Pastor Chris Hodges is the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands, one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the United States.
He is also an author, a speaker, and a leader in several ministries and organizations. Here’s a quick rundown of his life, career, controversy, and accomplishments.
Early Life and Education
Christopher Hodges was born on June 21, 1964, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He grew up in a Christian environment and felt a vocation to ministry from a young age. He graduated from Colorado Christian University with a BA. He also obtained an honorary doctorate from Southeastern University in 2015.
Ministry and Church Planting
Hodges began his ministry in 1984 as a youth pastor at Bethany World Prayer Centre in Louisiana. He later became a youth pastor and senior associate pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 1987 until 1994.
He later returned to Bethany World Prayer Centre, where he became associate pastor and host of Lifeline, a daily television series.
Hodges relocated to Birmingham, Alabama, in 2000, to establish a life-giving church that would reach out to individuals with the gospel and help them grow in their faith.
In 2001, he co-founded the Association of Related Churches (ARC), a non-profit organization that helps start and connect churches across the country. He also launched Highlands College, which trains students for full-time ministry employment.
Hodges held the Church of the Highlands’ inaugural service in the Mountain Brook High School auditorium in February 2001, attended by 34 individuals.
The church expanded significantly and relocated to its site in 2007. Today, the Church of the Highlands has more than 60,000 members and 23 sites throughout Alabama. It is recognized for its contemporary worship style, pertinent teaching, small groups, and outreach programs.
Books and Speaking
Hodges is also a best-selling author, with titles such as Fresh Air, Four Cups, The Daniel Dilemma, What’s Next?, Out of the Cave, and Pray First.
His writings discuss spiritual development, biblical concepts, cultural challenges, prayer, and leadership. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences and events throughout the world, where he shares his enthusiasm for leadership development and church planting.
Pastor Chris Hodges Family and Net Worth
Hodges is married to Tammy Hornsby, the daughter of the late William Hornsby, ARC’s president and teaching pastor at Church of the Highlands. They have five children named Michael, Joseph, Sarah, David, and Jonathan.
They live in Birmingham, Alabama, where the Church of the Highlands is headquartered. According to several sources, Hodges’ net worth is expected to be $1 million in 2022. His primary source of income is his work as a pastor and author.
He also earns a salary from the Church of the Highlands, which is not publicly disclosed. He is recognized for living a simple lifestyle and generously supporting numerous organizations and missions.
Where is Pastor Chris Hodges Now?
Pastor Chris Hodges remains the lead pastor at Church of the Highlands, which has resumed in-person services since the COVID-19 outbreak.
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