Leadership
Jonathan Lenker
Lead Pastor
Hey I’m Jonathan! I’m married to my beautiful wife April and we have four incredible (most of the time) children, Keller, Jeronimo, Emerson, and Avery. Our house is loud and often dirty, but it’s full of life and we love it. I met April serving with students at the Summit Church in Raleigh Durham, North…
Jordan Avery
Worship & Young Adults
Philip Black
Executive Pastor
Philip was born in Kentucky (Go Big Blue!), but raised in High Point, NC. Growing up as a Pastor’s kid, Philip developed a love for the church and started feeling a burden to church plant as early as High School. Among other ministry experiences, Philip has worked in Hospitality and on the Executive Team at…
Tyler English
Discipleship Pastor
Tyler is our Discipleship Pastor.
Emily Black
Connections Director
Emily grew up in Cary, NC just outside of Raleigh. After pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming an interior designer, she came to Christ and felt an overwhelming call to redirect her gifts towards vocational ministry. Around the same time that God was laying ministry on Emily’s heart, she met her husband Philip who just…
Will Taylor
Institute Director
Meet Will, the newest member of our team here at Harbor City Church! Will and his wife, Kate, were drawn to Harbor City because they felt called to be part of a gospel renewal movement. Will serves as our Communications Director and Kate serves the city and communities across the low-country as a physician. Will…
Kathy Cox
Carolina Bay Daycare Director
Kathy Cox is the Carolina Bay Daycare Director.
Kobe Sonbert
Students
Kobe was born and raised in a small town west of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. During his time at NC State, Kobe learned how to have a personal relationship with Jesus and proclaim the Gospel boldly in every area of life. Thus, his heart grew a deep desire to pour into college students once he graduated.…
Tyler Kendrick
Discipleship
Katie Kelley
Hospitality & Events
Katie was born in Germany, but grew up in the historic, water-front town of New Bern, North Carolina. While attending NC State University, she fell in love with hosting and making any occasion memorable (i.e. throwing great parties!). She also recognized the importance of strong community and intentional relationships, fueling her desire to go with…