Harvest Christian Fellowship — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Greg Laurie (Senior Pastor)

Founded 1973

Denomination Calvary Chapel (formerly; now independent)

Service Times Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.harvest.org

Pastor Credentials Greg Laurie: Senior Pastor since 1973; Harvest Crusades evangelist; author of 70+ books; SoCal Harvest reaches millions; radio ministry 'A New Beginning'

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Christ is the only way. Laurie has preached the exclusivity of Christ to millions through Harvest Crusades.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy affirmed. Calvary Chapel tradition holds Scripture as final authority. Verse-by-verse teaching.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's ministry exists but verify depth. Laurie's personal story (fatherless upbringing) gives him credibility on masculine formation.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Clear gospel. Laurie's Harvest Crusades are evangelistic events reaching millions with justification by faith.

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Male lead pastor and elders. Calvary Chapel tradition is complementarian with male headship.

Male lead pastor and elders; Calvary Chapel complementarian tradition

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Greg Laurie has led for 50+ years — remarkable stability. Elder-led governance.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verse-by-verse through books of the Bible — Calvary Chapel expository tradition. Laurie is a gifted, accessible teacher.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Harvest Crusades have reached millions. Radio ministry 'A New Beginning' broadcasts globally. One of America's most active evangelists.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Laurie is a cultural conservative. Produced the 'Jesus Revolution' film (2023) celebrating the Jesus Movement without accommodation.

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Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Left Calvary Chapel Association in 2012 due to governance disputes. Now independent — less accountability than denominational structure.

Caution

Assessment

Harvest Christian Fellowship under Greg Laurie is one of the great evangelistic churches in America. Laurie has been faithfully preaching verse-by-verse for over 50 years and his Harvest Crusades have brought millions to hear the gospel. The 'Jesus Revolution' film captured his testimony and the broader Jesus Movement story. Doctrinally sound, evangelistically active, and culturally conservative. GREEN — Laurie's half-century of faithful ministry speaks for itself. Minor note: Harvest left the Calvary Chapel Association in 2012, which removed some accountability structure.

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