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Pastor Rodney Hargrove
Rodney Hargroves biography is not a composition of his personal accomplishments. He views his life as an opportunity to magnify Jesus Christ; by sharing with others what God has given him by way of grace and anointing. He has been given a mandate from God to gather the harvest by using every media resource available. This, in concert with his belief in the full gospel, with the manifestation of signs, wonders and miracles, propels him towards his destiny.
Statement of Faith WE BELIEVE:*That the bible is the inspired Word of God and that it is written for today, as well. 2 Timothy 3:16*In the "Born-Again experience" (salvation). John 3:3, Romans 10:9-10*That as a Christian, our daily conduct should live up to God's Word. 2 Corinthians 7:1*In the infilling of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Acts 2:1-4*That Jesus paid a price for our physical healing as well as our salvation, and that healing is for all, Now! 1 Peter 2:24*In sharing Christ with others as commanded in Matthew 28:19-20*In tithing (10% of our income) as support of the local church. Proverbs 3:9, Malachi 3:10*In keeping the ordinance of water baptism and the Lord. Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 12:4-10*In the operations of the gifts of the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:4-10, Romans 12:5-8, Ephesians 4:11*In the fruit of the Spirit as evident in every Believer's life. Galatians 5:22-23*In the triune God: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:20, 1 John 2:22-24, John 14:16, 17, 26WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO:1. Why do we worship God? Matthew 4:102. How should God be worshipped? John 4:23-243. Why do we stand to sing? 2 Corinthians 20:19, Revelations 7:9-104. Why do we clap our hands? Psalm 47:15. Why do we lift our hands? Psalm 63:4, Psalm 134:2, 1 Timothy 2:86. Why do we have audible praise unto God? Psalm 103:1, Hebrews 13:15, Revelations 19:1-6, Ephesians 5:18-197. Why do we sing in tongues and in English? 1 Corinthians 14:14-158. Why do we have speaking in unknon tongue and interpretation in the church? 1 Corinthians 12:7, 10; 1 Corinthians 14:5, 27, 399. What is prophecy and why do we prophesy? 1 Corinthians 12:1010. Why are musical instruments a part of worship service? Psalm 150:3-5, Revelations 14:211. Why does the whole church pray at once for a specific need? Acts 4:24, Matthew 18:1912. Why do we receive tithes and offerings? Malachi 3:10, Luke 6:38, Deutoronomy 16:17
Confession of FaithWe have been given a mandate from God to gather the Harvest; therefore, people of all Nations are standing in line to get into this Church to hear the Word of God. Every seat is filled in every service with expectations of signs, wonders, and miracles; our Sunday morning service at 10:30, our Thursday night Bible Study at 7 o'clock, and any other service that we might have. Every need in this ministry is met and we are 100% tithe givers. All of our property is paid off in full and we owe nothing to no man. Every member of this church is healed, healthy, blessed and prosperous and we are reaching the world with the gospel through our prayers and support. For this is a prosperous year for us and the door of success has been opened; we shall succeed in everything in Christ; the doors of failure have been (clap 3x) closed! And we shall not know defeat. (Repeat 3x) And being fully persuaded that what He has promised He was able also to perform in Jesus name... Amen & AmenHALLELUJAH!!!!
Scriptural TerminologyTHE ANOINTING - The presence and work of the holy spirit in a person's life... "But the anointing which you have received of Him abideth in you-" (1 John 2:27). TO MINISTER - To serve, help or bless another by the Spirit of Christ... "but our sufficiency is of God; who also hat made us able ministers of the new testament..." (2 Corinthians 3:5-6). ZION - The hill in the Old Testament in Jerusalem where God's peresence dwelt. God's presence is now in His church - also called Mt. Zion. "But ye are come unto Mt. Zion, and unto the city of the living God, heavenly Jerusalem...to the general assembly and Church of the First born..." (Hebrews 12:22-23). THE GLORY - The manifestation of God's presence and splendor to the spirital and physical faculties of man. "And it came to pass...that the cloud filled the house of the Lord, so that the priest could not stand to minister...for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord" (1 Kings 8:10-11). REVELATION - The manifestation of God's will and truths to man. "Whereof I also...making mention of you in my prayers; that, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, amy give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him..."(Ephesians 1:15-17) FULL GOSPEL - This term means teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the manifestations of the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 1:5, Romans 15:19) PRAYER FOR THE SICK - The word of God exhorts the church to pray for the sick. "Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; And the prayer of faith, shall save the sick and Lord shall raise him up...pray one for another, that ye may be healed" (James 5:14-16). 1 Peter 2:24 - "Who by his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: BY WHOSE STRIPES YE WERE HEALED." Psalm 107:20 - "He sent his word and healed them..." 3 John 2 - "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayes prosper and be in health even as thy soul prospereth."
Ministries Ministries
Bookstore Ministry: Those who serve in the Harvest Bookstore sell ministry material from our church services and other Christian music and reference material. Minister Shamier Flowers Chosen Generation: Church services designed to minister to children at their level of understanding during our worship service. •Teen Ministry & Youth Ministry (9-12 years) TBA•Childrens Church (6-8 years) Deaconess Natalie Watters •Nursery (0-2 & 3-5 years) Deaconess Natasha Major Counselors: Minister prayer and instructions to individuals responding to the altar call for salvation, rededication, receiving baptism with the Holy Ghost, and church membership. Minister Eden Marlar Events Ministry: Coordinate Church wide EventsDeaconess Sandra Jackson Greeters: Greets members and visitors with love, provide them with monthly newsletters and other special announcements as needed. Minister Keisha Mitchell Holy Groundz Coffee Shop: Those who serve in the Coffee Shop will sell coffee and other snacks to members and guests. Minister Monique ForbesMedia:Ministers Brandon & Danielle Washington•A/V Ministry: Monitors the sound and records video during services through advanced technical equipment. - Minister Brandon Washington•Duplication Ministry: Duplicates CDs, and DVDs for sale in the bookstore. - Minister Andy Benjamin•Graphics Design Ministry: Designs graphics for CD series and other publications. - Minister Danielle Washington•Photography Ministry: Takes New Member profile pictures. Takes Ministry pictures as a whole. - Minister Donovan DonnellNew Members Ministry: Facilitates New Member ClassesMinister Eden Marlar Parking Lot Ministry: Helps keep order of traffic in parking lot during the worship servicesMinister Justin MeiseSoul Winning Action Team (S.W.A.T.): Effective door to door witnessing.Unseen Hands: Ministry of maintenance and keeping the house of God cleanMinister Sandra JacksonUshers: Help keep order during worship services.Deacon Brian MajorWorship Department: Ministers the Word of God through minstrels, song, dance, and drama under the anointing of the Holy Ghost.Minister Millicent Benjamin•Dance Ministry - TBD•Drama Ministry - Minister Jamie Hopkins•High Praise/Voices of Judah - Minister Millicent Benjamin•Orchestra/Band - TBDWomen of Wisdom (W.O.W.): Womens MinistryLady Shannan Hargrove
