Harvestime International Network

What Harvestime International Network does

Harvestime International Network is a non-denominational Christian non-profit organization founded in 1983 and incorporated in California, headquartered in Clovis, CA at 1110 N. Coventry Ave. Its stated mission is to recruit, train, motivate, and mobilize a network of international harvesters for worldwide end-time spiritual harvest, with particular emphasis on unreached people groups. The organization produces and distributes a comprehensive Bible school curriculum authored largely by Patricia Hulsey (President since 2022 following the death of co-founder Argis Hulsey), spanning core courses in spiritual harvest, foundations of faith, kingdom living, spiritual warfare, Bible study methods, Old and New Testament surveys, biblical management, and evangelism, alongside supplemental courses and specialized publications. Curriculum is delivered globally as free PDF and audio downloads in 20+ languages via harvestime.org, with US-only perfect-bound printed copies sold through the Harvestime Bookstore at $10-$24 per volume to cross-subsidize free international distribution. Google Translate is used for auto-translation of menu pages, while languages it does not support (Sinhala and Tamil) are pre-translated.

The product surface extends beyond the core curriculum to include the Immediate Institute kit — a downloadable Bible school-in-a-box package containing administrative templates, budgets, faculty and student handbooks, examinations, and publicity materials that enables any individual or organization to launch a Bible school — and the Harvestime Online Institute (harvestimeinstitute.org), where students can enroll for a nominal fee, take exams, and earn course completion certificates and a Diploma in Biblical Ministries. Specialized ministry programs include Harvestime International Prison Outreach (with the Prison Institute providing inmate discipleship and chaplain training resources) and Harvestime International Muslim Outreach (with the contextualized manual "From Islam to Immanuel"). Affiliated ministries include the Biblical Counseling Database and the International Christian Dementia Network. The technology stack is intentionally low-friction: PDFs, .doc files, audio, PayPal for payments, Google Translate for menus, and YouTube for video — with no API, SDK, proprietary application, or developer-facing integrations disclosed.

The business model rests on free-will charitable contributions (tax-deductible in the US), modest bookstore margins on domestic printed materials, and nominal Online Institute enrollment fees. All digital curriculum is licensed for free reproduction with reproduction charges capped at 15% above production costs. Distribution is fully direct: self-serve downloads from the website and a US-only mail-order bookstore, supplemented by an organic community-led go-to-market relying on word-of-mouth propagation through the harvester network, plus a YouTube channel and Facebook page. The organization does not ship overseas and does not run paid advertising. No venture capital, private equity, or external institutional investment is indicated, consistent with its 501(c)-style religious non-profit status. Patricia Hulsey, the sole current executive, has traveled to 45 nations.

Name

Harvestime International Network

Legal name

Harvestime International Network

Website

https://harvestime.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Harvestime International Network is a non-profit Christian organization founded in 1983 that provides free Bible school curriculum in 20+ languages globally, alongside a US-only bookstore and specialized prison and Muslim outreach ministry programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Christian education
• Bible training curriculum
• Discipleship training
• Religious education materials
• Non-denominational ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Clovis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations / Charitable Contributions: Harvestime operates through free-will donations. Donations are tax-deductible in the United States. The sale of materials in the United States enables the organization to provide materials free of charge worldwide through the web page.
2. Bookstore Sales (Perfect Bound Materials): Within the United States, the organization sells perfect bound printed copies of curriculum and books through the Harvestime Bookstore. Prices range from $10-$24 per course book. The sale of these materials in the US funds the free global distribution program.
3. Harvestime Online Institute: Online testing site (harvestimeinstitute.org) offers enrollment for credit and a Diploma in Biblical Ministries for a nominal fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harvestime International Network provides a free, reproducible Bible training curriculum authored by Patricia Hulsey, available as PDF and audio downloads in over 20 languages worldwide. The curriculum is organized into core courses (spiritual harvest, faith foundations, kingdom living, spiritual warfare, Bible study methods, evangelism) and supplemental courses, and is bundled with a downloadable "Immediate Institute" kit that allows churches and individuals to launch their own Bible schools. A US bookstore sells perfect-bound printed copies ($10–$24), and the Online Institute issues course completion certificates and a Diploma in Biblical Ministries for a nominal fee.

Product overview

Harvestime International Network offers a comprehensive Bible education platform centered on free downloadable curriculum materials available in over 15 languages. The core offering consists of foundational Bible school courses (Core Curriculum) and supplemental courses covering topics from spiritual harvest principles to biblical theology. The organization operates the Harvestime Online Institute for certification and diplomas, provides a bookstore for purchasing printed materials in the US, and maintains specialized ministry programs including Prison Ministry and Muslim Outreach. Related affiliated resources include the Biblical Counseling Database and International Christian Dementia Network. Materials are distributed free worldwide as digital downloads while supporting US operations through bookstore sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harvestime International Prison Outreach: Prison outreach ministry providing resources for chaplains and volunteers ministering in prisons, including the Prison Institute for disciple inmates.
• Harvestime International Muslim Outreach
• Harvestime Bookstore

