Residence Hall at Building C on Apostolic Way
- Newly renovated 2019/2020
- Inside rooms are roughly 204 Sq Ft and have a larger walk-in closet
- Outside rooms are roughly 156 Sq Ft and have a window
- Single and double occupancy rooms are available*
- All rooms have independent heating and cooling
- Communal restrooms and shower rooms
- Lounge areas on every floor
- Laundry facilities are available on every floor
- Separate prayer rooms for men and women
- Vending and Ice Machines are available on each floor
- Lit walking path to Main Campus Building A
- Plenty of parking
*Single rooms are not an option for initial residency unless 21 or over. If single occupancy is medically necessary, per a physician’s recommendation, a discount on the Single Occupancy rate may be given. However, the proper documentation must be submitted to the Admissions Office prior to requesting a room. All information submitted will be subject to availability and approval by the Office of the Dean of Student Services.
Residence Hall at Building H on Corporate Parkway
- Newly renovated 2023
- Rooms are roughly 360 Sq Ft
- Single and double occupancy rooms are available*
- Bathroom in each room
- All rooms have independent heating and cooling
- Laundry facilities are available on every floor
- Separate prayer rooms for men and women
- Large student lounge in lobby
- Vending and Ice Machines are available on each floor
- Less than one mile from the main campus
- Plenty of parking
*Single rooms are not an option for freshmen, unless 21+. If single occupancy is medically necessary, per a physician’s recommendation, the proper documentation must be submitted to the Admissions Office prior to requesting a room. All information submitted will be subject to availability and approval by the Office of the Dean of Student Services.
Any student who is 25 years of age or older as of August 1st, will not be allowed to live in undergraduate housing. The student will be placed in Graduate housing if they choose to live
on-campus. All undergraduate rules will apply*. These students will be charged the single-room rate.
All undergraduate students will not be allowed access to graduate floors. All graduate students
will not be allowed access to undergraduate floors.
Cost ($) per semester for dormitory residents (double occupancy): $2,199
Cost ($) per semester for dormitory residents (single occupancy): $3,1992**
Annual housing deposit (deducted from room & board): $1,000
Room & Board Costs
* Students living on a Graduate floor will (A) not be allowed access to the undergraduate floors, and (B) their recommended curfew will be from midnight to 5am.
** This is the price for undergraduate students 25+ who are required to live in graduate housing
The Johnsons
Our Senior Pastor Matthew Johnson has been involved in ministry for more than 25 years. Prior to full time ministry the Johnsons both worked in the healthcare field. Pastor Johnson is an Ordained Minister of the UPCI, received his MBA summa cum laude from William Woods University, received his specialty MBA summa cum laude in healthcare administration, and is board bertified in ambulatory surgery management.
Pastor Johnson serves on the Board of Trustees for Compassion Services International (CSI) as well as the UPCI Stewardship Advisory Council.
The Johnsons formerly served the executive team for UPCI Youth Ministries and also served as members of the Missouri Youth Ministries leadership team.
They are the proud parents of Abriah & Jace who are the joy of their lives, along with their two Goldendoodles, Opie Taylor & Ginger Lou. The Johnsons enjoy family time together kayaking, exploring the great outdoors, and also searching for new coffee shops wherever they travel.
The Venturinis
Nathan and Larkin Venturini have been married and serving in ministry together since 2018. They are looking forward to welcoming their first child in August of 2023. Outside of his involvement with The Sanctuary, Nathan is an Operations Analyst for Toyota Material Handling, and Larkin is a Speech Language Pathologist for Bartholomew County Schools. Larkin is a member of The Sanctuary Kids Ministry Team, participates in The Sanctuary Choir, and is involved with Bible Quizzing. They are glad to have made Columbus their home, and are excited about what is happening in the community and church.
Vaneesa McCreary
Vaneesa McCreary and her husband, James McCreary, married in 1998. Together they have one son, Jameson. Throughout the years Vaneesa has helped in a Private Christian middle/ high school office doing anything from state reporting to substitute teaching in various classes, as needed. In 2021, Vaneesa relocated and started working part-time in The Sanctuary daycare. Later on she was asked to fulfill the role as the new daycare director. From June 2022 to December 2022, she worked in each classroom to better understand the schedule and responsibilities as well as completed director specific job training. In December 2022, she officially became The Sanctuary Church Daycare Director.
The Gordons
Matt and Tamera Gordon have been married and have served in music ministry since 1997; as well as teaching music for many years. They have one daughter, Ava. The Gordon's have been a part of The Sanctuary since 2015.
The Ortizs
Jorge and Amy Otiz serve as our Spanish church pastors. Prior to their pastorship, they along with their 3 children, have helped in several missions works in various countries around the world.
The Vailes
Jonathan and Tori got married in 2014, have one daughter named Nora, and one dog named Gus. The Vailes have served as Children's Pastors at The Sanctuary since 2015 while also serving in many administrative capacities and other ministries. Prior to his transition to a full-time ministry position, Jonathan was a music teacher within the BCSC school corporation. Now, with his Master's degree in Business Administration, Jonathan is the Finance Coordinator and Children's Pastor. Tori is a 3rd grade teacher in the BCSC school corporation and serves part-time at The Sanctuary to support administrative needs.
The Sizemores
The Sizemores have served in youth ministry for over ten years, the past seven being the youth pastor's here at The Sanctuary. They lead our thriving youth and young adults group and are passionately serving in many other areas of the church. Mikayla earned her Bachelor's in Education from Indiana University and has been a special education teacher for nearly a decade. Austin earned his Bachelor's in Economics from Marian University where he won two national championships as a football player. They have been married for 7 years and recently had their first daughter Jade in 2021.
The McLaurines
Gwendolyn McLaurine MS, LMHCA, NCC completed her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana and a licensed professional counselor in Michigan. She is the owner of Living Water Mental Health LLC where she provides office and teletherapy services and specializes in helping individuals overcome the effects of childhood trauma. She has ten-plus years of individual, family, and crisis counseling experience. Gwendolyn is eclectic in her approach to therapy and seeks to use the most effective and appropriate method to address her clients' needs.
Gwendolyn is a wife, mother of two, and lover of shopping malls. She and her husband Reggie attend The Sanctuary in Columbus, Indiana, serving on the leadership team as assistant pastors
The Mullins
Assistant Pastors at The Sanctuary; Rebekka and Matthew Mullins have been married, and served together in ministry since 2004 and have 4 beautiful children. Matthew is Vice President at a global fortune 500 company and a partner and CEO of Equipping Leaders. With 20 years of pastoral experience, he also teaches global audiences, and offers coaching in strategy, human resources management, and leader development.
