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HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CORE VALUES

Naturally, because we are a collection of diverse individuals, we all have slightly different values with regard to how we go about serving Christ. Yet certain common values unify our efforts and define our distinctive's. We summarize our core values by using the following 10 core values:

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)

WE BELIEVE that anointed teaching is the catalyst for transformation in individuals' lives and in the church. 

This includes the concept of teaching for life changes.
(Romans 12:7; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:23-25)

 WE BELIEVE that the church should be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure. 

This includes the concept of sensitively relating the gospel to our culture through our facility, printed materials, and use of the arts.
(I Corinthians 9:19-23)

WE BELIEVE the church should intentionally endeavor to reach the next generation and that parents have the primary responsibility and privilege of spiritually nurturing their children. 

This includes the concept of the church equipping the parents to band together in unity to teach, model, and nurture their children.
(Deuteronomy 6:1-9)

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; Psalms 133:1)

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)

WE BELIEVE that life-change is more likely to occur in the context of small groups. 

This includes the concepts of discipleship, vulnerability, and accountability.
(Luke 6:12-13; Acts 2:44-47)

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)

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)

WE BELIEVE that pursuit of full devotion to Christ and His cause is normal for every believer. 

This includes the concepts of stewardship, servanthood, downward mobility, and pursuit of Kingdom goals.
(1 Kings 11:4; Philippians. 2:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:7

If you have any questions about Hillside Community Church, please let us know by e-mail, or by calling the church office at 909-980-2191.