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Dr. Gardner served as an elder at HGC. He founded [https://setfreeprayerministry.com/ Set Free Prayer Ministry] in 2010 in [[Oklahoma]], and another meeting in 2012 in Ft. Smith, [[Arkansas]], training hundreds in emotionally healing prayer to lead others in. He has authored several books, including his bestselling [https://www.amazon.com/Trading-Pain-Peace-Uprooting-Emotional/dp/1419697730 ''Trading Pain For Peace''], 2008. See [[Authors#Ga|Authors]] for his full list (with links).
* Dr. James "Jimmy" Noel Gardner '''+1980-1983+''' (b. 1950 Wichita, KS - d. 2025 Poteau, OK), son of Noel Jefferson Gardner & Edna Lee Turner Gardner. Wife: Gloria Becker Gardner'''+1980-1983+'''.
** James Gardner
** Rachel Jeanne Gardner '''1981-1983+''' (b. 1981 Hutch., KS - d. 2019 Fort Smith, AR). See [https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/poteaudailynews/name/rachel-gardner-obituary?id=12969176 obit]. She was later a member of Poteau Fuel Church.
==Schmidt family==
Duane was a longtime elder, correspondent, Bible teacher, young people's fellowship leader, and Carolyn was an exemplary "elder's wife" given to hospitality. They led youth missions trips to Mexico, and hosted a young peoples small group in their home called "20th Hour" from +2004-2006+.
* Duane Schmidt '''+1983-2018+''', son of Lorene Schmidt