I was born and raised in Durham, NC, amidst all shades of blue and survived to the bright color of Wolfpack Red. I grew up at Epworth UMC in Durham and was very active in the life of the Church as they played a pivotal role in helping me hear and discern God’s call upon my…

Meet Shana, our dynamic Contemporary Worship Leader and accomplished pianist, with roots from the serene valleys of West Virginia. At Sunrise, she fosters an atmosphere of worship that encourages participation, connection, and spiritual growth among congregation members of all ages.

Angie grew up in the western part of North Carolina where she attended a large Methodist church in Hickory. While in middle and high school, she went to practically every youth-related event that the church offered, and had some amazing mentors who made a major impact on her spiritual life. Her hope is for every youth…

Debbie grew up in Lynchburg, VA, but has called Cary home for 27 years. She loves spending time with her family – husband Hugh and three fabulous children. She loves to bake and travel, with shopping coming in a close third. She left her stint as stay-at-home mom 10 years ago to help others, like Sunrise, with…

As head of communications and operations, Beth serves Sunrise as a megaphone for all the exciting events, activities, and ministries happening all the time at 5240 Sunset Lake.

Karen leads our ministries with our youngest disciples.

Rebecca comes to Sunrise from her birthplace of Delaware, Ohio, and alma mater Radford University, and while she’s been a North Carolina resident since 2005, she’s a Buckeyes fan through and through. Her work as a musician and teacher has led her to various churches and schools in Wake County, but most of her time…