Also to pass the torch down to the young people and other ministries Rhema mentor. She believes the torch was handed down to her to preach the word of God through drama, dance and mentoring. Their hearts has always been toward serving and witnessing to people by any means necessary. Her mothers, Mary and Elizabeth were great soul winners. Lela Gardner has produced and written over twenty DVDs of Rhema Drama and Dance productions and concerts. She knew without a shadow of doubt she was called to the ministry of dance, but little did she know that shortly after starting a dance ministry, she would be writing her own drama and dance productions and starting a mentoring and performing arts program.
She traveled abroad in many gospel plays and productions. Elizabeth Williams introduce her to Praise dancing and drama. She also gives honor to the Late Elizabeth Williams who was her mentor, spiritual mother and who guided, pulled and stretched her to be all she can be for the Kingdom of God. She gives honor to her biological parents, Charlie and Mary Stagge who has stood by her and encouraged her throughout her life. Drama, Dance and Singing was birth of course from her heavenly father who gives us our gifts and talents. Lela has been a dance leader/director over several ministries since 1989. She attends Haven House City of Refuge Church under the Leadership of Pastor Michael and 1st Lady Phyllis Fulks. Lela holds a Bachelor and Master degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management. Lela Gardner is Founder and Chief Executive of Rhema International Dance Ministry and Rhema International Leadership, Mentoring, Development and Performing Arts Program.