2927 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29414
Sundays at 9:15 & 11 a.m.
2927 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29414
Sundays at 9:15 & 11 a.m.
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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 Carolina and we’ve been married since 2011. I consider the Summit Church my home church, and they sent us out in the spring of 2022 to plant Harbor City Church in Charleston, SC. When I’m not serving at church, I love lifting weights, reading books, driving around our neighborhood with the kids looking for alligators, or trying to get out on the water to do some fishing.

Leadership

Pastors

  • 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…

  • 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.

Directors

  • 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.

Support Staff

  • Emily Black

    Executive Assistant to the Lead Pastor

    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…

  • Christine Lecus

    Carolina Bay Daycare Administrator

Residents

  • Caleb Keaton

    Pastoral Resident | College

    Caleb is our College Director.

Apprentices

  • Kobe Sonbert

    Apprentice | Students & Young Adults

    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.…

  • Victoria Sonbert

    Apprentice | Kids & Communications

    Victoria (Vic) grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and recently graduated from NC State University with a degree in Design Studies and a passion for the nonprofit sector. As she served on staff with Cru during her senior year, God developed in her a deep love for discipleship and community. This desire to pour into…

  • Katie Cusack

    Apprentice | 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…

  • Camille Lyons

    Apprentice | College & Kids

  • Sammy Penninger

    Apprentice | College

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