Our Ministries
Hillcrest focuses on a number of different ministries, each one relying on the strengths and talents of our members. Click on a ministry below for details or this list of ministry activities and leaders.
Children’s Ministry
Contact Information
- Minister – Jenny Putnam
Our programs include the following.
- Bible Bowl & LTC
- Bridge Events: Live Nativity/Breakfast with Santa, Trunk Party
- Children’s Classes Sunday AM, Wednesday PM (Nursery-5th Grade)
- Children’s Church (Children’s Sunday during worship ages 2-4)
- Milestone Events (New Life Milestone (for new babies), Kindergarten Milestone, Fifth Grade Milestone
- Special events: VBS, VIP Day Camp
- Teacher Workroom
Youth Ministry
Contact Information
- Youth Minister – Lance Parrish
Here are just a few ways we work together
- Sunday Morning High School and Middle School Classes
- Sunday Night Huddles (small groups that meet in homes)
- Wednesday Evening Classes
- Youth and Family Retreats
- Mission Trips & Service Projects
- Mid-Week Morning Bible Studies & Prayer Breakfast
- Helping with Special Events like Family Bible Fest, VIP Camp, Trunk Party, Breakfast with Santa
College and College Age Ministry
Contact Information
- Minister – Zach McCartney
Some of Our Programs
- Sunday Morning Class and Lunch
- Life Groups with Families at Hillcrest
- Monday Night Girls/Guys Bible Study
- REACH and Palm House
- Student Led Wednesday Nights
- Thursday Night Devo
- Retreats
- Discipleship Trips
- Israel Tours!
Family/Community Ministry
Contact Information
- Minister – Jack Hardcastle
Ministry Areas
- Benevolence
- Counseling
- Crisis/Disaster
- Divorce Care Classes
- Family Classes on Marriage, Parenting, Budgeting
- Family/Community Services
- Hillcrest Helps
- Prison Ministry
- Woman to Woman Events
Adult Ministry
Adult Ministry Areas
- Sunday Morning Classes
- Life Groups – Meeting in Homes
- Tuesday Ladies Bible Class
- Wednesday Night Classes
Retirees & Seniors Ministry
Contact Information
- Minister – Alan Clute
Ministry Programs
- Hilltoppers Luncheons & Trips
- Single Seniors Dinners & Lunches
- Quilters
Local Evangelism Ministries
Contact Information
- Ministry Leader – Steve Ridgell
We recognize there are many people seeking Jesus right here in our own backyard. Here are a few of those opportunities.
- Home Bible Study & Evangelistic Social Media
- REACH Program
- Women’s Jail Ministry
- World Bible School Online
Missions Ministry
Contact Information
- Missions Chairmen – John Ferguson, Eric Etter
Missions Sites & Programs
- Austria
- Cebu City, Philippines
- East Africa World Bible School Outreach
- Leipzig, Germany
- Mumena, Zambia
- Mutare School of Preaching, Zimbabwe
- Send the Light Missions Points
- World Bible School
Involvement Ministry
Contact Information
- Minister – Alan Clute
Involvement Ministry Events
- Bridge Events – Trunk or Treat, Breakfast with Santa, July 4th Parade
- Care Groups
- Comfort and Hope
- Hillcrest Singers
- LAFF – Loaves and Fishes Fellowship
- Decorators Closet
- Hospitality
- Kitchen Crew
- Women Praying for Hillcrest
Worship Ministry
Contact Information
- Minister – Nathan Burrow
Worship Ministry Areas
- Bread for the Journey
- Communion Every Sunday Morning and Evening
- Congregational Worship
- Greeters & Ushers
- Projection, Recording, Sound
Administrative Ministry
Contact Information
- Administration Team Members
The administrative ministry is responsible for overseeing the Church office and maintaining physical resources including transportation, finances, safety and facilities.