Church of the Highlands Pastor Chris Hodges announces transition of leadership: 'God's hand is all over this'

Chris Hodges, founder of the Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, is stepping down as lead pastor of the largest religious congregation in the state to focus on his duties as chancellor of Highlands College. Hodges, who founded the Church of the Highlands in 2001, announced to his congregation on Sunday morning that he is handing the reins to the Rev. Mark Pettus after 24 years of leading the church. "I'm not retiring. I'm not burned out. I am not tired. In fact, I have more energy and passion...