Who we are
Our greatest desire at Highland Park has nothing to do with the church you attend, the clothes you wear, the work you do, or the past you've come from. Our greatest desire is for you to know Jesus.
In John 10:10, Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” God loves you more than you could ever imagine. He desires to do things in and through you that you never thought possible. If you have not come to know the life that is offered through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, we pray that you will give us the opportunity to share with you how you can experience life in Him.
If you are interested in knowing more about having a relationship with Jesus, you may respond during the invitation time at any of our services. You may also contact any of our pastors in our church office. We would love to listen to you and will attempt to answer any of your questions.
A Message from Our pastor
We want you to know what we believe, what we practice, where we’re going and why we exist.
As a church family, we want to be used by God as He grows and develops you in your faith.
Brett Pitman, Pastor
Then & Now
On January 31, 1944, the home of W. H. Green became the birthplace of Highland Park Baptist Church, as a group of Christians met and then called Rev. Covell Keenum as their first pastor.
The young church quickly acquired property and, on the first Sunday of May 1944, moved into the renovated “Silver Slipper.” Those believers worshipped, prayed, and serviced the Lord together and God blessed their efforts.
In October 1949, Highland Park was accepted into the Colbert-Lauderdale Baptist Association. In March 1957, the church bolted to build and new building and in January 1958, the move was into the new brick veneer building and the old “Silver Slipper” was torn down.
Over the next 10 years, additional lots were purchased and in 1975, the church voted to build an education/activities building. As the promissory note for that facility was burned in April 1989, planning began for an additional construction. On August 19, 1991, the very first worship service was held in that Worship Center. In 2013, construction began on our new campus at 503. S. Wilson Dam Road in Muscle Shoals. On Sunday, December 14, 2014, we met for the very first time for worship in the place we now call home.
Through Highland Park’s 75-year history, God has blessed this body of believers. Our church has grown in membership from 44 to over 2000. As we look to the future, our prayers no doubt echo those of that small group in Mrs. Green’s home - a prayer for God’s guidance and direction as we seek to glorify Him.