Pastor Maria Gardner

Pastor 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 47years, 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.O. 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 K4 through 6^th, 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.

Pastor Carl A. Turner, Sr.

Pastor Carl A. Turner Sr. was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. under the leadership of the late, Bishop F.M. Thomas.  He was reared by his parents, District Elder John Loyd and Evangelist Betty Loyd of Bridgeport, CT.  His parents along with the help and guidance of God,  taught him to fear the Lord and to keep His commandments.

Pastor Turner has been the Pastor of Highway Gospel Community Temple in West Chester, PA. for twenty years, and Highway Word Of Faith Ministries in Newark, DE. for nine years.  He has been in the Kingdom Building business most of his life.  He also has traveled extensively throughout the United States, India, Jamaica, England, the Bahamas, Bermuda and numerous trips to the continent of Africa with his most recent missionary journey to Johannesburg, South Africa and surrounding cities with World Visions International Ministry. 

He currently holds the following prestigious positions:

• General Treasurer of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.

• Member of the Executive Board of the P.A. of W., Inc.

• Chairman of the Greater PA. State Council under the leadership of Bishop Ronald L. Young

• Eastern Regional Director of the G.P.S.C.

• General Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Alliance of Apostolic Churches (PAAC).

He held the position as owner and C.E.O. of Turner’s Insurance Group for the past thirty-one years and is also a successful business partner with TNI (Tahitian Noni International). 

On August 10, 2008, Pastor Turner will be married to Karen Boyer Turner for thirty-five years.  Out of this union they share three wonderful children and eight beautiful grandchildren of which he is proud. 

He currently holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministries through Aenon Bible College.  He is the author of two books, “Don’t Let Me Die” and “It’s in the Pot”.  He also has a large library of sermons that give hope and encouragement to a dying world.