Members Meeting 2024

Video of Members Meeting June 14, 2024
Download the Annual Report

ELDER CANDIDATES

Mark Bishay

Mark Bishay has been an active member of Journey since 2018. He brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the community, being involved in leadership for the Guest Experience team, contributing to the build-out of the Torrance Campus, and facilitating Life groups and Care groups alongside his wife, Ann.

Mark has a strong background in church leadership, having served on the Trustee board for another church for several years. Professionally, he is the Chief Technology Officer for a boutique consulting firm, where he manages teams delivering enterprise software applications. His expertise spans various industries, focusing on process improvement and data visibility through technology.

Mark has been married to Ann, an elementary school teacher, for 28 years. They have two daughters: Kaitlyn, 26, a graduate student in Civil Engineering at the University of Colorado, and Nicole, 24, a student at the University of Colorado Law School.

Mark deeply appreciates how Journey meets people where they are and challenges them to grow in their relationship with Christ. He also values Journey’s commitment to building community, both within and outside the church.

Dan Charlin

Daniel Charlin has been a dedicated member of Journey for six years. He is happily married to Janet Charlin for 44 years, and together they have three adult daughters, all walking with the Lord. Two of their daughters are married, and they have three grandchildren.

At Journey, Daniel actively serves in local and global outreach, participates in the tech team, leads discipling groups, and assists with building projects as needed by the church.

With a rich background as a retired engineer and manager in the aerospace industry, Daniel brings extensive experience to the board. He has participated in various short-term missions in approximately 50 countries and numerous local outreach programs, ranging from Skid Row to local communities and from elementary schools to college students. His past church affiliations include roles such as Jr. High and High School director, Bible study leader for all age groups, Deacon, Elder, Chairman of the Board, worship leader, bus driver, and janitor. Currently, he is involved in a free Christian trade school as a welding instructor and chaplain.

Daniel deeply loves Journey and the people who form its community. Since joining, he and his wife have felt loved and welcomed. He appreciates the strong balance between biblical scholarship and intentional relationship-building exhibited by both staff and lay leaders.

Gregg DeNeui

Gregg has been a part of Journey in its various forms for 61 years, having joined the church when his parents moved to Torrance around the time of his birth. He came to Christ in his first-grade Sunday School class, in a room that now serves as the church office, and was baptized in the early ’70s by Pastor Malyon.

Gregg has been married to Audrey for 34 years, and they have lived in their current house in Torrance for 24 years. They have three adult children, two of whom are married, all residing in Southern California.

Throughout his time at Journey, Gregg has actively served in the music and worship ministry, directing the high school and college choir in the 1980s and leading worship at the 11 a.m. services in the 1990s. He has served multiple terms on Journey’s leadership board over the past 30 years, leading business meetings and working on by-laws and OPM updates. Gregg has also headed search committees to find associate pastoral staff and nominating committees to find lay leaders for the church.

Gregg deeply appreciates Journey’s encouragement to worship God with all one’s heart, soul, and mind, and values the church’s commitment to children’s ministry. Over the years, he has witnessed children who were taught to love God at Journey grow into church and ministry leaders locally, across the country, and around the world.

Professionally, Gregg is the Supervisor of IT Services for Kinecta Credit Union.

Bill Hall

Bill Hall and his wife, Alice, have been dedicated members of Journey of Faith for 39 years. They have lived in Redondo Beach for 41 years and were married in 1983 at Church of the Open Door, then located in downtown Los Angeles. Bill accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior during his senior year of high school in Michigan, while Alice was born on the mission field in Argentina.

They have two daughters, a son-in-law, and a grandson. Their daughters were raised in the church, attending children’s ministry and AWANA, and eventually graduated from Azusa Pacific University and California Baptist University.

Bill’s service to the church has been extensive. He served as a deacon for several years in the 1990s and as an elder for three terms beginning in 2002. He was also part of the pastoral search committee in 2015. Bill and Alice have led the wardrobe team for Journey to Bethlehem and made the priestly garments for the Tabernacle. For the past decade, they have led a Thursday night Life Group, and Bill has co-led a Friday morning Men’s Group.

Bill retired from Hughes Aircraft/Raytheon in 2013 as an Engineering Fellow. One of the things Bill and Alice love most about Journey of Faith is the community’s support during tough times, exemplifying 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 in action. Some may recognize Bill as the recipient of the award for being the most contented person at the church.

