Gather together
Two identical gatherings every Sunday at 9:00 and 11:00 AM — heartfelt worship, a practical message, and Harvestgate Kids for your little ones.
Plan your visitAbout
A church for the honest and the curious.
Since 1998, Harvestgate has been a place where doubters, seekers, and lifelong believers sit side by side — and become family.
Our story
It started with twelve chairs in a living room.
Pastor David and Ruth Okafor didn't set out to plant a church. In the winter of 1998, they simply opened their home to neighbors who had questions about faith but no interest in religion as usual — twelve chairs, strong coffee, and zero pressure.
Word traveled. The living room became a rented hall, the hall became our first building, and today Harvestgate gathers across three locations — but the recipe hasn't changed: honest conversation, heartfelt worship, and room for everyone.
We still keep twelve empty chairs near the front of every gathering. They're a reminder of where we started — and a promise that there's always space for one more.
How we gather
Three rhythms, one family.
Grow in circles
Small groups of eight to twelve meet in homes, cafés, and parks across the city. This is where strangers become friends and faith gets personal.
Find a groupServe the city
From food pantries to school partnerships, our serve teams love our neighbors in practical ways. Jump in once a month or every week.
See it in actionMilestones
Twenty-eight years of grace.
1998
Twelve chairs in the Okafors' living room. The first gathering lasts three hours because nobody wants to leave.
2007
We move into our first permanent home on Harvest Lane and launch Harvestgate Kids.
2016
Our second location opens across town; small groups pass one hundred for the first time.
2023
Location three launches downtown, and our Easter outreach serves 400 local families.