What Hillside Christian Church does

Hillside Christian Church is a non-profit religious organization operating a multi-site ministry model across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, the church operates 11 physical campuses — four in Amarillo (North Grand, Northwest, South, West) plus Big Spring, Canyon, Clovis (NM), Dalhart, Levelland, and Lubbock — alongside an online campus. It serves approximately 142 employees and an individual-member congregation spanning every life stage from birth through senior years, with dedicated programming for Kids (birth-5th grade), Students (6th-12th grade), College Life, demographic-specific adult groups, and Care Ministries addressing mental health, addiction recovery (Celebrate Recovery), grief (GriefShare), divorce (DivorceCare), financial mentoring, and marriage support (Re|engage). Senior pastoral leadership transitioned in April 2024 when Johnathan Mast succeeded Tommy Politz (now Pastor Emeritus) as Senior Pastor.

The church's technology stack centers on the ROCK church management system (evidenced by rock.hillsideonline.com), with a proprietary mobile application distributed on iOS, Android, and Roku built atop the Subsplash platform, live streaming infrastructure (live.hillsideonline.com), podcast distribution across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Overcast, ProPresenter for in-service presentation, and a curated YouVersion Bible reading plan library. Hillside also publishes original worship music under the Hillside Worship sub-brand, with albums ('Rise', 'Come Alive', 'God Above All') distributed through Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary financial contributions from individual congregation members. Giving channels include an online giving portal, text-to-give (short code 26398 and 806-839-6650), mail, in-service collections, stock and securities gifts, planned giving (bequests, insurance beneficiary designations, retirement plan proceeds), memorial and honorarium gifts, and employer matching gift programs. All worship services, ministries, programs, groups, and care services are provided free of charge; tithes and offerings are explicitly voluntary. Distribution is multi-channel, combining in-person campus attendance (weekend services at multiple times per campus), live online streaming, on-demand podcasting, social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), SMS, and Roku. Marketing emphasizes community events (Back to School Block Party, shoe drives) and structured outreach through local mission partnerships (Mission 25:40, Tate's Place, High Plains Food Bank) and global mission trips (Colombia, March 2027).

Name

Hillside Christian Church

Legal name

Hillside Christian Church

Website

https://hillsideonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hillside Christian Church is a non-profit, multi-site church operating 11 campuses across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico plus an online campus, serving an individual-member congregation with age-segmented programming, care ministries, and digital engagement via a proprietary mobile app, streaming, and podcasts, funded entirely through voluntary donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Christian ministry
• Church campus
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Amarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregation members. The church teaches tithing (returning 10% of earnings to God) as the starting point of giving, with offerings as gifts given above the tithe. Giving methods include online portal, text-to-give (text 'Give' to 806-839-6650), mail, and in-person during services.
2. Stock and Securities Gifts: Gifts of stock accepted and converted to cash. Beneficial from tax perspective for donors.
3. Planned Giving: Bequests through wills, insurance policy beneficiary designations, and retirement plan proceeds.
4. Memorial and Honorarium Gifts: Gifts made in memory of or honor to individuals, with notification sent to designated recipients.
5. Matching Gifts: Employer matching gift programs where donors double their impact through company programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hillside Christian Church operates a multi-site Christian church with 11 physical campuses across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico plus an online campus, providing weekend worship services, age-tiered ministries (Kids, Students, College Life), small groups, care ministries (recovery, grief, marriage, financial mentoring), membership classes, and internship/residency leadership training programs. It also produces original worship music albums and distributes sermon content through podcasts, mobile apps, and streaming platforms. All services are offered free of charge to attendees, with the church funded by voluntary tithes and offerings from its congregation.

Product overview

Hillside Christian Church operates as a multi-site church with 11 physical campus locations across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico (Amarillo North Grand, Amarillo Northwest, Amarillo South, Amarillo West, Big Spring, Canyon, Clovis, Dalhart, Levelland, Lubbock) plus an online campus. The church offers a suite of ministry programs including Hillside Kids (children's ministry for birth-5th grade), Hillside Students (youth ministry for 6th-12th grade), College Life, Care Ministries (mental health, recovery, restoration, financial, marriage support), Small Groups, Membership Classes, Internship/Residency Programs, Missions, and Hillside Worship (original music). Digital products include Hillside Online (live streaming), the Hillside App (mobile application for iOS, Android, and Roku), Hillside Podcasts (distributed via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Overcast), Bible Reading Plans (via YouVersion), and Online Giving. The church uses ProPresenter for worship presentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hillside Worship: The worship ministry of Hillside Christian Church, including music and album releases such as 'Rise', 'Come Alive', and 'God Above All'.

