Explore

Explore at Hillside Church

Explore is a four-part pathway designed to help you understand the foundations of Christian faith, ask honest questions, and learn what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life.

Whether you’re new to faith, returning after time away, or simply wanting to better understand what you believe, Explore offers a welcoming and thoughtful space to learn, reflect, and grow—together.

Each part of Explore builds on the last, helping you move from curiosity to confidence as you discover who God is and how faith takes shape in real life.

The Explore Pathway

Explore: Hillside
A welcoming introduction to who we are, what we believe, and how you can find your place in the Hillside Church family.

If you’re new to Hillside—or have been around for a while but want to understand who we are—Explore Hillside is the best place to start.

Together, we’ll walk through:

• The story and heart of Hillside Church

• Our mission, values, and vision

• Our denomination and core beliefs

• Practical ways for you and your family to get connected

Whether you’re exploring faith, looking for a church home, or simply curious, this is a warm and pressure-free space to learn more about the Hillside family.

Explore: Foundations
A thoughtful look at the core beliefs of the Christian faith and the truths that unite Christians everywhere.

Christians may express their faith in different ways, but there are core truths that unite us.

In this five-session journey, we explore the foundational beliefs shared by Christians everywhere—truths that shape our understanding of God, ourselves, and the world.

Topics include:

• Who is Jesus?

• Why did Jesus die?

• Who is the Holy Spirit?

• What does the Holy Spirit do?

• What is the role of the Church?

This part of Explore is designed for anyone who wants a clearer, deeper understanding of what Christians believe and why it matters.

Explore: Living the Faith
A practical exploration of how faith shapes everyday life through prayer, Scripture, and following Jesus daily.

Faith was never meant to stay theoretical—it’s meant to shape how we live.

In this four-session journey, we explore the everyday practices of following Jesus and how our faith takes root in daily life.

Together we’ll talk about:

• Prayer

• Reading and understanding the Bible

• Hearing and responding to God’s guidance

• Living out our faith with others

Whether you’re just beginning your faith journey or wanting to grow deeper, this part of Explore helps connect belief with practice.

Explore: Big Questions
A safe space to explore some of the deeper questions of faith and discover what Scripture says about life with God.

Every faith journey includes questions—some simple, some challenging, some deeply personal.

This four-session journey creates space to wrestle honestly with deeper questions and explore what Scripture teaches about life with God.

Questions include:

• How can I grow in faith?

• What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

• How do I resist evil?

• Does God still heal today?

This part of Explore is for those who want to think deeply, ask openly, and grow steadily in their walk with God.

Explore isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about walking the journey together.
Wherever you’re starting from, there’s a place for you here.