Lead Pastor Hiring Process


  • The Hiring Team is made up of 8 individuals. The four current lay-elders from our Executive Team, plus four additionally selected individuals from the congregation.  These are the 8 members of the team :


    Executive Team Members : Bob Thennis, Steve Brown, Jeff Kerley, Jamie Barnes, Chad Brady

    Additional Church Members : Sarah Gallardo, Vicky Thomas, Jesse Aguayo

  • The hiring team is tasked with overseeing the hiring process for a Lead Pastor, including the development of an updated Lead Pastor job description, reviewing submitted applications, interviewing potential candidates, and recommending a candidate for hire.

  • Phase 1 : DEVELOP A LEAD PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

    1. Review multiple Lead Pastor job descriptions from other churches
    2. Create a draft of a Harvest Springs specific Lead Pastor job description
    3. Receive feedback from staff and congregation
    4. Finalize the new job description

    Phase 2 :  CONSIDER EXISTING PASTORAL STAFF FOR THE POSITION

    1. Identify those interested in consideration
    2. Interview potential candidates
    3. Confer with the Western Conference
    4. Time of Prayer & Discernment


    Phase 3 :  CONDUCT AN EXTERNAL SEARCH FOR THE POSITION

    1. Assessments of existing staff and structures to outline and clarify the needs of the church
    2. Develop benchmarks and key responsibilities required of the Lead Pastor position
    3. Partner with the Western Conference in a search process
    4. Identify potential candidates and narrow the field for in-person visits


  • While the ultimate decision and selection of a new Lead Pastor will be made by the Executive Team, along with approval by the Western Conference, the voice and heart of the congregation will be sought and considered.   


    A few specific ways to share your input :

    1. Offer feedback on the job description
    2. Any external candidate who will be considered will visit and preach on a weekend.  You will be given a chance to share your input after that visit


    ** If you have any questions or concerns about the process or a candidate, please feel free to reach out to any member of the hiring team at any time.

SERVE ON EASTER

With Easter being off-site at the Mansfield Theater this year, we’ve got some great new ways for you to join a team and serve with us. If you’ve been interested in finding ways to serve then the Connection Team would love for you to help welcome people, find a place to park, find a good seat, and help them get their kids checked in on Easter Sunday.


Since serving on an Easter Team means that you may miss parts of the Easter Service, we’re having a special service on Saturday night the day before Easter just for our volunteers. It will be identical to our Easter Sunday service, but just for you so you won’t miss anything!


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KIDS MINISTRY SAFETY

Several security measures are in place for the safety and protection of all children who attend Harvest Kids programs

  • A computerized check-in system is used to help our volunteers know who is participating and to ensure children are only picked up by a parent, guardian, or other authorized adult. 


  • Volunteers are trained, screened, and background checks are run to make sure everyone working with our kids is there for the best interest of the kids.

SPECIAL KIDS PROGRAM

Birth - 6th Grade

We're offering a Special Kids Program for children, Birth through 6th Grade.


Pre-Registration is not required. To check in, arrive a little early and follow the signs in the front lobby to the upstairs rooms to our Kid's Check-In area.  If it's your first time, we'll happily assist you in checking your kids in.


Once checked in, your kiddos will be escorted to our main program room where they'll gather for worship, games, and a great time celebrating our Resurrected Savior!


For the safety of all our children in our program, the ticket you receive when checking your kids in is required to pick your child(ren) up after the service.



ADA Access


Wheelchair ramp is located on the North Side of the Building.


Although there are Handicap Parking spots available all throughout the facility grounds, the Handicap ramp is available only through the North Entrance, so parking in the lot closest to 1st Avenue N will grant you easy access to the Handicap Ramp.


There are wheelchair & ADA seating available in the front as well as the back areas of the theater.  Elevators can be found on the north side of the Lobby.


Our Ushers and Connections Team will be happy to assist you with whatever needs necessary to make sure you are able to access your needs for a great experience.

Parking At The Mansfield Theater


There is plenty of parking around The Mansfield Theater, and Harvest Springs Volunteers will happily greet you at the parking entrances to help you park.  However, for early preparation, we've provided additional parking information, especially our Overflow Parking located off River Dr N.


For more parking details, see below:


Taken directly from The Mansfield Theater Website

  • Whitter Park on the south side has 35 free spots, 4 ADA
  • Margaret Park on the north side has 61 free spots, 6 ADA
  • Along west edge of Mansfield Convention Center (by overhead load-in door) has 10 free spots, 1 ADA
  • Mitchell Pool Lot (accessed from River Drive) has 98 free spots, 2 ADA
  • West Lot (accessed from River Drive behind the Children's Museum) has 83. This lot should be used for RV, bus and semi parking
  • Lots by Great Falls Police Department and east of Great Falls Tribune have 62 free spots
  • Parking lot on Central Avenue behind Park Manor Retirement Apartments
  • Metered parking on Central Avenue and the other streets east of the facility
  • Paid covered parking is available in the parking garage three blocks south east of the facility

Latest Update

After having completed a process of looking internally at our existing pastoral staff, and an extended time of prayerful discernment and seeking the Lord, our existing pastors who were considered for the position did not feel a clear sense of calling from God to the position of Lead Pastor at Harvest Springs. 


