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New building and lead pastor for The Journey South County Church

The Journey South Country buys a new building on Weber Road and names Jason Aren as lead pastor.

St. Louis, Mo. — On Wednesday, June 28th, 2017, The Journey - South County closed on a new, permanent facility located at 6915 Weber Rd in Affton. The building was purchased from Rooftop Church, who recently moved to a new location. The Journey South County has met at Bernard Middle School for the past four years, and will continue to meet there until renovations are complete. The first service in the new building is scheduled for September 10th, 2017.

The church has additionally hired a new Lead Pastor for its South County location, Jason Arens, who most recently served as a pastor for First Baptist Church in Desoto, MO.

The Journey is a multi-site church that exists to Love God, Connect People, and Transform the World. Founded in 2002, the church has expanded to five locations around the St. Louis metro area and one location in Southern Illinois. The Journey emphasizes Christ-centered preaching and community restoration through its partnerships with several non-profits and culturally-based ministries. Visit The Journey online at thejourney.org.

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