How it all started...
In October 2000, Brian and Barbara Fite attended the Pastor’s and Leader’s Conference with Bishop T.D. Jakes in Dallas, TX. On that Thursday afternoon Pastor Brian received a breakthrough. Pastor Brian says;
“During this service Bishop Jakes stated the he had changed his message because someone needed to be delivered. He went to 1 Samuel 1, and ministered about being weaned from the nipple. He stated that the nipple was good for a time, but now you must be weaned and stand. This was the Word that I needed. I had been trying to hear God within the context of the church that I had grown up in, but God was trying to give me a new view of church and ministry. That night I barely slept and early the next morning I was writing down everything that God was revealing to me. God had informed me that Barbara knew the name of the church that we would be in. God revealed through her Blessed Harvest. After my encounter with God, Institute was added, because believers need to accept responsibility to learn of God.â€
“During this service Bishop Jakes stated the he had changed his message because someone needed to be delivered. He went to 1 Samuel 1, and ministered about being weaned from the nipple. He stated that the nipple was good for a time, but now you must be weaned and stand. This was the Word that I needed. I had been trying to hear God within the context of the church that I had grown up in, but God was trying to give me a new view of church and ministry. That night I barely slept and early the next morning I was writing down everything that God was revealing to me. God had informed me that Barbara knew the name of the church that we would be in. God revealed through her Blessed Harvest. After my encounter with God, Institute was added, because believers need to accept responsibility to learn of God.â€
Blessed Harvest Institute (BHI) was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the state of North Carolina in December 2000. The first worship service was held April 8, 2001 at the Sheraton Airport Hotel. We remained in the hotel for only four months and God opened a door to move us to worship at 1920 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC.
Expanding the vision...
In August 2003 we were blessed to purchase our first worship facility at 5522 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC. In February 2019 we satisfied the mortgage to be debt free. BHI has experienced steady growth as we attempt to reshape the church for the 21st century. Our mission is to prepare disciples to reap the harvest of souls that God has prepared. Those souls can be anyone and anywhere. Yeshua stated in Luke 10:2 “the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are fewâ€. We are striving to prepare the laborers for the work of the Kingdom of God.
Where we are headed...
We have purchased 6,7 acres at 8521 West Dixie Drive in Charlotte, NC to build our Spiritual Enrichment Center. This facility will be used to exalt the Lord and train disciples according to Ephesians 4:11, in leadership, prophecy, evangelism, shepherding, and teaching. We believe everyone can serve in building the Kingdom of God.
BHI continues to invest in preparing disciples for the work of ministry. Many pastors have been prepared by Blessed Harvest and disciples are being birthed daily. We will aid you to serve in the Kingdom of God and grow into your spiritual destiny.
BHI continues to invest in preparing disciples for the work of ministry. Many pastors have been prepared by Blessed Harvest and disciples are being birthed daily. We will aid you to serve in the Kingdom of God and grow into your spiritual destiny.
