Journey Church is a Bible-based, evangelistic, Spirit-empowered church founded in 2007 by Pastors Dean and Jane Bearden. Our church has a mission to help South Texas come to know God, find freedom, find purpose, and make a difference in the surrounding communities.
At Journey, we’re all about people.
We’re all about people because God is all about people. One of the ways we express our love for Him is through our love for people, and we do that by helping each person who comes to Journey grow in their relationship with the Lord.
Our Beliefs
Our beliefs
Our Beliefs
Our beliefs
About God
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16
About Jesus
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father and Holy Spirit. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again someday to earth to reign as King.
Matthew 1:22-23, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1-5, John 14:10-30, Hebrews 4:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 1:3-4, Acts 1:9-11, 1 Timothy 6:14-15, Titus 2:13
About the Holy Spirit
Given at Pentecost, the baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promise of the Father. He was sent by Jesus, after His ascension, to empower the Church to preach the gospel throughout the whole earth.
Joel 2:28-29, Matthew 3:11, Mark 16:17, Acts 1:5, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:17, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 8:14-17, Acts 10:38, Acts 10:44-47, Acts 11:15-17, Acts 19:1-6
About the Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs about living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without error.
2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 1:13, 2 Peter 20-21, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:160, Psalm 12:6, Proverbs 30:5
About US
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God, called sin, and need God’s salvation. Sin separates us from God and causes many problems in our life.
Genesis 1:27, Psalm 8:3-6, Isaiah 53:6a, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 59:1-2
About Salvation
Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ, as God’s offer of forgiveness, can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled lives and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6, John 1:2, Titus 3:5, Galatians 3:26, Romans 5:1, Romans 10:9-10
About Eternity
We were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16, John 14:17, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:17-18, Revelation 20:15, 1 Corinthians 2:7-9
Our Pastors
Our Pastors
Our Lead Pastors
Pastors Dean and Jane Bearden
Pastors Dean and Jane met at Church on the Rock, in Corpus Christi, TX in 1994. They have 2 sons, Matthew & Grayson. Pastor Dean and Jane started Journey Church in July 2007, after seeking the counsel of God and spending time in prayer with a small group of fellow believers in their home.
Pastor Dean graduated from Calallen High School, in Corpus Christi, Tx., as well as two years at South Texas State University. He has always been a small town boy and carries a love and commitment for the local community. He has a heart to advance and equip the surrounding communities through practical and bible based teachings with vulnerability and transparency.
Pastor Jane traveled and sang with her family for 25 years, they were known as the Cruse Family. They became popular throughout much of the 1970s, 80s, and early 90s, ministering across North America. They released 25 albums and received two Dove Awards. The Cruse's are pioneers in helping build contemporary christian music as it's known today. Pastor Jane is the director of Journey Women and the Senior Worship Director for Journey Worship.
They founded Journey Church on this principal, which is modeled after the ministry of Jesus:
"Life's a Journey, we're not here to see through you, but to help see you through."
Our Staff
Our Staff
Journey Staff
Welcome to Journey Church, where our team is like a superhero squad, equipped with faith, compassion, and a burden for seeing South Texas come to know Jesus! Below, you’ll meet our extraordinary staff members who are ready to serve our community, church, and savior through worship, teaching, and contagious laughter.
Dean Bearden
Senior Pastor
Jane Bearden
Senior Worship Pastor
Hector Valle
Pastoral Elder / Outreach
Dr. Gary Brownlow
Pastoral Elder / Teaching
Cory And Breanna Hunley
Next Generation Pastors