The choir and congregation singing during a Sunday service at Gospel Light
Plan your visit

You belong here.

Visiting a new church can feel a little nerve-wracking. Here's everything you need to know before Sunday, so you can walk in feeling right at home.

Sunday
10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship 6:30 pm Evening Worship
Wednesday
5:45 pm Teen Power Hour 7:00 pm Midweek Service 7:00 pm Master Clubs
Good to know
About 1 hour service length Come as you are dress Guest Parking by the Main Lobby
890 Walkertown Guthrie Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Map & parking →
Getting here

Finding your way around.

Pull into Guest Parking, right outside the Main Lobby. Stop by Guest Services and we'll take it from there.

GOSPEL LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH CAMPUS MAP PLOT A GUEST PARKING PLOT B PLOT C BUS PARKING 1 2 3 4 MAIN LOBBY GUEST SERVICES GOSPEL LIGHT CHURCH RD WALKERTOWN GUTHRIE RD 0 125 ft N KEY1AuditoriumFLOOR PLAN ON BACK →DOWNSTAIRSGospel Light Kids Check InKids ZoneNurseriesUPSTAIRSGuest ServicesOfficesTeen RoomChoir Practice RoomChildren’s Classrooms2Gospel Light Christian SchoolGymnasiumSchool OfficesOld Cafeteria3Fellowship HallSmall Fellowship HallLarge Fellowship HallHeritage Hall4Old AuditoriumTeen ChurchBus ClassesBuildingsParkingRoadsGuest parkingEntrance 890 Walkertown Guthrie Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-722-9700 · staff@glbcs.org · glbcs.org You belong here.
When you arrive
1
Park in Guest Parking
Reserved spots right outside the Main Lobby.
2
Stop by Guest Services
In the Main Lobby, upstairs. We'll help you find your class.
3
Check in your kids
Gospel Light Kids Check In, the Kids Zone and the nurseries are all downstairs.
890 Walkertown Guthrie Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
GOSPEL LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH INSIDE THE AUDITORIUM: UPSTAIRS Offices Choir Practice Room Teen Room Children’s Classrooms Bathrooms Bathrooms MAIN LOBBY GUEST SERVICES N KEY1AuditoriumUPSTAIRSMain Lobby & Guest ServicesOfficesTeen RoomChoir Practice RoomChildren’s ClassroomsBathroomsStairsDOWNSTAIRSGospel Light Kids Check InKids ZoneNurseriesMain LobbyBathroomsStairsRoomsEntrance 890 Walkertown Guthrie Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-722-9700 · staff@glbcs.org · glbcs.org You belong here.
Need a ride?
Our Bus Ministry has been picking up families for over 50 years. Let the office know where you live and we'll get you on a route.
Request a bus ride →
Your first Sunday

Here's how your morning will go.

No surprises. From the parking lot to the closing hymn, this is what a Sunday at Gospel Light looks like.

9:45 am Arrive & park Pull into Guest Parking, right outside the Main Lobby. Stop by Guest Services and a friendly face will point the way.
10:00 am Sunday School There's a Bible class for every age, from the nursery to adults. Kids check in downstairs at Gospel Light Kids Check In.
11:00 am Morning Worship Congregational singing, the choir and practical, Bible-centered preaching. Children 1st–6th grade head to Junior Church.
About 12:10 pm Stay & say hello After the service, pick up your kids and come meet Pastor Cooper. We'd love to put a name with your face.
A full auditorium at Gospel Light, with the congregation standing on the main floor and in the balcony
What to expect

A big church with a small-church feel.

We're an old-fashioned, Bible-believing Independent Baptist church — and a friendly one. You'll be greeted, not singled out.

Stirring singing
Traditional, Christ-honoring music — congregational hymns, the choir, special groups and our orchestra on Sunday nights.
Bible preaching
Practical, Bible-centered messages from the King James Bible that you can take home and live out.
About an hour
Morning worship runs about an hour to an hour and ten minutes.
Come as you are
You'll see everything from suits and dresses to casual clothes. Wear what you're comfortable in.
Bringing your family?

There's a place for your kids, too.

Smiling kids in the Gospel Light Kids room
Kids
NurseryEvery service
Sunday School · every ageSun 10:00 am
Junior Church · 1st–6thSun 11:00 am
Master Clubs · age 3–6thWed 7:00 pm

Bible lessons, Scripture memory and caring teachers who love your kids. Check in downstairs at Gospel Light Kids Check In.

Two Gospel Light teens holding welcome signs outside the church
Teens
Teen Sunday SchoolSun 10:00 am
Teen Power HourWed 5:45 pm
First Sunday Teen Service1st Sun · 5:00 pm
Youth ChoirWed nights

Middle and high schoolers — plus activities all year long.

Pastor Cooper preaching
Meet our pastor

Dr. Justin Cooper

“I'm honored that you would consider visiting us here at Gospel Light! For the past couple of years, my wife Desarae, our son Lincoln and I have been blessed to call this church home — and we hope you will too.”

Senior Pastor since 2024.

Podcast Striving for Revival Verse-by-verse Bible study with Pastor Cooper. Apple Podcasts →Spotify →
Video podcast Pilgrim's Perspective Looking at life's issues from a biblical worldview. Watch on YouTube →
Let us know you're coming

We'll be ready to welcome you.

Tell us a little about yourself and when you plan to visit. Have a question first? Ask it here, or call the office at 336-722-9700 (Mon–Fri, 9–4).

Questions

The things guests ask us most.

What should I expect?

A friendly, welcoming church where people care for one another. We're a large church with a small-church feel, with stirring worship and practical, Bible-centered preaching.

How long are the services?

About 60 to 70 minutes. That leaves time for worship and Bible preaching at a relaxed pace.

What should I wear?

There's no dress code. You'll see suits and dresses, and you'll see casual clothes. Come as you are; you're welcome either way.

Is there something for my kids?

Yes! Nursery is available, and our caring, dedicated leaders make it a safe, fun place for kids. Check in downstairs at Gospel Light Kids Check In. Junior Church meets Sundays at 11:00 am and teaches God's Word in a way kids can grasp. Master Clubs meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm for Bible learning, Scripture memory and spiritual growth.

Where should I park?

Pull into Guest Parking, right outside the Main Lobby. The spaces are clearly marked, and Guest Services is just inside. See the campus map above, or download a copy.

Do you have something for teens?

Yes! Teens meet for Sunday School at 10:00 am and Power Hour on Wednesdays at 5:45 pm. There's a special teen service on the first Sunday of each month at 5:00 pm, plus Youth Choir on Wednesday nights and activities all year long.

What's the music like?

Energetic and Christ-honoring, with congregational singing, the choir, special singing groups and our orchestra on Sunday nights.

Can I get a ride to church?

Yes. Our Bus Ministry picks up families and brings them to church. To request a ride, email the church office at staff@glbcs.org or call 336-722-9700.