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Our Story
God's vision for New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) took shape in September 1996, when a group of Christian believers united with a desire to deepen their relationship with God, praise, and worship. They yearned for more of His anointing, power through the Holy Spirit, blessings, wisdom, and understanding of His word. In His infinite wisdom, God brought this group together to establish a church devoted to worshiping Him in spirit and in truth. The name New Birth Worship Center was chosen through prayer, and on December 15, 1996, the church Constitution was adopted. NBWC held its inaugural service on January 5, 1997, at the West Yadkin Lodge in Yadkinville, NC, with Reverend Bobby France leading the first communion. By God’s grace, a music ministry was formed in the fall of 1997, which expanded to six choirs and the "Angels of Mercy" Dance Ministry established in 2009. Reverend Charles Fulton served as the first pastor from August 31, 1997, to August 14, 1999. The first land parcel was purchased and the for Phase I of the church took place on October 25, 1998. The first service in the new facility occurred on July 11, 1999. After a prayerful search for a new pastor, Reverend James L.E. Hunt was appointed on February 20, 2000. He would later go on to earn his Doctor of Ministry degree. Under his leadership, Phase II was completed, featuring a main sanctuary and various facilities. We were able to have a joyous Mortgage Burning Ceremony on May 18-19, 2013. NBWC has experienced significant spiritual and numerical growth as God continues to bless and add to the congregation, empowering members through His word.
Our Pastor
Dr. James L.E. Hunt
Dr. James L.E. Hunt was born in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late Reverend Dr. James L. Hunt and Mrs. Kathleen Hunt. He married his partner, Elvita Archie Hunt, on April 14, 1973, and together they have three children: James “Jimmy” L.E. Hunt, II (Kimberly), Reverend Reginald “Reggie” Hunt (Julie), and Robin Hunt-Ingram (James). They are also proud grandparents of six grandchildren.
Dr. Hunt graduated from Morganton High School in Morganton, NC. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Livingstone College in 1970. He continued his education at Columbia University in New York, obtaining a degree in Physical Therapy. He holds a Master’s degree in Postsecondary Education from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master of Arts degree in Religion from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Additionally, he studied at Hood Theological Seminary and completed his Doctorate in Pastoral Ministry at Trinity Theological Seminary in Newberg, IN. Dr. Hunt served as the Director of Physical Therapy at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital in Yadkinville, NC, until his retirement in June 2014, after 44 years of dedicated service.
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For seven years, Dr. Hunt was the Assistant Pastor at Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church under the leadership of his father, the late Rev. Dr. James L. Hunt, before becoming the Pastor of Patterson Grove AME Zion Church in East Bend, NC, where he served for five years. He later held the pastoral position at St. John AME Zion Church in Thomasville, NC, for thirteen years.
On February 20, 2000, Dr. Hunt accepted the pastoral role at New Birth Worship Center in East Bend, NC. Under his leadership and vision, the church has experienced growth in spiritual, numerical, and organizational aspects, embodying the church's motto: “The church where the New Birth in Christ are Empowered, Encouraged, and Equipped through Scripture.”
Our Team
Meet the rest of the ministerial staff and our first lady!
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