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Non-Denominational Megachurch

Church of the Highlands - Auburn

Auburn, AL
ARC megachurch — loose planting network, no confessional accountability
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Mark Pettus (Lead Pastor)
Founded See website
Denomination Non-Denominational
Service Times Sunday morning (see website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Pastor Credentials See website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian, gospel-affirming church.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Verify inerrancy stance.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify men's ministry.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Verify faith-alone soteriology.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance.
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Multi-site Hodges campus model; no elder plurality documented. ARC polity is pastor-centric not elder-led.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
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Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
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Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify cultural alignment.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
ARC (Association of Related Churches) affiliation is a documented red flag per R53 rubric: loose church-planting network, no confessional accountability, Chris Hodges-led megachurch model. Homepage reached; no doctrinal statement or elder plurality exposed.
WARNING!
Assessment
National directory entry — web-verified pastor, website, and Facebook. Visit website for full theological details.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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