Join Our Mission To Improve The Future For All

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 The Church has a mandate from the Lord Jesus which states in Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”  In obedience to this mandate, Rev. Dr. Josef Howard, shared the vision the Lord had placed on his heart with his friends and family of starting a church where people will be won, trained and sent into the field to fulfill their life’s calling. After several discussions and a period of fasting and prayer, he received the “green light in his spirit” to begin the work. Rev. Othello Metzger and Min. Angela Taye were the two pastors who were acquainted with the vision and decided to join with Dr. Josef and Elder Lees Howard in starting the church.

After a period of fasting and prayer and conducting feasibility studies on church plant within the Maple Grove, MN area, the church was launched with the name, Bethel Citadel of Missions. On November 15, 2014, at 9:00am the first worship service was held at 9739 Revere Lane N. Maple Grove, MN. 55369. The speaker at the first worship service was Rev. Dr. Josef Howard. He preached on the Topic: “God’s plan for the church.” Since the inception of the church, there has been tremendous progress made and challenges faced. The church has experienced spiritual, financial, and numerical growth. It has a striving membership and focuses on training and missions. 

This local church though autonomous, is part of Harvest Intercontinental Ministries Unlimited (HIM-U) formerly, Bethel World Outreach Ministries International (BWOMI). It changed its name from Bethel Citadel of Missions to Harvest Intercontinental Church, MN on January 1, 2021, in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of BWOMI now HIM-U when the international ministry name was changed. Currently, the church is in the process of finding a bigger place for worship as it is rapidly outgrowing the current facility. Its leadership team includes Elders, Deacons, Trustees, and ministry leaders. The Lord is blessing the works of our hands as we strive to take all of Minnesota beginning with the City of Maple Grove and its environs for the honor and glory of His name.

We are a non-denominational, charismatic, full-gospel church. This local church is a part of a fellowship of churches, under the umbrella of Harvest Intercontinental Ministries Unlimited (HIM-U), formerly called Bethel World Outreach Ministries International (BWOMI). We are extremely grateful to be a part of this intercontinental ministry platform that God has set before us to impact our generation for Christ. Our Intercontinental Ministry is a premier multicultural, missions-oriented, church-planting, disciple-making movement, with more than three hundred and fifty churches in six continents and over 27 nations with a membership of more than 50,000. Our headquarters is in Olney, Maryland, USA. In HIM-U, are more than 500 Spirit-filled men and women licensed and ordained who oversee the various churches and ministries worldwide. Our spiritual leader, Dr. Darlington G. Johnson, serves as the Presiding Prelate of Harvest Intercontinental Ministries Unlimited and Senior Pastor of Harvest Olney. We are a part of the Six Diocese of HIM-U comprising of the United States, Brazil, Canada, France, United Kingdom, Australia and South Korea. Our Diocesan Bishop is Bishop S. Musa Korfeh. He is also the Senior Pastor of Harvest Intercontinental Church, Houston.

WHY BECOME A MEMBER

When one becomes a member of Harvest Intercontinental Church, MN, they join a loving and caring family. We believe, preach and live-out the fact that we are a family. We do everything we can to make new members feel welcome and to have their spiritual, socio-economic, emotional and psychology needs met. Where we can’t help personally, we strive to point them in the right direction. In addition to becoming a part of a great family, those who join us in becoming harvesters, experience total transformation in their lives by the power of the Holy Spirit. In other words, becoming a member of this local assembly or a harvester has many rewards. We are cognizant of the fact that becoming a member (harvester) doesn’t save you. It does however enable you to walk, work and worship with like-minded, spirit-filled, kingdom-focused ambassadors who see you as a brother/sister and not a foe. Our intention is for you to experience God’s best in this life as you grow and become spiritually mature in Christ while fulfilling your life’s purpose. Below are few of the things you will experience when you become a member. 

PASTORAL CARE

When members suffer sickness, experience tragedy or bereavement they receive first class pastoral attention and the involvement of other members of the church family in providing loving care. Members receive assistance with weddings, baby dedications and funerals. Members receive expressions of concern and counsel of pastors and church leaders in a variety of situations and predicaments. Members are prayed for in their times of need.

SOLID BIBLICAL TEACHINGS

At Harvest MN., members are fed with God’s Word. They receive a balanced diet. The teachings and preaching are biblical, transformational, relevant and practical.

CORPORATE WORSHIP

At Harvest MN., there is freedom of expression in our worship of God. Harvesters are encouraged to come “Just as they are” in order to meet a God who is anxiously waiting to pour out His love on them. The songs are scripturally based, culturally relevant, emotionally uplifting, and spiritually maturing. The church strives to promote a multi-cultural environment which enriches our collective worship experience.

SPIRITUAL BENEFITS

Spiritual protection [sheep and lamb; shepherd and flock]. Your leaders watch for your soul as they that give account of you (Hebrews 13:17). Spiritual growth (1 Peter 2: 2-3).  Spiritual support (Ephesians 4:11-12; Romans 12:5-18). Fellowship (Acts 2: 46).

PHYSICAL BENEFITS - PASTORAL CARE

Members experience a nurturing environment to grow spiritually and develop personal leadership skills. Benevolence is provided if the need arises (On a case-by-case basis). Biblical training for spiritual growth through the Discipleship Program.

FULFILLING YOUR CALLING LIFE'S MISSION

Rooted in our core values is the deep sense of helping each person fulfill their life’s mission. That’s why we intercede almost every day for our members to experience divine development, deliverance, direction, and deployment into the field.

OTHER BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• Great fellowship and relationships with other church members.
• Congregational friendship and support during times of joy and sorrow.
• Opportunities and personal fulfillment through rewarding volunteer experiences. 
• Access to training programs that enhance one’s spiritual, financial, social, emotional and physical well-being.