1. What is the purpose of the Association?

Our purpose is to cultivate a culture of transformation and renovation through Kingdom-centered churches.  We can’t create culture; we are only sowing and cultivating in God’s field. In a rapidly changing world, we are helping churches to re-think methods and structures for the sake of bringing the unchanging message of the gospel of the kingdom to our neighborhoods.

2. How is the purpose accomplished?

We focus on 3 primary strategies:

• Cultivate Legacy – processes designed to cultivate a disciple-making lifestyle among churches and leaders.
  • What kind of church will you be?
  • How will you empower and activate you members into ministry?
  • How will you disciple the next generation of leaders?
  • How will you pass the baton?

• Engage neighbors – Resources designed to assist churches increase awareness of and engagement with their neighbors.
  • How will you live sent into the neighborhood where God has planted you?
  • How will you join hangs to seek the peace and benefit of the neighborhood where you have been sent?
  • How will you minister in the marketplace?

• Expand Kingdom Awareness – Synergistic initiatives to start and support vibrant churches in our communities and beyond.
  • How will you shine a light on and celebrate what God is doing beyond your local congregation?
  • How will you develop kingdom partnerships to start new churches and strengthen existing ones?
  • How will you partner for the sake of seeing the influences of the gospel extended?

3. What services, resources, and processes are offered for churches?

Some of our top resources include:

• Demographic studies
• Criminal Background Checks
• Pulpit Supply
• Pastor Search Team training
• New church start funding
• Leadership Coaching
• Church consulting
• Connection to BGCT and SBTC resources and personnel

• Younique gospel-centered life design for leaders
• Church Unique strategic vision discovery
• God Dreams strategic planning process
• Team Building through Leading from Your Strengths
• Coaching Skills Training
• Church Health Checkup

• Vancouver Mission Partnership

4. How do I connect with HBA?

The best way to connect with HBA is to subscribe to our weekly HBA Messenger newsletter.  Use the “Subscribe to the weekly HBA Messenger Email” form on the right sidebar of the page.

We will also begin soon sharing blog posts from the HBA staff and from our pastors.  You can have those posts delivered directly to your inbox by using the “Subscribe to Blog Posts” form on the right sidebar.

We also have a Facebook page where we share encouragement and the opportunity to pray for our churches and leaders. https://www.facebook.com/harvestba