August 22, 2025 | Elder Update

Hello Harvest Family,

It was such a joy to gather again this week after our short summer break in July! God is clearly at work in our church, and it’s a blessing to see how He is moving.

As this new ministry year begins, we’re eager to partner with you. Take a look at the key items from our meeting, and don’t hesitate to connect with us in person or through the elder email if you have any questions.

Agenda for Elder Meeting—August 2025
Date: August 19, 2025
Location: North Shore Campus

Prayer and Fellowship

  • Prayer with congregants 
  • Dinner and fellowship


Direction


Process/Administration

  • Approval of Past Meeting Minutes
  • Elgin Building Update
  • Harvest Christian Academy and Westminster Christian School Update
  • Financial Update
  • Staffing Updates
  • Elder Bench Discussion
  • Discuss Dates for the November Meeting
  • Communication to the Congregation


Close in prayer

Loved. Sent.
—The Elders of Harvest Bible Chapel

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