Church of the Highlands

Church of the Highlands
Grants Mill Campus
33°30′59.45″N 86°39′20.53″W / 33.5165139°N 86.6557028°W / 33.5165139; -86.6557028Coordinates: 33°30′59.45″N 86°39′20.53″W / 33.5165139°N 86.6557028°W / 33.5165139; -86.6557028
Location Birmingham, Alabama
Country USA
Denomination Non-denominational Christian
Weekly attendance 53,000
Website churchofthehighlands.com
History
Founded February 4, 2001
Founder(s) Chris Hodges
Clergy
Senior pastor(s) Chris Hodges

Church of the Highlands is a non-denominational, Christian multi-site megachurch headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. It is the largest congregation in Alabama and the second largest church in the United States as of 2018. It averages 51,900 attendees[1] every week.[2][3] The senior pastor is Chris Hodges.

History

The church was founded on February 4, 2001 by Pastor Chris Hodges and a core group of 34 people.[4]

Affiliations

Church of the Highlands is affiliated with the Association of Related Churches.

Campus Locations

Church of the Highlands simulcasts the sermon portion of the service from the Grants Mill campus to its other campuses via video feed. Each campus has its own pastor, worship experience, small group gatherings and ministry opportunities.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Legacy". www.highlandslegacy.com. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  2. ↑ Garrison, Greg. "Alabama's largest church adds McCalla branch". al.com. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "100 largest participating churches". Outreach Magazine.
  4. ↑ GREG GARRISON, gadsdentimes.com, Church of the Highlands is largest congregation in Alabama, USA, February 19, 2011
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