This is who we are.
When you walk in the doors of The Sanctuary, you will find that we are just ordinary people with one common goal: to see our community transformed and lives changed by the love and hope that are only found in Jesus. We’re honored you have taken the time to learn more about who we are + we can’t wait to learn more about you!
We can't wait to meet you.
Jeff + Sarah Marchand
Jeff grew up primarily in the Twin Cities area, but also spent summers as a child in St Louis, MO. In his teenage years, he felt the call of God to dedicate his life to ministry. After earning a Theology Degree at Christian Life College in Stockton, CA, he returned to Minnesota to serve as Assistant Pastor in the church he grew up in and eventually moved up to Bemidji, MN to Pastor.
In 2010, the Marchand family moved back to the Twin Cities to start The Sanctuary in Shoreview, MN. What started in a hotel conference room has grown into a beautiful family of believers now located in Oakdale, MN. Over the years the Lord has blessed him with his beautiful wife, Sarah, and three wonderful children, a daughter in law + amazing granddaughter.
Pastor
Brenden + Veronica Taylor
Brenden and Veronica Taylor graduated Apostolic Bible Institute in the spring of 2019. Following graduation they moved to Tulsa, OK where they served as Assistant Pastors at Downtown Church for 3 ½ years. They returned back to MN in the fall of 2022 and began serving at The Sanctuary along with their two children.
Throughout their ministries they have served in a number of roles ranging from groundskeeping, children, youth, music, 12 step recovery and a number of community service projects.
Assistant Pastor
Jay + Heidi Emerick
Jay is a Minnesota native at heart, but is a transplant from his hometown in Champaign, IL. He grew up attending church at Apostolic Life in Urbana, IL. During his teenage years, he felt a strong call to Youth Ministry, and as he got older, the Lord began to lead him to attend Indiana Bible College in Indianapolis, IN. It was there he met his wife, Heidi, who brought him back to her hometown in Minnesota.
In 2018, they moved to the Twin Cities to serve at The Sanctuary where they have served in many areas including Student ministries, worship, administration, promotions, and Life Groups. They love living in North St Paul with their two incredible kids, Winona + Abner.
Assistant Pastor
Jim + Tachi Guidry
Seniors Directors
Isai + Ciara Orrostieta
Students Directors
Jeff + Sarah Marchand
Young Adults Directors
Kaylee Cates
Kids Director
Sharon Royer
Missions Director
Jeff Marchand
Mens Director
Jay + Heidi Emerick
Life Group Directors
Eddie + Heather Gomez
Inreach Directors
Eric + Amber Taylor
Ministerial Team
Dave + Lisa Lawrence
Ministerial Team
Sam + Dana Tapia
First Impressions Directors
Timbra Delgado
Music Director
Cathy Jo Smith
Prayer Coordinator
Dana Tapia
Creative Director
Veronica Taylor
Event Coordinator
Samantha Breckenridge
Church Administrator
Other friendly faces
Isai + Ciara Orrostieta
Student Directors
Jeff + Sarah Marchand
Young Adults Directors
Kaylee Cates
Kids Director
Jim + Tachi Guidry
Seniors Directors
Sharon Royer
Missions Director
Jeff Marchand
Mens Director
Jay + Heidi Emerick
Life Group Directors
Eddie + Heather Gomez
Inreach Directors
Eric + Amber Taylor
Ministerial Team
Dave + Lisa Lawrence
Ministerial Team
Sam + Dana Tapia
First Impressions Directors
Timbra Delgado
Music Director
Cathy Jo Smith
Prayer Coordinator
Dana Tapia
Creative Director
Veronica Taylor
Event Coordinator
