Harris Creek Family,
This year has reminded me again—every seat really does have a story. And that includes mine.
I can hardly put into words the deep sense of gratitude I feel for how your prayers, encouragement, and unwavering faith have strengthened me in a season of healing. While I await complete restoration of strength, I am humbled to be back on my feet, full of fresh vision for the days ahead.
But this isn’t about my story. It’s about ours.
Check out the report below for an in-depth look at how God is moving at Harris Creek.
Jonathan Pokluda, Lead Pastor
2025 in frames
We asked our volunteer photographers to tell the stories behind their favorite photos of the year.
INVEST IN HARRIS CREEK
We believe there is no greater Kingdom investment than to partner financially with the local church.
A YEAr of worship
We went back and looked at our most-played and most-loved songs from 2025 and added them to a playlist.
219 prisoners came to faith through our prison ministry
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33 youth (6th–12th grades) were baptized
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315 newcomers entered Re:generation
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628 college students participating in Life Groups
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350 youth (6th–12th grade) attended Promotion Sunday
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1 airplane flew over Family Reunion
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31 international students received airport transportation and heard the Gospel
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685 men were equipped through studies and classes
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600 participated in Kids Summer Fun events
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720 kids attended Promotion Sunday
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26 Courageous Hope women commenced
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400 youth (8th–12th grade) from our community gathered at the Zealous Conference
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153 people engaged in the Passion of God class
219 prisoners came to faith through our prison ministry 〰️ 33 youth (6th–12th grades) were baptized 〰️ 315 newcomers entered Re:generation 〰️ 628 college students participating in Life Groups 〰️ 350 youth (6th–12th grade) attended Promotion Sunday 〰️ 1 airplane flew over Family Reunion 〰️ 31 international students received airport transportation and heard the Gospel 〰️ 685 men were equipped through studies and classes 〰️ 600 participated in Kids Summer Fun events 〰️ 720 kids attended Promotion Sunday 〰️ 26 Courageous Hope women commenced 〰️ 400 youth (8th–12th grade) from our community gathered at the Zealous Conference 〰️ 153 people engaged in the Passion of God class
168 youth (6th–12th grade) attended Youth Camp
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409 families visited HC for the first time
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1,200 young adults attended BESO LIVE
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72 kids completed Baptism Class
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650 women came to Sisterhood Night
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2,530 members in Life Groups
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148 years have passed since HC was founded
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450 men came to the Wild Game Cookout
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8 newly married Life Groups launched
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289 women attended the Fall Sisterhood Study
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70 people strengthened the Production Team through volunteering
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1,866 HC members served
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463 volunteers served on Frontlines
168 youth (6th–12th grade) attended Youth Camp 〰️ 409 families visited HC for the first time 〰️ 1,200 young adults attended BESO LIVE 〰️ 72 kids completed Baptism Class 〰️ 650 women came to Sisterhood Night 〰️ 2,530 members in Life Groups 〰️ 148 years have passed since HC was founded 〰️ 450 men came to the Wild Game Cookout 〰️ 8 newly married Life Groups launched 〰️ 289 women attended the Fall Sisterhood Study 〰️ 70 people strengthened the Production Team through volunteering 〰️ 1,866 HC members served 〰️ 463 volunteers served on Frontlines
2,926 Covenant Members
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276 women attended the Spring Sisterhood Study
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307 average attendance at The Lab (College)
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404 volunteers served in Kids Ministry
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37 new moms participated in Square One
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700 average attendance at the 4P
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70 deacons were ordained
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157 people commenced at Re:generation
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80 Pine Cove staff were hosted
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418 Pine Cove campers were hosted
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40 volunteers supported The Net
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245 youth participated in Life Groups
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4,000 attended Family Reunion
2,926 Covenant Members 〰️ 276 women attended the Spring Sisterhood Study 〰️ 307 average attendance at The Lab (College) 〰️ 404 volunteers served in Kids Ministry 〰️ 37 new moms participated in Square One 〰️ 700 average attendance at the 4P 〰️ 70 deacons were ordained 〰️ 157 people commenced at Re:generation 〰️ 80 Pine Cove staff were hosted 〰️ 418 Pine Cove campers were hosted 〰️ 40 volunteers supported The Net 〰️ 245 youth participated in Life Groups 〰️ 4,000 attended Family Reunion
35 average volunteers served with Shepherd’s Heart Mobile Food Distribution monthly
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44 kids were baptized
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295 youth (6th–12th grade) participated at Waco Weekender
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3,161 people attended Sunday services on average
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5,295 people viewed weekly online services
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94 adults were baptized
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12 individuals involved in Go Group on the path to global long-term missions
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600 participated in Kids Summer Fun events
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276 women attended the Spring Sisterhood Study
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8 new worship songs were written
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1,023 spiritual conversations were tracked through Disciple Making Teams
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3,000 seats are being saved in our new auditorium
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1,051,5700 Becoming Something episodes were viewed
35 average volunteers served with Shepherd’s Heart Mobile Food Distribution monthly 〰️ 44 kids were baptized 〰️ 295 youth (6th–12th grade) participated at Waco Weekender 〰️ 3,161 people attended Sunday services on average 〰️ 5,295 people viewed weekly online services 〰️ 94 adults were baptized 〰️ 12 individuals involved in Go Group on the path to global long-term missions 〰️ 600 participated in Kids Summer Fun events 〰️ 276 women attended the Spring Sisterhood Study 〰️ 8 new worship songs were written 〰️ 1,023 spiritual conversations were tracked through Disciple Making Teams 〰️ 3,000 seats are being saved in our new auditorium 〰️ 1,051,5700 Becoming Something episodes were viewed
4 long-term goers were commissioned
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9 residents joined the staff
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27 seniors graduated from youth ministry
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148 years have passed since HC was founded
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100 youth (6th–12th grade) trained to share their faith at Storm the Field
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200 young adults attended The Net weekly
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250 hours were prayed by Sisterhood Prayer Groups
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296 youth took part in the Fall Retreat
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348 people invested in their marriages through classes
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179 seriously dating couples participated in Ready or Knot?
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181 women served at Sisterhood events
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700 women gathered at Sisterhood Worship Night
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1,000 people attended the Easter Sunrise Service
4 long-term goers were commissioned 〰️ 9 residents joined the staff 〰️ 27 seniors graduated from youth ministry 〰️ 148 years have passed since HC was founded 〰️ 100 youth (6th–12th grade) trained to share their faith at Storm the Field 〰️ 200 young adults attended The Net weekly 〰️ 250 hours were prayed by Sisterhood Prayer Groups 〰️ 296 youth took part in the Fall Retreat 〰️ 348 people invested in their marriages through classes 〰️ 179 seriously dating couples participated in Ready or Knot? 〰️ 181 women served at Sisterhood events 〰️ 700 women gathered at Sisterhood Worship Night 〰️ 1,000 people attended the Easter Sunrise Service
EVERy SEAT HAS A STORY!
How did God work in your life in 2025?
FOR ALL THE YEARS TO COME
The story of Harris Creek began in 1879, a few miles away from our current location. Today, we carry on the original mission of the church to reach both Waco and the world for Jesus. After years of prayerful consideration, we believe the next best step to fulfill our mission is to expand our campus with a new, 3,000-seat worship auditorium and updated kids facilities. Join us and save a seat for those who will one day walk through the doors for the first time.
PSALM 127:1
Unless the Lord builds the house,
the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
the guards stand watch in vain.
