About Eden

 

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The Eden Clinic, formerly Care Net Pregnancy Center of Norman, has served Central Oklahoma since 1996.

Our mission is to share the love of Christ with our clients and save the lives of pre-born children by providing physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing to women facing unplanned pregnancies.

As one of the most innovative pro-life ministries in America, Eden operates with a medical service model that significantly increases client traffic and effectiveness in reaching abortion vulnerable women.

Because we live in the most affluent, technologically advanced society in the history of man, today’s younger generation has a demanding and discriminating attitude. The crisis pregnancy center model of 20 years ago – offering free pregnancy tests and free baby items – doesn’t cut it with today’s youth.

For this reason we are passionate about making pro-life ministry relevant through crossing all generational and cultural barriers “to become all things to all people for the sake of winning them to Christ…” and saving innocent lives.

Board Members Bios

Ryan Polk Chair	Ryan is Associate Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, OK. Ryan and his wife, Kara have adopted three beautiful Children.
Chad Williams Vice-Chair	Chad was born and raised in Oklahoma where his parents taught him the importance of Life from an early age by adopting 2 of his 3 siblings. Chad was raised in church and has been a member of Harvest Church for nearly 15 years. Chad accepted the call of God on his life for full time ministry in 2002. He then moved to Columbus, OH where he served on staff as the assistant to Pastor Rod Parsley at World Harvest Church for 5 years. Chad is currently the Associate Pastor at Harvest Church in Norman where he administers the local church and its ministries. He and his beautiful wife Mandi were married in December 2008.
Brian Hobbs Treasurer	Brian received his M.B.A. at Oklahoma City University and is director of communications for Quail Springs Baptist Church. Brian has volunteered and served for numerous non-profit organizations. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children and reside in Oklahoma City.
Lauren McAfee Secretary	Lauren McAfee serves as a Curator to the Green Collection, one of the world’s largest biblical text and antiquities collections in private hands, since May 2010. Lauren began as a Curator when she graduated from the University of Oklahoma with her Bachelor of Arts in Letters and a minor in Religious Studies. Lauren and her husband, Michael, have been married for almost 2 years. Michael is a youth pastor at Council Road Baptist Church, and Lauren enjoys spending time with the youth group and being involved in small groups. Lauren, who became a Christian when she was 12, is interested in serving the church through biblical counseling and is in the process of getting her Masters of Pastoral Counseling through Liberty Seminary Online. When Lauren isn't studying or working, she enjoys being with her family, hanging out with her husband and friends, traveling, going on mission trips and drinking Starbucks Chai.
Lydia J. Dennis D.O., F.A.A.F.P. Medical Director	Lydia J. Dennis D.O., F.A.A.F.P., has been on the board since 2008. She also serves as medical director and volunteer physician for the clinic. Dr. Dennis received her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2003 and completed residency at Via Christi Family Practice Residency in 2006. While in Wichita, Kansas, she trained under Dr. Scott Stringfield at Choices Medical Clinic until 2007.
Millicent Gillogly Board Member	Millicent was born and raised in Oklahoma and has lived here all her life. She has been married to Dave Gillogly for 41 years, has 2 grown, married daughters and 4 grandchildren, who have her wrapped around their fingers! Millicent has been a member of Council Road Baptist Church since 1977, serving in the children's ministry in many capacities. One of Millicent’s hobbies is quilting.
Linda Cozadd Executive Director	Linda was the founding director of a pregnancy resource center in Southern Illinois, and developed the organization for over 12 years. She is a gifted speaker and writer, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Capella University. Linda has a passion for Christ and a heart to serve women and families facing unplanned pregnancies.

Board Members Bios

Ryan Polk Chair	Ryan is Associate Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, OK. Ryan and his wife, Kara have adopted three beautiful Children.
Chad Williams Vice-Chair	Chad was born and raised in Oklahoma where his parents taught him the importance of Life from an early age by adopting 2 of his 3 siblings. Chad was raised in church and has been a member of Harvest Church for nearly 15 years. Chad accepted the call of God on his life for full time ministry in 2002. He then moved to Columbus, OH where he served on staff as the assistant to Pastor Rod Parsley at World Harvest Church for 5 years. Chad is currently the Associate Pastor at Harvest Church in Norman where he administers the local church and its ministries. He and his beautiful wife Mandi were married in December 2008.
Brian Hobbs Treasurer	Brian received his M.B.A. at Oklahoma City University and is director of communications for Quail Springs Baptist Church. Brian has volunteered and served for numerous non-profit organizations. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children and reside in Oklahoma City.
Lauren McAfee Secretary	Lauren McAfee serves as a Curator to the Green Collection, one of the world’s largest biblical text and antiquities collections in private hands, since May 2010. Lauren began as a Curator when she graduated from the University of Oklahoma with her Bachelor of Arts in Letters and a minor in Religious Studies. Lauren and her husband, Michael, have been married for almost 2 years. Michael is a youth pastor at Council Road Baptist Church, and Lauren enjoys spending time with the youth group and being involved in small groups. Lauren, who became a Christian when she was 12, is interested in serving the church through biblical counseling and is in the process of getting her Masters of Pastoral Counseling through Liberty Seminary Online. When Lauren isn't studying or working, she enjoys being with her family, hanging out with her husband and friends, traveling, going on mission trips and drinking Starbucks Chai.
Lydia J. Dennis D.O., F.A.A.F.P. Medical Director	Lydia J. Dennis D.O., F.A.A.F.P., has been on the board since 2008. She also serves as medical director and volunteer physician for the clinic. Dr. Dennis received her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2003 and completed residency at Via Christi Family Practice Residency in 2006. While in Wichita, Kansas, she trained under Dr. Scott Stringfield at Choices Medical Clinic until 2007.
Millicent Gillogly Board Member	Millicent was born and raised in Oklahoma and has lived here all her life. She has been married to Dave Gillogly for 41 years, has 2 grown, married daughters and 4 grandchildren, who have her wrapped around their fingers! Millicent has been a member of Council Road Baptist Church since 1977, serving in the children's ministry in many capacities. One of Millicent’s hobbies is quilting.
Linda Cozadd Executive Director	Linda was the founding director of a pregnancy resource center in Southern Illinois, and developed the organization for over 12 years. She is a gifted speaker and writer, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Capella University. Linda has a passion for Christ and a heart to serve women and families facing unplanned pregnancies.