Foothills Christian Church
Overview
About Foothills Christian Church
Foothills Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church in El Cajon. Like many churches in this tradition, it typically offers contemporary Sunday worship, expository Bible teaching, small groups, and ministries for kids, students, and families. Service times and programming vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Contemporary worship with practical Bible teaching
Quick facts
Denomination
Non-denominationalLocation
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Non-denominational churches · not specific to Foothills Christian Church
Modern worship music with a band, a practical and engaging sermon (often in a series), and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Strong small group culture.
Non-denominational churches are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of religious background. They tend to be contemporary, casual, and genuinely welcoming to first-time guests.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
2 service times across 2 days
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
9:00 AM10:45 AM
Sunday Morning Worship
Sat
Saturday
6:30 PM
Saturday Worship Service
Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Foothills Church Online | 10:45AM | September 13, 2026
Published September 14, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from Foothills Christian Church on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
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Groups & Ministries
23 groups across 9 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
3 groupsRaising Arrows Homeschool Ministry
Tuesday · 9:30 AM · Weekly
2nd Tuesday of every month (except June, July, December) for homeschooling families. 9:30–11:30am. $10/meeting.
Hearts for Adoption
Friday · 10:00 AM · Weekly
Support group for adoption-related prayer, encouragement, and resources. Meets 2nd Friday of the month at 10am in the Foothills Coffee Bar.
Miracle Buddy (Special Needs Ministry)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Children's special needs program pairing children with trained adult buddies to participate in worship, crafts, and lessons.
Jr High Underground (Friday Small Groups)
Friday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Junior high small groups of 10-20 same-sex, same-grade students for Bible study, worship, and prayer. 6:00–9:00 PM.
High School Ministry — The Mission
Thursday · 6:40 PM · Weekly
High school students meet Thursdays for worship, learning, and small groups by gender and grade. Homework hours 2–6pm, check-in 6–6:40pm, main program 6:40–8:30pm.
American Heritage Girls
Monday · 6:15 PM · Weekly
Girls program ages 5–18 meeting Mondays 6:15–8:00pm.
Royal Rangers (Boys Program)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Boys program focused on badges, camping, hiking, and model rockets.
Young Adults
1 groupYoung Adults Tuesday Night
Tuesday · 7:00 PM · Weekly
Community for ages 18-30 with live worship and scripture-based teaching. Coffee bar open 5–7pm.
Men's Discipleship Group
Saturday · 7:00 AM · Weekly
Men's space to be real, grow deeper in faith, and strengthen one another through fellowship. Room A5.
Men's Monthly Breakfast
Saturday · 7:00 AM · Weekly
1st Saturday of the month. Worship, brief message, and fellowship. Free breakfast provided.
Military Men's Group
Weekly · ask the church for times
Support for military and first responder veterans addressing trauma and spiritual restoration.
Everyday Moms
Tuesday · 9:30 AM · Weekly
Last Tuesday of every month for mothers with young children. Speakers, fellowship, breakfast, and childcare. $10/meeting.
Refresh Women's Bible Study
Friday · 9:30 AM · Weekly
Large women's Bible study with video teaching and small group discussion. 9:30–11:30am, A building.
Women's Bible Study — THE VINE
Tuesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
8-week guided study on God's future kingdom plan.
Home Groups
Weekly · ask the church for times
Small groups meeting throughout the week in various locations. Bible study, community. Categories include recovery, young families, parents of teens, young marrieds.
Freedom Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
6-session live course taught by senior staff on spiritual freedom, core lies, soul wounds, and breaking strongholds. Includes annual Freedom Conference (3-day intensive). Classes offered once yearly.
Foothills 5 Foundations Classes
Weekly · ask the church for times
Five foundational classes grounding participants in the church's DNA and core biblical beliefs.
Prayer
1 groupIn Prayer for the Nation
Tuesday · 10:30 AM · Weekly
Women's prayer group meeting Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am in room A5.
Recovery
3 groupsPure Desire
Weekly · ask the church for times
Support group for overcoming pornography and sexual addiction. Multiple weekday evenings and Sundays during 1st Service. Confidential, requires orientation; limited to Foothills members.
Betrayal and Beyond
Weekly · ask the church for times
10-month study for women processing betrayal and addiction's impact.
Restoration Ranch Partnership
Weekly · ask the church for times
Partner with Restoration Ranch, a Christian drug and alcohol recovery program on a working farm using 12-step process with Christian principles.
Missions
2 groupsYoung Adults Missions Trips
Weekly · ask the church for times
Annual mission trips to Kenya and Guatemala for young adults ages 18–30.
Local Missions Partnerships
Weekly · ask the church for times
Partners with numerous local nonprofits in El Cajon area to serve neighbors and share the gospel tangibly.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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