“Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
— Matthew 20:28
Pastor Troy & Debbie Carpenter
Pastor Troy and Debbie Carpenter have been married since September 1996 and they have three wonderful children. Troy, Debbie, and their children moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in 2008 from Vancouver, WA., and founded Journey Ministries. They have hearts to see Christ change the hearts of people and see god use them in mighty ways as they serve Him. Troy and Debbie Carpenter are both ordained ministers with Grace International. They look forward to many more years of ministry, pastoring, and equipping leaders to soar “as God has gifted them”.
Associate Pastor Larry & Jenna Tibbet
Larry and Jenna Tibbet have been in ministry for nine years filling various roles including, associate youth pastors, and young adult pastors at landmark church in Battle Ground, WA., and serving as part of the leadership team for Grace International’s northwest summer camps. They have been serving as associate pastors with Journey Ministries since 2018. Larry is licensed with Grace International and has a heart for all to hear of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jenna is a registered nurse with aspirations to participate in short-term medical missions work. Larry and Jenna live in Hayden with their son and have been married for 13 years.
Young Adult Leaders Matthew and Tabitha McNeil
Matt and Tabitha were joined together in marriage on April 1, 2016. Collectively they have had over 15 years of experiencing God in ministry. Matt grew up in church and gave his life to the lord at 11 years old. Matt was baptized in a horse trough in rural southern Arizona. Tabitha spent 3+ years ministering to deaf and hearing people alike through ministry in her home state of Ohio. Matt and Tabitha met through a mutual friend and through a roller coaster of events, they ended up married and now make journey ministries in Coeur d’Alene Idaho their home along with their baby boy, Malachi.
Youth Leaders Eli and Dinah Carpenter
Eli and Dinah Carpenter got married in the crazy year of 2020. They now have a little girl named Dalia and another little one on the way. Eli was raised as a pastors kid and decided from a young age to follow his calling of leading in the church. Dinah was raised in the church and has loved to serve in anyway needed. In 2022 they stepped into the role of Youth Leaders and are excited to see what the Lord has in store for them!