About us

You can find a detailed description of who we are, what we believe and how we came to be by clicking here. 

First of all, you will find no exclusive pews for any person. All are greeted with equal courtesy and kindness (Acts 10:34-35; Galatians 3:28).

You will find no tendency toward entertainment with beautiful organ or piano music. Like the first century Christians, we will engage in the singing of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs (Ephesians 5:19). The words used in our songs will be easy to understand (1 Corinthians 14:15). God has commanded the sincere praise of His people to come from the heart (Colossians 3:16).

You will observe that the Bible is the textbook to which reference is repeatedly made in our classes and sermons. Special emphasis is placed on that part of the Bible known as the New Testament (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Romans 1:16). You will never be asked to accept what some man says about the Bible; we want you to read the Bible for yourself to see "whether those things are so" (Acts 17:11).

The audience will not be embarrassed or singled out for any sort of demonstration or testimony. You can quietly observe and study that which you see and hear (1 Corinthians 14:40).

You will be more than welcome at all of our services. Please come and bring your Bible to "search the Scriptures" with us. If you do not have a Bible, we will be happy to give you one.

Elders

George Stiffey

George has served as an Elder since 1988.  George has been married to Jeannette for 52 years.  They have three grown children, Tommy, Sandy and Stacey. George and Jeannette have been blessed with 5 grandchildren.  George is a native of Pennsylvania, moving to Florida while serving in the United States Navy in 1961.  He settled in Sanford, and worked with Florida Power Corporation for 30 years, retiring in 1991.

Walter Person

Walt became an elder in October 2013. Walt has been married to his beloved Loretta for 38 years.  They have two grown daughters, Beverly and Catherine. Walt and Loretta have been blessed with 4 grandchildren. Walt is a native Texan, served in the military for 22 years retiring in 1999.  Walt & Loretta have served with Sanford since 2003: “9Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict” (Titus 1:9NKJV).

Tom Stiffey

Tom became an elder in October 2013.  Tom has been married to Cindy for 26 years.  They have two grown sons, Ryan and Brandon.  He became a Deacon in 1994, and served the Building and Youth Ministries. “I make a living as an auctioneer, but I work for the Lord.  Our Youth are one of the areas I am most passionate about.”

Tim O’Keefe

Tim became an elder in October 2013.  Tim has been married to Wendy for 24 years.  They have two sons, Shane and Patrick.  He became a Deacon in 2002, and served the Edification and Finance Ministries.  Tim is a native of New Mexico, moving to Florida in 1968.  He served here in Central Florida as a Firefighter and EMT, retiring in 2007.

Visit us

Sanford Church of Christ 

1500 South Park Avenue

Sanford, FL 32771

(407) 322-7781

Sunday Class:  9:30 a.m.
Sunday AM Worship:  10:30 a.m.
Sunday PM Meeting:  6:00 p.m.
(4th Sunday, no PM Services)

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.