Jermaine M. Sanders is the founder and senior pastor of ORF. " Pastor Jay" as he is affectionately called by his congregation is married to Talisha Sanders, his lovely bride of 9 years with their 3 children Jermaine II, Jordan and Jaden they strive to set the example of a model Christian family. Pastor Jay is a full time employee of the Elkhart fire dept where he has happily served his city for the past 71/2 years. Pastor Jay began his Christian walk and ministry training as a member of St James A.M.E where he served under the ministry of Rev. Franklin Breckenridge. After taking the Building Healthy Leaders(BHL) class from Dr. Malcolm Weber of the Living Faith Fellowship Church. Pastor Jay was given the pastoral call. Never one to hesitate Pastor J received the vision to seek lost souls in search of the true and living God and ran with it. Seeing the need for a non denominational church focusing on the urban community, The Ol' Rugged fellowship was born. Pastor Jay was ordained by Pastor Wayne Malone of Open Gate Praise and deliverance ministry by whom he is still mentored and supported. He is currently a student of Bethel College studying Theology. Pastor Jay's preaching gift is full of scripture, passion, insight with just the right amount of humor. Often drawing on life testimony and relevant issues, Pastor Jay is able to reach across cultural and economic lines to share the Gospel. His love for the condition of the hearts of God's people and the unsaved draws him to the up close and personal teachings of Christ that bring strength and wisdom to everyday of the Christian journey. Blending his dedication to the heart of Christ through his word, his passion for the pulpit with his Gift of Gospel Rap, Pastor Jermaine is one of a kind!