HIGHLANDS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INC

What HIGHLANDS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INC does

Highlands Presbyterian Church Inc is a non-profit religious congregation affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) denomination, operating from a single campus at 1160 Highland Colony Pkwy in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The church delivers a full slate of ministry programming centered on weekly Sunday worship (9:00–10:15 AM) and Sunday School/Community groups (10:30–11:30 AM), plus a seasonal Wednesday Midweek program (August–November and January–April) with dinner and small groups. Age-segmented ministries serve nursery, children, junior/senior high students, young adults, women, and men, with signature programs including Vacation Bible School (95+ children, 75+ volunteers in 2026), student ministry retreats (RYM, Twin Lakes), women's Bible studies and a 135-attendee Fall Event featuring Ballet Magnificat, and men's steak suppers. The organization funds its operations almost entirely through congregational giving (Sunday offerings, online giving via Pushpay) and Faith Promise pledges directed to a global missions program supporting 30+ missionaries across Japan, Bahamas, El Salvador, Thailand, Spain, Romania, Ukraine, and Colombia, with 2026 annual goals of $160,000 (maintenance) and $175,000 (challenge). Short-term mission trips include Nassau Bahamas (July 2026), San Salvador (September 2026), and Joni and Friends Family Retreats in Crystal Springs, MS.

The underlying technology stack is composed entirely of third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: Squarespace powers the website (highlandspca.org), Pushpay handles online giving and recurring donations, BoxCast delivers livestream worship, Buzzsprout hosts the sermon podcast, and CCB Church manages the directory and event registration. Google Calendar integration supports event scheduling. The church has no app, no public API, and no disclosed proprietary technology. Operations are delivered by approximately 20 staff and a large volunteer base, with governance provided by a session of ordained Ruling Elders and Deacons.

The business model is that of a traditional 501(c)(3)-style religious non-profit: no commercial products are sold and pricing is not applicable. Revenue is generated through recurring member tithes and offerings, annual Faith Promise pledge commitments (subscription-equivalent), and episodic fundraising (silent auctions, VBS mission offerings, LifeWalk). Outreach and growth are driven through community-led and event-driven motions — Vacation Bible School, picnics, retreats, festivals, and women's/men's gatherings — supplemented by a website, livestream, email/newsletter, and social media presence. Customer "segments" are congregation personas (families, women, men, young adults, students) plus external beneficiaries (local community members served through Canton Kids VBS, Jackson Street Ministry, and a Caregiver Support Group).

Name

HIGHLANDS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INC

Legal name

Highlands Presbyterian Church Inc

Website

https://highlandspca.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Highlands Presbyterian Church Inc is a PCA-affiliated Christian congregation in Ridgeland, Mississippi serving local families through weekly worship, age-segmented ministries, global missions support, and local mercy outreach such as Canton Kids VBS and Jackson Street Ministry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Church worship services
• Religious education
• Faith-based community
• Missions and outreach
• Congregational ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Ridgeland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional Sunday morning offerings collected during worship services, including option to give online via Pushpay, mail contributions, or drop off at church office.
2. Faith Promise Missions Giving: Annual commitment-based giving program where church members pledge specific amounts to support missionaries globally. 2026 goals include Maintenance Goal of $160,000 and Challenge Goal of $175,000.
3. Special Event Offerings: Occasional fundraising through events such as Bahamas Mission Trip Silent Auctions and VBS Missions offerings for specific mission projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Highlands Presbyterian Church Inc is a PCA-affiliated congregation that provides weekly Christian worship services, age-specific discipleship education (Sunday School, student, children's, women's, men's, young adults ministries), and a global missions program supporting 30+ missionaries worldwide. It also operates local mercy ministry outreach including Canton Kids Club and Jackson Street Ministry, supported by digital giving, livestreaming, and podcasting channels.

