New To Hillcrest?

• What do you believe?

  You can see what we believe on our “Our Beliefs” page.

• When are your Worship Times?

  We have Sunday Morning worship at 10:45 AM with Sunday School at 9:30 AM.

• Is there a Dress Code?

  You will see everything from suit and ties to jeans and boots. God is concerned about the condition of the heart, not the condition of the clothes you wear. So our dress is casual, so come as you are. 

• Where do I park?

  You can park off 6th Street,  but our primary parking lot is behind our building off Vermont Street.

• If I attend Church regularly why should I become a member?

  For the person who has chosen to follow the Lord Jesus Christ, membership in a local church is important for three essential reasons…

  A. It is Biblical!
  Collective and corporate worship is a vital part of spiritual life (Hebrews 10:24). Therefore a commitment to a local body of like-minded believers will ensure three benefits in your walk with Christ:

  1. Your personal spiritual growth and the fulfillment of your Christian responsibility (Eph. 4:11-15)
  2. Your personal accountability (Gal. 6:1-2); and
  3. Your Christian productivity (I Cor. 12:1-31)

  B. It is Theological!
  The New Testament affirms that when a person makes a personal commitment to follow Jesus Christ he is “baptized into one body” (1 Cor. 12:13). This figurative expression affirms that to be a Christian is to be an active member of Christ’s church. It is in the context of a local body (church) of believers that you exercise your spiritual gift, you receive biblical instruction, and you actively join with others to fulfill the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20).

  C. It is Practical!
  Your commitment to membership in a local church provides many practical benefits for you, your family, and your extended church family. Some of these benefits include: 1) The ability for us all to do more together than we could ever possibly do alone; 2) The confidence in knowing that you have found a place where you can meet new friends and develop meaningful relationships; and 3) The peace and assurance of having like-minded friends who will hold you accountable in your weaknesses, encourage you in your disappointments, and rejoice with you in your victories.

• How do I join Hillcrest Baptist Church?

  You can become a member in one of 3 ways:

  1. A profession of faith in Jesus Christ and following in believer’s baptism by immersion.

  2. Statement of faith in Jesus Christ and following in believer’s baptism, if not already done in another Christian church that practices believer’s baptism by immersion.

  3. Transferring membership from another Southern Baptist church, which testifies to your previous baptism by immersion.

At the close of each service, we have a time of response. This is a time to receive prayer, counseling, or information about joining the church. At that time, we can assist you and gather any necessary information. We would then present you to the congregation and the congregation will affirm your decision.

The Pastor is always available to discuss salvation and baptism. To make an appointment with the pastor, please call the church office at (575) 887-1128 or email the pastor at pastor@hillcrestcarlsbad.com.