Hilltop Community Church of Richmond, California

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.