Shane Sander

Pastor Shane grew up in Western Montana and graduated from Superior High School in 1994. He attended George Fox University and obtained a degree in Christian Ministries. From there, he taught high school Bible for 8 years at North County Christian School in Atascadero, California. In 2006, he was called to serve as the Director of Family Ministries at Cornerstone Community Church, also located in Atascadero. During that time, he continued to invest in the school through serving on the board and continuing to coach varsity football. In 2009, the Lord called him to attend The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Shane and his family moved across the country to Louisville, Kentucky in August of 2009. During his time there, he served as the Associate Pastor at Morningside Baptist Church. In May of 2012, Shane graduated with his Mdiv. in the School of Theology. Shane and his wife have a heart for the people of the West and so they moved to Montana directly after graduation. In July, the Lord called Shane to serve as the pastor here at The Journey. Shane and his wife Jessica have six daughters.

Shane has a passion for teaching the Bible, discipling people, living life with people, and seeing people grow in their walk with the Lord. He unashamedly believes the Bible is the inerrant and authoritative Word of God and therefore he regularly teaches verse by verse through the Scriptures. He also firmly believes that salvation is found in Jesus Christ and nowhere else. Jesus stated in John 14:6, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Salvation is obtained through believing in the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:31).

Shane enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, or pretty much anything outdoors! He also enjoys a good movie now and again, as well as a good book.