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Pastors & Staff

MATT MORGAN | Lead Pastor

Matt grew up in Marietta, graduating from the University of Georgia and Reformed Theological Seminary. He is passionate about implementing the vision and mission of Sanctuary. Matt loves to lead, teach and disciple our Faith Family so they may be transformed by the Gospel.

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SONNY LALLERSTEDT | Worship Pastor

Sonny grew up in Tucker, GA and is passionate about using music as a way to draw people into deeper knowledge Jesus and to make Him known. His desire is to lead our body into worshiping our living God in spirit and truth and to follow the leading of the Spirit in everything we do.

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TROY GAMBRELL | Youth Pastor

Troy is from Marietta and graduated from Samford University. He loves teaching, leading and encouraging students and their parents. His passion is to see students recognize who Jesus is, understand what He has done and then step into their role of response.

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ANDREA CHEETHAM | Children's Pastor

Andrea grew up in Florida but moved to GA when she was in middle school and graduated from Mercer University.  Her joyful spirit and many years as an educator has helped create her incredible love for children and their parents. She is passionate about shepherding our youngest hearts to know their savior so they can live and love like Jesus.

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BRAD AVERY | Director of Facilities and Technology

A Midwest transplant, Brad is equipped with a unique skillset informed by careers in music and engineering. He desires to help create, maintain, and sustain inviting spaces for worship and transformation.

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JOHN DECARREAU | Group Life Director

John grew up in small town Vermont and is a graduate of the University of Vermont.  The family moved to Georgia in 2004 through his work in Retail.  After experiencing the draw to Jesus through living in authentic Christian community, John is passionate about creating opportunities for others to be discipled and experience transformation in community.

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EMILY HARDIE | Youth Ministry Assistant

Emily grew up in Kennesaw and is a graduate of Reinhardt University. Her tasks at Sanctuary include graphic design and assisting in Sanctuary Youth. Her greatest passion in youth ministry is to see students encounter Jesus and learn what it looks like to walk in a personal relationship with Him each and every day!

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MARY TILLBERRY | Financial and Global Outreach Assistant

Mary grew up in rural Ohio but has spent most of her life in Georgia. She enjoys her work with bookkeeping, but is even more passionate about taking the gospel to the nations. By connecting people with global missions, she feels we too are changed in the process.

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DENISE GALLICHIO | Office Manager & Adult Ministry Assistant

Denise is a Georgia native and graduated from Kennesaw State. Her passion in Adult Discipleship is to make people feel welcomed, loved & needed at Sanctuary. Through connecting people in Group Life and sowing opportunities, she feels that we learn to live and love like Jesus.

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JESSICA GODFREY | Worship Ministry Assistant

Jessica is a Georgia native who is passionate about crafting music and creating atmosphere to call out beauty and welcome all to come and enjoy Jesus. Jessica’s desire here at Sanctuary is to point people back to the love of the Father.

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