About Us
Our Genesis
In February 2012, Kingdom Journey founder Stu Sheldon traveled with twenty other men of his congregation and their Senior Pastor to the Holy Land. The impact of this pilgrimage on his faith and life was profound. Stu prayed that God show him how to repay what He, through that 10-day experience, gave to him. Kingdom Journey is the answer.
The first Kingdom Journey class started in the fall of 2012 at Northside UMC, in Atlanta, Georgia. Peachtree Road UMC, also in Atlanta, launched in 2015. As of 2023, over 360 families have completed Kingdom Journey.
Our Vision
Future generations of Christians draw closer to God earlier in their lives…and never step back…so they are stronger in their personal relationship and actively make the world - Christian and secular - a better place through their discipleship and witness.
Podcast Feature: Dialogic Disciple
Produced by Northside Church in Atlanta, GA
Dive into a detailed conversation exploring what Kingdom Journey is about, its impact on young Christians, and how it shapes their spiritual journey. Listen now to gain deeper insights into the program and its mission.
Our Team
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Stuart Sheldon
FOUNDER / LAY LEADER, PRESIDENT
Stu left a decades-long marketing career to (finally!) heed God’s call to focus fully on Kingdom Journey. He has served multiple roles in his congregation, and in a number of not-for-profit organizations. All three of his sons participated in Kingdom Journey, which he found incredibly fulfilling. Their ongoing support and input is priceless. Stu also coaches youth water polo.
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Scott Alexander
TREASURER
Scott spends his days working for National Christian Foundation, and his evenings and Sundays preparing and delivering Kingdom Journey classes. He has led Kingdom Journey classes for over 8 years, impacting the lives of over 100 students and their parents. In his free time, Scott loves family time, travel and outdoor adventures.
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Karin Douglas
SECRETARY
Karin is in her third decade of serving the nonprofit community, with experience that includes full-time employment, consulting (executive coaching, strategic planning, and fundraising), and board service. She joyfully vacillates between exhaustion and exhilaration and continues to heed the call to work in the social sector.
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Tucker Yates
Tucker runs a ministry to men in Atlanta. His first love was student ministry, which he did through several churches in the first fifteen years of his career. He got to know Stuart when they were next-door neighbors for ten years. Tucker has been married to his wife, M.C., for 27 years. They have three daughters, Margaret Ann, Liza and Caroline.
He enjoys physical fitness and spending time with his family.
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Rand Eberhardt
Rand was the original church staff partner behind the launch of Kingdom Journey when he was the Director of Student Ministries at Northside UMC in Atlanta, GA. He is currently the Director of Congregational Care at The Church of the Apostles, also in Atlanta. He and his wife have three amazing daughters.
Contact Us
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