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Pinelake Church

Worship Pastor (Oxford Campus)

Brandon,
Mississippi
The Worship Pastor is the primary leader of the worship and technical teams for Pinelake’s Oxford, MS, campus. This person is responsible for the spiritual health and musical development of the teams under his/her care. As a leader, the Worship Pastor will develop, implement, direct, and promote a Worship Ministry that is relevant to both the Pinelake Oxford congregation and the wider community. The Worship Pastor also serves as the primary worship leader for Sunday worship services and other services as appropriate.

Why I Love This Opportunity

I’m thrilled to partner with Pinelake Church in searching for a Worship Pastor/Director who will help fulfill the calling to equip and empower the body of Christ. Rooted in Ephesians 4:12, the church believes in raising up volunteer worship leaders, musicians, and technicians from within the congregation. This role isn’t just about leading worship—it’s about discipling and developing others who will use their gifts to serve the church and make a Kingdom impact. Pinelake is looking for someone who shares their vision of ministry multiplication and is passionate about helping normal people discover and use their gifts for God’s glory.

Mike Haight

Associate

A great match for this position would be:

  • Disciplemaker/Shepherd: The Worship Pastor/Director must see themselves as a true shepherd and pastor, taking spiritual responsibility for those in their care and actively engaging in discipleship of others.
  • Developer of People: The person should have a proven track record of investing in staff members and volunteers, and cultivating servant leadership qualities in others.
  • Musical Ability: Strong musical abilities are desired, including above-average vocal skills and proficiency with at least one instrument for leading worship.
  • Organizational Skill: The ideal candidate must demonstrate solid organizational and administrative capabilities, including attention to detail, clear communication skills, and effective planning and leadership abilities.

About This Organization

Pinelake Church began with a big vision from a small group of people in 1971. Since then, God has done more than they could ask or imagine. They are now a multisite church with five campuses across Mississippi that reaches over 17,000 people each week. The Oxford campus averages about 2000 worshipers every weekend.

Last year, over 700 people were baptized at Pinelake (including 350 at their outdoor baptism event), and their prayer is to see even more in the years ahead. Pinelake’s campuses reach a wide range of ages and demographics. There are three diverse campuses throughout the Jackson metro area, and they have campuses located near both Ole Miss and Mississippi State University. They’ve seen thousands of college students worship with them across multiple services on Wednesday nights. God is doing something incredible!

Today, Pinelake’s driving force is to “Be the Church” in the cities, colleges, and communities of their state—and beyond—by making disciples who Grow, Pray, Connect, and Share. They have a vision to see Mississippi changed from the Delta to the coast, from the backroads and bayous to the boardrooms and baseball stadiums. That’s because seeing lives changed never gets old.

About Location

“There is a special energy in Oxford, Mississippi, that is hard to describe until you experience it. Pinelake Church has the unique privilege of ministering to thousands of college students each week as well as families, young professionals, and long-time residents. As the home of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Oxford offers the hospitality of a small southern town with big experiences in food, the arts, and sports. God is doing amazing things here, and the ministry opportunities continue to grow!”

Jody Schmelzer, Oxford Campus Pastor

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