Harvest Church Plants in 2010

Information The Lord is building His church, and we're excited to share how He's moving—and who He's moving among, with this year's Harvest Training Center class.

Now in the third week of the eight-month training season, the Training Center is building into the following seven residents. Two gentlemen are in-house for six weeks of training prior to assuming the pulpits of churches transitioning into Harvest Bible Chapels later this fall. And five recent seminary grads are immersed in our eight-month program, learning the Harvest models of preaching, leading, and discipleship, as their core groups continue to develop at their prospective launch locations.

We commend these men and their families for their commitment to this time of preparation. Pray with us that their time spent in in-depth study and in-the-field ministry will serve to enlarge their hearts and deepen their commitments to grow in Christ and to follow His calling.

LAUNCHING LATE FALL 2009
Kurt and Julie Gebhards	Harvest Hickory, North Carolina	Kurt graduated from The Master"s Seminary in 1998 and has served on staff at Grace Community Church in multiple capacities since 2002, and as an elder since 2003. With extensive experience in leading and managing large-scale ministries, his passion is to preach and teach the Word of God. Kurt and his wife Julie have five daughters: Reilly (9), Shea (7), McKinley (6), Camdyn (4), and Macy (2).
LAUNCHING SPRING 2010
Eric and Barbie Posteluk	Harvest Joliet, Illinois	Eric graduated from Moody Bible Institute. For several years he has lead a Youth Prison Ministry, and prior to ministry was involved in retail and sales for ten years. Eric and Barbie have four children: Corinn, Kiera, Karis, and Kendra.
PLANTING IN 2010
Ian and Sarah Hales	Toronto, Ontario	Ian graduated from The Master's Seminary. While in southern California, he served at Grace Community Church and as a coordinator for John MacArthur’s annual Shepherd’s Conference. A huge hockey fan, Ian loves to play sports. He desires to plant near his hometown in the greater Toronto area. Ian and Sarah have been married for six years. They have one daughter, Karis (1).
Bryan and Lindsey Payne	Austin, Texas	Bryan graduated from The Master’s Seminary. For six years he served in youth ministry while owning and operating multiple businesses. He and his wife Lindsey, native Texans, look forward to planting a church in Austin, where 90% of residents are unchurched and 85% of church plants have failed. Bryan and Lindsey have two sons, Nathanael (1) and newborn Caleb.
Trevor and Heather Peacock	Calgary, Alberta	Trevor graduated from The Master's Seminary. He has seven years experience as an associate pastor and spent three years with Teen Missions International. Trevor and Heather have a passion to see God’s church grow in Alberta. It is their desire to return to Canada and plant a church in Calgary. They have two children: Hope (6) and Gabriella (4).
Mark and Stacy Schuler	Midwest, TBD	Mark is finishing his masters at Moody. For three years he served as high school pastor at Harvest Naperville. While Mark and Stacy are open to planting wherever the Lord leads them, they have a heart for Illinois and the Midwest. They love spending time outside in the warm weather and enjoying family. They have one daughter, Kate (7 months).
Jeff and Sally Terrell	Kansas City, Missouri	Jeff graduated from The Master’s Seminary. As a student, he served on the staff of Grace Community Church. Previously, he played baseball in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. Jeff and his wife, Sally, have been married ten years. With a love for the people and community of Kansas City, they desire to plant a church in that area. They have two daughters: Meg (4) and Mallory (3).