About Higher Ground
Welcome to the front door of Higher Ground’s church family, ministries, training, and connections in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Our story
Higher Ground Church of God in Christ was established in 2001 and founded by James E. Alberts II. Today, the church is located at 402 8th Ave S in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
This overview is a place to begin: learn what gives Higher Ground its direction, see the ministry areas that hold the work, and find the connections that can help you take your next step.
“Lord, lead me to the rock that is higher than I” — Psalm 61:2
Our direction / mission
“It’s not just our name, it’s our direction.”
That direction gathers the church’s wider work in one place: mission, evangelism, youth, music, Sunday School, leadership, training, and connection. Use the sections below to get oriented, then come worship with us when the time is right.
Pastor’s motto
Pray, Read your bible, Go to Church
The wider work
There are many ways to find your place in the life of Higher Ground. These ministry areas are a starting map; more details will be shared as they become available.
Learn where Higher Ground’s mission work is taking shape.
Find a starting point for the church’s evangelism work.
Explore youth ministry resources and connections.
Make room for music as part of the church’s shared life.
Come back to scripture through Sunday School learning.
Connect with the leadership area as details are shared.
Formation
A dedicated training area for learning more about missionary work. Details will be shared as they become available.
A place for spiritual formation resources and next steps. Watch this space for more information.
Your next step
Weekly services are the most direct way to begin. Dates and times will be shared as they become available. Until then, visit the connection page to ask a question or let the church know you are planning a visit.
Ask about weekly servicesCommunity resources & connections
Bible study
Details to be shared.
Sunday School lessons
Resources to be shared.
Ministry practices
Information to be shared.
Youth resources
Resources to be shared.
District
Connections to be shared.
Jurisdictional
Connections to be shared.
International
Connections to be shared.
Memories
A place to be developed.
Store
Store details to be shared.
Member connection
CHMS connects members with Higher Ground’s Ministry Brands account. A secure sign-in link will be added when the church’s real access URL is available.
