In June 2015, God impressed upon Pastor Guy Bankston's heart about the need for a church in the Wairarapa region that would unashamedly preach the Word of God, and reach out to the people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  During the next two years Pastor Bankston and others from Harvest Baptist Church in Palmerston North, would come to Masterton and hold evening services.  As a result of their efforts, and to the Glory of God, there is now an established Independent Baptist Church in Masterton.  

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     In June 2017, Harvest Independent Baptist Church was chartered and Pastor Jerry Judd and his wife Dawn returned to New Zealand to become their Pastor.  In 2021 Pastor Logan Bankston and his family moved to Masterton to assist with the work.  Pastor Judd and his wife felt God leading them to returned to American in May 2025 to serve the Lord in a ministry with Baptist International Missions, Inc. (BIMI). Pastor Logan then moved into the Senior Pastor role. He had served as Assistant Pastor at Harvest Baptist Church in Palmerston North.  In June 2025, Pastor Guy Bankston and his wife Debbie were led to move to Masterton and assist Pastor Logan and his wife Brittany with the work. 

 

     It is Pastor Logan and Pastor Bankston's desire to glorify God in their efforts to reach out with the Gospel to those who live in the Wairarapa region. We use the King James Bible in teaching and preaching God's Word. Our services are designed to prepare us for God to speek to us through His word. We worship the Lord through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual songs.