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August 23, 2024 | Elder Update

Dear Harvest Family,  

After a July break that included our annual sabbath for our staff, we met for our August Elder Meeting on Tuesday, August 20.  We were blessed to pray for congregants while meeting at our Chicago Cathedral Campus. Our meeting focused on outreach partnerships, ministry, and theology as we prepare for the launch of our new ministry year. We want to invite you to see the agenda for details.

Food & Prayer  

  • Prayer 5:30–6:00 PM
  • Eat 6:00–6:30 PM


Pastoral 6:30–7:45 PM
Ministry Reports 

  • Deeper Disciple Goals   Campus Pastors 
  • Elder Serving Highlights   Lay Elders 


Prayer   All 

Ministry Updates  

  • Send Network    Lead Team 
  • Compassion International.   Lead Team 
  • Harvest Christian Academy    Lead Team 
  • A.S.K. Series.  Lead Team 
  • FOLLOW Initiative  Lead Team  


Principle/Doctrine 7:45–8:15 PM

  • SBC Partnership – BFM 2000
  • Doctrine Discussion  Kyle Meeker/Mike Vanlaningham


Process/Administration 8:15–9:00 PM

  • Minutes of May 2024 meeting approval   Rob Hamann
  • Financial Update   Lead Team 
  • Deacon Appointments – CL & RM, Paul Haske, Kevin Boldog 
  • Church Discipline Update  
  • Introduce Elder team   Kevin Boldog
  • Communication to congregation   All 


Close in prayer   Jeff Thompson  

As always, you can reach us at our campuses on the weekend. You can also email us at [email protected]. To see the current team of elders, go to harvestbible.org/ourelders.

—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