hillpoint church · Pilot Point, Texas
The horizon is wider from the hill.
hillpoint is a new church family taking root in Pilot Point — right now, we're building the core team before we ever open a permanent door.
Currently gathering Wednesdays at 6:30 PM — Pilot Point Community Center
Pull up a chair.
Strong churches aren't built in crowds — they're forged in circles. Before there's a building or a grand opening, there's a table, some folding chairs, and people willing to show up. That's where we are, and there's a place for you in it.
Deke & Samantha — the Pull Up A Chair posture
How we got here
It started with a question from a pastor who'd been walking with our family: “What do you and Samantha think about planting a church?” Between late 2025 and early 2026, Deke and his son Cash made regular drives through North Texas — Highway 82, down 377, across 380, up 75 — pulling over at ponds to pray. God made it clear: home was Pilot Point.
The Circle Before the Celebration
Before we focus on a permanent building or a grand opening, Phase One is about cultivating a deeply committed core team. Our horizon: to see an ever-widening circle of people transformed by the continuous grace of Jesus.
Right now, not Fall 2027
Gather with us
This is where hillpoint lives right now — a weekly circle, not a Sunday service. Come as you are.
Wednesdays · 6:30 PM
Pilot Point Community Center, 310 Washington St, Pilot Point, TX
Life at hillpoint, right now
We're a small, growing circle — here's a taste of what's actually happening today, and what's on the horizon as we grow.
Kids photography — pending
Kids
Coming soonBirth – 5th grade
A future space for kids to belong, learn, and grow — built as our core team grows.
Not yet active. Kids ministry will launch alongside regular gatherings.
Students photography — pending
Students
Coming soon6th – 12th grade
A future ministry for middle and high school students in Pilot Point.
Not yet active. Watch this space as our core team builds toward Fall 2027.
Young Adults photography — pending
Young Adults
Coming soon18–29
A future gathering space for college-age and young professionals.
Not yet active. This is part of the ministry foundation we're preparing to plant.
Adults photography — pending
Adults
Coming soonAll adults
A future home for adult discipleship, groups, and community.
Not yet active. Our current adult gathering is the Wednesday circle at 6:30 PM.
Our theological & cultural foundations
Growth isn't about building a monumental building; it's about widening the circle.
Low Walls, Wide Circles
We use simple, conversational language so anyone can pull up a chair — no insider jargon that alienates unchurched neighbors.
Safe Spaces for Imperfect Stories
No performance required. We embrace real, messy lives with continuous grace. You don't need to clean up your life before you belong here.
People Are the Point
We prioritize authentic relationships over institutional programs, and keep our calendar simple so people can live missional lives.
Engaging the Community
Loving Pilot Point through active service and local relationships before we ever open a permanent venue — Bonnie & Clyde Days, Christmas on the Square, Friday-night concession stands, and cheering on the Bearcats from PPYSA to Varsity.
Three pillars of readiness
Our roadmap to Fall 2027 focuses on three core pillars.
Engaging the Community
Loving Pilot Point through active service and local relationships before we ever open a permanent venue — Bonnie & Clyde Days, Christmas on the Square, Friday-night concession stands, and cheering on the Bearcats from PPYSA to Varsity.
Learning the Discipleship Process
Walking together through the core spiritual DNA, language, and culture of hillpoint church.
Preparing to Plant
Equipping teams, leaders, and volunteers to build a healthy, sustainable ministry foundation from the ground up.
Local / North Texas landscape imagery — pending
For Pilot Point. For North Texas. For the world.
To point people to true hope, build deep roots, and love our city well.
The roadmap to Fall 2027
This is where we're headed — not where we are today. Fall 2027 is a future vision, not a scheduled event.
Now – Late 2026
We are herePhase One — Build the Core
Equipping & Discipleship
Weekly Wednesday gatherings at the Community Center, learning hillpoint's discipleship process, engaging Pilot Point through local outreach, and building foundational teams.
Early 2027 – Summer 2027
Phase Two — Prepare to Plant
Team Development & Soft Launch
Running intimate preview gatherings, refining operational workflows, and expanding relational circles across North Texas.
Summer – Fall 2027
Phase Three — Launch Countdown
Launch Details & Execution
Dialing in operational detail, facility setup, team rehearsals, and final preparations for the permanent location.
Fall 2027
The Celebration
Grand Opening
Official public launch into a permanent facility as an established, deeply rooted church family. This is the vision we're building toward — not where we are today.
What's happening now
No fixed Sunday calendar yet — here's what's real and current.
Wednesday Night Gathering
Our core team gathers weekly at the Pilot Point Community Center to learn, pray, and build the foundation together.
What to ExpectShowing Up Around Pilot Point
You'll find hillpoint people at Bonnie & Clyde Days, Christmas on the Square, Friday-night concession stands, and cheering on the Bearcats — loving our city before we ever open a door.
See How We're EngagingJoin the Core Team
We're looking for pioneers who want to help write this story from the ground up — no experience required, just willingness.
Get InvolvedHow can we pray for you?
Wherever you are on the journey, we'd love to carry it with you.