Benevolence

Benevolence is the primary ministry through which Harvest Bible Chapel offers support and assistance to believers who are part of our church family going through a financially difficult time.

We offer help in various forms, including, but not limited to:

  • Life and crisis counseling 
  • Food from our Hope Centers
  • Budget planning and financial coaching
  • Financial assistance

How to Receive Care

We believe God calls the Church to provide comprehensive care.That’s why help for those in financial need often includes care that addresses pressing spiritual, emotional, and relational issues. We also aim to provide practical support, such as food from the Hope Center, budget planning and financial coaching, and financial assistance.

Financial assistance is only offered to active members and regular attenders of one of Harvest Bible Chapel’s six Chicagoland campuses. If you are an active member or regular attender of our church, please click the Benevolence button to connect with care at your campus.

We desire to love our neighbors in word and deed, which is why Harvest is equipped to help those who are not members or regular attenders of one of Harvest’s campuses. To learn more about the many services available at our church and in the community, please click the Compassion button below. 

Harvest Groups Podcast

Helpful conversations about Community and Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) at
Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.
Community Group Leader Podcast
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 1
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 2
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 3
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 4
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 5
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 6
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 7
D Group Leader Podcast
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 1 | Share Your Story
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 2 | Goals and Expectations
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 3 | HEAR Journals and Scripture Memory
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 4 | Accountability and Prayer
Conversation 1 D-Group Multiply Guide | Who, Why, Where?
Bonus Episode 1 | Am I Ready to Lead a D-Group?
Conversation 2 D-Group Multiply Guide | Identifying Potential Members
Bonus Episode 2 | How to Select the Right People for Your D Group
Conversation 3 D-Group Multiply Guide | Inviting Potential Members
Bonus Episode 3 | How to Invite People to Your D-Group
Conversation 4 D-Group Multiply Guide | Celebrate & Commission

Community Group Outreach/Service Ideas

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/ 

Contact the Lead Team