Rooted in Jesus
Know Christ. Live the Gospel.
Middle and high school are formative years that are exciting, challenging, confusing—and sometimes all three at once. At Hillcrest, we’re creating a safe, welcoming place where students can be themselves, build real friendships, connect with trusted adults, and grow closer to Jesus.
Bring your questions. Explore your faith. Discover who God created you to be. We believe you were created on purpose, for a purpose—and there’s a place for you here.
Sundays
10am Student Lounge (Rm 203)
We gather on most Sundays from 10 to 10:45am in the Student Lounge (Room 203) in the main building to connect, build community, and grow in our faith through dynamic worship, engaging in large group discussions, biblical teaching, and more!
Wednesdays
6:30pm Student Center
We gather on Wednesday evenings to connect, build community, and grow in our faith through super fun games, biblical teaching, engaging small groups with trusted-loving Christ-centered adults, and more!
Bible Study & Conversation
We want students to know God’s Word, understand it, and discover how it speaks into real life and the world around them. Through Scripture—especially the life and teachings of Jesus—middle and high school students explore big questions, share honest conversations, and learn to see life through the truth of God’s Word.
In a world filled with competing voices, we want students to lean into Scripture, think deeply, ask questions, and build a faith that is truly their own as they learn what it means to follow Jesus every day.
Safe & Welcoming Space
We want every student who walks through our doors to know one thing right away: you belong here. Hillcrest is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment where students can be themselves, build meaningful friendships, and experience God’s love through caring leaders and one another.
For parents, that means we take seriously the trust you place in us. Our Student Ministry is intentional about providing trusted leadership, safe spaces, and a culture where every student is valued, respected, and cared for.
Because students grow best when they know they are safe, seen, loved, and never alone.
Love God. Serve Others.
Following Jesus means putting His love into action. We want students to discover that they don’t have to wait until they’re older to make a difference—they can share the love of Jesus right now, wherever they are.
Through service projects at Hillcrest, Serve Teams, leading VBS for kids, opportunities throughout KC, and mission experiences beyond our community and around the world, students learn to use their gifts, serve others, and live generously.
Every student has something to give. Every day is an opportunity to love like Jesus.
Meet Pastor Jason Heppner
Jason is the Spiritual Formation Pastor and an ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church with more than 20 years of pastoral experience. He is passionate about helping students grow as disciples and follow in the way of Jesus. Jason and his wife, Brooke, have three children, and loves time spent as a family. He loves his 8 time world champion LA Dodgers!
If you have questions on Hillcrest Students, he’d be happy to connect with you!
