UM Worship Collective is a contemporary praise and worship group of the University of Mobile consisting of acoustic and electric guitars, drums, electric bass, an elite vocal ensemble, and two audio/visual technicians. UM Worship Collective travels to churches and events in the southeast to lead worship and lift up the name of Jesus while recruiting for the Department of Worship Leadership. A strong emphasis is placed on biblical foundation, and provides students the opportunity to lead worship in both traditional and contemporary settings.
Cody Hale grew up in Rabbittown, Alabama, and found his passion for the church at age 14. In 2007, he married his high school sweetheart, Megan, and began his first full-time ministry assignment at the First Baptist Church of Talladega. He went on to serve as Student Pastor at Hill Crest Baptist Church while completing his undergraduate degree, and later graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with his Master of Divinity. He served as Lead Pastor of Iron City Baptist Church starting in 2013 and, in 2025, transitioned to serving as lead pastor at The Orchard Church in Collierville, Tennessee. Cody and Megan have three children.
2025 Costs Coming Soon
Students, Adults, Executive Staff
$275 by April 10th
$300 after April 10th
$325 after June 5th
$225