Meet the Team.

  • Pastor Josh and Phoebe Herndon

    Josh and Phoebe Herndon serve together as key leaders at Journey Church in Willamina. Josh has been the Lead Pastor since January 2025, bringing with him years of pastoral experience from California, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and a Master of Business Administration. He has been an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God since 2011.

    During the week, Josh also serves as a Vice President at GenFi Ministries in Salem, where he helps churches with loans and investments and supports pastors with retirement and financial planning.

    Phoebe is deeply involved in the life of the church and passionate about building authentic community. With a background in education and ministry, she brings warmth, encouragement, and spiritual insight into every room she’s in—whether she’s leading, teaching, or simply connecting with others. She has a heart for helping people feel seen, valued, and loved.

    Together, Josh and Phoebe are raising five energetic kids and love doing life and ministry side by side. When they’re not at church or work, you’ll likely find them cheering from the sidelines of a kids’ game, enjoying time outdoors, or hosting friends and family. They’re all about helping others take their next step with Jesus.

  • Pastors Brad and Ro Shimomura

    Brad and Roberta Shimomura serve as Associate Pastors at Journey Church, bringing with them a deep love for the local church and decades of ministry experience. Their journey began as missionaries in Japan, where they spent several years sharing the gospel and serving in cross-cultural ministry. Since returning to Oregon, they’ve continued faithfully pastoring and investing in church communities across the state.

    Brad combines his pastoral heart with technical expertise, currently working as an IT Director in Salem. He supports ministry both behind the scenes and from the front, helping create systems that serve people well and foster connection.

    Roberta is a dedicated educator and ministry leader, serving full-time as a teacher while also using her gifts in the church. Whether she’s teaching, encouraging, or offering quiet strength in a moment of need, Roberta is known for her wisdom, care, and servant’s heart.

    Together, Brad and Roberta model faithfulness, humility, and hospitality. They are passionate about encouraging others in their walk with Jesus and love being part of what God is doing through Journey Church.s here

About us.

Journey Church is an Assemblies of God church that meets weekly at 330 Main St in Willamina, Oregon. We gather every Sunday at 10:30 AM for worship, community connection, and authentic encounters with Jesus .

As a close-knit community, we are committed to growing together in faith, caring deeply for one another, and reaching out to our small-town community in meaningful ways .

Whether you’re new to church or have walked with Jesus for years, Journey Church is a friendly, welcoming family on a shared spiritual journey. Come as you are—and let’s walk this journey of faith together.