Highlands Church

Name

Highlands Church

Legal name

Highlands Church

Website

https://highlandschurch.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Biblical teaching
• Community ministry
• Faith formation

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from congregation members collected during services, online, or by mail. Highlands Church is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (Tax ID: 86-0897323).
2. Stock Donations: Accepts donations of stock and other special considerations for charitable giving.
3. Arizona Charitable Tax Credit (Highlands Hope Initiatives): Dollar-for-dollar Arizona state income tax credit program where donors can claim $495 (individual) or $987 (couple) tax credit while supporting community assistance programs.
4. Program Fees: Minor fees for specific programs such as camps, retreats, and events (e.g., Fall Camp $480, Junior High Fall Camp $499-549, Discipleship Camp $350, VBX $40).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Highlands Church is a non-profit religious organization delivering weekly Sunday worship services, age-tailored faith formation programs (Kids, Students, Young Adults, Special Needs, Men, Women), small group communities, pastoral counseling, baptism, discipleship classes, and global mission outreach. Services are delivered through in-person gatherings at the Scottsdale campus, supplemented by a smartphone app, live streaming, podcast content, online giving, and 150+ small groups meeting on and off campus.

Product overview

Highlands Church operates as a multi-faceted church organization in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering a unified digital platform and physical ministry programs. The core product encompasses Sunday worship services at 9:00 & 10:45am, supported by a comprehensive digital ecosystem including a smartphone app (iOS/Android), the Viewpoint Podcast, sermon audio podcasts, and the 'Get in the Word' Bible reading plan. The ministry portfolio includes age-specific programs for Kids (Nursery through 4th Grade, VBX), Students (Junior High and Senior High), Special Needs, and Young Adults (The Porch). Community engagement is facilitated through 150+ Small Groups, Care Ministry with Stephen Ministry, and outreach/mission programs. The church also provides spiritual formation through Discipleship Classes (First Steps, Foundations, Bible 101), Baptism Services, and Worship Music resources. Online giving and event registration are managed through the Rock church management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Highlands Hope Initiatives: Provides assistance to individuals and families in Arizona including meeting basic needs, medical care, special needs programming, and job assistance. Funded by the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program.

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tamar Center (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partnership with Tamar Center in Pattaya, Thailand for outreach in the red-light district. Ministry includes teaching English classes to women seeking paths out of prostitution and relational outreach creating safe spaces for dignity and community.
• GEM Ministries (Uganda)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partnership with GEM Ministries in a village outside Kampala, Uganda to support work with children who have special needs. Highlands teams serve alongside local leaders, engage with children through activities, and support marginalized kids in the community.
• Rocky Point Sister Church (Mexico)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Sister church relationship in Rocky Point, Mexico for the annual Back 2 School Drive. Highlands collects backpacks and school supplies to donate to students served by the partner church.
• Overcomers Church (Kenya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission trip partnership with Overcomers Church and sister churches in Kiamwangi, Kenya. Highlands teams conduct pastoral and leadership training including biblical and leadership instruction, with mid-week Q&A sessions for ministry leaders.
• Joni and FriendscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Joni and Friends for the Family Retreat held twice yearly. Highlands volunteers serve at the retreat providing respite help, 1:1 buddies, and family support for families affected by disability.
• The Porch (Young Adult Ministry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Porch, a nationwide young adult ministry. Highlands hosts Tuesday night gatherings with messages addressing anxiety, relationships, dating, work, and general 'adulting' topics. Includes Life Groups component.
• The Great Commission Foundation (Canada)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership enabling Canadian citizens to give to Highlands Church and receive a tax deduction on their Canadian tax return through the Great Commission Foundation.
• Lifesong for OrphansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for adoption financial assistance. Lifesong provides grants and interest-free loans to help families overcome initial adoption costs. Highlands maintains a designated fund through Lifesong.
• Christian Family Care Thrift StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partnership for donating 'like new' clothing and household items. Store sales support foster families and at-risk children in Arizona in the name of Jesus Christ.
• Highlands Hope InitiativescoreOthersCharitable assistance program providing food, shelter, medical transportation, special needs programming, and emergency assistance to Arizona residents. Funded through AZ Charitable Tax Credit program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• Saddleback Church:

Direct peers

• Gateway Church: Large Dallas-Fort Worth multi-campus evangelical church; comparable scale of kids, student, and global missions programming with similar digital and streaming investments.
• Scottsdale Bible Church: Long-established evangelical church serving the same Scottsdale/North Valley market with comparable life-stage ministries, small groups, and conservative theology.
• Watermark Church: Dallas-area non-denominational church with comparable multi-generational programming, recovery/care ministries, and small-group-driven community model.
• North Point Community Church: Large Atlanta-area evangelical church known for practical teaching, strategic small groups, and digital content strategy — a strong analog for Highlands' conservative-but-relaxed positioning.
• Central Christian Church (Arizona): Large multi-site non-denominational church in the Phoenix Valley; competes for the same donor and congregant pool with similar small-group, kids, and student programming.
• North Coast Church: Southern California evangelical church with similar ministry architecture (kids, students, small groups, care ministry) and comparable size and programming breadth.
• Christ Church of the Valley (CCV): Largest evangelical church in the Phoenix metro area with multiple campuses; directly competes for the same North Scottsdale/Peoria congregant base with similar family-focused programming, small groups, and online giving.

Broad incumbents

• Elevation Church: Matthews, NC-based multi-site evangelical church with strong digital presence, podcast content, and family programming — comparable in sophistication of digital engagement and life-stage ministry depth.

Regional players

• Dream City Church (Phoenix): Large Phoenix-area multi-site church with strong digital footprint and contemporary worship; regional competitor for Valley congregants and donors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/highlandschurchaz
• Instagraminstagram.com/highlandsseniorhigh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/highlands-community-church-of-scottsdale

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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