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You Belong Here, Just As You Are

Bible-based teaching. Real worship. A family that feels like home.

What To Expect

We know walking into a church for the first time can feel like a big step. From the moment you arrive, our heart is for you to feel at home.

Here’s what you can expect:

Casual atmosphere

Come as you are

Warm Welcome

Greeters ready to help you find your way

Authentic Worship

A life-changing time of connection with God

Practical teaching

Messages that speak to real life

Let us know you’re coming, and we can help get you to the right place. We’re saving a seat for you.

One Church
Four Locations

One church, four locations, all with the same heart. Find the campus nearest you below.
Click “More Info” under any campus to learn more.

  • Lakeland

    Lakeland Campus

    Sunday: 

    8:30, 10 & 11:30AM

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    Lakeland Campus

    Lakeland

    Sunday

    8:30, 10 & 11:30AM

    5401 Hwy 25, Flowood, MS, 39232

    Map

    We would love to be your host. Let us know you're coming.

    Lakeland Campus Leadership
    JOEL SIMS

    Senior Pastor

    Peppi Sims

    Senior Pastor, Lakeland Campus Pastor

  • Highland Colony

    Saturday: 

    5:30PM

    Sunday: 

    8:30, 10 & 11:30AM

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    Highland Colony

    Saturday

    5:30PM

    Sunday

    8:30, 10 & 11:30AM

    670 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS, 39157

    Map

    We would love to be your host. Let us know you're coming.

    Highland Colony Campus Leadership
    JOEL SIMS

    Senior Pastor

    Chase Seviers

    Campus Pastor

  • Poindexter 2023

    Poindexter

    Sunday

    10 & 11:30AM

    1417 W Capitol St, Jackson, MS, 39203

    Map

    We would love to be your host. Let us know you're coming.

    Poindexter Campus Leadership
    JOEL SIMS

    Senior Pastor

    Robert Berry

    Campus Pastor

  • Hattiesburg Campus

    Hattiesburg

    Sunday

    10:00AM

    39 W.S.F. Tatum Blvd, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401

    Map

    We would love to be your host. Let us know you're coming.

    Hattiesburg Campus Leadership
    JOEL SIMS

    Senior Pastor

    Joel Matheny
    Joel Matheny

    Campus Pastor

Kids & Students Ministry

From the nursery to college life, we want every kid and student to know they’re known, loved, and never alone.

Children’s Ministry

A safe, loving place for your kids to grow in their faith in Jesus.
6 Months – 5th Grade

Students

A place to belong, ask real questions, and grow in faith together.
6th – 12th Grade

Young Adults

Community for the next stage of life – navigating faith, friendships, and what’s next.
18-30 Year Olds

Let us help you get to the right place. Plan a visit by clicking below.

New Here

You belong here.

Not sure what to expect? Take a look inside — this is what Sunday feels like here.

Grow In Your Faith

Faith is a journey — here’s how to take your next step.

Baptism

Taking your next step in faith? Baptism is a powerful, public way to declare you belong to Jesus.

Following Jesus

Join us for our weekly class “Following Jesus” to help you grow in your relationship with Christ. Topics we discuss in detail are prayer, worship, the Bible, baptism, and the Holy Spirit.

Life Groups

Life Groups are where healthy community and relationships are formed within Word of Life. From book clubs, discipleship groups, fitness focused groups and so much more. There is a group just for you!

Next Class

We believe that church is not a location, it’s a part of life. God is moving through the church, and we want you to be involved. Your next step to getting involved at Word of Life is the NEXT class. Sign up below to get started today! 

Meet Our Pastors

Joel & Peppi Sims

Word of Life Church began with Pastors Ronnie and Paige Sims in 1980.
At the age of 19, Joel Sims became the lead pastor at Word of Life Church and spent the next few years learning…[Read More]