(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
KENOSHA, Wis. — A growing rebellion inside Journey Church has escalated into an extraordinary battle for control of one of Kenosha's prominent churches, with 162 members signing a formal demand to vote on removing all seven members of its Board of Deacons following controversial leadership decisions, the firing of longtime Executive Pastor Jon Brown and mounting concerns over church finances, transparency and accountability. The seven elected board members — Don Daniels, Bryan Drummond, Michelle Erzberger, Sly Marinca, James Mathews, Frank Porcaro and Wil Siewert — have not agreed to place the requested removal votes on the agenda for a church meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026. Members now say they are exercising their rights under Wisconsin law to convene their own special meeting on October 25, where they intend to vote on removing individual deacons and electing replacements. The dispute follows more than two years of controversy surrounding Journey Church, including criminal allegations against former pastor Gabriel Mills for stealing nude photos of members and questions about former Lead Pastor Kevin Taylor's handling of that investigation.
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
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Satan is smiling, the sins are many.
I hope the church goes out of business
How does a church become a business?
Every church is a business. Did you just fall off the turnip truck?
Why
So sad, how embarrassing for this church to have to air their dirty laundry to the public. I hope they can get the truth out of what is really going on behind closed doors. The parishioners have a right to know. This sure hurts the cause for Christ. Satan loves this division. I pray that the church may resolve the issue and heal.
This “church” is a weird cult.
My buddy got a divorce from one of these wierdos and then everyone he knew from the church stopped talking to him or patronizing his business.
Also a lot of swinging going on there.
Yes. This is a swingers church. It has been for decades. Sin runs deep in this chirch
Lol. Devil is a lie. Gpod try though
LOL nice try. Many a person (or the same person) keeps mentioning a “swingers club” yet provides no proof.
They need to downsize and split off into smaller groups/churches. These mega churches are all crooked from Joel Osteen on down. A big fancy building, valuable real estate and professional music production doesn’t spread the Gospel.
As a believer and a prior member of Journey, I completely agree.
Well, look at all the white rich people in charge. Wonder how much they rake in every year for “expenses”?
Nice try troll. No one is taking your bait LMAO
Mega church, mega problems. First an “elder” borrows his buddies phones during Bible study and downloads their wives risque’ photos. I guess turning the other cheek isn’t going to work here. My daughter was brainwashed by these so-called Christians.
So basically, it’s a common lodge with dues and live music. Wonder what would happen if they placed Christ front and center??
Your comments were quit commical. Yet they are dismissed and misleading and lies. You all do know we all sin correct? That means every single church has sinners in it. Even you house has all sinners in it. Thats why Jesus died. To forgive. None of you all who commented knows who Jesus really is. Or the purpose of a church. If you would like to know just ask or pick up a bible. God loves all of you.
I know who Jesus is… he’s a brown skinned man from the Middle East who would disapprove of many things being done right now. He said to love all. Not divide and separate through hatred and racism.
But yeah, most churches are just money makers… making you pay for your guilt.
Ok. Jesus died so we can be forgiven for our sins. However, that does not mean that we have a blank check to sin as much as we want. This church is filled with people who sin like there is no tomorrow. Adultery, wife-swapping, grooming and exploitation of students at their school, and unsavory business practices at their “Christian-based’ businesses are everyday life.
Sounds like your kid didn’t get in. Better luck next time.
Wrong. ….You are supposed to be a representative, ambassidor, and voice of Christ. That you did not weed this corruption out before it became a norm, embarrassment and stain is on you; not on unbelievers as you label us. Does not sound like rightous judgement to me. No, this is on you, …wear it, then repent.
Amen!
When in Kenosha area I’ve enjoyed going to Crossway. Always friendly and welcoming towards guests.
That has mega church vibes too
Just by looking at the pictures of the board and reading their names, I wouldn’t trust them to walk my dog. Sly? Who goes by the name Sly and thinks they will be taken seriously?
Yawn. Your trolling could use some work.
Not trolling. Keeping it real.