Perched here we find Windsor Hills Baptist Church. This Baptist church has served the community since 1957. It began as Windsor Hills Community Church. For sixty years it was known as that church up on the hill.
The Hill Church began with a call. It aimed to plant a church in a diverse urban area. This would be in a less-reached city in North America. Jimmy and Julie Steele visited various cities after months of prayer. God led them to San Diego. They focused on neighborhoods around Helix High School in La Mesa. They connected with Pastor Sam Calhoun of Windsor Hills Community Church. From their first meeting Jimmy and Sam knew God brought them together.
In July 2017 the Steeles and a team moved. They came from different parts of the U.S. Their mission was to plant The Hill Church. Soon they considered replanting Windsor Hills. The concept was presented to WHCC members in November. The members overwhelmingly approved. On January 14 2018 the membership voted unanimously. They would become The Hill Church under Jimmy Steele’s leadership. The following Sunday both churches covenanted together. They became one unified body for the gospel in La Mesa.
The Hill Church exists to glorify God. It declares the gospel of Jesus Christ through its life together. As a church it exists first and foremost for God. God created and saved them for himself. Their primary purpose is to bring him glory. They do so by knowing and worshipping him. They also make him known to others. They are committed to declaring the gospel of Jesus Christ. This happens both in proclamation and demonstration. They proclaim the saving work of Christ’s life death and resurrection. They demonstrate it through their transformed lives. They glorify God as they live in biblical community. This declares the truth and power of the gospel.
Windsor Hills Baptist Church has foundational beliefs. They focus on gospel family and mission. They believe the hope for San Diego and the nations is the gospel. God’s primary means of making his gospel known is through the local church. The church’s mission is to make disciples. A disciple is a devoted worshipper. They grow in devotion to Christ. They are a loving servant committed to the body of Christ. Also they are a Spirit-filled witness living on mission for Christ.
Windsor Hills Baptist Church values biblical community. They commit to gospel-shared living. This is expressed through a community of believers. They live life together in the context of everyday life. They also value kingdom diversity. They commit to being a multi-cultural multi-ethnic community. This reflects the beautiful diversity of their community and God’s kingdom. The church values expository preaching. This is biblical gospel-shared living. It expresses itself through a community of believers. They live life together in the context of everyday life.
Windsor Hills Baptist Church values gospel-centered worship. They commit to simple biblical corporate worship. This prioritizes its corporate nature. It highlights the gospel of Jesus Christ. The church is committed to equipping leaders. They disciple teach and resource leaders. This equips the saints for the work of ministry. They are committed to starting new churches. These churches share their convictions and DNA. This saturates San Diego with the gospel message.
The Hill Church is congregationally ruled. It is led by a plurality of elders. The elders are appointed by God through the church. They lovingly guard guide and govern the church body. Together with the staff the elders lead the church. They faithfully pursue its mission. They declare the gospel of Jesus Christ through their lives together. So here at Windsor Hills Baptist Church you find a community. They focus on glorifying God. They share the gospel and live life together.