Dr. Sanders has studied to show himself a workman approved by God. Dr. Sanders attended South Carolina State University, Johnson C. Smith University, and hold a Masters of Divinity from Shaw Divinity School, High Point, North Carolina.  He has a Doctorate of Divinity from the Gospel Ministry Outreach Theological Institute in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sanders is the founder of the Partners to the Promise Christian College and serves as CEO
 
He is the Founder and Presiding Overseer of Partners to the Promise Conference of Churches and Emeritus Senior Pastor of Canaan Christian Worship Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is married to Dr. Hattie Sanders, President and Executive Director of PTP Christian College.