January 23, 2026 | Elder Update

Dear Harvest family, 

It was a blessing to gather together for our January Elder Meeting this past Tuesday night. As we begin the new year, we are thankful for God’s continued faithfulness and generous provision, and we look ahead with anticipation to all He has in store for Harvest Bible Chapel. We invite you to review the agenda outline below, and as always, please feel free to reach out to any of us with any questions or follow-up.

Loved. Sent.
The Elders of Harvest Bible Chapel

Food and Fellowship

  • Dinner and Fellowship 


Pastoral/Prayer

  • Praise and Petition 


Strategy/Direction

  • Strategic Direction Discussion 
  • 2026 Budget Presentation
  • HCA/RVCS School Update
  • Renewal Church Update
  • Facility Stewardship Update
  • Marriage/Remarriage/Divorce Document Approval


Process/Administration

  • Approval of November meeting minutes
  • Elder Office Position (Secretary)
  • Elder Training Elder Bench
  • Communication to the congregation


Close in prayer

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