Pinelake Church Reviews

Highly toxic, culture of fear, fabricated performance review. My advice to coworkers on my way out was "watch your back, don't trust anyone." My advice to friends who were being recruited was to run away

At the end of the day, this place is a business that puts on a show every week. It's true that they fired one toxic leader in 2021, but they simply promoted another one who now covers his manipulation and abuse in spiritualized therapeutic language. This is worse. It's nicer, but more deceptive and soul damaging over time. The arrogance of the leadership is wild. When you work there, you're made to feel like Pinelake is the dominant force of Christianity in Mississippi. In reality, most people in the community scoff at how silly and plastic it is. Most pastors tend wounded and undiscipled sheep who come from there. And most mental health professionals have counseled at least one wounded pastor who used to be on staff. Before going to work here, look at the job openings. Turnover that high means something. Reach out to former staff and get an honest perspective. Many of us left with broken hearts and damaged faith.