SOW That

Sowing now,
so others can reap.

Journey Church has secured land in northwest Peoria for our permanent home. Designs are underway, and we’re moving toward a building that will serve this community for decades. Follow along and consider sowing into what’s ahead.

The Story

How we got here.

For over twenty years, Journey Church has been a family of faith in northwest Peoria. In January 2025 we made the difficult decision to leave our long-time 24/7 facility: the lease was no longer sustainable, and the building didn’t fit the season we were entering.

Today we’re meeting at West Wing Elementary School, a temporary home that God has graciously provided through the Deer Valley Unified School District. It works. It’s beautiful, actually. But it’s temporary.

The land is secured. Designs are in motion. We’re building something that will outlast any of us.

Three Goals

What we’re building toward.

1

Make disciples

Every resource we gather is for the mission: helping real people move from curiosity to Christ to commitment.

2

Deepen roots

A permanent home means consistent space for kids, students, groups, counseling, and community events. All week, not just Sunday morning.

3

Leave a legacy

A building is never the church. But a building is a tool. We’re building something our kids and grandkids will inherit and expand.

Property Updates

Where we are right now.

The latest on land, design, and progress toward the building. Bookmark this page: it’s where the story unfolds in real time.

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June 7, 2026
Milestone

New temporary home: West Wing Elementary.

Starting Sunday, June 7, 2026, Journey Church is meeting at West Wing Elementary School in Peoria, and our service time shifts to 10:00 AM. Our time at Zuni Hills was a gift, and we’re grateful for every Sunday spent there. God’s timing in that season has come to a close.

We are thankful that the staff and leadership at West Wing Elementary, along with the Deer Valley Unified School District, have welcomed us with open arms. This is a temporary home while our permanent building is being designed and planned for construction. One more step forward in the story God is writing.

April 12, 2026
Milestone

Our land is secured.

After years of prayer, searching, and faithful giving, we are thrilled to share that Journey Church has officially secured land in northwest Peoria for our permanent home. Thank you to every person who sowed into this. You are the reason we’re here.

The site is positioned for growth, visibility, and easy access for the families already walking with us. It’s a tangible answer to years of prayer and a clear sign that God is moving in this season of Journey’s story.

March 18, 2026
Design

Architect & design partner selected.

We’ve partnered with a trusted architectural firm to lead the design phase of our permanent home. Their team has deep experience with churches, a heart for the mission, and a clear understanding of how space shapes community.

Initial design conversations are focused on a worship space that feels warm and flexible, dedicated rooms for Journey Kids and Students, gathering areas for groups and events, and a lobby designed for hospitality: a place visitors feel welcomed the moment they walk in.

February 8, 2026
Design

First concept renderings in review.

The elders and building team spent an evening walking through the first round of concept renderings with our architect. These are early sketches: intentionally rough, meant to spark the right conversations before anything is finalized.

Key themes that emerged: the worship space sets the tone, the kids wing deserves real investment, and every square foot has to earn its keep. More updates soon.

January 15, 2026
Reflection

One year at Zuni Hills, and counting.

It’s been just over a year since we made the difficult call to leave our previous facility and land at Zuni Hills Elementary. What felt like a setback has turned out to be one of the most fruitful seasons in our church’s history. We’re more focused, more mission-centered, and more grateful than ever.

Zuni Hills is a beautiful temporary home, and our school partners have been nothing but gracious. Looking forward to what’s next.

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Every dollar, whether $10 or $10,000, is sowing seed for what’s ahead. Thank you for walking this Journey with us.