Our Vision & Mission
Our Calling as a Church
Harvest Ministries is a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church committed to seeing lives transformed by Jesus Christ and leaders developed to make an impact wherever God plants them. What began as a church plant with a vision to reach people and build something bigger than ourselves has grown into a vibrant community of people from different backgrounds, cultures, ages, and stages of life who are all united by the gospel. We believe church is more than a place you attend, it's a people God prepares and sends. That conviction drives our vision: We exist to see life transformation in Christ to develop godly leaders who harvest ministries where they are.
Our mission is simple: Love God and all people while preparing everyone to boldly follow Christ. Everything we do flows from a culture of Bold Faith, Unconditional Love, Servant Leadership, and Kingdom Multiplication. We want people to encounter Jesus, grow as His disciples, discover how God has uniquely equipped them, and use their lives to serve others and advance His Kingdom. Whether you are exploring faith, looking for a church home, or ready to take your next step with Jesus, there is a place for you at Harvest. Together, we are working to Make Heaven Standing Room Only!
Our Values
What excites us?
BOLD
FAITH
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
KINGDOM MULTIPLICATION
Bold Faith
Demonstrated by intentionally modeling Christ and sharing His timeless truths of the gospel with others without compromise in order to transform lives so Heaven will be standing room only. (Acts 4:29-31; 1 Peter 3:15; Jude 3)
Unconditional Love
Demonstrated by living out a pure, willful, and sacrificial love that’s grace-filled and God-honoring while going out of our way to intentionally love and serve others well. (Matthew 22:37-39; Luke 19:10; John 3:16-17; Romans 5:8)
Servant Leadership
Demonstrated by lovingly putting others before ourselves through irresistible acts of service in order to meet physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. (Mark 10:45)
Kingdom Multiplication
Demonstrated by developing and equipping godly leaders and church planters through discipleship and training to reproduce generations into eternity. (Matthew 28:19-20; Book of Acts; Ephesians 4:12-13)
Our Discipleship Pathway
What makes us fruitful?
PREPARE
THE SOIL
PLANT
THE SEED
POUR WATER ON THE SEED
PRODUCE
GOOD FRUIT
Prepare the Soil
Steward those who will not accept Christ or are curious in a God-honoring, safe, and welcoming environment in order to help them transition to belief. (Come and See; Mark 4:1-20; John 1:39)
Plant the Seed
Fill in all the gaps for those wanting to understand what it means to be a believer by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ by grace through faith with hopes they will become saved. (Follow Me; Psalm 1:3; John 1:43; Acts 4:29-31; Romans 6:7; 12:2; Ephesians 2:13; Galatians 3:16)
Pour Water on the Seed
Teach, equip, and model for them what discipleship looks like by sharing biblical truths with practical applications so they are confident that God can use them to help others grow in their faith. (Follow & Fishers; Matthew 4:19; Acts 1:8; 2:42; Ephesians 4:12; James 4:8)
Produce Good Fruit
Reap the harvest of transformed lives while providing encouragement, accountability, and training so they can reproduce this strategy with those within and outside our spiritual community. (Psalm 1:3; John 15:5, 16; Romans 15:1-13; Galatians 6:9)
Leadership
Dr. Eric L. Patrick ( "Pastor E" )
Lead Pastor
Originally from Tampa, FL, I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior while pursuing my Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Howard University in Washington, DC. That's also where I met my wife of over 10 years, Antoinette. I worked as a pharmacist before serving an Assistant Pastor at RockPointe Church. I'm currently working toward my Master's degree in Apologetics and Evangelism at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, TX. I also posses a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida.
My wife and I have been Texas residents since 2011 all of which have been in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. Our children, Elayna and Elyse, love watching Wheel of Fortune, eating Chick-fil-A, playing piano and basketball, doing gymnastics, and attending church with their friends!
Some of my favorite music artists include Travis Greene, nobigdyl, KB, Miles Minnick, William Murphy, and Maverick City Music.
Antoinette Patrick ( "Lady A" )
Executive Director of Stewardship
Originally from Columbus, OH, I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior as an adolescent. Along with my big family of 8, we attended church almost every day for Sunday services, choir rehearsal, usher practice, church drill team, revivals, communion service...you name it! While pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry from Western Kentucky University I continued my love for discipling others by serving as the campus Spiritual Leader. I have enjoyed building my career in Human Resources since 2005 and am elated that I am a trusted resource to assist various organizations as they seek to restore value in people, property, and processes through my consulting services.
Although I will always miss my Ohio family, I am grateful we have created our Texas family by meeting so many wonderful people through community outreach, church events, school, sports, and so much more! These friends are what we now consider "framily".
Anyone who knows me well would say you can guarantee a smile from me with dark chocolate, making sweet memories with my family, or asking me to pray for something specific!
Tennille Massingale
Connections Director
I grew up in church and accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior at an early age. At 18, faced with newfound freedom and a crossroads in my faith, I consciously chose to continue following Christ, a decision that became the foundation for the life of faith I live today.
I have a heart for people and a passion for creating environments where everyone feels seen, valued, welcomed, and loved. At Harvest Ministries, I recruit, equip, and lead volunteers across our Parking, Greeters, Ushers, and Café teams, helping people discover their gifts and serve others with excellence. My husband of 20 years, James, and I also serve as Apartment Life Coordinators, building meaningful relationships within our community. I am the Founder and CEO of You Are the Difference, an organization dedicated to inspiring kindness and helping people recognize the impact they can make.
I hold degrees from Midwestern State University and Texas Christian University. James and I have have two children, Joshua and Jirah.
