History

In summer of 2000, John Brown and Ivan Allum, independent of each other, felt led to plant a church in Stratford, Ontario. After discussing the idea together, they agreed on a structure and a purpose, drawing from Ephesians 4:10-12, which outlines the basis of raising up the five fold ministries of Christ - first Apostles, then Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers. Psalm 18:33-34 says "He makes my feet like hinds' feet, and sets me upon my high places. He trains my hands for battle, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze." Highlands' goal is to foster an environment where God takes His people to their individual High Place in Christ.

Highlands began on October 1, 2000. We held our first services in the home of John & Sue Brown, in Stratford. We then moved to the Arden Park Hotel on Ontario Street and, later, to King Lear School. Then we were able to rent space 615 Erie St. and make it our home for a season. After that we rented some rooms at the Falstaff Family Center and finally we were able to purchase the former Centennial United Church and manse at 113 West Gore Street.   We continue to view ourselves as a resource and equipping center for smaller churches and communities. God has brought people to our church from a number of nations, including, but not limited to, Germany, England, the U.S., South Africa, Singapore, People's Republic of China, Australia, Puerto Rico, Norway, Brazil, Costa Rica to catch our vision and receive impartations of the prophetic and other gifts. We anticipate growing to accommodate more visitors, interns and students.

Highlands is a member of Partners in Harvest, an affiliation of autonomous churches partnering together in the vision of spreading the fire of God's presence in the harvest of revival.