Product overview

Highlands Presbyterian Church INC offers a comprehensive suite of ministry programs centered around Sunday worship services and Sunday School communities. The church provides age-specific discipleship programs including Student Ministry (junior high and senior high), Children's Ministry with VBS, Women's Ministry, Men's Ministry, and Young Adults Ministry. The church operates an extensive Missions Program supporting 30+ missionaries globally with annual Faith Promise giving goals of $160,000-$175,000 and organizes short-term mission trips. Additional offerings include Mercy Ministry outreach (Canton Kids' Club, Jackson Street Ministry), Media/Livestreaming services, Online Giving via PushPay, and the HPC Caregiver Support Group. The church utilizes third-party platforms including PushPay for giving, BoxCast for livestreaming, Buzzsprout for podcasts, and CCB Church for directory management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly worship services held Sundays from 9:00-10:15 AM featuring congregational singing, biblical teaching, and communion. Services are livestreamed for remote attendance and serve members and visitors in the Ridgeland, MS area and online.
• Sunday School and Communities Discipleship education classes for all ages held Sunday mornings from 10:30-11:30 AM, including adult community groups, children's, student, and young adults programs. Designed for congregants seeking ongoing spiritual formation.
• Midweek at Highlands Wednesday evening programming (August-November, January-April) featuring dinner at 5:15 PM and classes/small groups from 6:00-7:00 PM for adults, children, and students. Structured midweek discipleship program.
• Student Ministry Youth ministry for junior high and senior high students including RYM (Reformed Youth Ministry) trips, retreats, pool parties, Bible studies, and fellowship activities. Targets students seeking community and faith formation.
• Children's Ministry Programs for children including nursery, children's Sunday school, Kids' Club in Canton outreach, and Vacation Bible School (VBS). Targeted at infants through 5th grade children of congregants and the broader community.
• Missions Program International and domestic mission support including 30+ supported missionaries worldwide, short-term mission trips (Bahamas, El Salvador, Joni and Friends Family Retreats), and annual Missions Festival. Faith Promise giving goal of $160,000-$175,000 annually. Open to all members who wish to support global missions.
• Media and Livestreaming Worship service livestreaming via BoxCast, sermon podcast via Buzzsprout, and video archives of past events and VBS programs. Enables remote participation for members unable to attend in person.
• Mercy Ministry Local outreach programs including Canton Kids VBS and Kids' Club in Canton (weekly Tuesday program for children ages 5-12), Jackson Street Ministry partnership, and Caregiver Support Group. Targeted at community members in need.
• Women's Ministry Women's Bible studies, Women's Summer Study Series, Women's Fall Events featuring performances like Ballet Magnificat, and Women's Gathering conferences. Targeted at women of all ages.
• Men's Ministry Men's gatherings including annual Steak Supper with guest speakers, BBQ dinners, and fellowship events. Targeted at men seeking spiritual leadership development and fellowship.
• Young Adults Ministry Ministry for young adults including Bible studies, fellowship gatherings like Friendsgiving, and social events. Targeted at college-age and young adult individuals seeking community and spiritual growth.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Annual summer VBS program for children completed K4 through 5th grade. Held in Ridgeland and Canton locations. Targeted at children in the local community.
• Online Giving Digital tithing and offering platform via PushPay enabling one-time and recurring gifts, with traditional options including mail, wall-mounted boxes, and in-person collection. Targeted at church members and supporters.
• Short-Term Mission Trips Organized mission opportunities including Nassau Bahamas trips (July 4-11, 2026), San Salvador trips (September 5-12, 2026), and Joni and Friends Family Retreats in Crystal Springs, MS. Open to church members and families.
• HPC Caregiver Support Group Monthly support group meeting second Monday evenings from 6:00-7:30 PM in Room 118, led by Kit Prestridge and Dixie Myrick, with guest speakers and education for caregivers. Targeted at caregivers in the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $2,000 raised for El Salvador mission team through VBS 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mission to the World (MTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTW is a primary missions agency partner supporting missionaries Tim and Bev Hart in Bahamas and other missionaries globally. Highlands supports MTW missionaries through Faith Promise giving and short-term mission teams.
• Reformed Theological Seminary JacksoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTS Jackson provides theological education and guest speakers for church events. Dr. David Irving spoke at Men's Steak Supper, and Dr. Nathan Bonham has preached at Highlands. Hosts Women's Spring Conference.
• Pear Orchard Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner church for joint events including hosting Matt Papa in Concert and Joint Hymn Sing events.
• Madison Heights ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner church for joint worship events including Matt Papa Concert and Joint Hymn Sing.
• Pleasant Green Church of Christ HolinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Canton Kids Club ministry and Canton Kids VBS, partnering in local community outreach.
• Joni and FriendsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-friendly mission opportunities for families serving together at Family Retreat in Crystal Springs, MS. Provides disability ministry training and outreach.
• Ballet MagnificatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally acclaimed Christian ballet company performed at Women's Fall Event featuring 15 dancers performing Ruth ballet.
• Center for Pregnancy ChoicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro-life organization supported through annual LifeWalk fundraising. Highlands team raised $4,805 in 2026, placing 7th out of 68 metro-area churches.
• Broadmoor Baptist Church (Jackson Street Ministry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackson Street Ministry brings together Christian denominations to serve the homeless in Jackson, MS. Highlands Mercy Partner Kelli Irby coordinates involvement.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church: Another PCA congregation in the Ridgeland/Jackson MS metro of comparable scale. Explicitly referenced as a Highlands partner church for joint events like Matt Papa concert and Hymn Sing.
• Broadmoor Baptist Church: Cooperative Baptist church in Jackson, MS that partners with Highlands on the Jackson Street Ministry serving the homeless. Same metro, comparable congregational scale, similar community outreach model.
• First Presbyterian Church of Jackson: Historic PCA/PRES denomination church serving the Jackson, MS metro. Same regional Presbyterian identity, offering a directly comparable congregational model to Highlands.
• Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA) Nashville: PCA congregation offering a comparable Reformed/evangelical ministry model with a multi-generational program breadth similar to Highlands, useful as a denomination-level peer benchmark.
• Pleasant Green Church of Christ Holiness: Local Canton, MS congregation that hosts the joint Canton Kids Club and VBS outreach ministry in partnership with Highlands. Comparable small-scale community congregation with cross-denominational cooperation.
• Madison Heights Church: PCA-aligned church in the Madison, MS area serving the same metropolitan community. Listed as a direct partner church for joint worship and outreach events with Highlands.

Regional players

• Pinelake Church: Large non-denominational church headquartered in the same Madison/Ridgeland metro area. Represents a larger regional evangelical competitor and broad incumbent for the same local member pool.
• Highland Colony Baptist Church: Southern Baptist church serving the Highland Colony area adjacent to Highlands' campus in Ridgeland, MS. Competes for the same local families and overlapping community programming audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles31 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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