Church of the Highlands | Grants Mill Campus - Birmingham, Alabama

Taylor G.

Been attending for years now. Over all, I enjoy it but I do think some of the messages are watered down and too emotion based, feel good messages. I don’t go to legacy Sunday or vision Sunday because it’s always the same message. Joining a small group every semester gets old, it’s like going to class for the first day. There’s no organic community at churches of this size so it does require a lot to meet people and get involved. I think the small groups should have more curriculum materials and have recourses like the traditional Sunday school class books for different ages and groups. Worship is always good but they need to do a better job of mixing it up and singing older songs. PEOPLE LOVE when they sing some older worship songs, classic contemporary songs, and also do hymns in between. We need more of a variety so in the event we do bring friends and family, there will be something they recognize. I don’t like the idea of it being so big, I would have to tell my pastor what my child’s name is before getting baptized. You also have to wonder would churches of this size prepare a meal for families when they lose a loved one, visit you in the hospital, check on your spouse if something happened to you. They say small groups are your church family, but that’s hard when they constantly change every semester. I say all this because there are a lot of things that can improve.

Angel

A friend of mine went to this church. They found out that he is a homosexual, so they made him leave. What kind of place is this? This is a church. The church is made for the broken, sick, sinners, etc. He should have been welcomed with open arms! If God is telling you that homosexuality is a sin, you should have been placing prayerful hands onto this young man and lifting him up to God! He was coming to church to be in the House of Lord. Jesus’ arms are wide open for him to come running home to him, yet this church pushed him away. This is not what I believe Jesus would want from you, church! This is a place that should be safe and comfortable for him, yet this church failed at doing so! I’m beyond disappointed. I’m praying for this church, the members and any future visitors.

Gary M.

Disclaimer: I'm a member of the Church of the Highlands, although I regularly attend another campus.

If you're considering attending a Church of the Highlands service, let me encourage you to do so. I've heard others say that it is a cult. I never know how to respond to that. If spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and loving others as we love ourselves, well then, I guess Highlands is a cult. In closing, Highlands is non-denominational and the membership is multi-raciall.

Westin S.

Wish i could give zero stars. My stepdad was harrassed and got the cops called on him and telling us to leave. Not even a church if they allow this to happen. No god in this church. Also my sister was being bullied by members of their DREAM TEAM. What kind of church allows this behavior.

Lila B.

Showboating Church. I was a member for 13 years. Lost my job and asked the church for help. Do you think they helped me NOPE! They have all this stuff up on Highland news like they help people in need but turned away a member. They do it all for a show.

Tara W.

Best church I've ever been to and definitely feel the spirit of God in this place!

Patty G.

I’m proud to call Church of the Highlands my home. This is a large non denominational church with a small church feel. It has a great diverse, friendly and compassionate congregation and staff. Grants Mill on Highland Way is the main ‘campus’ where you can see Pastor Chris Hodges himself. The many other locations are on a tv, so everyone hears the same service all over Alabama and even in correctional facilities.
This is day 18 of 21 Days of Prayer and the pictures are from this morning. After sacrificing and praying an hour a day for 21 days, small groups start. I would strongly encourage you to try one out. Freedom is my favorite and lead me closer to God and helped me find my Church Home.

Casey

They act like they are welcoming. Until they decide for whatever reason your not. Glad I have attended for 15 years. I won't be back!