Products and services

• Hillside Online Campus Online campus providing live streaming of weekend services at 9:30am and 11:00am for those who cannot attend in person, accessible via live.hillsideonline.com.
• Hillside Mobile App Mobile application available on iOS (App Store), Android (Google Play), and Roku. Allows users to contact the church, submit prayer requests, watch weekend messages, find events, and access serving team information.
• Hillside Kids Children's ministry program for birth through 5th grade providing age-appropriate worship, Bible teaching, and activities at every weekend service across all campus locations. Includes nursery, preschool, and elementary programs with dedicated curriculum and check-in systems.
• Hillside Students Youth ministry for 6th-12th grade students offering worship, Bible study, groups, and student events including camps. Organized by campus with Middle School and High School programming.
• College Life College-aged ministry serving students at West Texas A&M and Amarillo College. Offers weekly gatherings on Monday nights at the Canyon Campus, Bible studies, serving opportunities, and mission trips including the College Life Fall Retreat.
• Small Groups Community groups organized for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Includes Small Groups, College Life, Women's Groups, Men's Groups, Senior Life, and Young Adult Groups. New groups launch at the beginning of fall and spring semesters.
• Care Ministries Support and care programs including Mental Health Resources, Recovery Groups (Celebrate Recovery), Restoration Groups (DivorceCare, GriefShare), Financial Freedom Resources (Basic Budgeting, Financial Mentoring), Marriage Resources (Premarital Counseling, Countdown to Marriage, Couples Mentoring, Re|engage), and Mentoring Opportunities.
• Hillside Worship Worship and music ministry. Has produced original worship albums including 'Rise' (2021), 'Come Alive' (2017), and 'God Above All' (2014), available on Apple Music and Spotify.
• Hillside Podcasts Audio podcast distribution of weekly sermon messages. Available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Overcast platforms. Separate podcasts available for Amarillo and Lubbock campuses.
• Bible Reading Plans Curated Bible reading plans hosted on YouVersion including Creatures of Habit, Fear Not, 5 Minute Scripture Memory, 28 Days in the Psalms, and Anchoring Time Plans covering Proverbs, Acts & Philippians, Exodus, Galatians, Jonah & Matthew, Matthew Part 2, 1 & 2 Samuel, and James.
• Membership Classes Church membership orientation program covering what it means to be a Christ-follower, baptism, the church's mission, core values, and opportunities to learn, grow, and serve. Offered at all campuses with upcoming dates listed.
• Internship & Residency Program Ministry training programs for young adults ages 18-25. Summer Internship is an 11-week experience (late May to mid-August). Residency is an 11-month experience. Areas of specialization include Kids, Students, Guest Services, Groups, Worship, Worship Tech, and Communications. Monthly stipends available for both programs.
• Baptism Baptism program for those who have made a decision to follow Jesus. Includes baptism classes (including dedicated Kids Baptism Classes) and resources explaining the meaning and practice of baptism.
• Online Giving Digital giving platform enabling online and text-to-give donations. Additional giving methods include mail, stock gifts, insurance/retirement proceeds, memorial gifts, matching gifts, and gifts in kind.
• Missions Program Global missions program including mission partnerships, prayer support, and service opportunities. Offers local missions through community partners and mission trips to serve global partners. Upcoming trip: Colombia (March 9-15, 2027).

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mission 25:40minorOthersLocal mission partner receiving proceeds from the Back to School Block Party shoe drive at Amarillo North Grand Campus. Families purchase donated shoes and proceeds support this organization.
• Tate's PlaceminorOthersLocal mission partner in Big Spring associated with the shoe drive and back-to-school community event. Partnership supports local students with school essentials, shoes, and food.
• High Plains Food BankminorOthersRegional food bank receiving canned food donations from the Back to School Block Party. Partnership addresses food insecurity in the Amarillo area.
• Ceta Canyon Camp and Retreat CenterminorOthersRetreat venue for College Life Fall Retreat (October 23-25, 2026). Located at Ceta Canyon, this partnership provides the physical location for the annual college retreat.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gateway Church: Large Texas-based multi-site church headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Operates a comparable multi-campus model with kids, students, worship, and online engagement — the closest geographic and operational analog to Hillside Christian Church.
• Summit Church: J.D. Greear-led multi-site church in the Raleigh-Durham region. Operates comparable multi-campus model with structured membership, groups, and an online presence — useful operational comparable.
• Church of the Highlands: Large multi-site church in Birmingham, Alabama with campuses and online services. Comparable multi-site scale, comprehensive life-stage ministry, and online streaming strategy.
• Life.Church: Edmond, Oklahoma-based multi-site network widely recognized for its digital and online campus innovation (including the YouVersion Bible app). Closest peer for Hillside's digital infra, podcast distribution, and YouVersion reading plans.
• Watermark Community Church: Dallas-Fort Worth area non-denominational church with extensive care, recovery, and marriage ministries. Strong peer for Hillside's emphasis on care ministries (DivorceCare, GriefShare, Re|engage-equivalent programs).
• Elevation Church: Steven Furtick-led multi-site church in the Charlotte region. Notable for produced worship music (Elevation Worship) distributed on major streaming platforms — a direct parallel to Hillside Worship's content strategy.
• Woodlands Church: Multi-site church serving the greater Houston/Texas region with kids, students, care, and worship ministries. Comparable in scale, Texas footprint, and life-stage ministry coverage.
• Lakepointe Church: Texas multi-site church with campuses across the DFW metroplex. Very similar ministry portfolio (kids, students, adults, care, worship) and multi-site strategy, making it a strong structural peer.
• North Point Community Church: Andy Stanley-led multi-site church in metro Atlanta. Operates a similar multi-campus model with original worship content, podcast distribution, and structured small-group ministry — a strong direct operational comparable.
• Christ Fellowship Church: South Florida multi-site church with campuses, online services, kids and students ministries, and church-planting efforts. Comparable multi-site scale and digital strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/hillsideworship
• Facebookfacebook.com/hillsideonline.worship
• Instagraminstagram.com/hillside_worship
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hillside-christian-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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