Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I learn more about Harvest Community Church?
We would encourage you to come and visit our weekly worship service on Sundays at 10:30am. But that is not your only choice.
Once a month we try and have a "Harvest Community Event." These events are low key fun gatherings of friends and families. They can be anything from a movie night to a BBQ. You can meet new friends, find out more about the church, and meet the Pastor in a casual environment.
We also try to have a monthly "Discovery Lunch" right after one of our worship services on Sunday. Lunch is on us and kids are invited. Meet with leaders and get to ask questions. Listen for announcements during Sunday worship or check the website for dates.
Q: How can I join?
In order to become a member we ask that you attend one of our "New Comers' classes." Our new comers' classes are held once a month, usually on a Saturday morning. During the class, you will learn about the beginnings of our church and our vision, mission, and core beliefs along with their Scriptural foundations. We will clearly describe our commitment to you as a church should you decide to become a member. We will also explain what is expected from all members. You will have opportunities to ask any questions during the class. At the conclusion of the class, you will have the chance to sign a commitment form if you so desire. If you elect to wait until a later point to sign the commitment, you are not required to repeat the process.
After the new comers class, you'll have an opportunity to be a part of a Life Group, if you have not already joined one. Life Groups are the best way to get connected to the life of our church. They are a great way to build community, find accountability, and continue to learn more about living the Christian life.
Q: What is your denomination?
Harvest Community Church is affiliated with the Bluebonnet Baptist Association, the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention. We agree with the major tenets of faith included in the Baptist Faith and Message [to read it on their website, click here]. You may notice that we may look unlike many SBC churches. This is possible because the SBC is organized in such a way as to allow individual congregations like ours the freedom to structure our church as we believe God has called. We are grateful for that freedom and for the legacy of faithfulness to God, love for the Scriptures, and love for missions we have from Baptists. More important than our denominational association is our desire to lift up the name and life of Jesus and to live according to His Word and Spirit.
Q: Do you have any weekday meetings?
We currently have a youth ministry that meets Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm as well as small group Bible studies that meet during the week. Our small group Bible Studies, or as we call them "Life Groups," meet on different nights throughout the week in the homes of our church families. Please contact us if you would like more information on how to be involved in these weekly ministries.
Q: How will the church leadership be structured?
We will be a church that is elder lead and deacon served. Since we hope and plan to be modeled after a New Testament church existing for the supremacy of the name and purpose of Jesus Christ, we desire to structure our church the way the early church did. One thing we've noticed is that those churches were led by elders. In most cases, there were several elders rather than only one. These elders were the spiritual fathers of the early church and were responsible for praying for the people, for teaching, and for leading their local church. Our elders will be made up of staff and lay leadership.