THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
We believe the Bible is God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16,17).

THE ETERNAL GODHEAD
We believe God is Triune: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14).

THE FALL OF MAN
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection (Romans 5:12).

THE PLAN OF SALVATION
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8).

SALVATION THROUGH GRACE
We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8).

REPENTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (I John 1:9).

THE NEW BIRTH
We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20).

DAILY CHRISTIAN LIVING
We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith (Hebrews 6:1).

BAPTISM AND THE LORD'S SUPPER
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matt. 28:19). We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper by the symbolic use of the bread and juice of the vine (I Corinthians 11:24, 25).

BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible days (Acts 2:4).

THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily (Ephesians 4:30-32).

THE GIFTS AND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian; and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life (I Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22).

MODERATION
We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him to extremes of fanaticism (Philippians 4:5).

DIVINE HEALING
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the physically sick in answer to the prayer of faith (James 5:14-16).

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (I Thessalonians 4:16, 17).

CHURCH RELATIONSHIP
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible Body of Christ (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25).

CIVIL GOVERNMENT
We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God (Romans 13:1-5).

THE FINAL JUDGEMENT
We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgment seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death (2 Corinthians 5:10).

HEAVEN
We believe that Heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17).

HELL
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior (Revelation 20:10,15).

EVANGELISM
We believe that soul-winning is the most important responsibility of the Church (James 5:20).

TITHES AND OFFERINGS
We believe that the method ordained by God for the support and spread of His cause is by giving tithes and free-will offerings (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7).

WOMEN IN SENIOR LEADERSHIP

I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy.
Acts 2:17

Hillside Church is a part of a denomination of churches called The Foursquare Church.  The Foursquare Church was started over 100 years ago in 1923 and is made up of almost 100,000 churches + ministries in over 150 countries around the world.  One of the unique qualities of The Foursquare Church is that it was started by a woman named Aimee Semple McPherson.

Based on scriptural evidence and Biblical text, we believe that women can hold and succeed in any level of leadership in a local church, ministry or Christian organization. 

For more information, we have listed several resources regarding  the Biblical text that supports this Foursquare Distinctive:

Women in Ministry Leadership Booklet

This resource explores the biblical foundation and reasoning behind The Foursquare Church's commitment to empowering women as equals to men in leadership roles, including as senior pastors and lead missionaries.

Join the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel's doctrine committee, consisting of Pastors Jack Hayford, Jim Adams, John Mazariegos, and Jim Scott, as they discuss and articulate Foursquare’s position on training, equipping, and releasing women into all levels of ministry and leadership.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR READ THE BOOKLET

EXEGESIS: I TIMOTHY 2:9 - 15

Exegesis is an in-depth interpretation of scripture. This resource offers a thorough and academic analysis of a frequently cited scripture in the discussion of women in leadership roles. In this paper, author Helen Winter examines what Paul wrote to Timothy regarding qualifications for church leadership and the reasons behind these guidelines.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR READ THE PAPER

VIDEOS

Pastor Jerry Dirmann

Pastor Jerry Dirmann, creator of the renowned discipleship programs OSL (Operation Solid Lives) and Jesus Disciple, is the founder of Solid Lives Ministries and co-pastors The Rock Foursquare Church with his wife, Kimberly Dirmann. The Rock Foursquare Church is a global community with campuses and house churches where women hold leadership positions at all levels. Watch these videos with Pastor Jerry to learn more about the biblical perspective on women in senior leadership.

1 Timothy with Pastor Nate Poetzl

What does the Bible teach us about women in senior leadership? What does it mean to be “saved through childbearing”? Learn alongside Nate Poetzl, senior pastor of Faith Chapel Foursquare Church in Billings, Mont., as he unpacks the cultural context and biblical understanding of 1 Timothy 2:9-15. Pastor Nate is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Foursquare Church.

PODCASTS

SAME JESUS PODCAST

Senior Pastor + Director of Foursquare Multiply (Foursquare’s Church Planting Movement), Russell Joyce and Theologian A.J. Swoboda take a look at how Foursquare empowers all people regardless of gender, geography, age or culture. This includes celebrating women in senior leadership, raising up local indigenous leaders, and recognizing those who have different gifts, whether old, young, son or daughter.

Know Your Role

In this three-part podcast, Pastor Brad of Hillside Church explores the biblical perspective on women in church leadership. The series examines how we interpret scripture, discusses the qualifications for leadership as outlined in the Bible, and addresses the "problem passages" often debated in the context of supporting women in ministry.