Kristopher Sledge

Kris is the lead and founding pastor of The Journey Church, a vibrant United Methodist congregation planted in 2019 in the heart of urban Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Journey is a diverse and inclusive faith community with a bold vision: to create a space where all people can experience the liberative and transformative spirit of Jesus. Over half the congregation is under the age of 40, and the church’s multi-ethnic makeup reflects its commitment to justice, inclusion, and radical belonging. Kris recently co-authored Followers Under 40: The Journey Away from Church for Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha with Rachel Gilmore. The book explores the challenges facing the church today and offers a hopeful path forward for churches ready to foster belonging, curiosity, and safety for younger generations. He is also leading a strategic partnership between The Journey and The Neighborhood Center, an urban United Methodist nonprofit mission hub, working to deepen and expand their shared impact on human flourishing in Harrisburg.