A Confession of Helplessness

Fired up for Fall!

Catch up on all the fall happenings at Hillcrest Church! This episode is filled with updates on student and kids’ ministries, ways to get involved, and details about upcoming opportunities like the new Foundations class and the newcomers lunch. You’ll also get a preview of the big church bonfire—an evening of food, music, games, and line dancing. Plus, hear about exciting plans for the future and how you can be a part of what’s next at Hillcrest.

Making Disciples Like Jesus Did: Understanding Hillcrest’s Disciple-Making Pathway

Discover how Hillcrest’s Disciple-Making Pathway [https://storage2.snappages.site/Z6NB7F/assets/files/Disciple-making-Pathway.pdf] can help you grow in your faith and take your next step in following Jesus. Click here [https://app.textinchurch.com/connect-cards/obsdW2NbTNVcbFiyOjZU] to let us know you're interested in joining or leading a Gospel Community!

A Summer Sunday School Preview

In this episode, Jenna sits down with Pastor Jacob Wirka, Pastor Josh Pugsley, and Pastor Paul Bauman to talk through the three Sunday School [https://hillcrestefc.org/adultsundayschool] classes they’ll each be leading this summer. These classes are designed for high school students and adults and will run back-to-back over the summer months. Each class runs for four weeks and meets on Sundays from 9–10 AM in the Fellowship Hall. June 8–29 | A Deeper Look at the Gospels with Pastor Jacob Wirka July 13–August 3 | Gospel-Centered Community with Pastor Josh Pugsley August 10–31 | Rethinking the End Times with Pastor Paul Bauman Whether you're a regular in Sunday School or thinking about jumping in for the first time, this episode will give you a great preview of what’s ahead this summer!

Gospel Community & Discipleship

Pastor Paul, Pastor Josh, and Jenna sit down for a follow-up conversation to the April 6th Leadership Retreat Update. They dive deeper into the mission shared at the meeting: to make disciples like Jesus did. Together, they talk about what Gospel Community looks like and share how you can get involved in a Gospel Community Group this fall. If you missed the meeting, a full recording is available here [https://vimeo.com/1073034508/c392f1e2f1?share=copy]—along with this extended podcast conversation to help you stay connected to what God is doing at Hillcrest.

A Confession of Helplessness

Pastor Paul and Jenna, along with Pastor Kyle and Pastor Josh, dive into what prayer really is, why it matters, and how we can overcome the struggles or fears that sometimes come with it. They’ll share personal stories, biblical truths, and practical tips to help you grow in your prayer life. Oh, and don’t miss the details about the Day of Prayer happening on February 22—it’s a great chance to come together as a church family. So grab a coffee, settle in, and join us as we unpack the beauty and power of prayer!