About Us

No matter who you are or where you have been, you are welcome at Hilliard First Assembly of God. We are a church that values genuine relationships and cares deeply for the people of our community. You do not have to have it all together to walk through our doors. This is a place where grace meets you and God does the rest.

Our Values

We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to love God, love others, and share the good news of Jesus Christ. 


Love

We are committed to loving God and loving others, and to be known for our love for one another.


Worship

We strive to glorify God through worship that is rooted in scripture, and that draws us closer to Him.


Service

We are called to serve our community and those in need, through both physical and spiritual acts of love and kindness.


Evangelism

We seek to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all people, and to share the gospel through both deed and word.


Discipleship

We prioritize the practice of discipling others in the faith, helping them to grow in their understanding of the Bible and their relationship with God.


Stewardship

We strive to be wise stewards of the resources God has given us, using them to meet the needs of the church and community.


Unity

We seek to foster unity in diversity, standing together as a church family united in our purpose of sharing God’s love.


Holiness

We strive to be a holy people, living in obedience to God’s Word and in surrender to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.


Mission

We seek to fulfill the Great Commission, making disciples of Jesus Christ in our region and beyond.

Our Beliefs

We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.

  • The Scriptures

    The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind | 2 Tim. 3:15-17; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21

  • The One True God

    There is only One True God, revealed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity). Deut. 6:4; Isa. 43:10-11; Matt. 28:19; Luke 3:22

  • The Deity of Christ

    In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's Son, Jesus was both human and divine. Matt. 1:23; Luke 1:31, 35; Heb. 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22; Acts 2:22; Acts 10:38; 1 Cor. 15:3; 2 Cor. 5:21; Matt. 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Cor. 15:4; Acts 1:9, 11; Acts 2:33; Phil. 2:9-11; Heb. 1-3

  • The Fall of Man

    Though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin, ushering evil and death (both physical and spiritual) into the world. Gen. 1:26-27; Gen. 2:17; Gen. 3:6; Rom. 5:12-19

  • The Salvation of Man

    Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through Salvation (accepting Christ's offer of forgiveness for sin). One of four cardinal doctrines of the A/G. Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Rom. 10:13-15; Eph. 2:8; Titus 2:11; Titus 3:5-7; Rom. 8:16; Eph. 4:24; Titus 2:12

  • The Ordinances of the Church

    Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of one's sins and receiving Christ's gift of salvation, and Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation. Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Rom. 6:4; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 Cor. 11:26

  • The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

    The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a Special Experience Following Salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times. One of four cardinal doctrines of the A/G. Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 1 Cor. 12:1-31; Acts 8:12-17; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 11:14-16; Acts 15:7-9; John 7:37-39; Acts 4:8; Acts 2:43; Heb. 12:28; Acts 2:42; Mark 16:20

  • The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is "Speaking in Tongues," as experienced on the Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles. Acts 2:4; 1 Cor. 12:4-10, 28

  • Sanctification

    Sanctification Initially Occurs at Salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christlike. Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Thess. 5:23; Heb. 13:12; 1 Peter 1:15-16; Rom. 6:1-11, 13; Rom. 8:1-2, 13; Gal. 2:20; Phil. 2:12-13; 1 Peter 1:5

  • The Mission of the Church

    The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe "the Church" is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God's offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ. Eph. 1:22-23, 2:22; Heb. 12:23; Acts 1:8; Matt. 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16

  • The Ministry

    A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the Church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ, to worship Him with other believers, and to build up or edify the body of believers, the Church. Mark 16:15-20; John 4:23-24; Eph. 4:11-16

  • Divine Healing

    Divine Healing of the Sick is a Privilege for Christians Today and is provided for in Christ's atonement (His sacrificial death on the cross for our sins). One of four cardinal doctrines of the A/G. Isa. 53:4-5; Matt. 8:16-17; James 5:14-16

  • The Blessed Hope

    When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be with the Lord forever. 1 Thess. 4:16-17; Rom. 8:23; Titus 2:14; 1 Cor. 15:51-52

  • The Millennial Reign of Christ

    When Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years. At that time many in the nation of Israel will recognize and accept Him as the Messiah, the Savior who died for them and all mankind. Zech. 14:5; Matt. 24:27, 30; Rev. 1:7; Rev. 19:11-14; Rev. 20:1-6; Ezek. 37:21-22; Zeph. 3:19-20

  • The Final Judgement

    A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire. Matt. 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Rev. 19:20; Rev. 20:11-15; Rev. 21:8

  • A New Heavens and a New Earth

    We look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. "And so shall we forever be with the Lord." 2 Peter 3:13; Rev. 21 and 22