Business Details
Your Home for Reformed Worship and Community in San Marcos
Harvest Orthodox Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church dedicated to biblical worship, instruction, and fellowship. Founded on Reformed theological principles, we prioritize the authority of Scripture as outlined in the Westminster Confession of Faith. Our mission is to glorify God through worship, community outreach, and global evangelism. With weekly services held at 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM, we emphasize both traditional liturgy and contemporary engagement. Our leadership includes ordained pastors and elders committed to pastoral care and theological education.We offer Sunday School programs for all ages and maintain active missions partnerships worldwide. The church's doctrinal foundation emphasizes salvation through Christ alone, the sovereignty of God, and the importance of personal faith. Our community actively participates in local outreach initiatives while supporting international missionary efforts. Harvest Orthodox Presbyterian Church provides live-streamed sermons for broader accessibility and maintains a strong focus on biblical literacy through regular teaching ministries.
Services
Worship Services
Sunday School
Sermon Archives
Missions Outreach
Fellowship Events
Highlights and features
- We uphold Reformed doctrine with 85+ years of OPC denominational heritage
- Our ordained leadership holds advanced theological degrees and practical ministry experience
- We offer multigenerational Sunday School programs and missions partnerships
- Our worship combines liturgical tradition with modern accessibility through live streaming
- We maintain global outreach through church planting and missionary support
Services
Worship Services
Weekly worship gatherings featuring biblical preaching, liturgical elements, and congregational singing. Services held at 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM with Sunday School between sessions. Live-streamed sermons available for remote participation.
Sunday School
Multigenerational educational programs covering Reformed theology and biblical studies. Classes available for children, youth, and adults during the 11:15 AM hour. Curriculum emphasizes scriptural understanding and practical application.
Missions Outreach
Support for domestic church planting and international missionary work. Partnerships with OPC missions and Reformed seminaries worldwide. Opportunities for member involvement in local and global evangelism initiatives.
Sermon Archives
Access to recorded sermons through YouTube and website archives. Complete audio/video library of weekly messages from Harvest Orthodox Presbyterian Church pastors. Resources available for personal study and spiritual growth.
Fellowship Events
Regular gatherings promoting congregational connection and outreach. Includes seasonal celebrations, service projects, and educational forums. Designed to foster spiritual growth and community engagement.
People
Rev. Dr. Eric Watkins
Pastor
OPC minister since 2001 with church planting experience. Director of Mid-America Reformed Seminary's Center for Missions and Evangelism. Holds ThM and PhD degrees. Married with four adopted children.
Rev. Dr. A. Craig Troxel
Associate Pastor
Served OPC congregations for over 25 years. Former professor at Westminster Seminary California. Teaches practical theology while maintaining active pastoral duties. Married with five children and four grandchildren.
Mike Jennings
Elder
Active member of the church leadership team. Provides spiritual oversight and pastoral care to congregation members. Committed to maintaining doctrinal integrity and church discipline.
Edgar Sanchez
Clerk of the Session
Responsible for administrative leadership and record-keeping for church governance. Works closely with pastoral staff to implement church policies and maintain operational efficiency.
Bryan Moore
Deacon
Serves in practical ministry roles including benevolence, outreach, and congregational care. Focuses on meeting physical and spiritual needs within the church community and beyond.
Questions
What denominational affiliation does Harvest Orthodox Presbyterian Church have?
We are part of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC), a Reformed denomination founded in 1936 that upholds biblical inerrancy and the Westminster Standards.
What worship services are available?
We offer two Sunday worship services at 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM, with Sunday School classes between services at 11:15 AM.
What theological beliefs does the church hold?
Our doctrine follows Reformed theology as expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith, emphasizing God's sovereignty, biblical authority, and salvation through Christ alone.
Are there programs for children and youth?
Yes, we provide Sunday School classes for all age groups, including dedicated programs for children and youth during our 11:15 AM educational hour.
How can I access sermons if I can't attend in person?
All sermons are available through our YouTube channel and website archives, with both audio and video formats for convenient access.
Does the church participate in community outreach?
We actively engage in local outreach through service projects and support global missions through partnerships with OPC missionaries and Reformed seminaries worldwide.
