Background
Gardner, William Wayne was born on October 13, 1946 in LaFayette, Georgia, United States. Son of James Hobson and Minnie Ruth (LeCroy) Gardner.
Gardner, William Wayne was born on October 13, 1946 in LaFayette, Georgia, United States. Son of James Hobson and Minnie Ruth (LeCroy) Gardner.
Bachelor of Science in Missions, Toccoa Falls College, 1969. Master of Divinity, Luther Rice Seminary, 1985. Master of Professional Studies, Alliance Theological Seminary, 1986.
Doctor of Divinity, Toccoa Falls College, 1998.
Pastor, Deere Creek Chapel, Winterset, Iowa., 1970-1971; assistant pastor, Fort Payne (Alabama) Alliance Church, 1971-1973; assistant pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Wyckoff, New Jersey, 1973-1975; associate regional director, World Vision International, Ridgewood, New Jersey, 1975-1976; regional director, World Vision International, Atlanta, 1976-1983; vice president for advancement, Toccoa Falls (Georgia) College, since 1983; general manager, TFC Network, since 1995. Secretary district Executive Committee Christian & Missionary Alliance, Charlote, North Carolina, since 1986, interim district superintendent, 1989. Chairman Comm. Commission Accrediting Association of Bible Colls.
President Toccoa Falls Alumni Association, 1977-1980. Member American Association Bible Colleges (committee), Council for Advancement for Secondary Education, Christian Stewardship Association, Christian Management Association, Association of Institutional Development Officers of Christian Education, Rotary.
Married Verlene Sue Stoddard, June 29, 1968 (deceased March 2000). Children: Julie Anne, Suzanne Angelique, Michelle Elaine.