We are passionate about living committed lives as followers of Jesus. People here understand that we are neither a perfect church nor perfect people. We’re just us. Wonderfully diverse. Real…and incredibly forgiven! Dwelling in His presence, doing life together while growing in faith and understanding the role of the church in our community and the world.

Our community is driven by a deep commitment to living as devoted disciples of Jesus. Here, we embrace the truth that we are not a flawless church nor flawless individuals – we are simply ourselves: wonderfully diverse, authentically real, and profoundly forgiven. United in His presence, we journey through life together, fostering growth in faith and a deeper comprehension of the church's significance in both our local community and the broader world.  

We once found ourselves deeply incomplete and fractured, but through the transformative power of Jesus, we have been reborn. His grace, mercy, and redemptive work have liberated us from the grip of despair, granting us a life filled with faith, hope, and triumph. Our existence is now defined by a profound connection to Jesus, marked by unwavering dedication and a shared purpose of love for our Savior and those around us. With newfound clarity of vision, we walk in fellowship, united in our devotion to Him and committed to spreading His love to all.

To inspire in all a love for Christ, a passion for righteousness, and a consciousness of living a sanctified life through the power of the Holy Spirit.

To transform lives and equip disciples through the power of God’s word.

From Chicago, our senior Pastor, Marco Sims accepted Jesus Christ as his savior in 1983. Prior to coming to Georgia, he attended and served in ministry as a youth leader and Sunday school teacher at the St. James Church of God in Christ. While attending St. Luke Church of God in Christ he was an assistant men’s group leader and worked in education where he wrote and edited the church’s Sunday school material. Pastor Marco also spent time as a community leader, serving as president of his community and also speaking for Youth Motivation Programs in the Chicago Public School system.

Pastor Marco has a career that has spanned over 30 years as an employee of AT&T Corporation and has worked in several positions both in Chicago and Atlanta where he currently resides. He is a Project Manager with certification from George Washington University. He is also a graduate of DePaul University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Human Resource Management. Pastor Marco also holds a Master’s Degree with a concentration in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University.

Since being in Atlanta, he has transitioned from leading men’s groups as well as being a pastor’s assistant into a passionate advocate for the helping people in all walks of life. He has a heart for souls and all people. He currently ministers and teaches enrichment classes at the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta, where he has volunteered for more than sixteen years.
He accepted the call to Pastor in 2012 and is now serving as the Senior Pastor of The Sanctuary Christian Center located in Conyers, GA.

He has two wonderful boys Raziel and Mikhail.

We used to be seriously incomplete and broken. Now by the power of Jesus we have been made new. Through grace, mercy and the redemptive work of Jesus we have been set free from living a life of hopelessness. In Jesus, we live with faith, hope and victory. Because of how He has changed our lives we now live in fellowship and dedication to Jesus and with clarity of vision and the common goal of love for our Savior and others.

At The Sanctuary Christian Center, we are on a journey of spreading the gospel while fully embracing our vision: "transforming lives and equipping disciples through the power of God's word." We firmly believe that God is blessing us and shaping us into faithful ambassadors as we immerse ourselves in the study of His Word. Our mission is to empower individuals, nurture spiritual growth, and serve as a beacon of hope and love in our community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Through prayer, worship, fellowship, and service, we strive to fulfill our calling to share the message of salvation and bring about positive change in the lives of those around us.