Senior Pastors
Meet Our Pastors
Andrew and Christina Gard are the Lead Pastors of Grace City Church—a vibrant, life-giving church in Central Florida passionate about helping people know Jesus, build meaningful relationships, and live out their purpose.
In 2015, Andrew and Christina planted Grace City Church with a big vision and even bigger faith. They had no building, no team, and no guarantee it would work—but they believed God had called them to create a church that would impact lives in Lakeland and around the world. Since day one, they’ve watched God do more than they could have imagined.
Under their leadership, thousands have said “yes” to Jesus. Grace City has grown from one service in a high school auditorium to a multi-campus church reaching people locally and globally through Sunday services, Grace City Music, GCLI, conferences, outreach, and missions. What started with a simple yes has become a church where people are finding hope, healing, and purpose.
Andrew and Christina have been in ministry together since getting married in 2005. They welcomed their miracle twins, Justice and Adriana, in 2018. Originally from Washington and Alaska, they met on a blind date in college and have been in full-time ministry ever since. With deep experience in everything from kids and college ministry to church planting and leadership development, they bring both heart and wisdom to all they do. Christina holds multiple advanced degrees and is currently earning her Ph.D. in Psychology. Andrew holds a Master’s in Ministry and is passionate about preaching and pastoring the local church.
They are committed to raising up the next generation of leaders, building the local church, and living by faith—believing with all their hearts: the best is still to come.
