Leadership

Pastor Garrick Williams is originally from Richmond, Ky. He and his beautiful wife Shonda Williams, have been married for 27 years and live in Mt. Sterling, KY. They have two awesome sons; Joshua & Jonathan who both serve in ministry.  
Garrick retired from Toyota after working for 26 years to become a full-time pastor at Journey church.  He is a passionate student of God's word and loves to pray, worship, and spend time in God's presence. He believes that anything is possible with God, and the sky is the limit for those who follow Him. Jesus is our Hope!  His heart burns for revival for our state and nation that desperately need it.  He began ministry from 1999 to 2006 as a youth pastor.  He has served in various positions of ministry and leadership until accepting his first senior pastorate in 2013 in Richmond, Ky. In 2014 he planted Journey Church in Winchester, Ky. 

Shawn dwells in Richmond, KY with his wife, Angie, whom he has been married to for over 33 1/2 years. They are blessed to have two adult children, Mariah and Hunter, who both seek and serve with a passion for the Lord. Shawn’s zeal for leading worship began at the age of 13 years old at Faith Created Assembly of God, Richmond, KY. He desires to escort the worshippers into the presence of God fully enraptured in worship around the Throne.

Cristian and Bella reside in Winchester, KY, and have been married since August of 2023. Their mission for this generation is Gather  •  Equip •  Send. Their passion is gathering this generation, equipping them to be sent out to preach the gospel to others. They hope to see others step into their God-given calling with their hearts on fire for the Lord.  Revival to this generation is coming!

Melissa Walters lives in Mt. Sterling, KY with her husband Mark, of 34 years. Together they have three adult children and four grandchildren with a fifth addition on the way. She loves her family fiercely and gives God all glory for his love, mercy, and grace.

Melissa was called into children’s ministry in 1990, at Mt. Sterling Christian Assembly of God. She completed her credentialing and certifications in children’s ministry through the Assembly of God, at Kingsway Assembly of God in Versailles, KY. Melissa holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Primary Care Nursing. She completed her Nurse Practitioner from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Melissa aspires to see children grow spiritually in a loving, safe, fun, and faith filled environment while developing a personal walk and relationship with Jesus. She believes a strong foundation in Christ begins during childhood. Her greatest passion in this life is her work for the Lord and His kingdom.