John GARDNER

Accomplished Lead Pastor with a proven track record at Legacy Church of God, adept in pastoral counseling and organizational leadership. Spearheaded community service programs and strategic ministry expansion, enhancing congregational care and growth. Excelled in recruiting and mentoring volunteers, demonstrating exceptional spiritual and leadership skills.

Experienced pastoral leader with focus on spiritual growth and community engagement. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Known for adaptability, empathy, and effective communication. Skilled in sermon delivery, counseling, and organizational leadership. Reliable and flexible in meeting evolving needs.

Served as the key note speaker for Western Michigan Church of God mens conferences 2005 & 2007.

Served on the Church of God youth board in Michigan from 2007-2009

Elected by collogues and served on the Texas State council 2018-2022

Currently was elected by colleagues to serve again on the Texas state council.

District overseer for north Texas Church of God wichita Falls district 2013 - currently

My greatest accomplishment is my family. I have been married to Mrs. Sherrie Gardner for 26 years, We have have 5 children and 6 Grandchildren with our 7th Grandchild due in March of 2025.

My Wife Sherrie is a Exhorter in the Church of God. She is also a  pianist and has served for 18 years as a Praise and worship leader in ministry. She stepped down in 2019 from that ministry to start our church daycare (Lion Cub Academy) She is a true entrepreneur and the Godliest woman I have ever known. She holds a state daycare license and has led Lion Cub Academy to the top Daycare in our county. She is widely respected by everyone who knows her. She is truly the success in our ministry.

My oldest son David and his wife Kelsey Live in Germany where they serve in the United States Air Force. They have been married for 15 years with no children.

My Son Jonathan and his wife Megan are both Lee col Grads and currently live in Lakeland Fl. They have been married for 12 years and have Our oldest Grand Daughter Lakin (11) and they have twin boys Judah and Silas (9) They are also known in the family as Hurricane and Tornado!!

My daughter Amber and her Husband Sam are very successful business people in Wichita Falls Tx. They Have our Youngest Grandson Son Easton (4) and they are expecting March of 2025 a little girl, our 7th grandchild Melina.

My Daughter Kayla and her Husband Heath reside in Wichita Falls. Kayla is a Lee Col Grad and serves as our Church daycare director and the Praise and worship pastor at Legacy church of God. They have 2 beautiful little girls Tatum (5) and Teagan (2)

Arianna (Ari) is our bonus daughter. She was an abused and abandoned little girl who was in foster care with a family at Legacy church. We adopted her 5 years ago and she is daddies girl. She is now 10 years old and excelling in life and keep us young.