Cary Walker

Cary Walker and his wife, Laura Mecoy, have been attending Journey of Faith for 25 years. They reside in Manhattan Beach and are proud parents of two grown children, Ryan and Grace.

Cary and Laura are dedicated members of a life group and have actively participated in various church volunteer projects, including the media ministry, ushering, and book editing.

With over 40 years of experience in corporate communications, governance, investor relations, and crisis management, Cary brings a wealth of expertise to the board. He has advised CEOs, business leaders, and government officials in California, Washington, D.C., and the Middle East, helping them navigate challenges such as financial crises, corporate litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cary has also served on several nonprofit boards, including CORO, LA Youth, and the Southern California Chapter of JDRF, the leading funder of Type 1 diabetes research.

Cary has been a believer since he was 12 years old, and he never tires of hearing the Gospel message, the good news of Jesus Christ. Both he and Laura cherish discussing it with members of their life group every Tuesday night.

info@journeyoffaith.com

(424) 327-6500

1243 Artesia Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Facebook Instagram Youtube Shield-alt

PAUL & HOLLY ZWIERZYNSKI

  • Translating the Bible Support
  • North Carolina

Paul and Holly Zwierzynski serve at the JAARS Center in Waxhaw, North Carolina, where they support Bible translation efforts around the world. Paul specializes in solar power and computer networking. He helps missionaries use low-power computers in remote areas and sets up reliable internet connections using tools like satellite and radio links. His work has supported over 180 field sites, allowing translation teams to collaborate across long distances. Holly works in the translation office as a project assistant. She helps develop Old Testament translation guides and reference materials used by Bible translators worldwide. Before moving to North Carolina, Paul and Holly served in Cameroon, where their passion for this work first began.

JERRY & BETH TUCKER

  • Caring for Christian Workers
  • Southern California

Jerry and Beth help prepare new missionaries for the field by leading orientation, providing training, building teams, and offering mentorship during the first year of overseas service. They serve with Wycliffe, a Bible translation organization, and bring years of experience to this important work. Their work began in 1995 in the Philippines, where they served as dorm parents and teachers. Both Jerry and Beth grew up at Journey of Faith, and the church has been supporting their ministry for 30 years. They remain committed to serving for many years to come.

TOM SHECK

  • Youth Development
  • South Bay

 Tom serves as the South Bay Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His goal is to see lives changed through the influence of athletes and coaches on middle school and high school campuses. FCA focuses on values like integrity, serving, teamwork, and excellence. The ministry equips students and coaches to grow in their faith and lead others by starting small group gatherings on campus, known as “Huddles.” These groups become places of encouragement, leadership, and spiritual growth within the school community.

CODY & LEXI SCRIVENS

  • Meeting Community and Church Needs
  • Dublin, Ireland

 Cody and Lexie are serving in Ireland, partnering with a local church to build relationships and share the message of Jesus. Their work takes place in a culture shaped by both deep religious tradition and growing secularism. Navigating this tension is challenging, especially in light of Ireland’s complex religious history, but they remain committed to reaching people who often feel distant from faith.

BRYAN & JACINDA MARTIN

  • Meeting Community Needs
  • Philippines

 The Martin family is planting churches in the Philippines through World Team. One of the key ways they serve is by caring for creation. They work with vulnerable communities that are struggling as natural resources become scarce. By teaching sustainable practices for managing the environment, they help meet practical needs while also creating space to share about God’s design for humanity and introduce people to the Creator.

BARBARA LEE

  • Caring for Christian Workers
  • San Diego, CA

Barbara supports missionary families by helping their children access quality education and navigate the many transitions that come with cross-cultural life. She currently leads the Indonesia MK (Missionary Kid) Care and Education Team, providing guidance, resources, and support for families across the region. In late 2025, she will join the U.S.-based MK Care and Education Team, where she will train new missionaries, equip education consultants, offer academic testing, and provide personalized educational help for families preparing to serve.

K & L

  • Starting New Churches
  • Southeast Asia

L and K are working to start churches among ten large, unreached, and unengaged people groups in Southeast Asia. They also lead a growing team that has expanded from 11 to 22 units since the pandemic, increasing their reach and impact in the region.

TIM & ERICKA HARRIS

  • Caring for Christian Workers
  • Oregon

 Tim and Ericka Harris understand the preparation, training, and lifelong commitment it takes to serve in missions. Their work has included cross-cultural ministry throughout Latin America, including eight years living and serving in Costa Rica with their family. Out of a desire to support those serving in demanding ministry roles, they provide pastoral care to missionaries, pastors, and ministry leaders around the world. Through their R.E.S.T. initiative—Retreat, Encouragement, Safety, and Transformation—they offer spaces for leaders on every major continent to step away, recharge, and return to their work with renewed strength and clarity.

