The Journey
What The Journey provides is neither a book nor a seminar but rather a process for an extended conversation about God, ourselves, and where we fit in his kingdom work in the world. In short, The Journey is a meaningful walk with a group of adults guided by three primary questions: Who is God? Who am I? What does God desire to do through me?
By leading local groups through The Journey, you’re helping adults take a deep dive into their lives in the light of the stunning story of Jesus.
An Attentive Life
An Examined Life
A Shared Life
The Journey offers groups a new vantage point where members can ask about and reflect upon deep questions, helping them take the next steps in their faith. Learn more about leading a group through The Journey by joining our next introductory webinar.
Participant Testimonial
“The Journey is the best thing that has happened to my retirement years. Amazing what God calls us to do and the plans he has for us.”
“Going through The Journey was like getting a new pair of eyeglasses and actually seeing the world for the first time. It’s a lot of studying and reading, but you come away with something truly amazing.”
How The Journey Works
One can expect each session in the process to gently build upon the one before, friendships will be formed, and meaningful conversations will take place.
- A Journey group is composed of adults led by a VP3-trained facilitator/leader.
- A typical group progresses through the three stages of The Journey in 6-8 months, but there is great flexibility in adapting the rhythm and pace to the needs of your group.
- The process includes regular study, reflection, Bible reading, and prayer for about 2-4 hours in preparation for the group gathering.
Journey participants will find a spiritual mentor or friend to meet with once or twice a month throughout the process.
To learn more about how you can bring this faith-deepening and life-aligning journey to your church, ministry, Christian leadership setting, or recovery community:
Get Trained as a Journey Leader
Are you ready to offer an intentional space for meaningful reflections and conversations?
Attending a leader training will equip you to lead a group through our life-aligning and deepening processes, preparing your heart and mind to walk with those in your group.
We also walk alongside you as you lead, offering proven steps to help you invite others to join, answering questions, and explaining the importance and best practices in leading key sessions.
Journey Leaders Formation Retreat
A full two days immersing yourself in the refreshed Journey process, as well as an opportunity to refresh your soul. You will leave this retreat with not only an understanding of the solid educational underpinnings of The Journey process —adult learning, leadership development, and spiritual formation—you will also receive hands-on equipping of new elements introduced into the refreshed process.
How is this leader's training different?
- For just a few more dollars than the online option, we prefer to partner with VP3 leaders in this way…providing more space, an intentional focus on your context, and the time needed to develop an ongoing partnership.
- Training settings include experienced facilitators. It’s a great opportunity to spend additional time with seasoned leaders who can share their expertise.
Formational leaders who can set aside time to consider what it takes to prepare trusted spaces for other adults who want to grow are highly encouraged to attend the in-person experience.
Costs $250 ($545 with full set or $495 for new materials only) Includes:
2 Days of Training
Two meals and snacks
One-year subscription to Ongoing Resourcing and Support
Rob Loane
President
Pam Edwards, Ph.D
Adult Learning & Growth
Online Leaders Training
Attending the 2.5 hour-long training experience allows you to dive straight into the process and facilitating practices.
Online TJ Leader/Fac Training cost: $175 ($470 with full set)
- 2.5 hours of online training
- One-year subscription to Ongoing Resourcing and Support
- Leader Fac Training Discounts/Specials
For 2025-26 TJ Facilitator Training Alumni can attend Leader training for $295 (retreat or online training), which includes the newly refreshed process materials (Stages 1-3; Liturgy of the Ordinary)
I felt on my way to training that I had a toolbox full of my abilities, my insights, my understandings, my capabilities and when I got to the training I realized that box was not very full… when I left I felt like I had a full box of the right stuff. I left feeling equipped.
–Dave Mason is a veteran Journey facilitator from Waterloo, IA.
