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It all began with a walk...
In 1990, Pastor Jim Shields was serving at a youth camp. One of the teens under his care shared that God spoke to him, personally. He heard, "If you spend five minutes a day talking to me as though I am your best friend, then I will actually become your very best friend." Deeply moved by the profound simplicity of this word, Jim made it foundational to His own walk with God. Upon establishing Sanctuary, he quickly engrained this concept into the very core of how we operate.
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The "Five Minute Walk" is something we practice both as a church and in each of our personal lives. We believe that God can speak volumes if we only give Him the time. And even when He is silent, we believe in faith that He meets us where we are at.
"Prayer costs you nothing"

Prayer is the Assignment
In 2022, our pastors, elders, and board members agreed to pray about whether we should renew the lease on our building. In response, God spoke loudly to many praying. He said "why do you ask me about a lease when you aren't doing what I've already asked? My house is a house of prayer, and prayer costs you nothing."

We identify as a praying church, and our aim is to seek Him wholeheartedly.
Since that moment, we have strived to make prayer, both personal and corporate, a priority. Through the dreams and visions of several members of the community, God has highlighted the Golden Gate Bridge within the context of prayer and intercession. We believe that He has charged us to blessing and revival in the bay area.





