Camp Harvest is more than just a summer trip—it’s the moment our students look forward to all year long. Set on a beautiful 162-acre property, Camp Harvest creates space for students to step away from the noise of everyday life and encounter God in a powerful and personal way. There will be messages, worship, games, and lots of fun.
PLEASE
APPLY NOW IF YOU NEED A SCHOLARSHIP.
It is best to apply for the scholarship, register for camp, pay the
down-payment and request payment plan. This will assure that you have a
spot for your student at camp and on the bus.
“You are the salt of the earth…”
“You are the light of the world…”
“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
God has uniquely planted His people in places where they can shine the light of Christ and lead others to a relationship with Him. In the “Salty” series we will cover how students can be the salt of the earth in their boldness, their conduct, and their obedience. They will be challenged to give God’s Word to their friends and be the light that God has called them to be.
Week 1 – Matthew 5:13-16
Week 2 – 1 Peter 2:9-12
Week 3 – Acts 10:34-43
Week 4 – 2 Timothy 2:14-19
(The dates are little different this year)
I studied Preaching, Youth Ministry, and the Bible at Johnson Bible College. I am currently the Campus Pastor at HBC Aurora. Married to Melissa for 7 1/2 years and we have a dog named Sadie and we love serving in students because we love their passion and servants heart for the church and the world.
I serve at the Elgin campus. I have served as the Student Pastor at Harvest for about 4 years. I am an alumnus of Moody Bible Institute and am completing my Masters of Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. Before coming to Harvest, I was a part of a church plant in the Elgin area. My wife, Faby, and I have been married for two years and live in Elgin. I am beyond blessed to be a part of this community!
I’m from Langhorne, Pennsylvania (near Philly). I graduated from Liberty in 2019 and started a 2-year pastoral residency program on staff at 12Stone Church in the northeast suburbs of Atlanta. In 2021 I started at Harvest where I now serve in ministry at the Rolling Meadows campus and also met my amazing wife Stephanie. I love helping students to pursue the Lord, teaching them to love Him more than anything else, and seeing them reach their friends for Jesus.
I graduated from Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn University) in 2009 with a double major in Biblical Studies and Camp Administration. My wife, Maggie, and I were married in 2007 and are parents to two sons, Rex and Uriah—Rex is currently part of our student ministry, and Uriah went home to be with the Lord in 2023. I’ve been part of Harvest for many years, serving in a variety of ministry capacities, and I’m grateful to walk alongside students as they grow in faith and learn to follow Jesus.
Create homeless blessing bags together, distribute to homeless outreach in area or keep in your car to give out.
Serve at The Ruth Project either downtown Elgin or at the farm
Serve together at Feed My Starving Children
Contact campus ministry team to “adopt” a single mother in the congregation, and provide her with ongoing support (babysitting, groceries, gifts of encouragement)
Contact local elementary/middle/high school and ask to provide regular blessing baskets to teachers
Contact local senior/assisted living facility and offer to host a praise and worship night or ongoing Bible study
Serve at local soup kitchen
Sign up to serve with Habitat for Humanity
Find more Volunteer opportunities at https://www.volunteermatch.org/