Products and services

• Core Curriculum Courses Foundational Bible school courses available as free PDF and audio downloads, covering topics including spiritual harvest, faith foundations, kingdom living, spiritual warfare, ministry of the Holy Spirit, knowing God's voice, Bible study methods, Old and New Testament surveys, biblical worldview, teaching tactics, methodology of multiplication, power principles, biblical management, environmental analysis, management by objectives, mobilization methodologies, and leaven-like evangelism. Available in 20+ languages.
• Supplemental Courses Additional Bible study materials including Angels of God, Biblical Theology, Biblical Meditation, Biblical Worship, Divine Destiny Devotional, Divine Division, Feasts, Generation to Generation, Living on the Potter's Wheel, Ministering in the Prophetic, Names of God, and Understanding Biblical Numbers. Available as free PDF downloads.
• Perfect Bound Curriculum Books Printed versions of curriculum courses available for purchase within the United States only, priced from $16 to $24 per book. Sales support the mission of providing free materials worldwide. Titles include Strategies for Spiritual Harvest, Foundations of Faith, Kingdom Living, Spiritual Strategies, Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Knowing God's Voice, Creative Bible Study, Old and New Testament Surveys, Biblical World View, Teaching Tactics, Methodology of Multiplication, Power Principles, Biblical Management, Environmental Analysis, Management by Objectives, Mobilization, and Leaven-Like Evangelism.
• Special Publications Published books by Patricia Hulsey including Prisoner of the Lord ($12), Bitter Waters ($10), Shattering the Shackles of Shame ($10), Divine Dwelling Psalm 91 ($12), and The King Has One More Move ($10). Available for purchase within the United States through the Harvestime Bookstore.
• Harvestime Online Institute Online testing platform at harvestimeinstitute.org where students can earn course completion certificates and a Diploma in Biblical Ministries. Students enroll for a nominal fee to take exams and receive credentials. Open to global enrollment.
• Immediate Institute Kit A downloadable package containing everything needed to start a Bible school, including foundational documents, budget guidelines, organizational charts, curriculum, faculty and student handbooks, examinations, library manual, publicity templates, forms, correspondence, student ministries handbook, and course syllabi. Available in English and Spanish. All materials are free to download and reproduce for educational use.
• Prison Ministry Program Comprehensive prison outreach program including Prison Ministries division (volunteer training manual, prayer support materials, counseling database access) and The Prison Institute (free Bible school curriculum for inmates with application forms, record keeping, and diploma issuance).
• Muslim Outreach Program Dedicated resources for evangelizing Muslims, including the manual 'From Islam to Immanuel' for ministry purposes and 'For Seeking Muslims' for Muslims investigating Christianity.
• Personal Prayer Manual A comprehensive prayer resource designed for use with a 3-ring binder, including introductory materials, the 'Praying For' series, Intercessory Prayer manual, Prayer Life of Jesus study, and All the Prayers in the Bible study.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Agape Bible College / Agape ChristianminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the universities that grants college credit for Harvestime courses, as listed on the Favorite Links page. Students can receive academic credit for completing Harvestime curriculum through this institution.
• Bethel Christian University (BCU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as one of the universities that grants college credit for Harvestime courses. Affiliated with UK-based operations.
• Therapon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university offering college credit for Harvestime courses.
• Ames Bible Institute / Ames International UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university offering college credit for Harvestime courses. Also listed in FAQ as giving credit for Harvestime courses.
• Promise Christian UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university offering college credit for Harvestime courses.
• Vision International UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university offering college credit for Harvestime courses. Also noted as the institution where Argis Hulsey earned his B.A. degree in counseling. Patricia Hulsey previously served on the adjunct faculty.
• Additional Credit-Granting InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAQ lists additional institutions granting credit: City Vision, Doctor Loisteen Archie School of Ministry, Jinan International Christian Fellowship Bible Institute. All enable students to receive academic credit for Harvestime coursework.
• Biblical Counseling DatabaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA related ministry providing solutions from Scripture for counseling. Harvestime promotes this resource on its site. Both organizations are led by or related to the Harvestime leadership team.
• International Christian Dementia Network (ICDN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA related ministry for caregivers and patients dealing with dementia. Harvestime promotes this resource on its site alongside the Biblical Counseling Database.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University Online: Large accredited Christian university with extensive online theological degree programs. Overlaps on online Christian education but offers accredited degrees and a much broader portfolio than Harvestime's focused curriculum.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Major evangelical seminary offering theological degrees with hybrid/online options. Comparable in the Bible/theological training category but at significantly higher credentialing tier and pricing.
• Moody Bible Institute: Established evangelical Bible institute offering theological education, both residential and online. Comparable as a credentialed Bible training provider serving the same evangelical learner base, but at much larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Christian Leaders Institute: Offers free online ministry training with credentialed pathways including diplomas and degrees. Highly comparable as a free, globally distributed Christian education platform with online testing/credentialing.
• William Carey International University: Mission-focused university offering distance theological education with global learner reach. Comparable as a missionary training and theological education provider serving unreached people groups.
• Christ for the Nations Institute: Bible training institute equipping missionaries and ministry leaders worldwide with practical ministry curriculum. Comparable mission of training international harvesters and Christian workers for ministry deployment.
• Prison Fellowship: Largest Christian prison outreach organization with inmate discipleship programming and chaplain resources. Directly comparable to Harvestime's Prison Outreach division, operating at much larger institutional scale.
• International Correspondence Institute / Globe University (ICI): Historically provided free Bible school curriculum by correspondence worldwide; a direct ancestor of comparable free-distance theological education. Highly comparable model for distributing Bible training globally at no cost.
• Youth With A Mission (YWAM): Global interdenominational Christian missions organization with discipleship and training schools in numerous countries. Comparable in mobilizing an international network of Christian workers and offering reproducible ministry training.

Regional players

• Bethel Bible Institute: Faith-based Bible training provider offering certificate and diploma pathways. Comparable ministry-training model but with a more regionally concentrated delivery footprint than Harvestime's global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-iJIkxxa-kmkZcwtmL54Yw
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harvestime-international-network

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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