Harvest Christian Church Bakersfield, California: School of Ministry

Statement of Purpose

We believe every member of the body of Christ is called and anointed to serve in some area of ministry in and outside of the local church. To be effective and fruitful each person needs to be equipped to the best of their God-given ability to work the ministry according to Ephesians 4:12. This is a School of Ministry for Harvest Christian Church members, to train those in the church who have a desire to help others. We realize desire alone will not fulfill or accomplish God's plan and purpose for our lives.

Pastor Gary Corea

Director/Instructor - Harvest School of Ministry, 28 years ministry experience, Teen Challenge Ministry Institute Graduate

Sylver Veloz

Assistant Director/Instructor - Harvest School of Ministry for 3 years, Young Adult Ministry Overseer for 11 years

Paul Harrelson

Instructor - Harvest School of Ministry, AA Bakersfield College, BS & MS University of Louisville - Justice Administration, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Professor's Assistant

For those aspiring for leadership, this in-depth study teaches the importance of setting priorities in ministry.

This class is designed to inform and enlighten each student of the keys to elevation and promotion in the life of ministry through faithfulness.

The Ministry of Helps
Instructor: Pastor Gary Corea

This class will inform each student that every member of the Body of Christ is placed in the church for a purpose. Learn how to discover where you fit in for the care of God's people in the local church.

The Life of an Assisting Pastor
Instructor: Pastor Gary Corea

Learn the functions, responsibilities and characteristics of an assisting pastor.

Curriculum - 2nd Semester

Foundational Series
Instructor: Pastor Gary Corea

Based on the six foundational doctrines of Christ as found in Hebrews 6, this class will help each student learn the importance of going on to maturity after these truths have been established in the life of the believer.

Cost of Ministry
Instructor: Sylver Veloz

This class is designed to show each student that the value of ministry is determined by the price they are willing to pay. Students will learn that being in the ministry will cost you something.

How to relate to your Pastor (video)
Instructor: Rev. Buddy Bell

God has given your pastor the gift to minister life to you. In this video, Rev. Bell tells how to get your money's worth out of God's gift to you.

Understanding the Ministry of Helps (video)
Instructor: Rev. Buddy Bell

Rev. Bell gives the Biblical definition of the Ministry of Helps and reveals, in his humorous way, that ministry does not rest on status but service.

Finding Your place in the Body (video)
Instructor: Rev. Buddy Bell

God wants you to be involved in the local church. Rev. Bell teaches that we need to take time to understand each member of the body and realize what they are supposed to do.

Winning First Time Visitors (video)
Instructor: Rev. Buddy Bell

Rev. Bell illustrates, through scripture, that the church workers at all levels are responsible for the success and the growth of the church.

Church Government and Offices
Pastor Gary Corea

The principles of government within the local church are taught in this class. The responsibility and role of each position will be emphasized, such as Pastor, Bishop, Elder and Deacon. Also involved in each class are the types of Church Government.

Curriculum - 3rd Semester

This in-depth teaching will show each student the importance and value of the anointing in their life. Sylver will give scriptural ways the anointing can increase and decrease in your life

New Testament Survey
Instructor: Pastor Gary Corea

This class is designed to give students a foundational knowledge of the New Testament. Authorship, historical background, purpose and theme of each book are studied.

Curriculum - 4th Semester

Motivational Gifts
Instructor: Sylver Veloz

Discover where you fit in the Body of Christ, so that you may develop to the fullest and be the blessing God wants you to be.

Old Testament Survey
Instructor: Pastor Gary Corea

Giving each student a foundational knowledge of the Old Testament. Authorship, historical background, purpose and theme of each book are studied.

In this class, each student will learn that Satan's plan is to get you out of the will of God through offenses. They will learn how to recognize and overcome the deliberate set trap of the enemy.

Graduation - November 2009
The following student has successfully completed all four semesters of Harvest School of Ministry. We were honored to present to him a diploma of completion.