Pastor Gardner has over 30 years of teaching, preaching, and pastoral experience. He has served as the spiritual servant leader in two different states and six different congregations. Each of those congregations experience exceptional growth under his leader ship. New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is no exception, we are experiencing incredible growth both spiritual and physical. He is actively involved in educating this generation. For many years he served as a public school teacher. His passion for teaching covers all aspects of his life. And his words, “I am not perfect, like everyone I have made mistakes, but I strive to grow from my failures. Hopefully, my passion and transparency serves as an illustration of God’s grace and purpose.”