MARK & BRENDA HALL

  • Starting New Churches
  • Guadalajara, Mexico

Mark and Brenda Hall moved to Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2018, where Mark now serves as a teaching pastor at English Fellowship. The church brings together people from different cultures, backgrounds, and denominations, serving both international residents and Mexican nationals living in the city for work. Although their focus is now in Mexico, they remain connected to their previous work in Guatemala, where they spent 18 years investing in the lives of young people. Their move to Guadalajara opens new doors to build relationships, support the local community, and share the message of Jesus in meaningful and relevant ways.

RICH FRAZER

  • Developing Indigenous Pastors
  • Nepal and North India

The Fraziers serve with an organization called SOS, which stands for Spiritual Overseers Service International. Rick serves as the president and helps lead the organization’s three core objectives. The first is evangelism, which focuses on spreading the message of Jesus. The second is discipleship, aimed at strengthening the global Church. And the third is compassion, which means meeting the physical and spiritual needs of fellow believers. The Fraziers train Christian leaders and partner with Tabernacle Ministries in Nepal and North India. Through this work, SOS is mentoring more than 100 leaders who are reaching urban migrants with God’s love.

MARK & LISA DENEUI

  • Developing Indigenous Pastors
  • France

 Mark is a Bible teacher focused on the New Testament who trains church leaders and church planters in French-speaking Europe. Lisa teaches English as a Foreign Language and French, using her skills to build relationships and serve the local community while sharing her faith. Together, Mark and Lisa serve with a network of church plants in the city of Strasbourg. They are committed to making Christ’s love known by partnering with the local French church to love their neighbors, share the gospel, and disciple new believers.

D & J

  • Meeting Community Needs
  • Southeast Asia

D and J are building relationships with an unreached people group in Southeast Asia. Their hope is to see a new community of believers grow through intentional disciple-making and personal connection.

JOSEPH BRADFORD IV

  • Meeting Community Needs
  • Los Angeles, CA

Joseph launched his nonprofit, B.A.R.E. Truth, Inc., in 2018 to serve individuals and families in Los Angeles facing homelessness, food insecurity, and other critical needs. Through mentorship, independent living support, housing assistance, and wellness services, Joseph and his team help people move toward healthier, purpose-filled lives. They also host weekly feeding events on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles. B.A.R.E. stands for Balance, Ambition, Respect, and Encouragement.

BILL ANKERBERG

  • Developing Indigenous Pastors
  • Estonia

Bill leads a missions movement in the Nordic-Baltic region, focusing especially on Estonia, where fewer than 2% of people identify as Christian. His work includes supporting church planters, developing local leaders, strengthening compassion ministries, and mentoring pastors and missionaries across both the Baltics and Scandinavia. This ministry began in 2008 and continues to grow in reach and impact.

PAT & BETH ANDREWS

  • Bible Translation
  • Arlington, TX

 Pat serves with Seed Company, a subsidiary of Wycliffe Bible Translators, as Director of Field Projects for the Pacific Region and as a Translation Consultant. He helps oversee translation work in more than 60 languages, coordinating efforts across 11 organizations and 28 internships. Many of Pat’s teams are based in remote island communities, which often presents communication and travel challenges. Even so, Pat makes it a priority to visit his project teams and interns each year.

DENNIS & DENISE AHERN

  • Caring for Christian Workers
  • Washington State

Since 1992, the Aherns have provided counseling and care to missionaries in more than forty countries. They have a deep understanding of the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities that come with full-time ministry. Their commitment to supporting ministry workers led them to open a retreat center in Washington state called Selah Glen, where they host and lead pastoral care retreats. Through this work, the Aherns are able to care for those who spend their lives caring for others.

MIGUEL & MARIA ADAME

  • Church Planting
  • Baja Mexico

Pastor Miguel leads a growing church in Mexicali, Mexico, where he and his family have been serving the community since 2013. Their church runs weekly Bible studies, monthly outreach events, and provides a steady, welcoming presence in the neighborhood. In 2024, they opened a free private Christian elementary school that supports students with special needs or who are considered at-risk. Journey of Faith has partnered with this ministry through more than a dozen short-term mission trips.

Add Your Heading Text Here

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.