our vision

     Our vision is to develop a different approach to ministry from traditional “program based” churches.  There are several reasons for this.  First, we believe that the people in our area who do not attend any church will be more interested in a new approach to ministry.  Second, we believe in a decentralized leadership base that allows each individual to grow and to find their place of ministry in the Body.  Third, we believe that the needs of people can be most effectively met in community groups. 

     The very heart and soul of Foothills Community Church is in a growing network of multiplying community groups.  These groups, called “LIFE Groups” (Lives Impacted For Eternity,) are designed to meet the needs of each person, as well as allowing each person to minister to others.  As such, the LIFE Groups replace most of the programs that traditional churches utilize.  For example, we do not have a traditional Sunday school program because the fellowship and teaching accomplished through Sunday school can actually be done better in a LIFE group.  This also involves a non-traditional approach to children’s and youth ministries.

     Another component of Foothills Community Church is expansion and reproduction.  Our vision does not merely involve the planting of one church as an end to itself.  We want our church to be a reproducing church which intentionally starts other churches to multiply its outreach.  These will, hopefully, include churches that focus on a variety of cultural groups.

     Finally, we intend Foothills Community Church to have outreach beyond the Southern California area and throughout the entire world.  From our outset, global missions have had a high profile as a vital ministry of our church.  We want our people to be involved by praying for missions, by giving to missions, and by going out as missionaries.

     Is all this totally original and unique?  Not really, because all of these things can be clearly seen in the Book of Acts shortly after the birth of the Church.  In reality, we are getting back to the timeless truths that result in the effective building of Christ’s Kingdom worldwide.  After all, this is. . .

     . . .What Church is meant to be!

 

TOP 10 REASONS FOR NOT VISITING FOOTHILLS

#10 - You don't like to have fun at church

#9 - You prefer large and impersonal churches

#8 - You are offended when the pastor does not wear a coat and tie.

#7 - You count on being asked for money

#6 - You don't enjoy music less than 200 years old

#5 - You prefer feeling guilty to being uplifted and encouraged

#4 - Your kids don't need a safe and enjoyable environment

#3 - You are not looking for practical, relevant answers to your questions

#2 - You feel short-changed when the service only lasts one hour

#1 - You've never before left a church with a smile on your face