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Eternal Impact
A Highlands College Magazine
Cover Feature
The Harvest is Plentiful
In February 2001, with a bold vision to reach the people of Birmingham, Alabama, Pastor Chris Hodges planted one of the most influential churches in America—Church of the Highlands. With just 34 people on the original launch team and the first service held in a local high school, what followed was miraculous.
Church of the Highlands quickly became known for its passionate worship, relevant teaching, and vibrant small groups. Its growth was rapid but intentional—each new campus launch and ministry initiative was rooted deeply in a desire to help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference.
Letter from the Chancellor
See how God is undeniably at work transforming families, communities, and students’ lives through America's Ministry Leadership University.
Features
Discover the More Your Were Made For
Discovery Day at Highlands College
Additional Features
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Executive Director of External Communications
Christy Williamson
Managing Editor
Delaney Butler
Contributing Photographers
Grace Bartlett, Megan Harris, Emily Krohn, David Lundgren, Jaron Sylestine, Karli Tickell
Contributing Writers
Hamid Al-Dlaigan, Matthew Brumfield, Delaney Butler, Jinda Clement, Hamp Greene, Macy Gutierrez, Lydia Hamann, Kay Hargrave, Michael Hodges, Ben Johnson, Abigail Kozlow, John Larson, Markwan Luttrell, Ronald McCormick, Wyatt Miller, Lillian Nemeth, Steven Pettus, Mya Richardson, Holly Savoie, Hayley Valdois, Christy Williamson, Shannon Zeigler
Chancellor
Chris Hodges
Chief Advancement Officer
Kay Hargrave
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Eternal Impact, A Highlands College Magazine, is published annually by Highlands College for donors, Impact Team, Ministry Partners, alumni, students and their parents, and members of the HC Family.
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Highlands College is an Alabama non-profit corporation licensed through the state of Alabama’s Private School Licensure Division and is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407-207-0808) to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s levels.
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