Meet The Team

We'd like to introduce ourselves to you!

Youth Leaders

Michael Lane

I'm Michael; I have lived in Cloquet and attended Journey Christian Church my whole life, with the exception of three years, while I attended Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, TX, for my degree in Worship and Technical Arts. I have been a leader with the youth group since 2011. I have two dogs (Trip and Kira). Some of my favorite things are Jeeps, aeronautics, astronomy, music, and woodworking. I dislike raw onions as well as raisin cookies/blueberry muffins disguising themselves as the chocolate chip versions. So disappointing. I love seeing God work in and through the youth, and I love seeing breakthroughs and freedom in their lives.

Tom Horn 

My name is Thomas Horn. I was born in Brainerd MN. I am married to a rockstar of a lady and have four grown kids and three dogs who mean the world to me. I have always believed, but I became a Christ follower in 2017 and haven't looked back. I have worked as a chemical dependency officer and a medic, and I have been a musician most of my life. My hobbies include any sort of contact sport, woodworking, music, fishing, and hiking. What I'm hoping to accomplish is to be an example to the kids in our group. To teach them to stand up for their faith and to be light in the dark world. My favorite thing about youth group is being able to play music with the kids and to share my experiences in the hope that what I do share they can use to further the sharing of the gospel. Oh yeah, I stole a truck once as a kid, but that's another story (inside joke with the kids!)

Sarah Faust

Hi everyone!  I'm the LOUD one! My husband Michael and I live in Esko with our three girls (Jemma, Juliette, and Jovielle) and a ridiculous amount of chickens. I am a hairstylist and LOVE making people feel as beautiful on the outside as I know they are on the inside. We have been attending Journey since 2013, became members in 2019, and started with youth leadership in 2020. We also dabble in children's ministries, and worship, and Michael serves on the Deacon board. I was raised catholic and really dedicated my life to Christ in 2009. I was baptized with my husband in 2017 and love the big and little ways God shows me His love and realness. I love books, being outside, chocolate, coffee, and chickens. I dislike Star Wars and olives. The best part of serving with the youth is watching them live out God's love for each other and how much fun they bring to my faith.

Michael Faust

My name is Michael Faust- I live in Esko with Sarah and our three little girls. I was born on the range where I grew up very involved in a Baptist church. I accepted Christ at the age of 10... and then again a couple more times just to make sure. My walk with God has never been more steady than it is right now because I rely on Him daily for things I just don't have the strength to do by myself (working long hot days in the summer or cold cold days in the winter, or coming home and putting my happy pants on when I see my kids and wife after these long days, or even just finding the time and energy to get all the jobs done around the house.) Family life is busy- we have been attending Journey for almost 10 years and love it. I'm an outdoorsman. I love flannel and wool. I like guns and hunting with them. My favorite smell is our wood-burning stove that burns all winter. Being around the youth makes me feel younger or older depending on the day- but the energy they have and seeing how God uses them is so enjoyable.

Brandon Jensen

My name is Brandon Jensen. I live with my wife Maddie, our daughter Martha, and our two crazy labs in Cloquet. We also have a beautiful daughter, Esther, who lives with Jesus! I grew up in a Christian family and was at church 2-3 times a week. I attended UMD (Go Dogs!), where I met Maddie and earned my degree in civil engineering. At Journey, I serve on the tech team running sound, slides, and the livestream along with the Youth team. Youth group helped shape who I am, so I love having the opportunity to serve our youth with this amazing team.

Maddie Jensen 

Hello everyone! I'm Maddie. I live in Cloquet with my husband Brandon and our daughter Martha Esse-Jo (born Aug 2023). We also have two puppies, Nora and Finley, and an angel baby, Esther Joyce, watching over us from the lap of Jesus. I work at CMH in Special Education, and I LOVE IT. I did not grow up in church, but I went to a youth group in high school and started discovering what faith was. I discovered a real relationship with Jesus in 2017 while attending college at UMD, and I will never look back! My husband and I got married in 2020, the day before the pandemic shut-down (it is a great story; ask me sometime), and moved to Cloquet in 2021. We tried out Journey Church and immediately knew it was home. I love lighthouses, coffee, and games. I love watching youth give their time and hearts to Jesus- we thrive in serving youth group and also serve with kids ministry, worship, and tech. The kids inspire my faith more and more every day- we are so thankful for our youth group family!

Josh Hutchinson

Hey everyone, I'm Hutch! I have been with this church since 2015. I started out as a youth grouper, and once I graduated, I became a youth leader and joined. I am on this youth team because I have a passion for worship and the Word. I want to show these teens the LOVE of the Lord that I was shown in youth group. The goal is to get closer and closer to "every tongue will confess," and I believe that comes by teaching the next generation so they can teach the generation after them.  I also am a missionary with YWAM, where I lived overseas for three months and took in everything the Lord had for me- I would love to answer any questions you have!

Bob Shene

Shawna Youngberg

Hi! I’m Shawna! I live in Duluth; I graduated from UMD in 2022 and the Lord decided to have me stay! I grew up in northern Minnesota in the small town of Marcell on my family resort. I work at CMS and coach cross country and track. I was raised in a Christian home with two wonderful parents who love Jesus. I started my relationship with Jesus when I was nine at summer camp. Since then, the Lord has repeatedly showed me what living for Him looks like. I love snowboarding, all skiing (downhill, xc and water), running, mountain biking, reading, traveling, swimming, being outdoors and spending time with my family. I love youth ministry because of the insight of the next generation, and I love to see young people with a passion for living for Jesus and bringing His light to their community! 

Amanda Harris

Hello! My name is Amanda Harris. I was adopted from Korea but I grew up in Cloquet with my twin sister and younger brother. We were all homeschooled together through middle school and out of high school (I graduated in 2021). Even though I’ve been with Journey Christian Church for most of my life, and even though I was raised in a Christian household, I wasn’t actually a Christian. I didn’t truly believe in the salvation gift that Jesus freely offers. Throughout high school, my one gap year, and a single semester of college I rejected God and Christianity until late 2022 - early 2023. God broke through to me in an unexpected way at my workplace and completely transformed my life. Now that I understand what it means to truly love the Lord, I want to spread that understanding to this new generation. I have high hopes for Gen Z and what we can offer to the Great Commission. I love to listen to worship music, sing and play guitar, bake, and I’m addicted to typing tests.

Young Men's Lifegroup Leader

Matt Aldridge

I'm Matt. I grew up outside of Proctor. I live in Cloquet with my wife Celeste. We have two grown boys and an adorable granddaughter. I first started going to the Journey in 1989. I gave my heart to the Lord in 1991, and that was the best decision I ever made. I like to play golf, softball, boot hockey, football, ultimate frisbee, and most sports. I also like to just "chill" at the campground with my wife. I like music and music festivals. I have been a youth leader for 20 years and have been coordinating Young Men's Lifegroup for approximately 17 years. YMLG started with the intention of trying to equip young men for life's challenges and trying to keep them grounded in Christ while facing life's trials. What blesses me the most is seeing spiritual growth in these young men and having them return to our group even after graduating. It also blesses me to have these young men wanting prayer and having us pray for them and, in turn, having them pray for their peers.