Pastors Mark & Diane Bryan
Senior Pastors

I have always had a great love for Idaho.  I was born in Twin Falls, lived some of my childhood in the Treasure Valley and spent my teens in Emmett, where I graduated from High School in 1974.  Through my desire to be useful to God, I found myself in Portland, Oregon enrolled in Portland Bible College.  In 1979 I graduated with a Bachelors in Theology.

I stayed to learn as much as I could at Bible Temple and learn I did!  I found my precious wife Diane and we had three beautiful children- Kari, Jonathan, and Anna.  My training continued with directing Christian Education and the summer youth camps, leading worship in the Corporate Services, teaching in the Bible College, and leading short term missions trips.  I eventually joined the pastoral team and served on the Bible Temple Eldership for 10 years.  All together I was privileged to be a part of that ministry for 20 years. 

God put it in our hearts in 1993 that the time was coming to return to Idaho.  Through prayer, counsel, and waiting for God’s timing, Church of the Harvest was birthed in January 1996.  It has been our joy and rejoicing to see God’s plan unfold in the establishment and prosperity of a caring family and a strong local church and ministry Church of the Harvest, We Love You!

We are honored to begin our acquaintance.  If we can answer questions or help you in any way please let us know!

Pastors Bill & JoAnne Richter
Elder – Pastoral Staff

Pastors Bill and JoAnne Richter were both raised in Ontario, Oregon.  They were married in 1978 and have a son.  Bill attended Portland Bible College and graduated with a Bachelor of Theology in 1989. 

They have been serving the body of Christ for 31 years; having given themselves to Children’s ministry, adult classes and retreats.  Their love and desire is to equip and train the church for greater fruitfulness.  Phil 3:13, 14 “…I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven.”

Both Pastors Bill and JoAnne have helped plant and establish Church of the Harvest from its beginning in 1996.

 

Pastors Lee & Katherine (“Kit”) Galway
Elder – Pastoral Staff

Pastor Lee Galway was raised in New Zealand and is a former professional tennis player and coach.  Lee and Katherine met while attending Boise State University.  Lee graduated from BSU with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Katherine graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  They were married in 1992 and have three beautiful children. 

They have been great leaders in the church for over a decade.  Lee and Katherine have worked extensively with Youth and Children’s Ministries, developing leaders to impact generations.  A verse which has been foundational to their ministry is 1 Timothy 4:12 which states, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

Both Pastors Lee and Katherine have been with Church of the Harvest since its opening service in 1996.

 

 

Mark & Diane Bryan
Senior Pastors








Bill & Joanne
Elders



Lee & Kitt
Elders