local prayer ministers in uvalde

"Healing Uvalde" is a nondenominational prayer ministry that wants to help local pastors and churches train their members how to effectively help those who are suffering emotionally, both within their church and in the community. As more individuals join together to receive training to become certified as prayer ministers with this ministry, we will add more pictures and names of local people who can help you learn how to be set free so that you can follow Jesus and experience His love, joy, and peace and to spread this peace throughout Uvalde.



local supporters

As more people join in with this ministry and seek to become certified prayer ministers, they will be added to this page. 

  • pastor

    James Garza is the pastor of Risen Community Church and is the director of Youth for Christ in Uvalde. He has been a strong supporter of Set Free Prayer Ministry since Dr. Gardner has been coming to Uvalde, and he is a certified Prayer Minister. He is now the director of Set Free Prayer Ministry in Uvalde. 

  • counselor

    Ana Liza Almaraz, M.Ed. is a grief counselor who is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde, Texas. She is a certified Set Free Prayer Minister.



  • mature believer

    Mendell Morgan is the Head Librarian at the Uvalde Library and he attends church in San Antonio, Texas.  He is a strong Christian man who is very supportive of this ministry and outreach to Uvalde and has been very helpful and instrumental in helping Dr. Gardner meet people in Uvalde and allowing him to share about his books and his ministry.

  • Certified Set Free Prayer minister

    Dina Aguirre is a strong, mature Christian woman who attends Risen Community Church in Uvalde, Texas. She has completed the certification requirements to be a Set Free Prayer Minister and is available for prayer ministry appointments. If interested in receiving prayer ministry from her, please text her at 210-426-7482 and let her know of your interest and she will respond to you.

  • joe martinez

    Joe Martinez is a strong believer who is actively involved in his church, Trinity Fellowship. He is a lifetime resident of Uvalde and is well known to the community.  He has a heart for prayer, ministering to others, and deliverance ministry.

  • pastor

    Joe Ruiz is the senior pastor of Templo Cristiano. He has been a faithful supporter of this ministry since Dr. Gardner first visited Uvalde and he has invited Dr. Gardner to speak at his church on three occasions.

  • pastor

    Carlos Contreras is the senior pastor of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Uvalde, Texas. He is supportive of this prayer ministry and has invited Dr. Gardner to speak at his church several times.

Join our group of certified prayer ministers

In order to become certified as a Healing Uvalde Prayer Minister you must do three things: 

1) Complete the 10-hour video training available on this website or the 24-video series on "Set Free, Indeed." 

2)  Watch the 10 demonstration videos (must be purchased).

3)  Receive a minimum of 5 hours of personal prayer ministry from a certified prayer minister and make a pledge to never let the sun go down on your anger.


After completing these three requirements, copy and complete the forms identified below, and mail them to Jim Gardner at 22361 Pine Ridge Circle, Poteau, OK 74953.

certification forms

The following forms are provided for those who want to become certified as Set Free Prayer Ministers. After completing the three basic requirements, new applicants must complete an application form, a training record form, and sign a copy of the ethical standards. They must also have a leader from their church complete a letter of recommendation, and then send these forms to Dr. Gardner at 22361 Pine Ridge Circle, Poteau Oklahoma 74953.

Just click onto the words "Certification Forms" above to see the forms and print them.

certified set free prayer ministers in uvalde

The following is a list of individuals who have completed the requirements to become certified as Set Free Prayer Ministers or who are "Candidates" who are currently certified. Completion of certification does not mean that these individuals are experienced in helping people with all types of problems, but that they have the basic training and tools to be able to start praying with others for emotional healing. More names will be added to this list as they complete more of the Set Free Training requirements.

  • Dina aguirre

    Dina Aguirre is a strong, mature Christian woman who attends Risen Community Church in Uvalde, Texas. She has completed the certification requirements to be a Set Free Prayer Minister and is available for prayer ministry appointments. If interested in receiving prayer ministry from her, please text her at 210-426-7482 and let her know of your interest and she will respond to you.

  • Anna liza almaraz

    Anna Liza Almaraz is a long-time resident of Uvalde and is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She has a master's degree in counseling and has completed the certification requirements to be a Set Free Prayer Minister. If interested in receiving prayer ministry from her, please text her at 830-279-4119 and let her know of your interest and she will respond to you.

