Care Team
New Believer Follow-Up
How you can help in the Harvest New Believer Follow-up Ministry:
We are seeking individuals with a heart for discipleship to counsel those who have made the decision to follow Christ.
How you can help in the Harvest New Believer Follow-up Ministry:
We are seeking individuals with a heart for discipleship to counsel those who have made the decision to follow Christ.
What to expect:
The New Believer Follow-up Ministry comes alongside new believers by encouraging, directing, and teaching by example how we are to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord.
Directly after church services, follow-up counselors serve as “five-minute friends,” meeting with those who have now accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. In the following days and weeks, follow-up counselors call, email, text, and/or meet with these new Christians to further help cultivate their life in Christ.
This position requires completion of a Serve Team Application, shadowing a follow-up counselor, and interview with a follow-up lead.
What do our Volunteers say about the Harvest New Believer Follow-up Ministry:
“Lives are changed each and every week. People come to know Jesus and we get to be the first people to really welcome them into the family of God. It’s so cool to think that some people head to church on a random Sunday, and little do they know that their lives will be changed forever! Follow-Up has stretched me outside of my comfort zone and really taught me what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Jesus, coming alongside others. I always look forward to serving here each Sunday!”
Time expected:
Estimated 15-20 minutes following service
Serve opportunities:
- Riverside: Immediately after first and second service in the Prayer Chapel
- Orange County: Immediately after first and second service
- Maui: Immediately after first and second service
Who to talk to:
- Riverside: Terry Garcia, terryg@harvest.org
- Orange County: Ron Case, ronc@harvest.org
- Maui: Lucho Banto, luchob@harvest.org
How you can help in the Harvest New Believer Follow-up Ministry:
We are seeking individuals with a heart for discipleship to counsel those who have made the decision to follow Christ.
Prayer Team
How you can help in the Harvest Prayer Team:
We are seeking volunteers who have a passion for or interest in prayer; to provide encouragement, compassion, and personalized attention that each prayer request deserves.
How you can help in the Harvest Prayer Team:
We are seeking volunteers who have a passion for or interest in prayer; to provide encouragement, compassion, and personalized attention that each prayer request deserves.
What to expect:
Through God and His Word, we are learning and committing to have a powerful prayer life that will not only impact us personally but impact and make a difference in the lives around us.
We have the opportunity to intercede on behalf of the church and congregation to pray over the prayer requests of our brothers and sisters, as well as pray for our pastors, city, state, and nation. As we gather together, we worship, study God’s Word, and have a time of prayer while enjoying fellowship with one another.
What do our Volunteers say about the Harvest Prayer Team:
“If you’ve never spent much time praying in a group, it can be intimidating for some for their first time. But God has chosen prayer as our method of communicating with Him, so when we gather together in His name, and pray and seek His face, we find grace and mercy to help others in times of need.”
Hours expected:
Estimated 2 hours per service shift
Serve opportunities:
- Riverside:
- Women’s Intercessory Prayer: Wednesday mornings at 9:00–11:00 AM in the Chapel
- Wednesday Prayer Group: Wednesdays at 5:30–7:00 PM in the Volunteer Center
- Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday mornings at 7:00–9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall (the first Saturday of each month is Family Day)
- Sunday Morning Prayer: Sundays at 7:30–8:30 AM in the Chapel
- Orange County:
- Sunday Morning Prayer: Sundays at 9:30 AM in the Boardroom
- Maui:
- Sunday Morning Prayer: 7:00 AM on the Patio
- After Service Prayer: After 8:00 AM or 10:00 AM service
Who to talk to:
- Riverside: John Douthill, johnd@harvest.org
- Orange County: Ron Case, ronc@harvest.org
- Maui: Lucho Banto, luchob@harvest.org
How you can help in the Harvest Prayer Team:
We are seeking volunteers who have a passion for or interest in prayer; to provide encouragement, compassion, and personalized attention that each prayer request deserves.
First-Time Visitor Calls
How you can help in the Harvest First-Time Visitor Calls Ministry:
We are looking for encouraging and endearing callers who are willing to serve after first and/or after second service.
How you can help in the Harvest First-Time Visitor Calls Ministry:
We are looking for encouraging and endearing callers who are willing to serve after first and/or after second service.
What to expect:
After each service on Sundays, our volunteers will receive first-time visitor cards from the Welcome Team. These cards consist of visitors who have attended Harvest for the first-time that day. Our volunteers will provide a friendly courtesy phone call, answer any questions they may have, and remind them that a pastor will call them during the week. We encourage praying with each person before ending the conversation to show how much we value and care for them.
What do our Volunteers say about the Harvest First-Time Visitor Calls Ministry:
“Calling first-time visitors is a really sweet ministry. Through the calls, we get to pray with these individuals and answer any questions that they may have. Although I was really nervous at first, I love making these calls. We get to connect with people on a deeper level and get to know the person behind the name.”
Hours expected:
Estimated 1 hour per shift
Serve opportunities:
- Riverside: After first service at 11:00 AM and after second service at 12:30 PM
Who to talk to:
- Riverside: Kayla Butler, kaylab@harvest.org
How you can help in the Harvest First-Time Visitor Calls Ministry:
We are looking for encouraging and endearing callers who are willing to serve after first and/or after second service.
Mail Fulfillment
How you can help in the Harvest Mail Fulfillment Ministry:
We are looking for volunteers to assist us in the warehouse with packing New Believer Bibles, Welcome Letters to our first-time visitors, and provide our monthly Harvest Partner Premiums.
How you can help in the Harvest Mail Fulfillment Ministry:
We are looking for volunteers to assist us in the warehouse with packing New Believer Bibles, Welcome Letters to our first-time visitors, and provide our monthly Harvest Partner Premiums.
What to expect:
Harvest Mail Fulfillment Ministry is a group service opportunity that plays a vital role in the Church. We work alongside one another in a Christ-focused environment to pack, stuff, and ship out products to bless those who are near and far. A basic background check is required.
We will add your name to our Fulfillment Volunteer Email List.
What do our Volunteers say about the Harvest Mail Fulfillment Ministry:
“Mail Fulfillment is a great place to serve the Lord and fellowship with Harvest staff and other volunteers. When you are helping send resources to other believers, it reminds you that the church is bigger than what we see on Sundays.”
Hours expected:
Flexible service shifts
Serve opportunities:
- Riverside Campus: Monday–Friday between 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Who to talk to:
- Riverside: Kimberly Silva, kimberlys@harvest.org
How you can help in the Harvest Mail Fulfillment Ministry:
We are looking for volunteers to assist us in the warehouse with packing New Believer Bibles, Welcome Letters to our first-time visitors, and provide our monthly Harvest Partner Premiums.