Born in Colombia, South America, Hadder moved to the USA in the Late 80s-Early 90s and has dual citizenship. Currently retired from corporate work, he worked mainly with Agroindustry (Technology Transferring), Green Industry (Natural Resources), and small Agro-industrial business/ Community Development. ​He is enrolled at CIU to pursue a BA in Bible starting this Fall, and loves to attend Sandhills University classes with his wife. Married 44 years to Noralba, they share a passion and love for the Kingdom of God and a strong dedication to the Lord.  They are blessed with 3 kids: Diana, Hadder Jr and Emmanuel, all of whom are married. Additionally, they are blessed with 7 grandchildren, with another due in November.

Nathan “Tyrone” Ellis was born in Lexington, Tennessee, where his faith journey began when he accepted Christ at Timberlake Grove Baptist Church. His family later relocated to South Carolina while he was in high school. Tyrone and his college sweetheart, Jamelle, have been blessed with 33 years of marriage and are the proud parents of three young adult children: Jameson, Jaelyn, and Justin. ​For the past eight years, Tyrone and Jamelle have been grateful to call Sandhills Community Church home. Over the past six years, they have enjoyed leading small groups and walking alongside others in faith. Tyrone counts it a joy to serve Christ and His church with humility, wisdom, and a shepherd’s heart. ​ Professionally, Tyrone serves as a Senior Technical Leader with Trane Technologies. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University and an Executive MBA from Tulane University. He has also given back to the community through service on several nonprofit boards in South Carolina and by completing the United Way Board Leadership Program.

Keith is from Augusta, Georgia, and relocated to Columbia after marrying his wife Lindsay nine years ago. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior over twenty years ago and is passionate about helping God’s church remain holy and set apart from a sinful world and culture. Currently, Keith serves as Director of Financial Compliance for the South Carolina Technical College System at their system office here in Columbia, SC. He enjoys spending time in the Word daily, exercising, traveling, and watching his Georgia sports teams – Univ. of Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, and Atlanta Falcons.

Victor was born and raised in Cali, Colombia, South America, and has devoted his life to helping people know Christ and make Him known among the nations. He currently serves as Professor of Intercultural Studies at Columbia International University, where he equips students for cross-cultural ministry and global missions. Beyond the classroom, Victor serves in several leadership roles with Crossover Global, a church-planting ministry committed to glorifying God by expanding gospel access through the planting of multiplying churches among unreached and unengaged people groups. For more than thirty-five years, God has allowed Victor to serve in pastoral ministry, church planting, leadership development, and global missions across different cultures. His passion is to see the Church fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples and planting healthy, multiplying churches where Christ is least known. Victor and his wife, Isabel, who is also from Cali, Colombia, have been joyfully married since 1993. Isabel serves the local community by teaching English (TESOL) to immigrants and refugees in South Carolina, opening doors for meaningful relationships and gospel conversations. Together, they are grateful for God's faithfulness and for the privilege of serving Him as a family. God has blessed Victor and Isabel with an amazing daughter, Eliannah, who shares their heart for serving others. She serves in children's ministry and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Columbia International University. As a family, they are passionate about making Christ known, encouraging the Church, and investing in the next generation of Christian leaders.​