The Journey
The Journey
Welcome!
We believe in faithfully connecting and serving together as we grow deeper in Christ.
Join Us!
Sunday a.m. @ 9:30
9999 E Harry Wichita
We are an imperfect community of believers who want to grow in our faith,
and more fully experience the life that God offers to us.
What to Expect
At The Journey, you don’t have to dress up, put on a face, or pretend to be someone you aren’t. We don’t care about your political party, or who you voted for in the last election. We desire to be an authentic community of believers moving together toward Christ and seeking to reflect his kingdom on earth while sharing the good news of Jesus with our hurting world.
About Us
The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) is a rapidly growing multi-ethnic denomination in the United States and Canada with ministries on five continents of the world. Founded in 1885 by Swedish immigrants, the ECC values the Bible as the word of God, the gift of God’s grace and ever-deepening spiritual life that comes through a faith with Jesus Christ, the importance of extending God’s love and compassion to a hurting world, and the strength that comes from unity within diversity.
Our Staff
Senior Pastor Kyle Kachelmeier began at The Journey in August, 2016, moving to Kansas from his home state of Minnesota. Associate Pastor Heather Perkins began in her position in July, 2018 after serving previously as the Worship Director. Worship Leader Schelby Thompson was raised in the church and assumed leadership for worship in May, 2019.
What We Believe
Our essential beliefs are summed up in
what we call Covenant Affirmations.
We affirm the centrality of the word of God.
We affirm the necessity of the new birth.
We affirm a commitment to the whole mission of the church.
We affirm the church as a fellowship of believers.
We affirm a conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit.
We affirm the reality of freedom in Christ.
About Women:
The Evangelical Covenant Church affirms the call to ministry for all persons. We have ordained and fully credentialed women since 1976 and we seek to be a diverse and welcoming church that affirms the calling and gifts of the entire body of Chri
Listen to a SermonWhether you want to check us out before visiting, have discovered us online, or just missed being in attendance for a week, we invite you to join our community by listening to a recent sermon. May the Spirit of God speak to you as you hear the Word proclaimed.
Current Sermon Series
Meme-ingful Christianity: Deconstructing Common Cliches
Sermon Archive
Sermons from previous years
may be accessed via one of the
links found below.
Coming Events
Classroom Shower
This August, Stormi Isbel will begin teaching 2nd grade at L’Ouverture Elementary School. As a first-year teacher, she will have significant needs in outfiting an early childhood classroom for the first time. As her church family, this shower is a way that we can support her and the students she will be teaching. Come Join Us!
Flood Relief Mission Trip
In partnership with Merge Ministries, a denominational missions initiative, we will be participating in a flood relief mission trip to Mead, NE from July 24-28, 2019. Contact the church office if you would like to participate in this event.
National Night Out
Block Party!
Join us on Tuesday, August 6th for a block party as part of the National Night Out. Hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy will be provided along with a variety of games for children. This free event is a great chance to enjoy a night of fun before the new school year takes off. Join the fun and meet your neighbors as you enjoy a relaxed, family event.
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Our Values
Value #1: Offering a Place of Healing and Hope.
#Restoration
Value #2: Joining God in Making Things Right in our Broken World.
#LoveMercyDoJustice
Value #3: Showing up Authentically, Treating each other Equally,
Honoring our Differences
#RadicallyRelational
Value #4: Learning to Think and Act like Jesus.
#IntentionalTransformation
Value #5: Celebrating the Story of God’s love for all People
#Centrality of Scripture
Value #6: Jesus has broken the Power of Sin.
#GoodNews
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9999 E Harry Wichita, KS
316.687.1628