Company Research Report: Highlands College

Company Overview

• Name: Highlands College

• Mission: Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution that exists to supply the Church with leaders of competence, character, and spiritual maturity, holistically trained to lead lives of eternal impact by fulfilling the Great Commission.

• Founded: 2011

• Founder: No information is available

• Key People:

• Mark A. Pettus, President

• Pastor Chris Hodges, Chancellor

• Headquarters: 3660 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Highlands College is known for its comprehensive education model centered on four pillars—Academic Instruction, Ministry Training, Character Formation, and Spiritual Development—to train ministry leaders.

Products

Degree Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs

1. School of Media:

• Bachelor of Arts in Technical Arts: Focuses on leading the local church through service production and creative skillsets.

• Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts: Equips students with foundational knowledge and technical skills for creative environments within church settings.

2. School of Ministry:

• Bachelor of Science in Family Ministry: Prepares students to be leaders in family ministry areas.

• Bachelor of Science in Global Ministry: Focuses on global outreach and ministry leadership.

• Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministry: Trains students to be effective pastoral leaders.

• Bachelor of Science in Student Ministry: Equips students to lead student ministries.

3. School of Worship:

• Bachelor of Arts in Worship Ministry: Develops knowledge, skills, and biblical comprehension for leading worship.

Recent Developments

Recent Updates and Events

• Accreditation: In 2023, Highlands College received initial accreditation from the Association for Biblical Higher Education and was authorized by the State of Alabama to award bachelor’s degrees in several disciplines.

• Campus Expansion: Highlands College completed Phase I of The Village at Highlands College in August 2024, offering new on-campus housing for over 100 students. Phase II is underway, with plans for additional student accommodations by Fall 2025.

• Partnerships:

• Church of the Highlands: Acts as a dynamic training ground for students through hands-on ministry experience.

• Association of Related Churches (ARC): Connects students with opportunities to engage in ministry positions globally.

• Significant Donations: The Green Family, founders of Hobby Lobby, donated $17.5 million, which was matched by the college’s supporters to fund Phase I of on-campus student housing.

New Features Added

• Student Housing: The first Residence Hall was opened in January 2023, allowing on-campus living for the first cohort of students.

• Leadership Initiatives: New leadership programs and training sessions have been added to emphasize character formation and spiritual development.

• Innovative Facilities: Construction is ongoing to convert facilities into cutting-edge spaces that accommodate the educational and spiritual development model of the college.

This comprehensive report outlines Highlands College's mission, degree programs, recent institutional growth, and strategic initiatives shaping its role in developing future ministry leaders.