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One church on multiple campuses serving together in this purpose: to glorify God. Bearing witness and bearing fruit, we have seen God continue to change lives through the people and ministries of our church.

Our Mission

The mission of Harvest Bible Chapel is “to glorify God through the fulfillment of the great commission.” Our obedience to this mission is the foundation of every Harvest ministry including Harvest Christian Academy and Vertical Worship.

What We Believe 

Check out our full page on our Beliefs and Doctrines.

Our Core Values

Disciple-making is worked out together in our ministry to one another. We believe that disciples of Jesus profess that He is Lord, practice His Ways, and persevere in their faith (Hebrews 12:1-3).

It’s not about one or a small number of pastors bearing the full responsibility to care for our church

(Ephesians 4:11-12). Rather it’s about all who follow Christ using our God-given spiritual gifts to minister to each other, in the context of our Christ-centered church.

Everyone who authentically follows Christ goes through the continual process of sanctification, which simply means we are becoming more and more like Jesus. This all happens when we Gather, Grow and Go out on mission together as followers of Jesus. When we’re intentional about honoring God in these ways, we can’t help but become “mature in Christ” (Colossians 1:28), as we profess, practice and persevere in our discipleship, growing deeper in our relationship with Him and our relationship with others.

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