Elona Sanders accepted the call of God into ministry in 1984. She was ordained Evangelist in 1992, and began Pastoral Ministry in 1994. On November 17, 2000, she was officially installed as Senior Pastor by Apostle Fred Sanders of Victory Deliverance Church of Christ, International.

On October 12, 2002, in a full ordination ceremony with the laying on of hands, Pastor Sanders received ordination affirmation from Bishop T. D. Jakes of Dallas, Texas, and is a member of the Potter's House International Pastoral Alliance.  Elona Sanders is also a Member of the Network of Local Churches and Ministries under the Apostolic Covering of Apostle LaFayette Scales.

Elona Sanders is the Founder and Visionary of Elona Sanders Ministries; from which was birthed New Life Empowerment Center (Church) in Columbus Ohio and Kingdom Life University. (School of Ministry)

Elona Sanders is a 21st Century leader with a voice to the Body of Christ and is an increasingly sought after keynote speaker, seminarian, workshop facilitator and revivalist that flows with a diverse anointing.  Her devotion and submission to the Holy Spirit enables her to be an effective instrument of deliverance and spiritual breakthrough to many.

 Elona Sanders