications 
Email: jnix@discoverjourneycc.com
Jason Nix comes from the great state of Texas. Jason recently completed his undergraduate psychology degree from Capela University.  He and his wife Elizabeth recently moved to the Columbus area in the Spring of 2019. Jason has served in ministry for over 10 years, and he is passionate about seeing the “BIG C” church brought to full maturity in Christ. Jason loves to cook and garden when he is not at work. 
CHRIS BURNEKA – Director of Next-Gen Kids & Students
Email:  cburneka@discoverjourneycc.com
Chris joined Journey Community Church in 2017.   Chris is lots of fun and kids really love him most of the time!!! 😉 Chris is currently training for an ironman race coming up next year so if you see him riding his bike around town, be sure to honk. Chris is married to his wife, Tiffany and father of 3 boys.
JODIE KEENE – Facilities Manager
Email:  jkeene@discoverjourneycc.com
Jodie is the wife of the lead pastor but we don’t hold that against her. Jodie can often be found at one of the many soccer fields cheering on one (or more) of her four kiddos. Jodie is responsible for the upkeep of the new church facilities and making sure that we steward our resources well. Her willingness to do all of the little things that often go unnoticed is a huge blessing to our church. 
JANET NOBLE – Director of Connections and Administration 
Email:  jnoble@discoverjourneycc.com
Janet Noble is a jack of all trades and awesome disciple who loves helping others in their journey of discipleship. Janet oversees the connections team which includes hospitality, prayer, and care ministry teams. Janet also takes care of all of the day in, day out admin responsibilities. If you have a question about the church… odds are Janet can find an answer.