Hillside International Sets Jubilee Weekend for 50th Anniversary

During the month of September, the iconic Hillside International Truth Center, Inc. - located at 2450 Cascade Road in southwest Atlanta - will commemorate fifty years of legendary ministry to the Atlanta area and the world. Following an awards program honoring the valiant works of community leaders on Friday, September 24th and a fest of Spirit featuring icons of gospel music on Saturday, September 25th, a much anticipated mortgage-burning ceremony will culminate the full month celebration on Sunday, September 26th.

Hillside International Truth Center, Inc. 50th Anniversary Events

Founder's Day Service on Sunday, September 5th

11:00 am with Guest Minister, Rev. Dr. Joe Hill, Founder/Senior Minister Power Circle Congregation, Chicago, Il.

Jubilee Weekend KICK-OFF on Friday, September 24th

Community Awards Ceremony - recognizing and saluting the extraordinary work and service of individuals, civic groups, and non-profit organizations for their exemplary leadership in the community. Reception at 5:00 pm Ceremony at 6:00 pm

Jubilee Fest on Saturday, September 25th, 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Opening Ceremony at 10:30 am
Jubilee Gospel Hour, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, featuring gospel recording artists: Dr. Bobby Jones & the Nashville Super Choir, Ms. Dorothy Norwood, Ms. Dottie Peoples, Canton Jones, local vendors, artists, musicians, dance groups, AND MUCH MORE!

None of Hillside's 50th Anniversary events require a fee for admission. All donations will be accepted. A donation of fifty dollars - representing fifty years - or more is suggested.

For more information, go to hillsideinternational.org or call (404) 758-6811 or email info@hillsideinternational.org.

Hillside History
Hillside International Truth Center, Inc. actually began in the heart of the Rev. Dr. Barbara Lewis King at the age of thirteen. In September of 1971, at the age of 41, Dr. Barbara’s childhood dream became a reality in Atlanta, Georgia, when 12 people gathered in her living room. Hillside was founded as an international New Thought inclusive and healing ministry of the whole person – spirit, mind, and body.

From the beginning, Dr. Barbara always closed service with members joining hands and forming a “Circle of Love”. Each time the circle grew in size, Dr. Barbara thanked God for the growth. After a few years, she and her members purchased a church building. As the congregation grew, a Wednesday evening service was added, along with classes in meditation, prosperity, and bible study.

In 1977 The Barbara King School of Ministry was founded. Further growth necessitated the opening of a metaphysical bookstore and a dial-a-prayer ministry. Shortly, thereafter, a choir was organized and special interest groups were developed. Also, the television ministry, A New Thought, A New Life with Dr. Barbara, was taking the Jesus Christ principles to a wider range of people.

Thirty years ago, after seven years of trials, setbacks, and disappointments, Dr. Barbara’s childhood vision of a sanctuary-in-the-round that seats over 1,000 was completed. This symbol of the “Circle of Love” is now a reality. The Hillside ministry has grown from 12 people to several thousand members and supporters around the world, with more than 25 local ministry auxiliaries and international outreach ministries in Soweto Township and Johannesburg, South Africa; support for the Sisters of the Boa Morte in Bahia, Brazil; villages in Ghana, West Africa, and more.

Dr. Barbara served as Hillside’s Founder Minister/World Spiritual Leader until 2019 at which time she appointed Bishop Dr. Jack L. Bomar as her successor. On October 11, 2020, Dr. Barbara made her transition at the age of 90. Bishop Bomar continues as the Pastor/ Spiritual Leader and Executive Bishop. Under his leadership, the Hillside network has expanded to include ministries in Hawaii, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee; Toronto, Canada; St. Croix, US Virgin Islands; and Australia. Local outreach is expanding and new partnerships are being developed. Hillside continues its mission of “healing hearts and transforming lives”.