How Can I Grow?
What's a JOUNEY Small Group?
Small Groups are intentional gatherings of three to twelve people who meet regularly for the purpose of discovering and growing in Christ. Whether your need is for study, support or fellowship, the small group provides a caring, personal environment for fellowship, encouragement, and connection with Hilltop Community Church.
Scripture is studied and applied, burdens are shared, victories are celebrated and lives are changed. Many people tend to think that there's nothing special about 'small groups'. The fact is that we learn some of our most powerful Christian lessons by having interacted with a small group of Christian believers.
In a small group, you will... Dig deeper into God's word... Build a community of believers... Sharpen your focus on God's purpose.
To be connected with a Small Group, call the church and ask to be connected to Paula Bradshaw: (510) 223-2431.
Get Connected at Hilltop!
At Hilltop Community Church we are convinced that most of the action around our church won't happen in any of our services - it will happen in the context of you building relationships with other people. That's why we have all kinds of ways for you to get connected with other people who can support and encourage you through the highs and lows of life.
Membership
God never intended that the walk of faith should be a walk alone. His followers are to walk in authentic community with one another. When you become a Christian, you become part of the body of Christ in two important ways. First, you are one with Christ and the spirit indwells us. Second, you are part of the "church," the collective group of Christ’s followers (1Corinthians 12:27). Taking the step to become a member at Hilltop shows that you are committed to grow these relationships, enabling you to deepen your commitment and connection to the local body of Christ, as well as acknowledge the spiritual truth that you are connected to Christ and one another. More Details
Small Groups
Small Groups are a significant part of the way church is done at Hilltop. People in the group go to church here for teaching and worship, and then meet in small groups throughout the week to connect with each other and build closer relationships. Each group has 10-16 people and meet on a variety of schedules to discuss the message from the previous weekend or discuss other relevant topics using special study workbooks, the Bible or other resources. They pray together, encourage each other, and in the process build stronger relationships with each other. More Details
Bible Studies
Men and women gather each week in Bible study groups where they read a book of the Bible or parts of a book together. We have a Men's group as well as a Women's group. We learn about the historical and cultural context. We take language and worldview into consideration so that we understand the documents of faith as they relate to the time in which they were written. We then try to find ways to understand the Biblical message for our modern lives as individuals, as community and society. We question how God wants to transform our lives on a personal level. More Details
Sing At Hilltop!
If you have a heart for worship, then Hilltop Community Church Choir is for you. Interested in plugging into the Creative Ministries? The Choir offers a great starting point. Connect with others who also share your passion for music and heart for worship leading.
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Community Classes
Community classes are in-depth studies that help us apply God's word to our lives. They are designed to do just that. To provide you love, relationships, and support, as well as education and knowledge for an eternal life with God through Jesus Christ. All classes are in our lower level classrooms. More Details
Ministry Leader
While the church or ministry organization needs leaders responsible for the big picture, it also needs leaders in all areas of the ministry. God uses certain types of leaders to prepare us for those good works (Eph. 4:11-12) and others to coordinate those good works. Still, others will be used to show us what those good works may be. Hence, three types of leadership are essential for the church to effectively accomplish the work God has for us to do... More Details
Volunteer
The purpose of Volunteer Ministries is to place the right people in the right places for the right reasons. Just as the human body cannot function properly unless the eyes, ears, and hands each do their part, so the Body of Christ--the Church--cannot function as God intended without each believer doing his or her part. This ministry has been created to assist you in the identification of your God-given passion, spiritual gifts and personal style, so that you can make your unique contribution in a meaningful place of service.
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Our Beliefs
Our Affiliations, Beliefs & Core Values
Hilltop Community Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God organization.
Salvation - Life’s Greatest Treasure
The individual appropriation of the saving work of Christ,
followed by baptism as a believer
(Ephesians 2:8-9)Spiritual Growth - Life’s Greatest Journey
The ongoing evidence of changing life and pursuit
of Christ-likeness
(2 Peter 3:18)Small Groups - Life’s Greatest Community
Participation in the Body of Christ and connection with others
in significant relationships
(Acts 2:46)Spiritual Gifts - Life’s Greatest Resource
Serving Christ’s body according to spiritual giftedness
and passion
(Romans 12:3-8)Stewardship - Life’s Greatest Investment
Honoring God with one’s material resources and supporting
the church using the biblical precedent of the tithe as a goal to
reach or exceed as God prospers.
(Philippians 4:11-19)Sending Forth - Life’s Greatest Endeavor
Participation in home and foreign missions
(Matthew 28:19-20)
Value 1: We believe that anointed teaching is the catalyst for transformation I individuals’ lives and in the church. This includes the concept of teaching for life change—Romans 12:7, 2 Timothy3: 16-17, James 1:23-25.
Value 2: We believe that lost people matter to God, and therefore, ought to matter to the church. This includes the concepts of relational evangelism and evangelism as a process—Luke 5:30-32, Luke 15, Matthew 18:14.
Value 3: We believe that the church should be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure. This includes the concept of sensitively relating to our culture through our facility, printed materials, and use of the arts—1 Corinthians 9:19-23.
Value 4: We believe that Christ-followers should manifest authenticity and yearn for continuous growth. This includes the concepts of personal authenticity, character, and wholeness—Ephesians 4:25-26, 32, Hebrews 12:1, Philippians 1:6.
Value 5: We believe that a church should operate as a unified community of servants with men and women stewarding their spiritual gifts. This includes the concepts of unity, servanthood, spiritual gifts, and ministry callings—1 Corinthians 12 and 14, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, Psalm 133:1.
Value 6: We believe that loving relationships should permeate every aspect of church life.This includes the concepts of love-driven ministry, ministry accomplished in teams, and relationship building—1 Corinthians 13, Nehemiah 3, Luke 10;1, John 13:34-35.
Value 7: We believe that life-change happens best in small groups.
This includes the concepts of discipleship, vulnerability, and accountability—Luke 6:12-13, Acts 2:22-47.Value 8: We believe that excellence honors God and inspires people.
This includes the concepts of evaluation, critical review, intensity, and excellence—Colossians 3:17, Malachi 1;6-14, Proverbs 27:17.Value 9: We believe that churches should be led by men and women with leadership gifts. This includes the concepts of empowerment, servant leadership, strategic focus, and intentionality—Nehemiah 1-2, Romans 12:8, Acts 6:2-5.
Value 10: We believe that the pursuit of full devotion to Christ and His cause is normal for every believer. This includes the concepts of stewardship, servanthood, downward mobility, and the pursuit of kingdom goals—1 Kings 11:4, Philippians 2:1-11, 2 Corinthians 8:7.
