Compassion Ministries

We desire to love our neighbors in both word and deed. We are ready to help connect you with practical resources and compassionate care during difficult seasons. Below are some of the resources available to you.

Hope Center at the Rolling Meadows, Elgin, and Crystal Lake Campuses
Campus information
- Aurora
- Crystal Lake
- Elgin
- Rolling Meadows
Social Service Assistance – English
Social Service Assistance – en Español

Request Help

Select your primary campus below to request help:

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

Find more Volunteer opportunities at https://www.volunteermatch.org/