Lead Pastor
Joe was born to an unwed teen mom in Fort Worth, TX. Shortly after his birth he was taken home by two of the most amazing people in the world and adopted into a loving family. He was raised in a strong Christian tradition and was at church with his family any time there was an activity there. He is eternally grateful to his parents and older sister for loving him, welcoming him into their family, and introducing him to so much about God.
At the age of 12, Joe heard the call of Christ for salvation and responded with faith that God could save him. Though it hasn’t been easy or consistent, he has tried to follow that call from that day forward. At the age of 19, Joe answered a call from God to be in vocational ministry. He completed a BA in Biblical Studies in 1991. In 2005, Joe completed a Master’s degree in Christian Counseling.
Meeting the love of his life, Mindi, while still in high school, Joe and Mindi married in 1991. They have been in full time ministry for more than 30 years, having served in several States. They moved to Sugar Land, TX, in 2004, with their children, Jordan and Jenna. Jordan married Paige, Jenna married Justin, and now Joe and Mindi have several grand-puppies! Joe enjoys playing games and sports, reading, doing projects around the house, hanging out with Mindi, making new friends, and discovering how the Lord will use him today! Joe will occasionally watch the Dallas Cowboys play football, the Dallas Mavericks play basketball, and has been to the beach a few times.
The Sanders have been at The Sanctuary since August of 2008 and know that the Lord has fantastic plans in store for The Sanctuary and those who join us in following God through Christ!