Our Leadership


Barry and Christina Claborn
The Sanctuary of Carson Valley was founded in August 2023 by Rev. Barry and Christina Claborn. Prior to their current pastorate, they served from 2018 - 2023 as the founding pastors of a growing church in California's San Jacinto Valley.
He also served as pastor of Calvary Life Center in California's North Bay area and as pastor of The Bayside Church in California's East Bay Area. He attended Heald Business College in 1984 and graduated from Christian Life College in 1989 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies. He enjoys reading, writing, and racquetball. Christina's professional career includes administrating the Medical Staff offices at CVH (CVMC) and Loma Linda Medical Center - Murrieta. She's currently an Engagement Manager for RLDatix, a healthcare software development firm. Together, they have five children: Lucas (Nicole), Brennan (Brier), Jaycie, Sage, & Drake, and grandson, Levi (Lucas and Nicole).
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Developing Ministries

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY | Ages 5-11
KidCITY
Children have always mattered to the KidCITY Ministry team, but never more so than in the 21st century. This generation of children has seen more, heard more, and experienced more than any of the previous generations combined. This is our challenge: Teaching children how to experience the love of God in a safe and Godly environment. Each week, we'll do exactly that. And, when we see them laugh, sing, worship, and pray, we'll know we've helped make a difference in their little world, even as they make a difference in ours.
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YOUTH MINISTRY | Ages 12-18
180° Youth
At The Sanctuary, we believe students don't have to wait on the future to make a difference. God can use them, now. They can represent, now. They can sing, they can play, they can worship and serve others even while growing and maturing into adulthood. As we grow, students will meet for group studies, anointed services, home fellowship events, road trips, music rehearsals, and bible quizzing. Mix in great music, good food (can you say, "pizza") wacky games, and a little spontaneity, and you'll find yourself wanting to jump in!
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LADIES MINISTRY
LIFT
Ladies In Fellowship Together is a ministry to women of all ages and walks of life. It's purpose is to encourage, strengthen, and equip our women to become true examples of biblical womanhood in a society reeling from theoretical failure. At The Sanctuary, we believe influence with God equals influence with others, and that Godly women can change their world! Our ladies pray together, worship together, laugh together, play together, eat together, shop together...you get the picture. At The Sanctuary, ladies go first!
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MEN'S MINISTRY
IRONMEN
"As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." ~ Prov 27:17 (NKJV)
If a knife is blunt, it still continues to be a knife, although it is less useful and effective. But, rub an iron edge against the knife and soon the knife will be at it's best and brightest. At The Sanctuary, we believe men are at their best when they're consistently in the presence of other men who are pursuing the same goal. At Prayer Breakfasts, Ironman Expeditions, or Men's Retreats, we envision men accepting the challenge of "living on the edge", becoming better husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons.
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Begin Your Journey Today
It is important, in the life of every individual, to come to know Jesus and develop a rich relationship with him. The only way to do that is to intentionally communicate with Him in prayer and invest time in the study of his Word. Start building your relationship today!
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." (Jeremiah 29:11-13)