Ministry Approach
Church Size We average 100 folks between our morning services.
Church Mission The mission of Highland Park Church is to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to connect believers to one another and to God, and to deepen them in their Christian walk.
What kind of person would be happy at Highland Park Church?
When it comes to fitting into a church, some folks fit our church like a glove. Others find us the "least worst choice" with others in-between. Although we certainly welcome anyone seeking to know and follow the Lord, typical Highland Park Church folks have some of the following characteristics:
willing to use their minds for God
not into pretending, concealing true selves, or legalism
are committed to knowing and serving Jesus Christ!
want to align their lives with the Word of God
dislike high-pressure, pulpit-pounding approaches, guilt manipulation
tolerant of various styles of Christian music
value both our Christian heritage and modern methodology
concerned more about substance (content/follow-through/depth) than image (appearance or superficiality)
looking to be involved in ministry
fascinated with the Bible, serious about studying it
respect for human life from conception to the grave
comfortable with folks of differing ages, incomes, races, or cultures
belief in absolute truth/willing to stand for convictions
comfortable with selves, know how to enjoy life
Some unique focuses of Highland Park Church:
understanding and appreciating the Jewish roots of Christianity
balanced treatment of both Old and New Testaments, exposition
doctrinal and practical teaching from the Word
creative evangelism
genuine concern for foreign missions and the world
a connecting approach to church that includes preaching, sharing, drama, and worship through music and prayer
teaching that aims for maturity by stretching the soul and the mind
personal one-on-one discipleship opportunities for wholesome fellowship, socializing, and fun (cooking contests, fun nights, etc.)
Highland Park Church