Do HBC congregations vote on any issues?
Harvest Bible Chapel members do not vote on any issues. However, the elders of each Harvest church decide issues by consensus. The Book of Acts reveals that the authority for the direction of the affairs of the church was vested in the elders. The elders are responsible to be sensitive to the leadings of the Holy Spirit and to discern on behalf of the congregation the Spirit’s direction. Frequently the elders will seek congregational input on key issues. Pertinent information is shared by the elders with the congregation, and the congregation will have opportunity to give input to the elders on an as-needed basis. It is the responsibility of the elders to discern direction of the Holy Spirit through the truth of the Scriptures, prayer, an understanding of the pertinent issues at hand, and input from the congregation.
