May 23, 2025 | Elder Update

Dear Harvest Family, 

We met for our May meeting this past week and wanted to share our agenda and this update. 

We began our time together in prayer with several Harvest congregants, lifting their needs before the Lord—what a privilege to seek Him together. Throughout the meeting, we had meaningful conversations about how God is at work in our church and how we can best lead as He moves us forward.

We invite you to continue to pray with us as we seek His wisdom and guidance in shepherding the people of Harvest. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to connect with us—either in person or by emailing the elders directly at [email protected].

Date: May 20, 2025
Location: Elgin Campus

AGENDA

Food and Prayer

  • Prayer with congregants
  • Dinner


Pastoral

  • Prayer


Principle/Doctrine

  • Theology Discussion
  • “Biblical Foundation For Multiplication” —Chapter 2


Strategy/Direction

  • Elgin Campus Stewardship
    • Update (Lead Team)
    • Discussion (All)
  • Harvest Christian Academy and Westminster Christian School
    • Update (Lead Team)
    • Discussion (All)


Process/Administration

  • Approval of January Meeting Minutes
  • Church Discipline Issue and Decision


Close in prayer

—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