Essentials

You want to grow in your relationship with Christ, but maybe you don’t know where to start. Essentials of Growing in Christ is a curriculum designed specifically for a new or growing believer. It’s not just about information. It’s about GROWTH. It’s not just about learning new truths. It’s about learning why they matter — and […]

Compassion

The focus of Compassion Ministries at Harvest Bible Chapel is to honor God by fulfilling the mission the Lord gave His followers to make disciples, baptize them, and teach them to follow His ways. (Matthew 28:19-20) He hasn’t just given the local church a place to meet for worship services but has planted us in […]

Cars Ministry

Car RepairsHarvest offers a car-repair ministry to assist our families who are going through a financially challenging season. To learn if you qualify for assistance, email your campus’ Benevolence Coordinator to begin the application process. Car Donations Harvest also accepts vehicle donations of any age and condition. Many of these vehicles are repaired and given […]

Compassion Ministries

We desire to love our neighbors in word and deed, which is why Harvest is equipped to help those who are not members or regular attenders of one of Harvest’s campuses.  Here are some resources available to you. Harvest Hope Centers Located in Rolling Meadows, Elgin, and Crystal Lake, the mission of the Hope Center […]

Baptism at Harvest

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit… Matthew 28:19 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 […]

Adult Ministries

Making Disciples who Persevere in their Faith in Jesus Christ! The purpose of Harvest Adult Ministries is to intentionally develop genuine disciples who glorify God and fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). Our goal through our adult ministries is to continue to help maturing disciples of Jesus flourish in their relationship to God and make […]

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