Vision Statement
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 advance 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.
The Lord Willing…
We will have an emphasis on establishing strong FAMILIES.
a. Strengthening marriages. Ephesians 5:22-29
b. Nurturing godliness in our children. Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 20-25
c. Finding effective avenues of service for our youth. Psalm 110:3
We will encourage MEN and WOMEN to fulfill their Biblical role in becoming a godly influence in their homes, their work and their leisure. 1 Timothy 4:12
We will encourage COLLEGE AGE and YOUNG ADULTS to see God’s vision for their life, find their place in the body of Christ and become standard bearers for their generation. 1 Timothy 4:12
We will emphasize CHRISTIAN MATURITY and encourage every member to find their place of ministry and to grow in grace and effectiveness there. Colossians 1:28; Ephesians 4:12-16
We will ask for a spirit of MERCY UPON THE BROKEN AND WOUNDED among us and endeavor to be to them the HEALING HANDS of Christ. Isaiah 61:1. We will nurture a burden for the lost and be active in EVANGELISM. Matthew 28:18-19
We will develop a strong MISSIONS vision by financial support, short term missions teams, and long term missionaries to fields where God will open doors. Acts 1:8b. We will also have a “home missions” vision with an emphasis on CHURCH PLANTING. Acts 1:8a
We will bring in OUTSIDE MINISTRY to bless and strengthen both our own local church as well as the Treasure Valley. Ephesians 4:11-12
We will 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 the community at large. Psalm 133; John 17:21
We will have a burden and LOVE FOR OUR CITY being a voice for righteousness there and reaping a GREAT HARVEST. Matthew 23:37;Luke 19:41; Revelation 22:17
We will accept our place as PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE in our city and state which we believe the Lord will give to us. Deuteronomy 28:9-13
We will place our church at a STRATEGIC LOCATION AT THE CROSSROADS OF HUMANITY for maximum effectiveness, visibility, and influence. Proverbs 1:20-21
We will encourage Christian discipleship and nurture CARE FOR EACH OTHER and LOVE FOR THE LOST through WEEKLY EVANGELISTIC SMALL GROUPS. Acts 2:46-47; John 4:35-38