The Gardner’s attended Christ for the Nations Bible Institute and became ordained and began their ministry both as evangelists in the early 80's and after three and half years of evangelizing they became active as pastors of the House Church in Arizona. Elizabeth continued to work and study toward her doctorate and received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Theology in 2006.

They both hold ordination with the Independent Assemblies of God, Full Gospel Fellowship International, Brothers in Christ International, Bethel Aram Ministries and The Society of Apostolic Church Ministries.

In addition to Elizabeth’s spiritual education, she also attended the Paralegal Institute of Arizona and received a degree as a Certified Legal Assistant, specializing in Contracts, Business Organizations, Litigation and Trial Practice.

Elizabeth is the author of several books including “Lord, Why Me”, “Corporation sole vs. 501(c)(3) Corporation”, “How to Protect Everything you Own in this Life and After” and "Christmas a Christian Holiday, Or Is It?"

In addition to Ric’s Spiritual Education, he also attended TPI Schools Center for Career Studies in Accounting, Estate and Financial Planning and received a degree in Accounting, Estate and Financial Planning, specializing in Charitable Planning.