Our lives are not designed to be able to emphasize everything all the time. So when we follow the Harvest Cycle we focus on a different phase of the harvest as we move through the cycle. It takes time to establish the pattern of two Harvest Cycles per year but it ultimately builds soul winning momentum. It also gives the chance for a church to move away from being pastor-dependent while continuing to focus on the mission God has given us. Here is what a sample year with two Harvest Cycles might look like.
First Harvest Cycle
January-June
| Dates | Emphasis | Notes | Who Might Lead |
| First week of January | Intercessory prayer &Missionary partners for prayer | Week of Fasting & Prayer; Form Missionary Partners | 1st Elder |
| January- April | Small Group Bible Studies and Outreach | Each set of Missionary Partners forms a Small Group Bible Study | Sabbath School Superintendent |
| April | Local and Satellite Reaping(Last week of April- Week of Reaping) | Many options | Personal Ministries Leader |
| May-June | Discipling New Members | Friendship Triads; New Members & Visitors Sabbath School Class | Head Deacon &Head Deaconess |
| Summer | Youth Outreach | Week of Outreach | Youth & Pathfinder Leaders |
Second Harvest Cycle
July-December
| Dates | Emphasis | Notes | Who Might Lead |
| First Week of July | Intercessory prayer &Missionary partners for prayer | Week of Fasting & Prayer; Form Missionary Partners | 1st Elder |
| July- October | Small Group Bible Studies and Outreach | Each set of Missionary Partners forms a Small Group Bible Study | Sabbath School Superintendent |
| October | Local and Satellite Reaping(Last week of October- Week of Reaping) | Many options | Women’s Ministry Leader and/or Personal Ministries Leader |
| November- December | Discipling New Members | Friendship Triads; New Members & Visitors Sabbath School Class | Head Deacon &Head Deaconess |
