 RICH CULP
Planting in Baltimore, Maryland
Education:
B.S. Mathematics, United States Naval Academy, 1988
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1998
Background:
Served six years in the Marine Corps; while deployed as a
command officer, was physically debilitated; fasted, prayed, and
committed his life to serve the Lord in any capacity He desired. Served
faithfully as Senior Pastor for 11 years; grew to discern a more
biblical ministry direction was needed; began discussions with Harvest
Bible Fellowship in 2008. When a church planting opportunity arose in
Baltimore, Rich was our first choice.
Family:
Married to Jenny; father to Abby, Elly, Lydia, Jesse
Ministry Experience:
1998—2009 | Senior Pastor, Westminster Bible Church
Led Pastoral Leadership Conferences in Kenya and Indonesia
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 JASON DRAPER
New Senior Pastor of Harvest DeKalb, Illinois
Education:
B.Th., Moody Bible Institute, 1998
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (in progress)
Background:
Raised in a Christian home; came to
faith while young. Active in music and sports; grew spiritually through
short-term missions in high school. Felt called to follow Christ in
full-time ministry; served in roles as pastor of Worship, Children’s,
Student and Adult Ministries; served on staff at Harvest North Phoenix
before joining staff of Harvest DeKalb as pastor of worship. Preparing
now to lead the church as Senior Pastor.
Family:
Married to Jaimee; father to Jakob, Jaylin
Ministry Experience:
2008—date | Pastor of Worship, Harvest DeKalb
2008 | Pastor of Adult Ministries/Worship Leader, Harvest North Phoenix
1999—2008 | Various pastoral ministry roles
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 DOUG GRAY
Planting in W. Massachusetts
Education:
B.S. Biology, University of Massachusetts
M.Div., Baptist Bible Seminary
D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary (in progress)
Background:
Joined the pastoral staff of Faith Baptist Church, Lafayette, IN, in 2007 as pastor of Counseling and Adult Ministries; was also an instructor for FBC biblical counseling ministries. Connected with Harvest Bible Fellowship through Doug Helmer (Senior Pastor of Harvest Indy West) while on pastoral staff together at Faith Baptist, and Josh Knipp (planting Harvest Bloomington, IN).
Family:
Married to Cheryl; father to Marty, Matt, Amy
Ministry Experience:
2007—date | Pastor of Counseling and Adult Ministries, Faith Baptist Church; Lafayette, IN
2000—2007 | Interim Pastor and Associate Pastor, First Central Baptist Church; Chicopee, MA
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 KENT MILLER
Transitioning to Harvest N. Kentucky
Education:
B.S., Boyce Bible College (in progress)
Background:
Raised in a Christian home; four years of military service; six years self-employed in real estate and insurance. Hesitant to respond to God’s call to ministry until convicted by Matt 6:33 and other passages. Served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, evangelical training program teacher. Called to pastorate of Sparta Baptist Church, KY, in 2005 and began pursuing his ministry degree. Led congregation into a vibrant spiritual renewal, and they are now on mission to impact their community for Christ. Connected with Harvest Bible Fellowship through our web site in 2010. Intrigued by Harvest’s discipleship model and resonating with our values, he prayed, felt confirmed and pursued transitioning to Harvest Bible Chapel.
Family:
Married to Kelly; father to Kayla, Korey, Kendall, Kolton
Ministry Experience:
2005—date | Senior Pastor, Sparta Baptist Church, Sparta, KY
1997—2004 | Served in various lay-ministry roles
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 ANTONIO MUNOZ
Planting in Mexico City, Mexico
Education:
B.A., Moody Bible Institute, 2001
M.Th., Dallas Theological Seminary, 2005
Background:
Raised in Mexico City in a Catholic family; decided to join priesthood as a teen. But upon hearing the Word rightly divided at a Bible church, came to faith in Christ alone. Was called to ministry as a young adult; co-pastored a Bible church in Mexico; started a Spanish-speaking church at Armitage Baptist in Chicago. Was invited back to Mexico to pastor the church he was saved in; congregation grew from 70 to 250. Knew and resonated with Harvest pillars and discipleship model; connected to Harvest Bible Fellowship regarding planting potential. Has dual citizenship (US/Mexico).
Family:
Married to Becky; father to Jessica
Ministry Experience:
2005—date | Senior Pastor, Iglesia Biblica de Tlalpan; Mexico City, Mexico
2003—2005 | Pastor, Iglesia Biblica El Buen Pastor; Dallas, TX
2001—2002 | Outreach Minister, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship; Dallas, TX
1998—2001 | Director of Spanish Ministries, Armitage Baptist Church; Chicago, IL
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 HAYDEN NORRIS
Transitioning to Harvest Gainesville, Florida
Education:
B.A. Anthropology, Rollins College, 1995
M.Div., The Master’s Seminary, 2005
Background:
Raised Catholic, left the church at 18; served in Navy and was saved while serving. Desired to teach God’s Word and was chosen to preach on board; found the men growing, along with himself. Performed significant amounts of crisis-counseling, with his only tool being the Word, and entered seminary after a long deployment. Connected with Harvest Bible Fellowship in 2010 while pastoring a small church in Micanopy, FL; desires to re-launch as Harvest Gainesville and become a church that focuses on maturing and sending forth disciples of Christ.
Family:
Married to Heather; father to Ben, Susanna
Ministry Experience:
2008—date | Pastor, First Baptist Church; Micanopy, FL
2004—2008 | Youth Pastor, Michigan
2001—2004 | Vice Principal, Grace Community School (while attending seminary)
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