About us
Welcome!
My name is Brandi Calhoun Diamond. I'm glad you're here.
Dr. Brandi Calhoun Diamond is the Founder of Sanctuary Groups, an entrepreneurial ministry focused on peace, people, and priorities. She has a passion for public speaking, ministry, event planning, scheduling, communication, teaching, organization, project management, writing & curriculum. She is an accomplished leader, and enjoys working with groups of all ages.
Brandi earned her Doctor of Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary, her Master of Divinity at McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University, and her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Religion from Berry College.
Brandi is married to John and has two adult children - Taylor & Bailey.
Photo by Sarah Lessley Photography
What We Believe
We believe spirituality should guide real life.
Therefore, we believe in
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questions.
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doubt.
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growth.
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changing your mind.
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laughter and grief.
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the complicated, beautiful work of being human.
Our work is rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus and in the belief that love is bigger than fear.
We believe every person is inherently worthy of dignity, belonging, and respect. Everyone deserves space to show up as they are—not as they think they are supposed to be.
We are an inclusive Christian community that welcomes people across backgrounds, identities, experiences, and stages of faith. You do not have to have all the right answers. You do not have to agree with everyone. You do not have to pretend.
We believe questions are sacred.
We believe faith and curiosity coexist.
We believe spirituality should connect us more deeply—to God, to ourselves, and to one another.
And we believe a meaningful life is built by paying attention to what matters most:
Spiritual: Space to explore what is sacred.
Social: People to share the journey.
Centered: Practices that help us live with greater peace, purpose, and intention.
This is a place to breathe.
A place to belong.
A place to become more fully yourself.
This is Sanctuary Groups.
Photo by Sarah Lessley Photography
Inclusion Statement
We are a progressive, inclusive Christian community. All of our gatherings are rooted in the expansive love Jesus teaches in the Greatest Commandment - love for God, love for others, and love for ourselves.
We welcome people of different backgrounds, identities, experiences, and beliefs. We believe every person is worthy of dignity, belonging, and respect.
You don't have to have everything figured out. Questions are welcome here. Doubt is welcome here. Growth and change are welcome here.
We don't expect people to perform, pretend, or agree on everything in order to belong.
Come as you are.
Bring your questions.
Be your whole, complicated, beautiful self.
There is room at the table for you. We’re saving you a seat.