1997 - 1999

1996-1997 – A new front section was added to Church of the Highlands, which included a church office and restrooms.

1997 – Three more third grade classrooms and office space were added at the Engvall school site to assist in accommodating the projected 1000+ students. This facility was closed by the city of San Bruno in the summer of 1998. Due to other plans for development that the city authorized, we were not able to continue our lease of the San Bruno Engvall school site. This decision affected others including two churches and a preschool. Engvall was later demolished to construct a new golf course resort, which was never developed.

1997 – St. James Bible College of Kiev, Ukraine, was transferred to the Ukraine ministries. Approximately 600 graduates are presently spreading the gospel and training up leaders throughout the former USSR. They founded and were involved in ministering in locations such as churches, orphanages, centers for  the blind and rehabilitation centers.

1998 – An orphanage and a home for women was opened in Kiev. Church of the Highlands and several other churches were involved in the support of these ministries. St. James graduates continue to minister in these facilities to this day.

Summer 1998 – The Church of the Highlands pastors’ offices were moved into a house close to the main facility. Two classrooms replaced the vacated offices.

September 1998 – Kindergarten through eighth grades were once again located in the main church/school facility. The classrooms were remodeled and adjustable walls were installed for more flexibility in their use. The school restrooms were remodeled.

1999 - An orphanage was opened in Mexico. For more than thirty years Church of the Highlands has had a Mission to Mexico program, assisting churches and pastors. Teams have been sent to minister both spiritual and physical to the needs in this country.

Summer 1999 - Church of the Highlands building, which was constructed in 1965, was brought up to the latest city building codes.

December 1999 - Infant and Toddler Centers were added to Highlands Preschool.