The Beatitudes paint a radical picture of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. In a world that celebrates power, wealth, and self-sufficiency, Jesus calls His followers to embody humility, mercy, and righteousness. This countercultural way of life sets disciples apart, both in character and in how they experience God’s blessings. While the world pursues temporary gain, Jesus promises lasting rewards, both now and in eternity, for those who walk in His ways. True discipleship isn’t about fitting in, it’s about standing out for the kingdom of God. Join us Sundays at our Aurora or Rolling Meadows campuses or Wednesdays at our Crystal Lake or Elgin campuses!
Please join us in prayer for our students, leaders, and pastors!
SUMMER CAMP!!!!!
Summer camp at Camp Harvest is an incredible and unique experience for our students. It is the highlight of the summer with our students. They get to experience time with Jesus in a special way while enjoying a beautiful 650-acre space.
There will be messages from God’s Word, high-energy worship, games, activities, time in community, and lots of fun.
We want you to be able to plan for the summer and we have our summer camp dates
Registration will open April 2nd.
Scholarships are available for those in need, apply below.
SUNDAYS
APRIL
6 – Ministry night
13 – Ministry night
20 – Easter, Off
21-25 – AU Springbreak
27 – Ministry night
MAY
4 – Senior night
11 – Mother’s Day, Off
18 – Finale
25 – Off
APRIL
31-4 – EL Springbreak
2 – Ministry night, CL Only
9 – Ministry night
16 – Ministry night
23 – Ministry night
30 – Ministry night
MAY
7 – Ministry night
14 – Senior night
21 – Finale
28 – Off
I studied Preaching, Youth Ministry, and the Bible at Johnson Bible College. I am currently the Campus Pastor at HBC Aurora. Married to Melissa for 7 1/2 years and we have a dog named Sadie and we love serving in students because we love their passion and servants heart for the church and the world.
I serve at the Elgin campus. I have served as the Student Pastor at Harvest for about 4 years. I am an alumnus of Moody Bible Institute and am completing my Masters of Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. Before coming to Harvest, I was a part of a church plant in the Elgin area. My wife, Faby, and I have been married for two years and live in Elgin. I am beyond blessed to be a part of this community!
I’m from Langhorne, Pennsylvania (near Philly). I graduated from Liberty in 2019 and started a 2-year pastoral residency program on staff at 12Stone Church in the northeast suburbs of Atlanta. In 2021 I started at Harvest where I now serve in ministry at the Rolling Meadows campus and also met my amazing wife Stephanie. I love helping students to pursue the Lord, teaching them to love Him more than anything else, and seeing them reach their friends for Jesus.
I am Director of Student ministry at our Crystal Lake Campus. I come from a large Romanian family that was born and raised in Chicago. I have been attending harvest since 2009 and have been on staff since 2015. I have been in both the worship and student department for the last 9 years and it has been incredible. My wife Deb and I love the opportunity the Lord has given us to pour into the next generation and to make disciples where he has uniquely planted us. Our goal as a family is to make more and better disciples in all that we do
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/
