meettheteam
Jeff & Carol Sherrill
Lead Pastors
Jeff and Carol joined Springs Journey Church (SJC) in March of 2016. They are U.S. Air Force veterans and have traveled far and wide living in five countries and seven different states. They have two daughters who are serving God in various capacities as well. They have teamed up in numerous ministry positions over the past 38 years including that of youth pastors, associate pastors, and senior pastors of a church they planted while in California. Jeff served as assistant pastor at Springs Journey for four years before he and Carol became lead pastors in August of 2022. They're passionate about helping God's people live in victory, developing the gifts God has placed in them, honoring God's presence, and creating and fostering community among God's people.
Amoretta England
Children's Ministry Lead
In addition to being a mainstay in our children's ministry, Amoretta is an outgoing bundle of joy. When our children see her they absolutely light up. She is full of energy and fun. In addition to her wonderful personality, she has a Bachelor's in Behavioral Science with a concentration on
child development.
She has attained an Early Childhood Education certificate and has worked in childcare for over 10 years as a professional preschool teacher here in Colorado Springs. She also works in the medical field as a a certified phlebotomist.
Amoretta will assure your children are in a safe, healthy environment, and that they will enjoy their time in Journey Kids.
Chris & Alexis Cotton
Co-Leaders / Children's Ministry
Alexis and Chris are fun loving high school sweethearts and a family of four with two sons. Chris works in the medical field and Alexis works in a local school and is a talented baker and owner of her own sweets business.
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Alexis brings creativity to kids ministry with her unending imagination. There's always a fun project happening when Alexis is in the room. Chris enjoys teaching and keeping the kids active.
Their love for children shines through as they teach children about Jesus in a fun and interactive way. They want families to feel welcomed and reassured that their children are in safe and loving hands.