Getting to Know Rev. Brandi Sanders

Last week, we learned a bit more about Rob Wildeboer, LaSalle’s new Artist-in-Residence and Coordinator of Music. This week, we're excited to share about our Worship Leader Rev. Brandi Sanders! We’ve been blessed to have Rev. Brandi helping lead our worship in services for about a year now — learn more about Brandi and her family below!

What is your role in leading Worship at LaSalle? What do you love most about doing this role/what's energizing about it?

I serve as the guest worship leader as the lead vocalist. I love singing and leading others in worship.

What else do you do with your time - day job, past job, interests?

I work in the missions department of the Evangelical Covenant Church. I work closely with our global personnel (missionaries) serving all over the world. I never ever imagined working with a missions agency. 5 years into this role and it still amazes me that this is where God has me. One of my favorite jobs was as a hospital chaplain. I'd like to get back in that field.

What can you tell us about your family?

My husband Leslie and I have been married for 13 years. We have 3 daughters, Sarabi (18), Rhyan (6), and Kiah (10 months). I still can't believe I'm married to a pastor. Who does that?! LOL

What city/church did you grow up in? What music did you love as a kid?

I grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago and attended Oakdale Covenant Church. As a kid, I absolutely loved music that I had no business listening to. Have you had an experience when you listen to music from your childhood and wonder how you were allowed to listen to thses lyrics??? Anyway, aside from that, I loved gospel music. It was what I knew. And that was back when I had to memorize music. There were not lyrics or song sheets!

What is one thing you want the LaSalle congregation to know about you - an interesting or fun fact, something surprising, or a creative genius you possess?

I am the granddaughter of an immigrant. I just learned that makes me a 3rd generation immigrant. I didn't even know that was a thing!