New Harvest
Chicago
Reaching our Communities, Reaching the World.
New Harvest Christian Fellowship of Chicago exist to reach the lost and raise new disciples. Our motto is Reaching our Communities, Reaching the World.

We do this through practical and relevant preaching of the Word of God, Inspiring worship, engaging children and the youth , outreaching in our Communities and involved in World Missions.

From the beginning until now, New Harvest Christian Fellowship of Chicago strives to reach as many people as possible and share with them the hope that is found in a relationship with Him. All of our programs and ministries are specifically designed to reach and improve lives, and affect change in hearts of families for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

About Us
Who We Are
Pastor Edwin has been the Senior Pastor of New Harvest Christian Fellowship for over 8 years. Him and his wife Jackie have also pastored in Milwaukee, WI and Cleveland, OH where they pioneered churches in both cities. Pastor Edwin has been an active member of New Harvest Christian Fellowship for over 20 years and Jackie for over 25 years. Pastor Edwin and Jackie live in Cicero, IL with their three sons Joell, Eric, Jeremy, and their dog, Benji. Pastor Edwin and Jackie have a heart for God and are passionate about what the Lord is doing here in the Chicago land area. Their desire is to see lives changed and transformed through the power of God for our city and all those who attend New Harvest Christian Fellowship. Email Pastor Edwin & Sister Jackie at:
emelendez@newharvestchicago.org
jmelendez@newharvestchicago.org
Sr. Pastors Edwin &
Jackie Melendez
Sal and Adriana Ramirez have been active members of New Harvest Christian Fellowship for over 23 years. Sal is the director of our Cook County Boot Camp Ministry (CCBC) where he ministers once a week to the inmates. Adriana is the overseer of the Heir Force Children's Ministry. Sal and Adriana spent 4 years as missionaries in Santiago, Chile as well as, pioneered a Spanish ministry here in Chicago. Sal and Adriana live in Cicero, IL with their son Joey and two daughters Lindsay and Ashley.  Sal and Adriana enjoy working with people, love God, and look forward to fulfilling the call that God has placed in their lives.
Bro. Sal &
Adriana Ramirez
Larry and Nancy Alvarez are dedicated to God and love to serve our church and our community. Larry is the overseer of our Sounds Ministry where he has served over 8 years. Nancy is the overseer of our Nursery. Larry and Nancy are excited about the growth we have seen in our church and continue to  serve unconditionally in all areas of the ministry. Larry and Nancy live in Berwyn, IL. They have three grown children Denise, Jessica, and Able.  Larry and Nancy have been a part of New Harvest Christian Fellowship for over 16 years and are still going full force for Jesus! 
Bro. Elias &
Yvonne Ponce
Steve and Peggy Estrada are sold out and dedicated to our youth ministry. Both Steve Peggy are the directors of our "Walk this Way" Youth Ministry. Steve and Peggy are diligent in connecting with our teens and love to watch them grow in the things of God.  They have been active members here at New Harvest Christian Fellowship for 20 plus years and are still going strong. Steve and Peggy live in Chicago, IL with their two daughters Crystal and Gina.  Steve and Peggy are truly a blessing in all they do.
Bro. Steve &
Peggy Estrada
Elias and Yvonne Ponce have been members of New Harvest Christian Fellowship for over 11 years. Elias and Yvonne are both the directors of our "Exclusive 1" Singles Ministry. Elias is also the Sr. Commander of our Royal Rangers and Yvonne is the head of our Usherette team. Elias and Yvonne are fun loving people who make each and every day in the Lord an opportunity to reach out to the people around them. They love to serve in all areas of ministry and desire to see the best in the lives they touch. Elias and Yvonne live in Plainfield, IL with their two daughters Gloria and Lorena, and their son Elias.
Bro. Larry &
Nancy Alverez
500 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
New Harvest Christian Fellowship- Chicago
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