The hiring team, along with involvement of our staff, and in conjunction with support from the Western Conference will begin an external search process. This process will begin with several assessments to benchmark and clarify the role of Lead Pastor and the needs of Harvest Springs in the future. The Western Conference Board of Church Health will be facilitating the assessment process and assisting in the search, and providing support to our staff and leadership.


As the hiring process moves forward, the Executive Team, has appointed Pastor Michael & Pastor Paul as Interim Co-Lead Pastors to continue moving the church forward and shepherding our congregation in a shared leadership model. We have a great team of four Pastors at Harvest Springs all who are deeply committed to our church family as we move forward.


WHAT'S TRENDING...

Upcoming events & ways to get involved

  • Christmas stroll

    Volunteer with us at the 2024 Downtown Christmas Stroll on Friday, December 6th


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  • Women's Christmas Tea

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    Christmas tea party! 

    Women and girls of all ages welcome.


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CHRISTMAS WITH HARVEST SPRINGS

  • SERVICES FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER

    Throughout the month on December , we'll be exploring the four names given to the coming Messiah from Isaiah 9:6


    DECEMBER 3 - CHILD OF WONDER | Wonderful Counselor

    DECEMBER 10 - CHILD OF WONDER | Almighty God

    DECEMBER 17 - CHILD OF WONDER | Everlasting Father

    *DECEMBER 24 - CHILD OF WONDER | Prince of Peace


    *We will not be gathering for our normal Sunday Morning Services, instead we will gather for ONE BIG service where we can all be together. 


  • CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

    THE MANSFIELD THEATER | 4:00 pm


Christ-Centered

Aligning with the mind and heart of God to accomplish the mission of Christ


  • H Holistic Approach : proclaiming the gospel as good news for all people spiritually, physically, socially, and economically
  • S Strategic Focus : Directing our efforts together intentionally for greatest impact
  • C Community Transformation : Forging a pathway that is sustainably viable and results in a new future for individuals, families and entire communities
  • C  Church-Wide Engagement : Establishing multiple levels of opportunity so that every one of us, from young children to aging adults, can participate in accomplishing the Great Commission

NEW HERE

SUMMER SERVICE TIMES

9am  &  11am


Come connect with us in-person or online.

Harvest Kids [Birth -6th Grade] during all services. 


Stop by the Info Center in the Lobby. 

It's a great place to learn more about Harvest Springs. 

New Here Kits are available and you'll receive

a special gift along with a free drink or donut

from our coffee shop located in the lobby. 


Come by, say hello and grab a drink.  

We'd love to meet you!


 FILL OUT A CONNECTION CARD



Not able to attend in-person?


WATCH ONLINE

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

There will be plenty of people here

ready to to assist you when you arrive. 

Stop by our Info Center in the Lobby

fill out a Connection Card, 

and find ways to connect into

Groups, Classes, Serve Teams, 

and to learn all about Harvest Springs.


If you have kids they will need to be checked-in 

before being taken to our kids ministry area.


Arrive early and stop by our coffee shop

to grab a coffee or specialty drink. 

It's on us your first time here!


We are looking forward to seeing you soon! 

SEARCH FOR A LEAD PASTOR

WATCH FOR AN UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE TEAM AS A SEARCH FOR A LEAD PASTOR


LEAD PASTOR HIRING TEAM

This hire team will consist of our four current elders - which includes myself, Steve Brown, Jeff Kerley and Bob Thennis plus four others from our church congregation who meet the criteria similar to how we seek out Elders on our Executive Team.  We have purposefully prayed over the individuals we asked and we are confident that the Lord will guide us and provide the wisdom to navigate the task ahead of us.  


FOUR ELDERS: Jamie Barnes, Steve Brown, Jeff Kerley, Bob Thennis

FOUR MEMBERS: Jesse Aguayo, Chad Brady, Sarah Gallardo, Vicky Thomas

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hang tight while we look up scheduled events...

2022 Bible Reading Plan

About The Plan

19th Century Scottish Pastor, Robert Murray M'Cheyne, prepared a plan for Bible reading to take readers through the New Testament and Psalms twice in  a year, and through the rest of the Bible once.

There are approximately four chapters per day to read in this plan.

FaceBook Group

Reading in community provides accountability as well as insight from others.  Our Read Scripture Facebook Group is all about being a reading community.


JOIN NOW

Printable Version

Want a printable copy of the reading plan to follow your progress?


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  • February 24

            

    Join us for a

    3-Hour Online Exclusive leadership boost

    to start your year with clarity of vision and new energy.


    5 Fresh Talks


    Craig Groeschel

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