Pinelake Church – Central NextGen Pastor

Ministry Boost; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinelake Church is seeking a Central NextGen Pastor to lead all NextGen ministries—Kids, Students, Young Adults, and the School of Ministry—across five campuses. The role requires strategic, spiritual, and cultural leadership and a commitment to discipleship that trains up communities to Learn from Christ, Live in Christ, and Lead others to Christ.

The ideal candidate will coach campus staff, build scalable systems, and embody Pinelake’s 7 H’s while fostering healthy relationships and

Qualifications

• A spiritually attuned, emotionally healthy leader who embodies Pinelake’s “7 H’s”: humility, hunger, honesty, harmony, health, honor, and Holy Spirit-dependence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, spiritual, and cultural leadership for all NextGen ministries (Kids, Students, Young Adults, School of Ministry) across five campuses.
• Coach campus leaders and staff to execute unified plans and systems that scale.
• Champion a unified philosophy of NextGen discipleship and model emotional, relational health.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-campus coaching

Relationship-driven influence

System building

Emotional/spiritual health

Team-oriented collaboration

Staff development

Job description

# Pinelake Church – Central NextGen Pastorby | Jul 20, 2026The Lead Pastor of NextGen provides strategic, spiritual, and cultural leadership for all NextGen ministries at Pinelake. This includes Kids, Students, Young Adults, and the School of Ministry across all five campuses. This leader champions a unified philosophy of NextGen discipleship, builds systems that scale, coaches campus leaders, and ensures every environment from babies to young adults helps people learn from Christ, live in Christ, and lead others to Christ. They serve as a key voice on the One Church Team, helping Pinelake move in a unified direction while honoring unique campus contexts. Above all, they model the emotional, spiritual, and relational health that is now central to the culture of Pinelake.### Requirements* A spiritually attuned, emotionally healthy leader who embodies Pinelake’s “7 H’s”: humility, hunger, honesty, harmony, health, honor, and Holy Spirit-dependence.* A strategist who can see the big picture, build systems, and coach campus staff toward unified execution.* A collaborative leader who loves influencing through relationship rather than authority.* A developer who invests deeply in staff, volunteers, and families.* A steady presence who leads from authenticity, integrity, and a healthy home life.* Someone who thrives in a fast-moving, relational, highly team-oriented culture.### Why We Love This OpportunityThis is one of the most exciting NextGen opportunities in the country. Pinelake is spiritually hungry, emotionally healthy, organizationally rebuilding, and positioned for growth. The team is collaborative, humble, and deeply aligned around a shared mission to make disciples across Mississippi. The right leader will get to architect systems, shape culture, build teams, and influence thousands of kids, students, and families for decades to come.### About Pinelake ChurchPinelake Church is a thriving multisite church serving communities across Mississippi through five campuses and a unified One Church strategy. Since its beginnings in 1971, Pinelake has grown steadily under faithful leadership and a deep conviction that the local church is God’s primary vehicle for life transformation. Today, more than 15,000 people gather weekly to worship, study Scripture, and live out the mission of helping people *Learn from Christ, Live in Christ, and Lead others to Christ.*With a strong commitment to biblical teaching, discipleship, and community outreach, Pinelake is known for creating environments where people encounter the truth of God’s Word and experience life change. Their vision — *to see Mississippi changed one Life Change Story at a time* — drives every ministry area, including a robust NextGen ecosystem that invests deeply in kids, students, and families. Across all campuses, the One Church Team provides unified leadership, strategy, and resourcing that enables Pinelake to move collaboratively and consistently toward its mission.### About JacksonLiving in and around Jackson, Mississippi offers young families a welcoming, affordable, and deeply connected way of life that often surprises people. The greater Jackson area features family friendly neighborhoods, highly regarded suburban school districts, and a cost of living that allows families to own homes, enjoy outdoor activities, and still have margin in their budgets. Weekends are filled with parks, community festivals, youth sports, and time at the Ross Barnett Reservoir, where families gather for boating, biking, and picnics. The region’s strong sense of community, paired with short commutes and a slower pace of life, creates space for meaningful relationships and family rhythms that are harder to find in larger metro areas. For many, Jackson becomes the kind of place where kids grow up with roots, neighbors know each other by name, and family life is intentionally lived rather than rushed.Apply on the Original Posting →**Job Category:** NextGen Ministry**Job Type:** Full Time**Location/State:** Mississippi**Job Level:** Executive**Remote Status:** On-Site