Justin & Freda Thomas
Senior Pastors
Justin and Freda Thomas have been married for 27 years, and they have three adult children.
Justin was born and raised in California and moved to Maryland in 1991, where he met Freda, his beloved wife. Justin graduated from Messiah Biblical Institute of Gaithersburg, MD, and Elim Bible Institute & College of Lima, NY. He has served as Lead Pastor of Harvest since 2007. His personal testimony is HERE.
Freda has lived in Maryland all her life. After many years as “the pastor’s wife” and homeschooling mom, she joined staff as a Pastor in 2016. She has a gift for teaching and training in counseling and coaching. For more information, click HERE.
They live in Frederick and love it. Their life message is for all people to daily experience the person of Jesus Christ and offer His Heaven to others. They love God's presence and are blessed to follow Him.
Justin was born and raised in California and moved to Maryland in 1991, where he met Freda, his beloved wife. Justin graduated from Messiah Biblical Institute of Gaithersburg, MD, and Elim Bible Institute & College of Lima, NY. He has served as Lead Pastor of Harvest since 2007. His personal testimony is HERE.
Freda has lived in Maryland all her life. After many years as “the pastor’s wife” and homeschooling mom, she joined staff as a Pastor in 2016. She has a gift for teaching and training in counseling and coaching. For more information, click HERE.
They live in Frederick and love it. Their life message is for all people to daily experience the person of Jesus Christ and offer His Heaven to others. They love God's presence and are blessed to follow Him.
Caroline McAllister
Associate Pastor
Caroline is a lifelong Frederick resident with deep community roots. She and her husband, Dan, have been married for 27 years, and they have one son, Patrick.
Caroline & Dan have been active participants in the Harvest community for 30+ years and have served on the Senior Leadership Team for over eight years. In fact, Caroline has served in so many positions at Harvest that it was a natural fit for her to step up as our Care & Community Pastor!
Caroline is ordained through Marie Brown Ministries, where she travels overseas ministering to the persecuted church alongside Marie.
With many years of involvement in the church and business spheres in Frederick (She is a professional chef!), Caroline has a heart for working with people and organizations to meet the needs of our community. She says, “Connected hearts and hands build bridges and lift people up to their full potential in the Kingdom of God.”
Caroline & Dan have been active participants in the Harvest community for 30+ years and have served on the Senior Leadership Team for over eight years. In fact, Caroline has served in so many positions at Harvest that it was a natural fit for her to step up as our Care & Community Pastor!
Caroline is ordained through Marie Brown Ministries, where she travels overseas ministering to the persecuted church alongside Marie.
With many years of involvement in the church and business spheres in Frederick (She is a professional chef!), Caroline has a heart for working with people and organizations to meet the needs of our community. She says, “Connected hearts and hands build bridges and lift people up to their full potential in the Kingdom of God.”
Ethan & Jade Thomas
Youth Pastors & Media Managers
Ethan and Jade Thomas have been married for over five years, and both have a Bachelor of Science in Theology. They have been involved in ministry for over ten years.
As the eldest of Justin and Freda’s kids, Ethan grew up in Harvest and has a deep love for its congregation. He is an impactful preacher with a passion for healing, prophecy, and the Holy Spirit's power to transform lives.
Jade was born and raised in Southern California before moving to the East Coast to pursue her degree. Jade is a "people person" and loves to connect with others. She is passionate about all things worship and women's ministry.
As people who were greatly influenced by their own youth leaders growing up, they recognize the importance of youth ministry and want to see the younger generation love Jesus. Their goal is for people to know, love, and live like Jesus.
As the eldest of Justin and Freda’s kids, Ethan grew up in Harvest and has a deep love for its congregation. He is an impactful preacher with a passion for healing, prophecy, and the Holy Spirit's power to transform lives.
Jade was born and raised in Southern California before moving to the East Coast to pursue her degree. Jade is a "people person" and loves to connect with others. She is passionate about all things worship and women's ministry.
As people who were greatly influenced by their own youth leaders growing up, they recognize the importance of youth ministry and want to see the younger generation love Jesus. Their goal is for people to know, love, and live like Jesus.
Missy Martinez
Children's Ministry Director
Missy grew up in Western Pennsylvania before moving to Gaithersburg, MD, at 15. She and her husband, Epi, met at Valor Christian College in Columbus, Ohio, in 2007. They have been married since 2011 and have three beautiful children: a daughter, Isabella, and two sons, Hosea and Josiah. Together with Epi, they have over 12 years of ministry experience.
She has a Bachelor's in Pastoral Ministry, a Bachelor's in Business, a MAster's in Education, and an MBA in Project Management. When not serving children's ministry, she works full-time as a Project Manager.
As the children's director at Harvest, her heart is to see this generation radically transformed by the power of Jesus. She's honored to have Harvest Kids Ministry play a part in children pursuing a relationship with the Lord and learning more about His love for them each week.
She loves football (Go Steelers!), doing puzzles, trying new recipes, and traveling with her family.
She has a Bachelor's in Pastoral Ministry, a Bachelor's in Business, a MAster's in Education, and an MBA in Project Management. When not serving children's ministry, she works full-time as a Project Manager.
As the children's director at Harvest, her heart is to see this generation radically transformed by the power of Jesus. She's honored to have Harvest Kids Ministry play a part in children pursuing a relationship with the Lord and learning more about His love for them each week.
She loves football (Go Steelers!), doing puzzles, trying new recipes, and traveling with her family.
Kara Reynolds
Worship Director/Leader
Kara is our Worship Director/Leader here at Harvest. She grew up in Frederick, where she and her husband, Adam, raise their sons, Rowan and Sylas, and their daughter, Charlotte.
Kara's heart for Harvest is that it would be a reflection of how Jesus sees us as His bride! Through passionate, personal, and powerful worship, she leads us into fresh encounters with the Holy Spirit.
Kara loves watching movies, playing board games with friends, writing, and hanging out with her husband (as they enjoy navigating parenthood).
Kara's heart for Harvest is that it would be a reflection of how Jesus sees us as His bride! Through passionate, personal, and powerful worship, she leads us into fresh encounters with the Holy Spirit.
Kara loves watching movies, playing board games with friends, writing, and hanging out with her husband (as they enjoy navigating parenthood).
James & Linda Horst
Facilities Manager & Bookkeeper
Linda is our Bookkeeper, and James is Head of Maintenance (among many other titles and tasks they carry well here at Harvest). They were both born in Hagerstown, MD, where they got married and raised their three adult children. Now they live in Frederick, where they frequently get to see their (11!) grandchildren.
James and Linda are passionate about seeing people grow in their relationship with Jesus. Their heart of service and compassion towards our body of believers is felt every Sunday and throughout the week.
James and Linda love to go on adventures in their camper, thrift shop, and spend time together doing these things.
James and Linda are passionate about seeing people grow in their relationship with Jesus. Their heart of service and compassion towards our body of believers is felt every Sunday and throughout the week.
James and Linda love to go on adventures in their camper, thrift shop, and spend time together doing these things.