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About Evangelist Dr. Bob Sanders

Robert Glenn Sanders was born January 4, 1950 in Kingsport, TN, to NJ and Wanda Sanders.  Robert attended Pleasant View Baptist Church as a child, and was brought to a saving knowledge of Christ on Easter Sunday in 1963 under the preaching of Reverend Ralph Cook.  On August 28, 1971, he married Glenda Smith, the daughter of Roy and Vivian Smith.

Robert and Glenda were members and took an active role in Pleasant View Baptist Church.  In December of 1978, as a member of Temple Baptist Church pastored by Dr. Jerry Atkins, Bob surrendered to the call to preach.  Feeling the need for further education he enrolled in Covington Theological Seminary where he received his Doctor of Ministry degree.  Dr. Sanders also received a Doctor of Sacred Letters from Foothills Theological Seminary.

Dr. Sanders was pastor of the Community Baptist Church in Jonesborough, Tennessee for almost five years before entering the field of evangelism.  He has now served in the field of evangelism for well over three decades.  He has preached in most of the eastern United States, some of the Midwest, Alaska, Mexico, Tanzania, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Cuba, Canada and Egypt.

Dr. Sanders is known for his Bible exposition and expository style of preaching.  In addition to his pulpit ministry, Dr. Sanders has authored numerous books.  Dr. and Mrs. Sanders continue to make their home in Kingsport, Tennessee.