Mission & Beliefs
Our Mission is pursuing new life together in Jesus.
We're trusting God to guide us as we Follow Jesus, Welcome Everyone, and Love All. And we invite you to join us!
Faith is an adventure! It's deciding every day to follow Jesus who made a way to be known and loved by God.
Pursuing new life together in Jesus means making room to welcome everyone, no matter where they are in their faith journey.
Pursuing new life in Jesus means we love all as God first loved us.
What is the Covenant Church?
Hillcrest is a part of the Evangelical Covenant denomination, a rapidly growing, multi-ethnic denomination with over 800 churches worldwide and 11 churches in the Kansas City area.
We are made up of and embrace people coming from many different traditions of Christian faith and those who have never had any affiliation with a church. As a result we have a great diversity of beliefs and practices, and strive for a place where people can express themselves before God in ways that are meaningful for them.
What does the Covenant Church believe?
Our essential beliefs are summed up in the Covenant Affirmations that make clear the values and principles that have guided the Evangelical Covenant Church since its founding in 1885.
We affirm the centrality of the word of God.
We affirm the necessity of the new birth.
We affirm a commitment to the whole mission of the church.
We affirm the church as a fellowship of believers.
We affirm a conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit.
We affirm the reality of freedom in Christ.
More on the Evangelical Covenant Church
Founded in 1885 by Scandinavian immigrants, the Evangelical Covenant Church has grown into one of the most ethnically diverse denominations in North America.
Today, ECC churches are a vibrant and growing movement, with more than 850 congregations across the United States and Canada, organized into 11 regional conferences.
The ECC partners with the global church in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East/North Africa, working together to share the whole gospel across cultures and around the world.
Next Steps?
Welcome Desserts
New to Hillcrest? Join us between services (first Sunday of each month) for a casual meet & greet, conversation, and dessert. It’s an easy way to connect, ask questions, and get to know one another.
From time to time, our pastors also host welcome desserts in their homes. Check out an upcoming gathering schedule and RSVP—we’d love to spend some time with you!
Trailhead Classes
Join our pastors to learn more about our mission, beliefs, opportunities to connect, and what it means to become a member. Whether you’re exploring faith, new to Hillcrest, or looking for a church home, Trailhead is a great place to start. We hope you’ll join us.