After much prayer and dedication, in March 1997, Elder Willie Samuel Foster III answered God's call to pioneer a church.  Abundant Harvest -A Progressive Ministry Striving for Excellence - was established in Ann Arbor, Michigan.   God gave him a vision for a ministry theme verse “...The harvest is truly plenteous but the labors are few.”  Mark 9:37 and a challenge verse, “If thou canst believe all things are possible to him that believeth.”  Matthew 9:23.  The first service was held on March 2, 1997 at the Ann Arbor Community Center on Main Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

This ministry has proven to be a blessing to many.  Abundant Harvest has opened its door to those whom the world has shunned – the outcast, the unchurched and the homeless.  It is the heart of our pastor to minister to and support the widows, the motherless and fatherless. We are never to busy to minister to, pray for and listen to even the least of them whom God sends our way.

Abundant Harvest is a ministry that is rich in promise and deed.  Over the years we have supported many ministries – at home and abroad.  We believe in primarily using our finances to reach and minister to God’s people.  We have assisted with building water systems in Africa, providing refuge to the victims of the Tsunami, supporting families devastated by Katrina, lending a hand to families through the death of a loved one, buying transportation to an African ministers to move from village to village, proving hats and mittens to needy children, aiding those in shelters, feeding the hungry, bridging the gap in struggling families, scholarships to students pursuing higher education, and much more.  We have generously helped other local churches in their endeavors to operate, build and grow.  Our selfless labor of love to others has given us many rewards of which we are thankful – we are solvent, sustaining and yet emerging – through and by the grace of God.  In 1999 Abundant Harvest Church began the Ann Arbor Gospel Festival.  Throughout the eight years of the festival, thousands have attended the day long family event – established as project of the outreach ministry.  

Those who God has directed our way over the years have been blessed with the rich teaching of our Pastor, Elder Willie S. Foster, III – a true man of God.  Consecrated and dedicated, our Pastor has led this congregation in the face of challenges and changes with an eye that is steady reaching for the high calling in Christ Jesus!  We appreciate the opportunity to have been the stepping stone for several elders/ministers and are thankful for those who labor with us today, Elder Michael Foster and Elder Andrew Moore.  Our Minister of Music, Elder Michael Foster has led the music department since its inception with a passion to serve humbly and reverently under the leadership of our Pastor.  Elder Andrew Moore’s enthusiastic and unyielding devotion to worship is refreshing as well as his commitment to work with the youth and men’s ministry.  Together with our Pastor, we thank God for these ministry gifts that God has given Abundant Harvest.  Our team leaders continue to strive for excellence in their service to this ministry and we thank God for them.  For all of those who labor along with us throughout the years, friends, members, leaders, ministers and pastors, we thank God for you.  You have and continue to help our Pastor fulfill the calling and establish the vision of Abundant Harvest Church.  Your labor will not be in vain! 

Regrettably we lost our beloved brother, Herman L. Mitchell in 2006.  It was determined that a scholarship would be established in his memory – the Herman L. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship. In addition, his service to others led the Pastor to establish the Herman L Mitchell Good Samaritan Award.  Sister Maria Holmes, was the first recipient of this award. In 2009, our beloved sister, Dorris Holmes went to be with the Lord.  A scholarship for women seeking higher education was established in her honor, the Dorris Holmes Memorial Scholarship.

Seasons come and seasons go.  Challenges cause us to strive.  Retrospect gives us a perspective of how to move forward.  Our blessings are many and we are more than conquerors!  We are convinced now, more than ever, that God is with us and that the storms of life are a wonderful opportunity for us to step out of the boat and keep an eye on Jesus.  With His word to teach us, His wisdom to guide us and His love to keep us, we will be the church that He is calling for in such a time as this. We are blessed and highly favored of the Lord!

"…The harvest is truly plenteous but the laborers are few" – Matt. 9:37.