10/12/2026
THE CALLING IS GREAT, BUT SO IS THE MAN WHO ANSWERED!
Some see the pulpit. We see the prayers.
Some hear the sermons. We witness the sacrifice. Some recognize the title. We honor the heart behind it.
Pastor Maurice D. Gardner, your ministry is more than Sunday mornings. It’s the lives you touch, the burdens you help carry, the love you extend, and the unwavering faith you demonstrate even when the road isn’t easy.
This Clergy Appreciation Month, Ivy Lane Baptist Church honors the shepherd who continues to show up, stand firm, and serve faithfully.
You don’t just preach about loving people, you live it!
💚 WE SEE YOU. WE HONOR YOU. WE THANK GOD FOR YOU!
“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” Jeremiah 3:15 KJV
Happy Clergy Appreciation Month, Pastor Maurice Gardner! We love you!