Caring for one another in community:
Ministry to the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of people was the heart of Jesus’ ministry and is at the heart of Hillside’s commitment.  Our dream is that each one at Hillside is involved in significant ministry to others in alignment with how God has gifted them, that Hillside is a place where the development of new ministries are encouraged and where those who are involved in ministry are encouraged and cared for.  Our goal is a church body where all are cared for, have a sense of belonging, experience the love of God and the love of his people and are engaged in active ministry to others.
— Phil. 2:3-4 Look not only to your own interests, but also the the interest of others.

Reaching out with the hope of Jesus:
Hillside desires to deeply impact its community within San Jose with the message of the gospel building on outreach ministries already in place and opportunities that God places before us. Our target is an annual conversion rate of ten percent or more through the local ministries of Hillside.
— Matt 12:21 In Him the nations will put their hope.

Growing to be the people God intends us to be:
Hillside believes that intimacy with Jesus Christ and moment-by-moment empowerment of the Holy Spirit is integral to a disciple’s spiritual growth, obedience and empowerment for effective ministry.  We desire that members of our church community understand the Bible, which is God’s Word, and actively live out its teaching.  Beyond knowledge, it is our desire that each of us is a growing believer, intimately connected with Christ and living in daily dependence on Him through prayer and a life of worship.  Believing that spiritual formation is integral to each believer’s life.
— Col. 1:10 Bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God

Developing our gifts to serve and lead:
Hillside takes seriously the scriptural role of servant leaders at every level of church life.  We believe that God gives leadership gifts that when unleashed can have a profound positive effect on the local church and its ministry effectiveness.  We take spiritual leadership in the church seriously.
— Eph. 4:11-12 It was He who gave gifts...to prepare God’s people of works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.