Church of the Harvest in Meridian, Idaho

Vision/Purpose of the Church of the Harvest

• Diane and I came to the Boise Valley to establish Church of the Harvest in 1995. It had been a burden on our hearts since early 1990. We prayed, sought counsel and waited on the unfolding of God's will and His perfect timing. It has been our joy and privilege to see the Kingdom of God advanced through the establishment and prosperity of a caring family and a strong local church.
  
  Our vision is for a church that is built on a biblical pattern with unity, prayer, the Word of God, worship and outreach as foundation stones, being governed by a biblical eldership with a senior pastor, developing ministries tailored to specific needs which provide opportunities for growth, discipleship, and service.
  
  1. We have an emphasis on establishing strong FAMILIES.
  1. Strengthening marriages. Ephesians 5:22-29
  2. Nurturing godliness in our children. Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 20-25
  3. Finding effective avenues of service for our youth. Psalm 110:3
  2. We encourage MEN and WOMEN to fulfill their biblical role in becoming a godly influence in their homes, their work and their leisure. 1 Timothy 4:16
  
  3. We encourage COLLEGE AGE and YOUNG ADULTS to see God's vision for their life, find their place in the body of Christ, becoming standard bearers for their generation. 1 Timothy 4:12
  
  4. We emphasize CHRISTIAN MATURITY and encourage every member to find their place of ministry to the Lord, and service to His people, growing in grace and effectiveness there. Colossians 1:28; Ephesians 4:12-16
  
  5. We are asking for a spirit of MERCY UPON THE BROKEN AND WOUNDED, so we can be to them the HEALING HANDS of Christ. Isaiah 61:1
  
  6. We encourage Christian discipleship by CARING FOR EACH OTHER and LOVING THE LOST through WEEKLY EVANGELISTIC SMALL GROUPS. Acts 2:46-47; John 4:35-38
  
  7. We have a burden and LOVE FOR OUR CITY being a voice for righteousness here. We live with a burden for the lost and are active in EVANGELISM, knowing we will reap%u2026in our city, our state, and the Nations of the World. Matthew 28:18-19
  
  8. We work toward UNITY in our area by NETWORKING with other pastors and churches to bless the body of Christ and to strengthen our CHRISTIAN WITNESS to our community. Psalm 133; John 17:21
  
  9. We accept our place as PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE in our city and state which we believe the Lord has given us. Deuteronomy 28:9-13
  
  10. We are placing our church at a STRATEGIC LOCATION AT THE CROSSROADS OF HUMANITY for maximum effectiveness, visibility, and influence. Proverbs 1:20-21
  
  11. We bring in OUTSIDE MINISTRY to bless and strengthen both our own local church as well as the Treasure Valley. Ephesians 4:11-12
  
  12. We are committed to MISSIONS by financial support, short term missions teams, and long term missionaries to fields where God is opening doors. Acts 1:8b. We also have a "home missions" vision with an emphasis on CHURCH PLANTING. Acts 1:8a.