ANWA

About Us

LEAD PASTORS

Pastor

GENO GARDNER

Passionate about serving Jesus, community, and family; Pastor Geno L. Gardner, is on a mission to preach the unadulterated Gospel of Jesus Christ. For over 20 years, his ministry focus has been on serving the poor, healing the brokenhearted, preaching deliverance to the captives, recovering sight to the blind, and setting liberty to them that are bruised (Luke 4:18). 

Pastor Geno is a thinker, discerner of the times, and an apostolic overseer, devoted to creating “God-cultures” in every facet of life. Education and self-improvement is a staple for Pastor Geno; he is educated in both the sacred and secular, holding a Bachelors of Science in Small Business/Entrepreneurship and being a licensed/ordained minister, receiving his education from Aenon Bible College. After 22 years of honorable service, Pastor Geno retired from the U.S. Army with occupational specialties as a Human Resource instructor, trainer, recruiter, and more.

As a father, brother and friend; Pastor “G” understands the importance of pastoring a church with a strong men’s and children’s ministry. “Our children must be rooted and grounded in the Word of God. Children get their foundational teachings from home first, then they come to the church where they can directly be impacted and cultivated. The endeavor is to take their level of faith and biblical knowledge to a new level,” said Pastor G. “They are our successors, so as we prepare them for succession they must be uniquely equipped with the word of God. It must be something relatable which they can retain and excite them to want to know more.” 

The cultivation of biblically literate children at home must start with the cultivation of strong men! Teaching the importance of men being prayer leaders and worshippers is a pillar to his ministry. Men-Ace, (Men’s Outreach Ministry) is all about “men healing men” and being a safe place for them. “IF you’re my brother, you’re my ace; you’re my number one. I believe that the same tenacity it takes to tear down a thing is the same tenacity one should take to build it up,” said Pastor G. “I want to build men who are diligent in their faith, homes, health and wealth. I want our men to take an aggressive approach to the holistic lifestyle.” 

Jesus Christ is the center of all things, so Pastor “G” lives by 1 John 4:4: “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”

Pastor

CORENE GARDNER

“Corene Gardner is full of confidence, life, and passion.  Corene is not just a  Pastor, she is also an entrepreneur, coach, mentor, youtube content creator, social media influencer, and leader.  Corene Gardner has been in ministry for over 20 years.  She has been happily married to her husband and Pastor, Geno Gardner, for 19 years and has two beautiful children, Skye & Zion.  Corene is an Army Veteran and is passionate about God and His people.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a concentration in Addiction.  She owns her own business called Pampered Pretty and recently launched her own hair care product line. Corene is also a Licensed Realtor in the state of TN and AL.  This dynamic woman of God, brings a unique yet relatable approach to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, while bridging the gap between generations.  God has coined her as “The Wounded Healer” and continues to use her to bring healing to women around the world.  With an innovative call to Entrepreneurship in the marketplace, Pastor Corene strives to stretch people in their thinking, way of life, as well as financial literacy while challenging them to do the work it takes to heal and get to their destiny!”

Humbly Serving,

OUR VISION IS SIMPLE....

Find Family. Discover Purpose. Change the World.

Our Mission

C – Cultural/Social Transformation
 
H – Harvesting Cities and Nations (Souls)
 
A – Apostolic Teams and Church Planting
 
L – Linking Together Families
 
L – Leadership Development and Deployment
 
E – Educating & Equipping the Saints
 
N – New Perspectives of Church
 
G – Generational Unity and Impact
 
E – Excelling in Healthy Living

Our Values

To build a strong family of disciples with a heart to change the world
 
To create a consistent atmosphere of worship, intimacy and visitation from the Lord 
 
To provide a place of training, nurturing and equipping for World Changers
 
To restore honor and integrity to the family unit
 
To create a resource center that supplies every sector of society with change agents 
 
To create a platform for creative expression through the arts and drama
 
To promote racial, generational and gender unity for the purposes of God