Welcome to Southbridge!

A Church On Mission

We are passionate about connecting people to Jesus for life change.

We desire to be a church full of followers of Jesus who Enjoys God Fully, Lives As Family, and Take Risks so that, together, we become unstoppable in our mission to connect others to Jesus for life change.

ENJOY GOD FULLY

This measure affects our private, intimate devotional life with Jesus.

LIVE AS FAMILY

This measure affects our personal and body life, and impacts our home as well as our relationship within the local church.

TAKE A RISK

This measure affects our missional life and how we live our life committed to fulfill the mission of Christ.

10-Year Vision

We are focused on a bold vision—to reach 1 million people and see 100,000 lives transformed through personal encounters with Jesus across Raleigh-Durham.

What We Believe

In a world where truth feels uncertain, we believe clarity matters. What we believe shapes who we are, how we live, and the hope we share.

<h2>Meet Our Interim Pastor</h2>

Meet Our Interim Pastor

DR. david horner

David Horner currently serves as Executive Director of Equipped for Life, a ministry established to equip men and women to grow in Christ and excel in their ministry callings. Until the beginning of 2016, he pastored Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC, since its beginning in 1978.

Horner has taught Christian leadership at colleges and seminaries across the United States and around the world. Over the past thirty years, he has also preached, taught, consulted, and served in ministry in more than forty nations.

He and his wife, Cathy, have been married since 1973 and have three grown sons, four grandsons, and three granddaughters.

David was named Interim Pastor after Scott Lehr stepped down as Lead Pastor in August 2026. He will serve in this role until a new Lead Pastor is selected.

Connect to Southbridge

Ready to connect? Start simple with these four main areas we encourage everyone to be part of to better connect to the people and mission of Southbridge.

Attend A Service

We want to help make your visit for worship service as smooth as possible. Plan your visit below. 

Sundays at 9a + 11a

Attend Basics

Learn more about who we are, why we exist, and how you can get involved at Southbridge. 

Next Date: September 13

Find A Small Group

Small groups help you commit relationally and be equipped spiritually as you follow Jesus together.

Find Your Spot To Serve

God has given each of us unique gifts and abilities. Find your spot to serve others at Southbridge:

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