Our Leadership
Our Pastors
In 2014, God spoke to Pastor JJ and Pastor Liz Vasquez to plant a church that would serve their community and the city of Orlando selflessly. 2 years later on September 18, 2016, that vision became a reality when Journey Church held its first service in the auditorium of Winter Park High School. Since launch, Journey Church has seen incredible growth and is often recognized as one of the fastest growing churches in the US.
Their mission was then, and continues to be, straightforward: to create a place where Jesus is accessible to anyone. A church for those who don’t go to church, for their neighbors and family, as well as the neighbors and family of everyone who calls Journey home.
Pastor JJ holds a Bachelor's Degree in Religion from the University of Florida, as well as a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern University. He and Pastor Liz have been married since 2008 and have 2 amazing boys: Justice (2012), and Zane (2013). When they’re not serving the church, they love to eat, watch movies, spend time with family, and exercise.
Our Director
Charlie Rosario serves as the Director of Journey Leadership Academy (JLA), a dynamic program launched in 2019 as a catalyst for exceptional leadership development. Under Charlie’s leadership, JLA has become a transformative environment where students commit at least two years to personal and ministerial growth, emerging equipped with essential life skills, profound biblical literacy, unshakable joy, and a deep love for Jesus—ready to lead in ministry or the marketplace.
Charlie oversees a thriving leadership pipeline that strengthens Journey Church from within, ensuring that our dedicated students—who are the backbone of the church—bring energy, momentum, and a life-giving culture to every team. At JLA, leadership isn’t just taught; it’s lived. The program reflects a powerful shift in the Church, moving beyond “Christian programs” to Christian practice—developing not just great services inside the church, but great people who serve outside of it.
With a passion for raising up the next generation of influential, Christ-centered leaders, Charlie continues to drive JLA’s mission forward, ensuring its graduates are not just prepared but empowered to transform their communities for Christ.
JLA Coordinator
Gianna Rosado
Leadership Development Director