Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvest Crusades?
Our vision is to create an environment and setting where community churches can join together and invite their unsaved friends and relatives to comfortably come and hear a clear and precise presentation of the gospel; and then respond and be given direction and materials to assist in their new faith. Find out more about Harvest Crusades here.
What happens at a Harvest Crusades event?
A standard event runs something like this: Worship begins with our "praise band," which plays contemporary worship for all ages, followed by contemporary music using popular special guest musicians. Then Pastor Greg Laurie gives a clear and relevant evangelistic message. Pastor Greg will invite those who would like to receive Christ as Lord and Savior to come down from their seat and stand in front of the stage. After a brief explanation, he will pray with those who have come forward to receive Christ.
What happens when someone comes forward to accept Christ at a Harvest Crusades event?
Those making a profession of faith in Christ are paired up with a Decision Follow-Up Worker and receive a New Believer’s Bible New Testament. The Decision Follow-Up Worker prays and encourages the new believer. He or she also documents the person's decision to follow Christ. The documentation is then given to a local church representative on the night of the crusade. Within 48 hours of the crusade, local churches mail letters and make phone calls to the new believers. To ensure the success of this step, Harvest Crusades utilizes mailings and other resources to encourage the local churches to follow up on all new believers.
How many people have attended and responded at a Harvest Crusades event?
More than 4,014,000 people have attended Harvest Crusades in person, and more than 611,300 have viewed the live webcasts. Most importantly, more than 329,600 people have registered decisions of faith in Jesus Christ!
How much does it cost to attend a Harvest Crusades event?
Normally there is no admission fee to attend a Harvest Crusades event. However, sometimes the local venues will charge for parking, and/or require us to ticket the event.
How do I get tickets?
Normally no tickets are needed and seating is first come, first served. However, sometimes venues require us to ticket the event. In this case, tickets will be available through the event website.
How does Harvest Crusades determine where to hold an event?
Harvest Crusades holds events in cities where pastors are currently working together to evangelize the community. The pastors and community leaders invite us to partner with them in that endeavor. If you know any pastors or community leaders interested in having a Harvest Crusades event in your area, they can send an inquiry to our Executive Director, Pastor John Collins, by clicking here.
Are any foreign languages represented?
Several different languages are often translated at Harvest Crusades events, including sign language. Check the local crusade fact sheet for specific languages.
Can I be a vendor at the event?
There are no outside vendors permitted at Harvest Crusade events, other than participating musical guests and participating radio stations.
Who is Greg Laurie?
Does Pastor Greg Laurie get paid to speak at Harvest Crusades events?
Pastor Greg receives no compensation for speaking at Harvest Crusades events.
How are Harvest Crusades events paid for?
Event costs are covered through a combination of funds from Harvest Ministries, gifts from private donors and businesses, and donations from participating churches. In addition, a freewill offering is held during crusade events.
Harvest Ministries has outreaches through Harvest Crusades, A New Beginning radio program and Knowing God with Greg Laurie television program, online opportunities, resources, and special events. When you choose to partner with Harvest Ministries, you further the work of sharing the gospel with the lost and equipping the body to better grow in their relationship with Christ.
Harvest Ministries is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Harvest Ministries has outreaches through Harvest Crusades, A New Beginning radio program and Knowing God with Greg Laurie television program, online opportunities, resources, and special events. When you choose to partner with Harvest Ministries, you further the work of sharing the gospel with the lost and equipping the body to better grow in their relationship with Christ.
Harvest Ministries is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.