Joyful Life Church
Staff & Leaders

  • Cathy Gardner

    Cathy Gardner
    Founder and Executive Pastor

    Cathy is our co-founder and co-leader. She is a licensed minister and a fully devoted lover of Jesus Christ. She supports and encourages everyone who comes to Joyful Life Church!

  • Chris Gardner

    Chris Gardner
    Founder and Sr. Pastor

    Chris is a dynamic ministry leader with over thirty years of experience managing church programs and resources. He possesses considerable team and project management experience in the secular marketplace combined with a strong record of commitment and achievement in the sacred marketplace. Chris’ background includes church leadership, youth ministry, Christian education, missions, music, and much more. He is a diplomatic and tactful leader who seeks to disciple others, building up reproducing communities of believers. Chris has significant hands-on experience developing, leading, growing, and supporting ministries in the secular workplace, striving to encourage believers to BE the church wherever they are… not just on Sundays, but all day every day.