At Heritage, we encourage community in many different ways, including:

• Discipleship Communities – regular classes that meet every Sunday.
• Serving Groups – often those who volunteer together form deep, long-lasting relationships.
• Small Groups – Whether formed through a DC or through other ministry events, small groups organically form as people get to know one another inside the church.
• Disciple-Making Team – A 10-week training that includes developing healthy disciple-making rhythms in a community.
• Church Events – Throughout the year we have various events that provide opportunities to get to know others at HBC.

No matter the context, the key is to prayerfully engage with others while you are here. You’ll be surprised how relationships form as you engage more and more at Heritage.

Becoming a member includes three elements:

1. Attend New Connections
2. Interview with a pastor or deacon
3. Be voted in by the congregation

Membership to a local church is crucial to our lives as Christians. God has created us, not as loners, but as a people united in Christ, so that He may be evident in our lives and community.

Therefore, we take membership seriously, and encourage all those interested in membership to attend our New Connections class where you will learn about HBC, our mission, and God’s desire for the church.

We believe that giving is an important part of our walk with Christ because: 

• Giving is a form of worship to Christ
• Generous giving is a mark of maturity
• There is joy in giving to Jesus & others
• Giving helps ministry to continue

Consider the words of Paul in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. ⁷ Each one must give as he has decided in his heart,not reluctantly or under compulsion, forGod loves a cheerful giver.“ 

Check out our FAQ on giving, details on how to give, and financial resources to help steward your resources here.

There are so many reasons to serve at church, here are a few:

• Expression of God’s grace
• Encourage the body of Christ
• The joy found in serving others
• Connect with others in the church

Heritage has over 100 ways for you to serve at the church & in the community. Your talents and abilities are important to the body of Christ!

No matter your schedule, abilities, or passions – we have a place for you to volunteer.

Click here to see our volunteer opportunities or sign up for them today!

We love that Lynchburg is a college town because we love all the students who attend HBC every year.

We have several places college students can connect with one another including Converge, which meets Sunday’s at 10:30am in the Chapel. The DC, Mathetai, also meets at 10:30am in the Sr. High Room. 

We are a church full of broken people all in need of God’s grace. We know that past issues, current struggles, and even grief can weight heavy on those attending. 

At Heritage we have a GraceCare groups dedicated to helping people experience the joy of Christ in the midst of struggle. 

• Celebrate Recover – help in overcoming hurts, habits, and hang-ups.
• GriefShare – a community that can help you walk through grief. 
• The Caring Journey – support for those caring for a loved one with a long-term condition or illness.