Dr. Legardy is an anointed woman of God. She is chosen to do the Lord's work by the power of the Holy Spirit. She operates in the Gifts of the Spirit. The Lord has given her strong anointing with pinpoint accuracy in the Gift of Prophecy, Word of Knowledge, and Word of Wisdom. Many have been healed, delivered and restored to wholeness.

She says "Yes to His will, and yes to His way". Her Ministry is in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, by the power of His Holy Spirit. Dr. Legardy was reared Baptist. She gave her heart to the Lord Jesus as a young Child. She, also served the Lord as a Charismatic Catholic for many years.

The Lord Jesus has given Dr. Legardy a sacred trust --- Gifts by the power, and the authority of the Holy Spirit. The Lord has given her a love to see people healed and restored to wholeness. Since her call to the Ministry, Dr. Legardy was school Principal, for a season at a Christian Academy, for Kindergarten through 8th grade. She is involved in academic endeavors, applying Christian principles and values.

The Lord called her to the Ministry in 1990, after completion of her Doctorate. The Lord brought about a tremendous change of plans, and life. She completed two years of study at Living Faith Bible Institute, Gardena, Ca., and two years of study with Bible Study Fellowship International. She, also became a Certified Christian Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Legardy is an Ordained Minister, Founder and Pastor of Paradise Ministries, Inc., and Paradise Christian Fellowship Church, Redondo Beach, CA.

She evangelizes, and also, is a Christian Behavioral Counselor/Behavioral Specialist, and Public Speaker. She holds Women's Conferences.  Dr. Legardy is a blessing to the body of Christ as a whole.

Dr. Legardy has an interesting academic background that is being used to the glory of God. She received her Ph. D. in Leadership and Human Behavior, United States International University, San Diego, CA; M. A. in Behavioral Science, California State University Dominguez Hills; M. A. (ABT) in Psychology, California State University Fullerton; and B. A. in Sociology and Psychology, Southern University, Baton Rough, LA. Dr. Legardy's area of specialization and interest include risk-taking behavior, behavioral dynamics, motivation, crisis intervention, and loss. She has held seminars on, "Letting Go of The Past: Losses and Hurts".