
Public Statement of Faith
Background and Statement of Faith
“It is right for a man to honor the Lord commensurate with his faith, conscience, and abilities as he grows in the knowledge of the Lord, and is made clean by studying The Holy Scriptures, The Atonement, and The Promises of God.” – Kristofer Sanders
Kristofer Sanders was born a citizen of the United States to Donnie & Scheree Sanders in 1974.
Donnie and Scheree have a professional background in the Music Industry and vocation in Christian Ministry.
Kristofer Sanders was therefore born as a son of the Church and due to circumstances of his birth, geography and history was influenced by the Reformed Tradition since his youth.
Kristofer’s formative years can be characterized by a uniquely American flavor of the Reformed Christian Traditions, Music, The Advent of Microcomputing, Telecommunications, Video Games, and The War on Drugs.
During the early 2000’s Kristofer found his own faith in Christ.
The Arcade years, Atari, 8-bit Microcomputers, Telecommunications, and Science Fiction made a strong impression on Kristofer Sanders during the formative years and would later inform his career decisions.
Kristofer Sanders studied Computer Science in the College of Engineering at Tennessee State University.
Kristofer Sanders participated in research and development of solutions to problems inherent with communications in mesh networks for his Senior Project and in partnership with leaders of the Center of Excellence for Battlefield Sensor Fusion at TSU.
Kristofer Sanders was recruited by a High Technology Company on the Space Coast of Florida before graduation and would go on to master the business of Software Engineering.
Kristofer Sanders graduated with a 3.89GPA, Magna Cum Laude, and many other honors.
Kristofer Sanders went on to master all aspects of Software Engineering while developing systems of Data Fusion for the War Fighter, Law Enforcement, and the Public.
After six years in the industry Kristofer and his family was touched in a deep and profound way by The God of The Bible. As a result Kristofer set about honoring God in all areas of his life.
Kristofer preached his first public sermon in 2016 and in 2017 began partnering with CITA Rescue Missions to support men on the Space Coast with the following goals:
- Provide Practical Leadership
- Feed
- Clothe
- Shelter
- Heal
- Mentor
- Empower
Kristofer Sanders support structure and spiritual mentors comes from men who have influenced his life. The Senior Pastor Keith Manley of Grace Family Church, his father Donnie Sanders, and Pastor Herold Lee.
With the support and encouragement of these men who have served in their communities for over 30 years; Kristofer incorporated Nea Ekkleisia as a Church in the State of Florida on November 9th, 2018.
On January 13th, 2019 Kristofer Sanders was ordained to preach the Gospel of Jesus by Pastor Keith Manley and commissioned by Grace Family Church to Honor The God of The Bible and plant a Church on the Space Coast of Florida.
Today Senior Pastor Keith Manley and Donnie Sanders serve as board members of Nea Ekklesia (amongst their other duties).
On August 14th, 2021 Kristofer Sanders carried his brother Pastor Herald lee to where his body will rest; until he sees him again on “that mighty day.”
Today Kristofer continues to serve professionally as a Technical Leader on The Space Coast, continues the slow and steady work of outreach to the community, and by vocation has the directive to establish the most basic mission of the Church:
- Provide a Physical Location suitable for showing Hospitality to the wider community of The Space Coast
- Welcome the wider community of The Space Coast to learn about the promises of God, to join his family, and partake of the paths which lead to life, and life everlasting
- Work with the community to understand and walk out the matters of love in a meaningful and honorable way
Kristofer Sanders accepts the Law, The Prophets, and The Writings. Kristofer Sanders also accepts the witness of the Church in the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelations. Kristofer Believes there is one God, and one voice in all of the scriptures, yet many hands. Kristofer believes that Yeshua (i.e. Jesus) is God. Kristofer Sanders regards these books with the highest reverence. And accepts other voices of the Church where these voices can withstand a simple reading of the scriptures and are good, pure, and healthy for the conscience. Kristofer loves all of God’s People – Those of the Reformed Traditions, those of The Latin Traditions, and those of the Orthodox Traditions.
Kristofer Sanders also loves others and those of other faiths. And even those who hate and misunderstand Faith & Christianity.
Kristofer Sanders also loves learning and science; and believes strongly in reestablishing Christian excellence in Academics.
Kristofer Sanders believes that there is advocacy for every cause under the Sun but feels the men have been forgotten. The initiatives and outreach Kristofer is therefore most passionate about is the ministry to men and their families.
“When the men are broken; the world is broken. And when the men are whole they bring a leadership to the table that is unique to them.” – Kristofer Sanders
Kristofer Sanders therefore focuses on the matters of the heart and also the practical matters that lead to strong men, strong families, and strong communities.
Kristofer Sanders believes that “Right Teaching” leads to “Right Practices”. That The Holy Scriptures produce “Great Men” capable of “Great Things”. And that “Right Practice” is associated with Glory and Honor – and not the conduct of shame.
Kristofer Sanders believes and preaches the Salvation which is by faith and trust in Yeshua (Jesus), “Thy faith has made thee whole”. Kristofer Sanders calls upon the name of Christ from a pure heart and therefore walks in the ancient practices of a “Preacher of Righteousness”, and teaches men that “faith without work is dead.”
“Live like you have repented!” – Yeshua
“Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.” Apostle Paul, 2 Corinthians 3:3
“Changed Lives are the Proof of the Ministry” – Kristofer Sanders
In this manner Kristofer Sanders seeks to serve The Space Coast under the practical authority and tutelage of Yeshua (i.e. Jesus) who Kristofer seeks to worships with his life.
Kristofer Sanders also loves the Church. He feels passionately about God’s People in America. Kristofer Sanders prays that God may use him to perfect the rights of the Saint in America.
Kristofer Sanders also loves America, loves the American people and prays for their salvation, leadership, wisdom, safety, and prosperity.
Historical Publications
Publications relating to testimony for historical purposes
- Only The God of The Bible, By Kristofer Sanders (Last Published on: Jul 15, 2017 @ 19:16)