Our story
In 2018 God dropped a dream in our hearts to plant a church. Journey Church is being planted in Beebe, Arkansas, by David and Brittany Donaldson.
Every stop started with a dream.
Eight mile markers between a calling in 2002 and a new church in Beebe.
2002
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A dream and a calling
God planted a dream and calling in David’s heart.
2006
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All in
Ministry would be his future and his life.
2009
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Houston, Texas
A dream to help with a church plant. They packed the car and left for Texas.
2013
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Arkansas
Pastor Marc Bateman, David’s mentor, and the Donaldsons shared a dream: David and Brittany as student pastors of McArthur YTH. They moved to Arkansas to live it.
2015
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Breakaway
In 2014 God planted a dream to launch a state-wide youth conference. In 2015 it became a reality: Breakaway 2015 History Makers.
2019
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Chickasha, Oklahoma
In 2018 God planted a dream to plant a church. In 2019 David and Brittany took a leap of faith and moved to Oklahoma to launch VFC Chickasha.
2023
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A deep work
They stepped away from pastoring for a bit. David traveled, preached from time to time and discipled those around him, and let God do a deep work in him.
2027
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Beebe, Arkansas
“The longing to pastor a community of people has never left my heart. Burning like an endless ember in a wood burning stove.” Journey Church. Launch Sunday is February 28, 2027.
Go.Set.Ready.
I’m sure you have heard it the other way: Ready, Set, Go.
But sometimes to fulfill all God has placed in your heart you have to reverse the process. Because if you wait until you’re ready, you will be waiting until you die. You will never be “ready.” The issue isn’t readiness; it’s willingness. And 2,000 years ago, Jesus said “Go,” not “ready.”
So we have decided to go. Because at the end of our lives, our greatest regrets won’t be the mistakes we made; it’ll be the opportunities we left on the table.
Two things we ask.
The dream is free, however the journey is not.
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Pray
We know that when people do things for God the enemy launches a full on attack. Pray for David and his family. Pray for God to begin to send people now who will help build His church. Pray for the city of Beebe and surrounding areas. Pray for favor and provision.
02
Provide
Every vision needs provision. Things cost, and unfortunately they aren’t cheap. If you feel compelled to contribute to the journey, we would be forever grateful.