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Hillside Baptist Church - Hickory NC

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#GraceIsSufficient

“We don't have to try to get more grace, so to speak. However, he does give more grace. When things get harder and get tougher and more difficult in our lives, the Lord will give us more grace. And so the thorn was never removed from Paul, but he had enough grace to endure whatever the pain and whatever the suffering that he was experiencing all because of the word of God's grace.”

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#ReadYourBible

“And we lose the effect of God's word because we neglect it. I mean, we can have it on the shelf and it can gather and collect dust. But if we don't read it and get it into our minds and our hearts, it won't help us very much. And so we lose the word. We lose the effect and the power of the word in our lives because we neglect neglect it, and some people absolutely reject it.”

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#JesusLovesYou

“Jesus loves the ungodly. Jesus loves, the sinner. But we have to respond to that love, and receive him, as our savior. And so that's why I think that the word of his grace is certainly an expression of his love. It is that which builds up the saints of God. It strengthens us. It It builds us up, in the faith.”

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Visiting

What happens during a typical service, and how long does it last?
A typical Sunday includes Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. The church’s website does not give a service length. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/church-services.html)

In a recorded worship service, the congregation sings, hears Scripture read, prays, and listens to a sermon; the service also includes a closing prayer. (Singing and preaching: [46:34 from November 09, 2026]; Scripture reading and prayer: [20:10 from November 09, 2026]; closing prayer: [52:47 from November 09, 2026]) The church doesn’t specify how long these services typically last.

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What is the worship format, and does it vary by service?
The available information doesn’t specify an official worship order or say whether it varies by service. In a sermon, Rev. David W. Crump’s service includes singing, Scripture reading and prayer, followed by preaching; it ends with prayer and an invitation to stand. ([16:01 from November 09, 2026]) ([20:10 from November 09, 2026]) ([49:20 from November 09, 2026]) The evidence doesn’t establish whether other services follow a different format.

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Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes. Hillside’s visitor form lets you select “No” for being a Christian and indicate that you’d like more information, so you can attend while exploring Christianity or asking questions. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/visitor-form.html)

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Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?
The website doesn’t say that registration is required before attending. It offers a visitor form, but doesn’t indicate that you must submit it in advance, so you can simply arrive. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/visitor-form.html)

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Beliefs

What denomination or network does the church belong to?
Hillside identifies itself as a Baptist church; the website does not name a broader denomination or network affiliation. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/)

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What are its stated core beliefs?
Hillside Baptist Church does not publish a formal list titled “core beliefs,” but its website and preaching express these convictions:

- **God alone is God, and Jesus is central.** The church’s pastor writes that “He alone is God and besides Him, there is no other,” and describes Jesus as his “everything.” (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/about-us.html)
- **The Bible is God’s word and a guide for faith and life.** The church aims to share the Word of God, and its preaching teaches that Scripture gives spiritual strength and should be read and followed. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/) ([21:23 from November 09, 2026]) ([40:11 from November 09, 2026])
- **People sin and need salvation; salvation and eternal life come through receiving Jesus.** The preaching says that all have sinned, that Jesus loves sinners, and that a person must respond to that love and receive him as Savior. ([22:23 from November 09, 2026])
- **The Holy Spirit works in believers.** The preaching describes the Spirit as convicting people of sin and speaks of receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. ([30:46 from November 09, 2026]) ([43:32 from November 09, 2026])
- **Prayer matters.** The church says it believes in the power of prayer and trusts God to meet people’s needs. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/prayer-request-form.html)

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What roles can women hold in church leadership?
The website shows women serving in music leadership, ministry support, prayer, and media roles. For example, Angela leads singing and helps the ministry; Judy is listed as a timekeeper and prayer warrior; and women serve as sound and video technicians and video presenters. The website does not specify a formal policy on women holding pastoral or other ordained offices. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/about-us.html) (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/bluegrass-gospel-tones.html)

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What are its stated policies concerning LGBTQ people?
The materials provided do not state a formal policy on LGBTQ people, such as rules about membership or participation. The church website contains no LGBTQ-specific policy. In a sermon, Pastor David W. Crump says that “you have to have a man and a woman to have a baby” and makes a derogatory remark about two men having a baby, indicating disapproval of same-sex couples having children; the excerpt does not establish a broader policy toward LGBTQ people. ([29:07 from November 09, 2026])

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Who leads the church, and how are leaders accountable?
Rev. David W. Crump leads Hillside Baptist Church as its pastor. The website also names family members serving in ministry roles, including Jeff, who leads services, and Angela, who leads singing. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/about-us.html)

The church’s website does not describe a formal accountability structure, such as an elder board or denominational oversight. In his preaching, Crump points to the Lord and God’s Word as the guide for the church, saying believers should look to the Lord rather than to a person’s stature or influence ([48:52 from November 09, 2026]), and that God’s Word directs and guides ([28:25 from November 09, 2026]).