  • linnea fortner

    Linnea is a member of Risen Community Church in Uvalde, Texas and is on the leadership team of the church. She is a strong believer and supporter of Set Free Prayer Ministry and has completed the certification requirements to be a Set Free Prayer Minister.   If interested in receiving prayer ministry from her, please text her at 979-235-7567 and let her know of your interest and she will respond to you.

  • julian pechacek

    Julian is a member of First Baptist Church and is a retired engineer. He is a strong believer and supporter of Set Free Prayer Ministry and has completed the certification requirements to be a Set Free Prayer Minister.   If interested in receiving prayer ministry from him, please text him at 210-449-4896 and let him know of your interest and he will respond to you.

  • rachel lambert

    Rachel is a member of Risen Community Church in Uvalde, Texas and is on the leadership team of the church. She is a strong believer and supporter of Set Free Prayer Ministry and has completed requirements to be certified as a Set Free Prayer Minister. She is available for prayer ministry appointments and can be contacted through Facebook.

  • agustin negrete

    Augustin is a member of Risen Community Church in Uvalde, Texas. He is a strong believer and supporter of Set Free Prayer Ministry and has completed the certification requirements to be a Set Free Prayer Minister.   If interested in receiving prayer ministry from him, please text him at 830-275-2187 and let him know of your interest and he will respond to you.

  • james garza, pastor

    James is a strong supporter of Set Free Prayer Ministry and is actively involved in the Uvalde Ministerial Alliance. He is the director of the Uvalde Youth for Christ and is  certified as a Set Free Prayer Minister. He is available for prayer ministry appointments. If interested in receiving prayer ministry from him, please test him at 830-279-7683. 

  • VANESSA LONGORIA amaya

    Vanessa is a member of Risen Community Church in Uvalde, Texas. She is a strong believer and supporter of Set Free Prayer Ministry and has completed the certification requirements to be a Set Free Prayer Minister.   If interested in receiving prayer ministry from her, please text her at 830-278-0880 and let her know of your interest and she will respond to you.

  • jose guzman

    Jose lives in Uvalde, Texas and is a member of Templo Christiana Church, where he is the director of the Men's Ministry. He is certified as a Set Free Prayer Minister and is now available for prayer ministry appointments. If you wish to set up an appointment with him for prayer ministry, text him at 830-275-1497.

  • irma herrera

    Irma lives in Uvalde, Texas and is a member of Risen Community Church. She is a strong believer and loves to pray with others. She is certified as a Set Free Prayer Minister and is now available for prayer ministry appointments. If you wish to set up an appointment with her for prayer ministry, text her at 830-278-0903.

  • DONNA MOGFORD

    Donna lives in Asherton, Texas. She has completed the requirements for certification as a Set Free Prayer Minister and is available for prayer minister appointments. She can be reached at 830-876-8730. 

  • glenn Fortner (candidate)

    Glenn is a member of Risen Community Church in Uvalde, Texas and is on the leadership team of his church. He is a strong believer and supporter of Set Free Prayer Ministry and is actively working to be certified as a Set Free Prayer Minister. He will be available for prayer ministry appointments soon.

  • Denise Longoria (candidate)

    Denise lives in Uvalde, Texas and is a member of Templo Christiano. She has attended the Set Free Prayer Ministry Basic Seminar, Intermediate Seminar and Advanced Seminar and will be certified soon as a Set Free Prayer Minister. 

  • Gianna Alcontar (Candidate)

    Gianna lives in Uvalde, Texas and is a member of Risen Community Church. She has attended the Set Free Prayer Ministry Basic Seminar and Advanced Seminar and will be certified soon as a Set Free Prayer Minister.

  • Ruth Alcontar (Candidate)

    Ruth Alcontar lives in Uvalde, Texas and is a member of Templo Christiano. She has attended the Set Free Prayer Ministry Basic Seminar and Advanced Seminar and will be certified soon as a Set Free Prayer Minister. 

  • ida barbora (candidate)

    Ida is a member of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Uvalde, Texas and works with the youth in her church. She is a strong believer and supporter of Set Free Prayer Ministry and is actively working to be certified as a Set Free Prayer Minister. She will be available for prayer ministry appointments soon.