Church Planting Philosophy
The church exists to glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great
Commission, and in the spirit of the Great Commandment -- Matthew
28:19-20, Matthew 22:37-38.
The commission is fulfilled as disciples of Jesus Christ are made and
grow in their relationship with Him and likeness to Him. God is
glorified as we manifest His presence as we do His work -- 2 Timothy
2:2; 1 Corinthians 10:31.
In seeking to act upon the church's purpose, we recognize the
extraordinary value in multiplying the reach of His ministry by
planting local churches and by associating with existing, like-minded
local churches. God is glorified when Harvest Bible Chapels and other
like-minded churches associate with one another in order to foster
relationships that edify, protect, encourage, support and admonish.
The governing members, serving as directors of the Harvest Bible Chapel
Elders Council, lead the association of Harvest Bible Chapels and
affiliating churches and oversee church planting. The Elders Council
assists affiliate churches to more effectively spread the Word of God
and the ways of God in order to build His kingdom. The Elders Council
desires to bless all affiliate churches through the mutual exchange of
pulpit and music ministry, consulting services, research, conferences
and seed money devoted to church planting and pastoral education
programs.