ABOUT US

Our Story
Mission & Vision
Our Values
Leadership
What We Believe

OUR STORY

A vintage photo shows a man in a grey suit on stage, singing into a microphone for a large, seated audience in a community hall.
A family of four, an older couple with their adult son and daughter, stand together smiling for a photo in front of a modern brick building on a sunny day.
A black and white, low-angle view of a church roof with a cross, framed by the dark, needle-like branches of a tree against a bright sky.

How it all started...

Harvest Church has a rich history of faith, community, and mission in Horsham and beyond. Our journey began in 1983 when a small group of believers came together in a living room with a shared vision: to love God, grow together, and reach the world with the message of Jesus Christ.

Originally meeting in the Horsham Town Hall, the church quickly grew as people encountered the power of the Holy Spirit and the life-changing message of the gospel. In 1991, we established our first permanent home, providing a place for worship, discipleship, and community impact.

Over the years, under the leadership of incredible men and women of faith, Harvest Church has expanded its reach, investing in local ministries, youth and children’s programs, and global missions. The church over many years has invested in church planting in the surrounding region and currently has 2 locations with more in the future.

Today, led by Senior Pastors Andrew and Rachel Cartledge, Harvest Church is a thriving faith community with a heart for revival. As part of the Australian Christian Churches movement, we stand on a foundation of Pentecostal faith, believing in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring transformation and renewal.

With a commitment to planting seeds of faith, growing in discipleship, and seeing a harvest of changed lives, we continue to step forward with expectation. Our history is still being written, and we invite you to be a part of it.

A black banner with gray text reading 'Loving God. Growing Together. Reaching the World.' with hand-drawn circles emphasizing parts of the text.

MISSION & VISION

As new people move into the Church, they are encouraged to love God passionately and to firmly plant themselves in His house. This looks like committing to attend a weekly worship service and be a part of the body.

As people connect and plant, they are further encouraged to grow in connection with others and their understanding of who God is. Being a part of a connect group or a community is where discipleship really happens.

The final stage in our missional process is to reach the world, and we do this by committing to share the gospel with friends and family, by serving on a team and supporting missions programs locally and around the globe.

OUR VISION

THE CHURCH WE SEE

Pastor Andrew declares the Church WE See over Harvest Church

Download the PDF

OUR VALUES

I LIVE ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

Am I passionate about Jesus, living in His joy, and displaying this in my attitude?

The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

I LIVE THROUGH THE WORD

Am I building my life upon truth of the Word of God?

Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24 ESV

I LIVE GENEROUSLY

 Am I willing to give freely and joyfully, even when it requires personal sacrifice?

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV

I LIVE A LIFE OF FAITH

Am I full of faith in God and faithful with what I have been given? 

“for we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 ESV

I LIVE AND LEARN

Am I willing to learn and grow from others, accepting correction and guidance with humility?

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 ESV

I LIVE WITH AN HONOURING HEART

Am I treating team members, leaders and those around me with the high value God places on them?

“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” Romans 12:10 ESV

I LIVE FOR OTHERS

Am I sharing the love of Jesus and living out the Great Commission?

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”  John 15:13 ESV

I LIVE BY THE SPIRIT

 Am I relying on the Holy Spirit’s presence to empower and transform me every day? 

“If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25 ESV

CHURCH
LEADERSHIP

<span class="h3">Andrew &amp; Rachel <span style="font-weight: normal;">Cartledge</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span>

Andrew & Rachel Cartledge

Senior Pastors

Andrew and Rachel Cartledge lead Harvest Church with a heart for the Horsham community and a passion for seeing lives transformed through faith in Christ. With decades of ministry experience, they are committed to fostering a vibrant, Spirit-led church where people can grow in faith and reach out to the world with the love of Jesus.

<span class="h3">Alison &amp; Brian <span style="font-weight: normal;">Creek</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span>

Alison & Brian Creek

Location Pastors - Nhill

Alison and Brian Creek bring their compassionate leadership to the Nhill community, dedicated to building connections and creating a welcoming environment. They are passionate about encouraging people in their walk with God and inspiring them to make a positive impact locally and beyond.

<span class="h3">Caleb &amp; Alisha <span style="font-weight: normal;">McLaughlin</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span><span class="h3"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span>

Caleb & Alisha McLaughlin

Youth & Worship Pastors

Caleb and Alisha McLaughlin serve with energy and authenticity, leading both the youth and worship ministries at Harvest Church. They are passionate about helping young people encounter Jesus and fostering a worship culture that invites the congregation into genuine, Spirit-filled encounters.

<span class="h3">Lucy <span style="font-weight: normal;">McKinnon</span></span>

Lucy McKinnon

Harvest Kids Co-Ordinator

Lucy McKinnon leads the Harvest Kids program, creating a safe and engaging environment for children to learn about God’s love. With a warm and caring approach, she is devoted to teaching biblical truths in a way that helps children grow in faith and joy. A qualified early childhood teacher, Lucy brings a wealth of experience to a vital developmental age group within our church.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." - A.W. Tozer

We believe that the Bible is God’s Word. It is accurate, authoritative and applicable to our every day lives.

We believe in one eternal God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. He is totally loving and completely holy.

We believe that sin has separated each of us from God and His purpose for our lives.

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ as both God and man is the only One who can reconcile us to God. He lived a sinless and exemplary life, died on the cross in our place, and rose again to prove His victory and empower us for life.

We believe that in order to receive forgiveness and the ‘new birth’ we must repent of our sins, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and submit to His will for our lives.

We believe that in order to live the holy and fruitful lives that God intends for us, we need to be baptised in water and be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit enables us to use spiritual gifts, including speaking in tongues which is the initial evidence of baptism in the Holy Spirit. We believe that God has individually equipped us so that we can successfully achieve His purpose for our lives which is to worship God, fulfil our role in the Church and serve the community in which we live.

We believe that God wants to heal and transform us so that we can live healthy and prosperous lives in order to help others more effectively.

We believe that our eternal destination of either Heaven or hell is determined by our response to the Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming back again as He promised.

Harvest Church is a Pentecostal Church and member of the Australian Christian Churches. 

For more information please visit www.acc.org.au

A solid black, blank image with no discernible features or content.
Harvest Church
About Us

Harvest Church is a vibrant generational church in the heart of Western Victoria.
We exist to Love God, Grow Together and Reach the World.

17 Florence Street, Horsham VIC 3400
+61 (03) 5382 0906

Service Times

Sundays at 10:30AM
Coffee and Prayer from 9:45AM

Give Online
Quick Links

Resources
Media
Harvest Care
Volunteer Hub

© 2026 Harvest Church

The Church Co