Harvest House

Help Us, Help Her

Harvest House, located in Dayton, Ohio, is a mentoring program for young women in challenging situations. Our goal is to come alongside them as they face various life challenges. The young ladies meet with a staff mentor where they receive the attention and care they need to set individual goals based on their unique situation and hopes for the future. Our team then works closely with them to help achieve those goals.


Harvest House consists of ongoing mentoring and support while YOU work to meet YOUR goals. This is a highly individualized program designed to meet people where they are.  To date we have helped in a variety of areas including job security and training, transportation needs, schooling including college level and GEDs, child care and parenting training, and much more!


We align our program with solid Biblical teaching. This program is offered free of charge.


Mission: Preparing disadvantaged young women to take on the world with new hope and life skills.


Vision: Harvest House will transform the lives of young women through God's love.

Sometimes a non-conventional approach to healing allows young women a restart they need to carry hope (and a light) out into the world.  Rather than try to make a one-size-fits all program that kind of works for the masses, we have tried to create a very individual approach that meets the specific needs of the young people we are working with. We help with both practical needs as well as mentoring, goal setting, and a little bit of mom-ing.

Harvest House Blog

Hearing God

By Pastor JIm Kilby • April 8, 2025
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." (John 10:27, NIV) Dear Friends, During a worship service last week, I sensed the Lord was talking specifically to me. Every time I tried to pass it off as silliness, the same message came back, again, and again, and again. So, I whispered, "Is this for me, Lord?" The feeling I received was overwhelming. I haven't stopped thinking about it since. As believers, we are called to walk closely with the Lord, being sensitive to His voice and direction. Yet in our busy lives, it can be easy to miss His whispers. How do we cultivate a heart that is tuned to the Holy Spirit? God primarily speaks through His Word. The more we immerse ourselves in Scripture, the more clearly we recognize His voice. The psalmist reminds us, " Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105). We also need to create space for stillness. The Holy Spirit often speaks in the quiet moments. In 1 Kings 19:12, Elijah hears God not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a gentle whisper. When we quiet our hearts through prayer and reflection, we make room to hear the Lord's guidance. Also, we've got to consider that prayer is not just all talking to God. It is also listening. When we pause and ask the Lord to speak, He often places a thought, a Scripture, or a sense of direction on our hearts. Jesus tells us in John 16:13, "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth." So we need to be still at times, and wait as the Holy Spirit nudges us in various ways - through conviction, a sudden thought, or even through other believers. It's important to test what we hear against Scripture and seek confirmation in prayer. When He speaks, James 1:22 tells us to be "doers of the word, and not hearers only." Then, when we sense the Lord's leading, we step out in faith. Blessings in Christ, Pastor Jim Kilby

Walking Together?

By Elizabeth Kilby • April 3, 2025
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 Friends, This week, I had the joy of taking my oldest daughter to the BMV to get her temporary driving permit. As we walked in, I told her she was in charge—she had to tell the clerk what she needed, answer their questions, and handle the process herself. She looked at me in (joking) panic and blurted out, “What if I forget my name?” I assured her I wasn’t going anywhere, and if needed, I’d be right there to remind her. She did great, and now… well, be a little extra cautious on the roads! This moment, while hilarious, reminded me of something deeper. My daughter had confidence because she knew I was there with her. She wasn’t alone. But what about the people who don’t have that? I recently spoke with a woman who shared how she’s been abandoned—estranged from family, let down by friends, and dismissed by people who once cared. She feels unseen, unheard, and forgotten. Walking with someone through life isn’t always easy. It’s often messy, uncomfortable, and even inconvenient. But that’s what makes it matter. People don’t just need someone when life is good—they need someone who will stay when things get hard, when mistakes are made, and when the road feels impossible. Who in your life needs to be reminded they’re not alone? Maybe send them a quick text. And remember, we’re here to walk with you too! Some More Sticky Notes: Mr. W - Needed electric bill paid to keep lights on for himself and his two teen children. Miss J - Local 16 year old who requested we send her a Bible! Ms. C - Emailed asking for prayer while she was in the hospital! Blessings, Elizabeth Kilby

Don't Give Up

By Pastor Jim Kilby • March 5, 2025
"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 (NIV) Dear Friends, As followers of Christ, we are called to be His hands and feet, reaching out to those in need with love, compassion, and generosity. Whether through small acts of kindness or larger gestures of service, every opportunity to help others is a chance to reflect God’s love. Sometimes, we may feel that our efforts are insignificant, but even the smallest act—an encouraging word, a helping hand, or a listening ear—can be used by God in powerful ways. He calls us to be faithful in whatever way we can, trusting that He will multiply our efforts for His glory. At Harvest Youth Ministries, this is at the heart of what we do through all of our various ministry outlets. We believe that serving others is not just an action but a lifestyle that demonstrates the love of Christ. Whether it’s through providing practical help, offering a shoulder to lean on, or simply being present for someone who is struggling, we embrace every opportunity to make a difference. But our work doesn’t stop at meeting physical needs—we also seek to pray for people and share the gospel whenever God opens the door. True help is not just in what we can do for others, but in pointing them to the One who can truly transform their lives. As Galatians 6:9 reminds us, "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." This is literally the verse that inspired me when we founded this organization.  Let us continue to walk in faith, always looking for ways to bless those around us and bring the hope of Christ into their lives. As Jesus says in Matthew 5:16 , "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." May we always be ready to serve, pray, and share the good news, trusting that God will use us to make an eternal impact for His kingdom. As always, thank YOU for the part you play in providing financial help, or just rooting us on in the heavenly realm! Blessings in Christ, Pastor Jim Kilby
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