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First lady of the IPHC<\/h5>\n

Stephanie Price Gardner<\/h1>\n
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Stephanie Price Gardner\u2019s journey in ministry began as a freshman at Emmanuel College, now Emmanuel University, where she met Talmadge, a student in the School of Christian Ministries. While visiting the library together, a young woman approached them and shared that God had given her a prophetic word for their lives from Ecclesiastes 4:9\u201312. That Scripture\u2014reminding them that \u201ctwo are better than one\u201d and \u201ca cord of three strands is not quickly broken\u201d\u2014became a foundation for their life together. Through every season of marriage, family, and ministry, it has remained a treasured reminder of God\u2019s faithfulness and the first of many reassurances they believe He has given them along the way.<\/p>\n

After serving at Emmanuel in Georgia, the Gardners followed God\u2019s call to Oklahoma and the IPHC Headquarters, now the Global Ministry Center. Together, they are celebrating 45 years of marriage, 42 years of ministry, and 39 years of service at the Global Ministry Center.<\/p>\n

While raising their three children and supporting Talmadge\u2019s ministry, Stephanie built a meaningful career in education. She taught Pre-K through fifth grade, developed new programs, helped start new schools, mentored teachers, and returned to school to earn her Master\u2019s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. She later served as an assistant principal and ultimately retired as a principal.<\/p>\n

Stephanie\u2019s commitment to service has always extended beyond her professional career. In her local church, she served as nursery director, children\u2019s pastor, activities director, youth sponsor, girls\u2019 ministry director, and even as a member of the building committee. Her pastor once joked that she had served in nearly every position except associate pastor. For Stephanie, however, it was never about the position\u2014it was simply about being willing to serve wherever she was needed while keeping her children and family rooted in the church.<\/p>\n

One of Stephanie\u2019s deepest passions is showing compassion, encouragement, and empathy to those serving in Kingdom ministry. Through traveling internationally alongside her husband, she developed a deep love for the global IPHC family and continues to treasure the relationships they have formed around the world.<\/p>\n

Today, that same heart is reflected through Ministers\u2019 Wives Fellowship. Stephanie desires to create a place where ministers\u2019 wives and women in ministry feel seen, supported, and encouraged\u2014a community for fellowship, prayer, connection, renewal, and strength as they faithfully pursue God\u2019s calling on their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cTherefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.\u201d \u2014 1 Thessalonians 5:11<\/em><\/p>\n

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