Facilitators
Elizabeth Padgett
Elizabeth has served on various church ministries within different denominations and in various non profit ministries. She is a graduate of Houston Baptist University. She received her preacher’s license in 2010 and has completed discipleship/mentor training. Elizabeth has a heart to minister to women to walk in their identity in Christ, helping them walk through their wounding and heal.
Wesley Padgett
Wesley has served on various church ministries within different denominations. He is a graduate of Sam Houston University. He received his preacher’s license in 2010, has completed discipleship/mentor training. Wesley has a heart to see people healed and restored so they can walk in the greatness of the calling God has for their lives.
Chris Mathew
Chris has served in various church ministries with different denominations & parachurch organizations since 1991. She has been involved with Journey U since 2019. Chris is experienced in ministering to those persevering trials on their journey to become Christ-like. Her passion is to enCOURAGE the weary & wounded endure their seasons of spiritual metamorphosis as God Heals, refines and equips them for His purpose and glory.

Maureen Ross
Maureen has been in ministry since 2009 and has been involved with Journey U since 2019. Maureen is experienced in ministering to those who have been captivated by sin and leading them into freedom in Christ. Maureen is motivated by helping others on their journey of faith and seeing the broken find healing and grace through becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Brandi Toups
Brandi has served in ministry with children, youth and adult women since 2001 and has been involved with Journey U ministries since 2020. Brandi is experienced in education, writing, community outreach, event planning and she is gifted in connecting with the hearts of others. Brandi is motivated by seeing the revelation of The Word of God illuminating the soul of a believer and the freedom they experience as they recognize the truth.