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Shane Sanchez

Shane has been involved in student ministry for over a decade in both volunteer and staff roles. He continues to learn from and be inspired by the next generation. He’s passionate about leading teenagers to find thriving life in Jesus and the continued progress of the local church. He loves investing in other youth ministry leaders, speaking to students and adults, and writing content that inspires innovation. He spent 8 years as a student pastor at MISSION Community Church in Gilbert, AZ and Gwinnett Church in Sugar Hill, GA (a campus of North Point Ministries). Now, he currently works as the Director of High School Content at Orange.
Shane’s most important roles are husband and father. He loves his wife, Heather, kids, Asher, Oliver, Elliot, and Mila and still aspires to one day dunk a basketball.

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