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Teaching

Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
The most helpful fit is Rev. David W. Crump’s message on **“the word of his grace,”** based on Acts 20:32. He teaches that God’s Word expresses His love, builds believers’ faith, and gives strength and assurance; the message also explains the role of the Word and the Spirit in Christian life. ([20:10 from November 09, 2026]) ([22:23 from November 09, 2026]) ([26:30 from November 09, 2026])

The website lists recent entries dated February 4, 2024, January 21, 2024, and March 18, 2023, but doesn’t provide enough detail to tell whether those recordings address this teaching. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/playlist---rev-david-w-crump.html)

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How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?
Hillside speaks of sin as a real failing before God: the pastor says people have “sinned and come short,” while stressing that Jesus still loves sinners and that they must receive him as Savior. He also warns that sin leads to death, contrasting it with God’s gift of eternal life. ([22:23 from November 09, 2026]) ([42:50 from November 09, 2026])

Confession is described as our response to sin: “if we’d confess our sins,” God is faithful to forgive and cleanse us from unrighteousness. The pastor puts it plainly: our part is to confess; God’s part is to cleanse. ([49:49 from November 09, 2026])

The church also describes the Spirit as convicting people of sin, and repentance as humbling oneself before the Lord. Forgiveness and salvation are attributed to God’s grace and mercy, not to good works. ([30:46 from November 09, 2026]) ([34:24 from November 09, 2026]) ([27:20 from November 09, 2026])

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How does the church approach doubt and suffering?
The church treats doubt and suffering as real struggles, and encourages people to meet them with prayer, God’s Word, and trust in God’s sustaining grace. Pastor David Crump acknowledges that believers may wonder whether God is for them or against them; he points to Jeremiah’s discouragement and the way God’s word revived him, teaching that Scripture can renew faith when someone feels cast down. ([47:44 from November 09, 2026])

For suffering, Pastor Crump teaches that God’s grace can sustain someone even when the hardship is not taken away: Paul’s “thorn” remained, but God’s grace was sufficient. He also describes God’s Word as comfort and help in times of hurt, loneliness, sickness, and affliction. ([26:30 from November 09, 2026]) ([50:46 from November 09, 2026]) ([51:39 from November 09, 2026])

The church also invites people to share prayer requests, saying it will pray with them and trusts God to meet their needs. In Pastor Crump’s own account, his wife encouraged and believed for him when his faith faltered. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/prayer-request-form.html) (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/about-us.html)

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How does the church approach faith and work?
Hillside presents faith and work as closely connected: ordinary work can be a place where God calls and guides someone, while service for God requires trusting Him to provide strength and ability. Pastor David Crump recounts being called to preach while working as a doffer at a cotton mill—“preaching while I worked”—and later sensing God’s direction while working at Joan Fabrics. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/about-us.html)

In a sermon, Pastor Crump teaches that when God calls someone to serve, that person should step out in faith, trusting God to go with them and enable the work. ([45:31 from November 09, 2026])

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Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?
It depends on the answer’s source. Information published on Hillside Baptist Church’s website—such as its pastor’s biography—is an official statement from the church website. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/about-us.html)

A conclusion drawn from Rev. David Crump’s sermons is an interpretation of his sermon teaching, not necessarily a formal official church statement. For example, he teaches that the church should be known as “a church of the word” and emphasizes the Word and Spirit together. (#!!28:25 !!) (#!!29:07 !!)

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Community

Which groups currently meet, and when?
Hillside currently meets for **Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.** and **Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.** (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/church-services.html)

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Who can answer a question the published information doesn't resolve?
Rev. David W. Crump, the pastor of Hillside Baptist Church, is the person to ask. You can send your question through the church’s Visitor Form. (https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/about-us.html; https://www.hillsidebaptistchurchnc.org/visitor-form.html)

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