New Light Baptist Church located at 15408 New Light State Road was constructed 1907 in Wake County.  The founders of the church were the late William Henry Mangum and his son-in-law Sanford Louis Holding, Sr.  Rev. Powell was the first known Pastor and Rev. Norman Trice was the second Pastor.

Bro. Jewel Garrett installed the first electric light.  For many years; the church stood in need of repairs.  Many of its' member could not come to church because of poor transportation and some members lived out of state.  Some rode wagons and others walked to church.  Some even stayed with relatives.  In the early 1970's, under the leadership of Rev. Ralph Holloway; a new roof was put on and a new piano was purchased.

In 1978, Rev. Gaddies Barnes became the new pastor and is our current Pastor today.  Under his leadership; the church has progressed the most which includes the improvement of the basement to used as a temporary dining hall, two classrooms, the Pastor's Study, the aluminum siding, a new central air control system, new church pews, two inside bathrooms, water fountain, handicap ramp, new carpet throughout the church, a more modern roof and a paved parking lot.

The Building Fund money raised for the church is set aside to provide funding for different projects to promote the progress of the church.  Each auxiliary of the church sponsors programs to help raise money for the continued growth of the church.