A leader by definition is a person who others are following. Seems very elementary but very true. People NEED to follow someone. Take peer pressure for instance. There is in each one of us a desire to look up to someone and mimic them or be mentored by them. Being a leader is a great responsibility....

Most pastors would publish a list of ministries where volunteers are needed after preaching a sermon like I did Sunday. As I described Sunday, the problem is not a lack of volunteers (though there are always needs in all of our ministries) but an issue of "WANT TO" or desire. The question to...

Hola... I made it back safe and sound. It's going to be an awesome trip in January. If you'd like to go, contact me here or at Bill@HillviewChurch.com . Dates are January 12 - 19 and the cost will be around $1,300. Go HERE to see the pictures from my trip. Remember, by FAITH, God can do anything...

There are so many missions and churches all across the world who need assistance. I am so thankful for our International and Home Missions Ministries in the FWB denomination. They are hard at work planting and growing works around the globe. My mission verse for the day comes from Mark 14: 7a "For...

It looks bad. Gustav is supposed to hit land about 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. I am currently investigating our options and ways Hillview can help if it comes to that. Please take the time tonight and tomorrow to pray for these thousands of people who are facing the loss of everything. I will keep you posted...

A lot of things are in the works here in the Hillview community that will affect the future in a big way. The key is that these enhancements are all long-term and will help us fulfill God's will for us in His kingdom. It's an exciting time to be a part of Hillview. God has blessed us SO MUCH...

After MONTHS of snags and "hold-ups", we now have received FINAL APPROVAL to begin construction of our new stage. PTL! This stage is needed so badly! For years we have had to set-up and tear down every weekend. We will still have to set-up and tear down the chairs but we will no longer have...

Since Sunday's sermon, a few of the verses I read but really didn't hit on have been eating at me for some reason. Let me give them to you. Matthew 10 - 37 "He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me....

I just finished the REGAINING BALANCE by Randy Sawyer – the 91 day devotional we did as a church. Today is the 91 st day and it was AWESOME! It has helped me so much. So often, our focus gets redirected and God is put in the backseat (or trunk) of our lives. It’s not until we devote ourselves to His...

Still have your $5 bill? If you weren't at church Sunday, we passed out a $5 bill to every family as an encouragement to join us in the series on "How To Be Rich." Click here for more information.