Mark Gardner

	Rev. Mark P. Gardner 108 Cora Ave North Syracuse, NY 13212		House Phone: (315) 458-6667 Cell: (315) 466-6364 Email: markgardner77@hotmail.com

Objective

Full time Pastorate

Family

1977—Married to Theresa; 3 children, Rachel 29, Lydia 12 and Ethan who is 5. Rachel is married and has two sons, Jonathan and Noah.

Education

1982—Graduated from Zion Bible Institute, Barrington, R.I.

Positions Held

1982—83 - Youth Pastor at: Upper Room Full Gospel Church, West Springfield, Mass.

We pioneered a youth group for the church, as well as working in construction. The group grew from 4 to 15 youth in a year.

1983—86 - Pastor’s Assistant

Christian Church of the Resurrection, Hamilton, New York; Worship Leader, Men’s group leader, Youth director, Preaching, Teaching Sunday School; Worked full time as a Carpenter.

1986—88 - Senior Pastor

Champlain Assembly of God, Champlain, New York; Took over the church as a home missions work, bringing it to a General Council Affiliated Church. It grew from 10 people to 30 people.

1989 - Short-term Missionary for 6 weeks with Teen World Outreach/Elim Fellowship;

Jamaica, W.I.; Oversaw a team of young people, Preached, taught, conducted V.B.S.

1989—92 - Assisting a Senior Pastor

Christian Church of the Resurrection, Hamilton, New York; Worship leading, preaching, teaching Sunday school, Care group director, Worked full time as a Carpenter.

1992—96 - Senior Pastor

New Hope Full Gospel Church, Sterling, New York; Preaching, Teaching, Youth Group leader, Worship leader; It grew from about 10 people to 30 people, filling the sanctuary; we purchased 5 acres of property; laid the foundation for new building, put in a well and septic system.

1996—99 - Intenerating for missions work in Jamaica

Attended Faith Chapel in Syracuse, New York; Worked as a Self-employed Carpenter; February 97 Missions trip to Jamaica; November 97 our daughter Lydia was born; July 99 led a Teen World Outreach team to Jamaica and moved to Jamaica at the same time.

1999—2006 - Missionary in Jamaica

From 1999 to August, 2005—Executive Director/Chairman and Co-Founder of New Horizon Christian Outreach Ministries (A Christian residential training facility for young men) In August, 2005 resigned as Director and moved to training facility to be the Resident Supervisor to our residents. April 2006 we moved back to the States.

2006– Involvement in local Church/Home Remodeling

We assisted a pastor in Myrtle Beach, SC, overseeing the Care Groups, preaching/teaching; and established a remodeling business.

2007 to Present

Involvement with a local church, assisting with Angel Food Ministries, leading worship for Men’s meetings and occasional preaching/teaching; Self-employed home remodeler

References

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Barnett - New Horizon Christian Outreach Ministries, PO Box 519, Spanish Town PO,

Jamaica, WI (876) 981-2125

Rev. Lee Simmons, Faith Chapel in Syracuse, NY, 315-469-5555

Rev. John Camp, Pastor of Resurrection Life Fellowship, Eaton, NY, 315-893-7877 or 893-7220

Rev. Gerald Saliba, Morrisville, NY; 315-655-8881, 481-5542

Fields of Interest and Hobbies

Training of future church leadership in preaching, care groups, worship and men’s & youth ministry; Carpentry/Building, Camping, Snorkeling, Guitar, Computer