What is HSM Lancaster?
HarvestNet School of Ministry Lancaster is a nine-month ministry school located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, that runs September through May. It is a ministry of Ephrata Community Church and is connected to HarvestNet International’s network of ministry schools. HSM Lancaster holds classes on every Tuesday evening plus one Saturday morning each month. Our students experience teaching, equipping, and impartation on their identity in Christ, spiritual gifts, a supernatural lifestyle, and missional living within a community learning environment. They also receive personal mentoring.
HSM Curriculum
Our curriculum focuses on three themes:
Our Identity in Christ
Supernatural Gifts and Lifestyle
Missional Living
Our Identity in Christ: To effectively work for God’s kingdom, we must first understand who we are in him. We explore our spiritual identity by digging in to who God says we are, his Father heart toward us, and the empowerment of the Spirit to experience healing in our souls in areas of brokenness and loss.
Supernatural Gifts and Lifestyle: To effectively work for God’s kingdom, we must be both educated on and trained in the gifts of the Spirit so that we can truly live a supernatural lifestyle. We explore various gifts—like prophecy, healing, and tongues—and use practical activations to grow in experience and authority in order to expand God’s kingdom in power.
Missional Living: To effectively work for God’s kingdom, we must discover our purpose and learn how to live missionally in our daily lives—whether in a formal ministry role or not. We explore theology around the kingdom, practical leadership training, and tools for living with impact.
HSM FAQs
Where is HSM Located?
HSM Lancaster is located on the campus of Ephrata Community Church:
70 Clay School Road, Ephrata, PA
How much does HSM cost?
The tuition cost per student is $2,595.
Upon acceptance into HSM, a non-refundable fee of $100 is due, which will be deducted from the overall tuition cost.
Receive an early bird payment discount of $75 for paying the entire tuition cost by September 15.
Married couples who both enter HSM the same year receive a $175 per person discount. This may be combined with the early bird payment discount if the total tuition for both students is paid by September 15.
What are the start and end dates?
The next school year runs from September 16, 2025 through May 12, 2026.
When is the application deadline?
The final day to apply is September 9, 2025.
Does HSM provide opportunities for students outside of class time?
Outside of our structured HSM classroom time (one evening a week and one Saturday morning a month), we also occasionally provide optional opportunities for ministry engagement, conferences, and internships.