Our Pastor
As founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands, Chris Hodges is known for his relevant teaching style and his passion for raising up leaders all around the world to fulfill the Great Commission. Chris and his wife Tammy have five children and live in Birmingham, Alabama, where Church of the Highlands began in 2001.
Chris and Tammy are passionate about providing a life-giving church focused on the simplicity of the Gospel and the power of an intimate relationship with a loving God. Chris’ leadership skills are changing the way church is done worldwide. Under his leadership, Church of the Highlands offers ten worship services each weekend at four different locations in Alabama and has grown to over 12,000 members. Chris has a deep passion for developing leaders and planting life-giving churches. He co-founded ARC (Association of Related Churches) in 2001 which has planted over 150 churches all across the USA.
Chris’ educational background includes a BA from Colorado Christian University and a Masters of Ministry from Southwestern Christian University. Chris serves on the Board of Directors of EQUIP, a missions organization founded by John Maxwell.
