Alabama-based multisite Church of the Highlands opens 2nd Georgia campus

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Church of the Highlands has opened a new campus in Georgia, bringing the number of locations for the Alabama-based multisite megachurch to 26.

Church of the Highlands, a non-denominational, charismatic-leaning church affiliated with the Association of Related Churches, officially launched its newest campus in Peachtree City, its second location in Georgia. The first worship service was held last Sunday at McIntosh High School.

Church of the Highlands spokesperson Corena Cottles told The Christian Post that the congregation has “had a tremendous response to our presence in Georgia.”

“When we consider new locations, our goal is strengthening what’s already there,” she said. “Peachtree City allows us to reach new people and serve not only that city but the surrounding communities.”

“We’ve seen significant momentum leading up to launch, and it was meaningful to see so many people gather for our first service. God has given us vision about reaching and serving the communities in this region of Georgia, and we’re encouraged by what’s ahead.”

Cottles expressed hope that “everyone who joins us experiences a life-giving worship service, builds relationships, and finds opportunities to grow in their faith.”

“We want to be a church that serves its community — through small groups, outreach initiatives and ministry for every stage of life, from children to adults,” she told CP.

“We are looking forward to partnering with local schools, organizations and neighborhoods to meet practical needs, whether that’s providing school supplies, serving families through holiday outreaches like Giving Hope, offering Thanksgiving meals, or responding in times of disaster.”

Launched in 2001 in Birmingham, Church of the Highlands has locations in Alabama and Georgia, including a ministry in the Alabama Department of Corrections. The non-denominational Evangelical church boasts a weekly worship attendance in the tens of thousands.

According to its Statement of Faith, the church considers the Bible to be “the authoritative Word of God” and “the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths.”

Church of the Highlands, the largest multi-site church in Alabama, opened its first campus out of state in Columbus, Georgia, in 2019, about 35 miles away from its location in Auburn, Alabama.

“Honestly, I was telling our team, it just kind of shows the spiritual hunger that is out there,” said Church of the Highlands founding Pastor Chris Hodges in a sermon at the time.

“People are looking for something real, and they are looking not to connect with a church but to connect with a very living God, and we’re having an amazing time.”