Associate Director of & Local Missions; One Church

The Associate Director of City & Local Missions advances Pinelake Church’s mission by building trusted relationships, mobilizing people, and developing ministry partnerships that serve the practical and spiritual needs of Jackson and surrounding communities. This leader works alongside the City & Local Missions leader to strengthen existing initiatives, identify emerging needs, and create sustainable pathways for the church to engage schools, neighborhoods, civic leaders, law enforcement, nonprofit organizations, churches, and individuals experiencing homelessness.

The role requires a mature follower of Christ who combines pastoral sensitivity, professional credibility, operational follow-through, and a genuine heart for the city. The Associate Director will represent Pinelake with humility and excellence while helping volunteers and ministry partners move from compassion to meaningful, measurable service.

• Pursue a growing relationship with Jesus through consistent time in God’s Word and prayer
• Continually grow in your understanding of the Jesus-Centered Life (salvation, identity, life, and authority in Christ).
• Remain teachable and hungry, seeking feedback, learning from others, and developing both spiritually and professionally.
• Cultivate awareness of God’s presence in everyday life, listening to the Holy Spirit and responding in obedience.

• Practice and model the rhythms of Be the Church (Grow, Pray, Connect, and Share).
• Pursue emotional health by engaging in self-awareness, addressing past wounds, and cultivating honest, healthy relationships.
• Practice healthy rhythms, prioritizing your relationship with Jesus and your family
• Embody a life of integrity and surrender, allowing your private life with God to shape your work.

• Take ownership of disciple-making by personally investing in others and helping them move toward a Jesus-Centered Life.
• Walk others through the Discipleship Pathway (Essentials → JCL → Be the Church), helping them discover and take their next step.
• Shepherd people, not just programs, by listening for where God is at work in their story and walking with them toward transformation.
• Equip and release others by developing Servant Leaders and multiplying disciples who Learn from Christ, Live in Christ, and Lead others to Christ.
• Measure success by life change, spiritual formation, and multiplication—not just attendance or activity.

• Value and embody the staff values, which we call the 7 H’s:
  Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health, and Harmony
• Communicate clearly, honestly, and proactively in a way that builds trust, unity, and momentum.
• Work in alignment with the church vision and leadership
• Participate fully in the life of your campus or team, contributing to the unity, health, and shepherding of the faith family.

• Assist in developing and carrying out a coordinated City & Local Missions strategy for Jackson and the metro area.
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with churches, schools, nonprofit leaders, civic officials, public-safety agencies, and neighborhood organizations.
• Represent Pinelake at community meetings, partner gatherings, ministry events, and service initiatives when assigned.
• Listen to community leaders and residents to identify needs, assets, gaps, and opportunities for long-term impact.
• Evaluate potential partnerships for mission alignment, organizational health, measurable outcomes, and responsible stewardship.
• Homelessness and Compassion Ministry
• Provide focused leadership and subject-matter support for ministries serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Strengthen…