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✨ FAITH · SISTERHOOD · SERVICE · GOSPEL ✨

Family Life Ministry

Meetings

First Sunday of each month
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Fellowship Hall

Focus

Healthy Marriages
Intentional Parenting

All family stages

Community

Supportive Fellowship
Open Communication
Mutual Growth

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
— Joshua 24:15

The Family Life Ministry is passionately dedicated to strengthening families by fostering Christ-centered relationships rooted in love, respect, and biblical principles. We understand that today's families face unique pressures, and we believe that the home should be a place of healing, growth, and grace. That is why this ministry exists—to equip individuals and couples with practical tools that support healthy marriages and intentional parenting at every stage of life.

Through a variety of programs—including marriage enrichment retreats, parenting workshops, couple's small groups, and family fellowship events—we create a supportive community where open communication and mutual growth are encouraged. Whether you are engaged, newlywed, navigating the teen years, or blending families, you will find biblical wisdom and practical strategies that work in real life.

We also emphasize intentional parenting, helping moms and dads raise children who know and love God without losing their own sense of joy and purpose. Our ministry provides a nurturing environment where families can thrive with resilience, faith, and grace—even in difficult seasons. We believe that when families are strong, churches are strong, and communities are transformed.

Family praying together at Hillsview SDA Church
Faith-filled families growing together in Christ
📖 BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES 📖

Our Core Values

Love

Unconditional, Christ-like love is the foundation of every healthy family. We teach couples and parents to love as Christ loved—sacrificially and without conditions.

Respect

Mutual respect between spouses and between parents and children creates a safe environment where every family member can grow and thrive.

Biblical Principles

Scripture provides timeless wisdom for marriage, parenting, and family life. We ground everything we do in God's Word.

✨ PROGRAMS & OFFERINGS ✨

What We Offer

Marriage Enrichment

Quarterly Marriage Retreats - Weekend getaways focused on communication, conflict resolution, and spiritual intimacy.

Couple's Small Groups - Weekly gatherings for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with other couples.

Date Night Events - Monthly activities designed to help couples reconnect and have fun together.

Parenting Workshops

Intentional Parenting Series - 6-week workshop covering discipline, communication, spiritual formation, and building character.

Parenting Teens - Special sessions for parents navigating the adolescent years.

Blended Families - Support and practical advice for step-parents and blended households.

Fellowship Events

Family Fun Nights - Games, food, and activities for the whole family.

Potlucks & Picnics - Build community over shared meals.

Seasonal Celebrations - Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas party, Easter sunrise service with breakfast.

Support & Counseling

Marriage Mentoring - Experienced couples mentor those preparing for marriage or facing challenges.

Pastoral Counseling - Confidential support for couples in crisis.

Prayer Partners - Dedicated prayer support for every family's unique needs.

Monthly Schedule

First Sunday - Monthly Meeting (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fellowship Hall)
Second Friday - Date Night (7:00 PM, Various locations)
Third Wednesday - Parenting Workshop (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Zoom/In-person)
Fourth Saturday - Family Fellowship Potluck (After church service)
Quarterly - Marriage Retreat (Friday evening - Sunday afternoon)

Upcoming Special Events

March 15-17, 2026 - Spring Marriage Retreat (Camp Alamisco)
April 12, 2026 - Parenting Conference (Guest Speaker: Dr. Maria Santos)
May 10, 2026 - Mother's Day Brunch
June 15-19, 2026 - Family VBS Week
September 20, 2026 - Couple's Golf Tournament
November 22, 2026 - Thanksgiving Family Feast
Family calendar events at Hillsview SDA
💬 WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING 💬

Stories of Grace & Growth

Michael and Sarah

"The marriage retreat transformed our relationship. We learned practical tools for communication that we use every day. Our marriage has never been stronger."

- Michael & Sarah T.

Married 12 years
David and Jessica

"As new parents, the parenting workshops have been a lifesaver. We feel equipped and supported in raising our daughter to know Jesus."

- David & Jessica R.

First-time parents
Lisa and Marcus

"The Family Life Ministry welcomed us when we were blending our families. The support and grace we received made all the difference."

- Lisa & Marcus W.

Blended family
Renee Higgs Billingsley - Family Life Ministry Director
Renee Higgs Billingsley, Director of Family Life Ministry

Meet Our Director

Renee Higgs Billingsley brings years of experience and a heart full of compassion to the Family Life Ministry. With a background in marriage and family counseling, Renee is passionate about helping families discover God's design for their homes. She believes that every family - regardless of their challenges or circumstances - can experience healing, restoration, and joy through Christ.

"My vision is to see families not just survive, but thrive. When families are strong, churches are strong, and communities are transformed. I invite every family at Hillsview to join us on this journey of growth and grace."

Contact Renee: connect@hillsviewsdachurch.org | Call Us

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