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Life at Harvest goes beyond weekend worship gatherings. It’s about ministering to our families, our communities, and each other. There’s so much happening here—we want to make it easy for you to meet people and find out all our church has for you and your family. There’s no better time than now to take your next step of connection.

DISCOVER HARVEST

Let us get to know you—meet some of our pastors and leaders in a casual environment. Discover Harvest happens after services on a regular basis. Click on a campus below to find the next Discover Harvest event near you.

 

BAPTISM

At Harvest, we believe that Christian baptism is a public declaration of and identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection signified by immersion in water. Baptisms take place regularly in the main worship center during normal service times.


MEMBERSHIP CLASS

We’ll walk together as a family—through what it means to Gather, Grow and Go as believer here at Harvest. You’ll continue to get connected to and learn more about Harvest through personal relationships. You’ll find opportunities grow spiritually and relationally in a small group, by serving, and making Harvest your church home. 

Come to learn more about what the Bible says a meaningful church community is and how you can use who God made you to be to make a difference for Jesus in the world.

After attending the class, if you’re ready to call Harvest your church home, submit an application for membership. We’ll contact you regarding final steps to becoming a member of Harvest.

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