September 25–27 | Forest Hill Church
A gathering for anyone hungry for more of God: whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re just beginning to ask questions about faith. Through worship, prayer, preaching, and the Gospel, we’re praying for hearts to change, lives to be saved, and people to be awakened to the hope found in Jesus.
Have you ever felt like you’re on the outside looking in at people who seem anchored, at peace, or genuinely hopeful in a way you’re not sure how to find? Have you wondered if faith is real — or if it could mean something for your actual life, not just in theory? Maybe you walked away from church at some point, or maybe you’ve never been at all. Either way, if you’re honest enough to admit you’re still searching for something, Awaken is for you.
Schedule & Locations
Friday & Saturday at South Park Campus. Sunday at all campuses.
FRIDAY, SEPT 25, 7:00 PM
South Park Campus
Parking, check-in, & merch sales open at 6:00 PM
Sanctuary doors open at 6:30 PM
Service begins at 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPT 26, 6:00 PM
South Park Campus
Parking, check-in, & merch sales open at 5:00 PM
Sanctuary doors open at 5:30 PM
Service begins at 6:00 PM
SUNDAY, SEPT 27
Regular Sunday Morning Services
All Forest Hill Campuses
South Park
7224 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Waxhaw
8120 Kensington Dr, Waxhaw, NC
9:15 AM & 11:15 AM
Fort Mill
2099 Carolina Pl, Fort Mill, SC
9:15 AM & 11:15 AM
Ballantyne
9405 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC
10:00 AM
Come to one night or all three.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday morning. Whatever works.
Childcare is available.
Parents can drop kids off and be fully present.
You don’t have to know what you believe yet.
Some people in the room will have walked with Jesus for decades. Some will be hearing this for the first time. Both are welcome.
Real worship. Real preaching. Real chance to respond.
Space to pray, ask questions, and take a next step in faith if that’s where you are. That includes baptism.
No dress code. No prior knowledge required.
Just show up.
Bring someone.
This means more with a friend, a coworker, or a family member next to you.
Meet Our Speakers
Bruce Frank has been the Lead Pastor at Biltmore Church since 2008. Biltmore Church has seven campuses around Western North Carolina and has repeatedly been recognized as one of the largest and fastest growing churches in the country. Bruce became a follower of Christ at the age of 17, earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from Texas Tech University, his M.Div. from Southwestern Seminary, and his D.Min. from Luther Rice Seminary. His hobbies include golf, working out, reading, and watching movies starring Denzel Washington. Bruce and wife, Lori, have two sons, Conner and Tyler, along with their daughter-in-law, Carissa, and the world’s best granddaughters, Elsie and Malia. He loves dogs, cats not so much 😊.
One Mokgatle is a pastor, author, and church planter born in Botswana and raised in South Africa. Along with his wife, Confidence, he planted Rooted Fellowship in Pretoria, South Africa, in 2015, serving as its lead pastor while helping equip church leaders across the continent as Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa with Acts 29. His ministry has spanned Africa and the United States, focusing on discipleship, leadership development, and church planting. One and his family recently relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, where he now serves as a pastor at Church of Eleven22.
Doc Hanberry is a Jesus-follower, husband to Sara Lynn, and daddy to Landry Nell, Luke Jordan, Evelyn Grace, Noah James and Margaret Anne, and a pastor, in that order. He came to faith in Jesus at 23, and after years of running from God, came to see clearly that he was created to bring God glory by pointing people to Jesus. That calling led him to Southwestern Seminary for his M.Div. and Anderson University for his D.Min. in Biblical Preaching, and today he serves as Lead Pastor at Forest Hill Church, communicating the truths of the Bible in relevant and practical ways so people are equipped to bring Jesus glory through their lives. He’s an above-average coffee connoisseur and a below-average golfer, and mostly, just a relatable, down-to-earth guy who loves helping people meet and follow Jesus.
A Few Things You Might Be Wondering
What if I don't normally go to church?
You’re still welcome. This is built for you too.
What if my kids are loud or don't want to sit still?
That’s what childcare is for. Drop them off, breathe, and come find them after.
What if I have questions afterward?
There will be people there ready to talk. No pressure, no pitch.
Do I have to RSVP?
No. RSVPing just helps us plan. Come either way.
Join Us for Fasting & Prayer
September 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 12-1pm we will be praying and fasting during the lunch hour. The auditorium of our South Park campus will be open and we ask you to join us in petitioning for God to move amongst us in a way we’ve never seen before.
Address: 7224 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Bring someone with you.
The invitation is yours to make.
Ready to invite someone?
Prayer guides, conversation starters, and everything you need to invite someone well.