Jim Gardner has served as the Preaching Minister for the Northside Church of Christ in Benton, Arkansas for the past 16 years. Prior to returning home, he served churches in West Virginia, Florida, Texas, and California. He has been married to Mandy for 32 years and they have two daughters, Trae (28) and Tori (22). Jim serves on the boards of the Counseling Clinic, John 3.17 Ministry, and the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee and is the broadcast play-by-play voice of Benton Panther football.