Dr. Darlene is a Certified Kingdom Coach (CKC), Certified Kingdom Teacher (CKT) and has a Doctorate of Ministry in Biblical Studies and was ordained a Pastor in 2008 and commissioned as a Prophet in 2009, by Apostle John Eckhardt, founder and Presiding Apostle of IMPACT Network and Overseer of Crusaders Church Chicago, IL.

Dr. Darlene Ponder, CKC, CKT, is an Author, Professor and Mentor and has been involved in the Biblical Education Space, Non-Profits, Leadership Training and Ministry for over 37 years and the President of KGI University for 17 years.

Dr. Darlene has been with her husband Dr. Craig A. Ponder Sr, a renowned educator, personal finance expert and financial coach for over 42 years, where she has learned invaluable and personal business, leadership, financial, ministerial and people skills by coaching, educating and leading thousands of students, clients and leaders through seminars, workshops educational curriculum and together they have three adult children and two grandchildren.

Dr. Darlene’s mandate is imparting how to “Enjoy Kingdom Living” and that you can have and live Heaven on Earth! She states, “It's not a religion or tradition, but knowing your purpose, identity and rights in the Kingdom of God, because He has given you the keys to the Kingdom.

Dr. Darlene and her Family resides in a suburb outside of Charlotte, North Carolina.