He was also a member of the U.M. General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, and of the Division of Chaplains. Bishop Sanders traveled extensively, visiting refugee camps and mission work in Africa, Asia and Europe, as well as a frequent visitor to the Middle East and the Far East. He was the Co-Founder of the Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies for Educational Opportunities, Inc. of Lakeland, Florida, also serving on its Board of Directors (1976-2000). He served as a Lecturer for Educational Opportunities in England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Alaska, and Jerusalem. Bishop Sanders was also known as one of the greatest preachers in Methodism. He was awarded three Freedom Foundation Awards for his sermons: "One Nation Under God" in 1962, "Independence and Beyond" in 1977, and "In God We Trust - Do We or Don't We" in 1987. In 1980 he was chosen to give the opening sermon for the United Methodist General Conference. The same year he was chosen to deliver the sermon for the Consecration Service for newly elected Bishops at the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference. Bishop Carl Julian Sanders died 7 March 2007 at Fairhaven Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama after a brief illness. He was 94. He was survived by his wife; his two daughters, Lundi Martin and Eleanor Kasler; two stepdaughters, Elizabeth Perry and Judith Shipp; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charles Sanders. Bishop Sanders' funeral was held on 12 March 2007 at the Trinity U.M. Church, 903 Forest Ave., Richmond, Virginia. He was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond. A memorial service was held on 15 March 2007 at the First U. M. Church, 2416 W. Cloverdale Park, Montgomery, Alabama.