October 20, 2025 | Elder Update

Our elder team gathered on Tuesday, October 20, at the Aurora Campus for a meaningful evening of fellowship, prayer, and discussion about what’s ahead for Harvest. Together, we reflected on God’s faithfulness, shared updates from ministry and missions, and looked ahead with unity and hope. Here’s a summary of what we covered together.

Food and Fellowship

  • Dinner and Fellowship  


Pastoral/Prayer

  • Praise and Petition
  • Compassion International Trip to Guatemala Update 


Strategy/Direction

  • Cathedral Campus Town Hall
    • Recap and follow up
  • Upcoming Town Halls


Process/Administration

  • Approval of September meeting minutes  
  • Financial Update
    • 2026 Budget Overview 
  • Elder Bench
  • Communication to the congregation


Close in prayer 

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to any of the elders. And we continue to be available by email at [email protected].

—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