Vision Goal

Our goal is to fully fund the first three years of operating expenses for Hill City Church. This is intentional for two key reasons:

1. The first three years are critical.

Research shows that if a new church survives its first three years, the likelihood of long-term health and sustainability rises dramatically. These early years are when the foundation is laid—establishing a leadership core, building healthy rhythms of worship and discipleship, and creating a culture that reflects the heart of the gospel. Without a strong foundation, a church plant is vulnerable. With it, the ministry has room to grow for decades to come.

2. It costs to reach the lost.

Unlike an established church, a plant cannot assume that every new attender is already a practicing giver. In fact, if we are truly reaching those far from God, we should expect many to come without a background in generosity or tithing. It takes time and intentional discipleship to cultivate hearts that give joyfully and sacrificially. This means that in the beginning, growth in attendance will not immediately translate into growth in giving. In reality, it will cost us more to minister well, as we invest deeply in people learning for the first time what it means to follow Jesus with every part of their lives.

By raising the first three years of expenses up front, we give Hill City Church the stability to focus on what matters most—making disciples, reaching the lost, and planting a lasting gospel witness in Rock Hill—without the constant pressure of financial survival.