Rev. Sandra Turnbull

The daughter of Assembly of God missionaries, Sandra Turnbull grew up on the front row pew and can’t remember a time when she was not involved in ministry. Born in the Dominican Republic, Sandra lived most of her young life in Central and South America with her parents and siblings

After receiving the call to ministry, Sandra attended Bible School and seminary. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Evangel College in Springfield, Missouri and a Masters Degree in Religious Studies from the School of Theology in Claremont, California. It was while serving with Youth With A Mission in Amsterdam, Holland, that Sandra fell in love with her life partner of 20 years, Janet Robertson. This precipitated a new life direction. Together they affiliated with the Metropolitan Community Churches and in 1986 founded Encounter Missions International, a missions training and sending ministry. In 1996 Sandra was ordained into full time ministry and felt the call of God to pastor.

As the pastor of Glory Tabernacle Christian Center, Rev. Sandra Turnbull has established a bridge building ministry to other pastors, leaders, ministries and organizations.

Her passion is:

"to be on the forefront of the outpouring of God’s glory in this generation and to see the Church rise up to become the inclusive Church it is called to be"

Rev. Sandra travels throughout the United States and in various nations preaching and teaching.  She also offers the annual Harvest Glory Conferences, Ministry Training Schools and ACTS Institute in Long Beach, California.  Both Rev. Sandra and her partner, Janet enjoy living in Long Beach, California and traveling to Asia and throughout the nations.