Our Mission
Love God. Love God’s People. Love Serving God.
What We Believe
Our church is a community of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that he died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, and that he was resurrected from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). We believe that Jesus Christ now lives and is seated at the right hand of our Father in heaven and he will come again to take us to be with him forever (Hebrews 1:3; John 14:3).
We believe that salvation is through Jesus Christ and him alone (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). His death on the cross paid the price for our sins and as children of God we now stand forgiven (Colossians 1:13- 14). We affirm the Bible as the inspired Word of God and the sole authority of our faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
We believe that Christians should be the happiest and most joyful people in the world because of their inheritance in Jesus Christ and what God has done through him on our behalf. To that end our times together reflect joy, celebration and praise to the King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:18).
We believe that every believer has been given at least one spiritual gift by God to glorify and honor our Lord. We encourage all believers to discover and use their gifts in a fitting and orderly way (Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Ephesians 4:11-13).
In the essential doctrines of our faith, we seek harmony and unity. In the realm of opinion, we allow liberty and diversity. In all things, the goal of our faith is to express the love of God through Christ to all people and to manifest the righteousness, peace and joy that comes from the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17).
We believe that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to all believers and has given them a mandate to preach the gospel and to make disciples of all people, beginning in their own communities. Our vision at Heights Christian Church is to reach the lost of this world with the knowledge of redemption and reconciliation to God through the saving work of our Lord Jesus Christ (John 15:26; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8).
Our Leadership
PASTOR
Jeremy Bannister is the Lead Pastor at Heights Christian Church. Jeremy has served as Pastor of Heights in various roles since 2001, first as Youth Pastor, then becoming Co-Pastor in June 2008 and finally Lead Pastor in August 2022. Pastor Jeremy has a passion for Christ and for discipleship. His desire is for others to know for themselves the goodness of God in Christ through the knowledge of His Word. He created The Next Generation Ministries to provide parents with blueprints for creating a plan of discipleship for their children. Jeremy and his wife Shannon have been married for over 30 years and have 3 children and 2 grandchildren.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
David Shepherd is the Administrative Director at Heights Christian Church. He is a family man with a military background and an extensive working class history, which brings a unique perspective to Heights. With a deep commitment to faith and service, driven by his desire to inspire and guide others in their walk with Christ, David has transitioned to pastoral ministry. He is known for his relatability and heartfelt, people-first leadership. He emphasizes the importance of fellowship, compassion, and respect. David and his wife Amie have 2 adult sons and live in the East Mountains.
YOUTH DIRECTOR
Micah Bannister is the Youth Director at Heights Christian Church. He oversees both the youth group and young adult ministries, connecting the younger generation to the church while also partnering with youth parents to build a faith in their children that endures beyond high school. Micah is an integral part of the Heights Worship Team, and on occasion has filled in and led worship on Sunday mornings. He primarily plays the piano, but also runs and trains others on the soundboard. He is a skilled pianist and has shared his gift with the younger generation by providing piano lessons. Micah and his wife Gabriella have a son on the way and live in Albuquerque.
