Doctrine & Foundation

Harvest Bible Chapels are united by a common doctrine and philosophy of ministry. With respect to the former, we are conservative and evangelical. With respect to the latter, we are contemporary and innovative. Thus we stand between two worlds, bringing the modern person into contact with the ancient faith that was "once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3).

It is essential that prospective church planters and residents manifest a passionate, enthusiastic commitment to these same beliefs—going beyond simply a passive assent to a doctrinal statement, to an ability to articulate this commitment with full conviction.

Specific convictions about doctrine, government, practice and association are central to the life and culture of each church participating in Harvest Bible Fellowship.

The Fellowship’s Principles of Doctrine, Government and Practice for Harvest Bible Chapels describe our core convictions about the nature of God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Scriptures and other key points of theology and doctrine. These principles are binding on each church that carries the name Harvest Bible Chapel. The Principles’ Issues for Clarification section describes the convictions held by Harvest Bible Chapels on issues debated in today’s culture, including Counseling Philosophy, Salvation and Security, Spiritual Warfare, Sufficiency of Scripture, Women in Ministry, and Worship.

The Fellowship's Principles of Doctrine, Government and Practice for Affiliate Churches includes the core doctrines of the Christian faith that are crucial to participation as an affiliate church. Affiliate churches do not carry the Harvest Bible Chapel name. Affiliate churches can receive consulting services from the Fellowship, as well as discounts on printed materials and on Harvest conferences.

For the history of Harvest Bible Chapel and a short video on how God brought about the founding of Harvest Bible Fellowship check out Our Story.

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