Pastor Maria GardnerPastor Maria Gardner was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She was saved
at the very young age of 10 years old. While in high school, she was
called to minister God's word. Shortly thereafter, she began speaking
at youth services throughout the city. It was while she was studying law
at Laney College; the Lord called Pastor Gardner into "full-time
ministry". She began traveling the length and breadth of this country,
compelling men and women to come to Jesus Christ.Pastor Gardner ministry spreads far and beyond church services,
revivals, and conventions. For over 47 years, she has fervently
answered God's call to evangelize the world. She has ministered not
only in the United States, but also in several foreign countries such as:
Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, England, Germany and the British
Honduras. Several times throughout the year she can be found in the
orphanages of Haiti, administering love through "hands on" contact.
Her volume of compassion exudes from a heart that is filled with love
and a commitment to give of her time and substance.Radio, television and the recording industry have also been modes of
communicating this unique ministry to the masses. Weekly radio and
television programs have been aired throughout the country of this
dynamic ministry. Pastor Gardner has recorded five albums entitled,
"I'd Rather Fight than Switch", Come Out of the Hog Pen", I'm Hooked",
Mr. Chairman: I Nominate the Man Jesus", and "I've Gone Through the
Wilderness, Now I'm Going to Take My Possessions. Her latest video
is titled, "He Won't Leave You Until He's Done What He Said".She is the pastor of the B.M. Oakley Memorial Temple Church of God in
Christ, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and in the National Church of
God in Christ, Pastor Gardner serves in the following capacities:
Expediter for the Women’s Department; Supervisor of Port au Prince
Haiti and the ‘Elect Chairlady’ of the Evangelist Department.Pastor Maria Gardner’s unselfishness for God’s people and a world of
young minds was inspired to take another step in gathering troops for
God’s army. This courageous leader found the time to pursue an
earned degree in Education Administration with an endorsement in
Counseling. She knew her battle would be against experienced and
skilled warriors. She also holds an administrative certification with
National Private Schools. She has been certified to open the state
approved Maria Gardner Christian Academy with grades K through 6th,
providing leadership through Christian education. Pastor Gardner’s
years of work, experience, and seeking God’s face leaves her still
seeking a higher level of academic education.She is the mother of three adult children and eight grandchildren.
Pastor Gardner's faithfulness to God has served as an example and
an inspiration to her children. Her eldest son, Elder Dyran Gardner,
(deceased January 1997); her son, Elder Anthony Gardner is a pastor,
along with his wife, Mrs. Monica Gardner as Co-Pastor in New Jersey;
her daughter, Mrs. Terrie Gardner-Rimson serves as Co-Pastor to her
husband, Pastor Derek Rimson in Michigan.Through perseverance, tenacity and faith in God, Pastor Gardner
stands strong as an anointed vessel of God. Her life is
uncompromising in her determination to live holy.
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