Our Mission

Encouraging through the cross

Across 3 continents and 7 countries, we have maintained one purpose: Spread Christ's Word. We were there in the destructive wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Surge in Iraq, relief efforts for Hurricane Gustav, tornado devastation in Mayflower, Arkansas and much more and through God's Grace will continue until He calls us Home

"Pastor Daniel Garner has provided inspiration and spiritual leadership as a member in the Army Chaplain Corps through focused ministry of presence to service members at home, overseas and in times of disaster relief. Chappy Ministries' mission of outreach and service grew from these years of faithfully helping hurting people"

-Chaplain (Major) Mark Goloway, United States Army

Cross on a beach of the Persian Gulf for Easter Sunday

Baptism of Sailor in the Persian Gulf, Easter Sunday

With Senator Ted Cruz

Aerial view of the border between Iraq and Kuwait in March of 2007

With former Congressman, U.S. Attorney and current Governor Asa Hutchinson

Officiating at the Garton/Lewis wedding

With Senator Tom Cotton

Area Reaction Force, HHB 2-142FA, training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi

Angela during a photo shoot

Night Infiltration Course at Camp Leonard Wood, Missouri

82nd Airborne always gives the best rentals

With Senator Jason Rapert at a pastors conference September, 2014

On a "cool" day

Inside view of a sandstorm

Reconstruction of the House of Abram outside of Camp Adder, Iraq

Ziggurat of Ur outside of Camp Adder, Iraq

Atop the Ziggurat of Ur

With Air Force Airman Jones and the toppled statue head of Saddam Hussein from the 2003 Iraq Invasion

Flag placed in defiance of tornado destruction, Mayflower Arkansas

With gentlemen of the Kappa Alpha Order from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith in Mayflower, Arkansas, during reconstruction after tornado damage

Baptism of Sailor in the Persian Gulf, Easter Sunday

Visiting the National Guard Soldiers monument, Camp Robinson, Arkansas

Field banner of a Combat Army Surgical Hospital

With the president of Central Baptist College, Terry Kimbrow

Shailyn ministering to children for a missions trip in Arlington, Texas

Officiating the Hampton wedding in Greenwood, Arkansas in September 2014

Paint the Pastors night at Vacation Bible School in 2013 with pastor Daniel Merrill at Bloomer Baptist Church

Greg, our financial advisor, at his desk

"Chappy Ministries is doing a great job filling a niche between military and civilian. The writers come from a wide array of backgrounds and provide a unique insight with their contributions. Their blogs and posts provide insight, comfort and thought provoking tidbits. Working with Pastor Garner before has been an honor. His desire to help those in need and provide comfort for those in dire straights is inspiring and uplifting"

-Reverend Thomas Parker, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

What We Do

Chappy Ministries strives to be a unique type of ministry. We try to reflect our purpose in our Mission Statement:

To sow the promises of God through outreach missions and inspirational media that proclaims the true Gospel of Christ and encourages a lifestyle of worship and witnessing

Our number one goal is, and always will be, spreading the Word of God through each of our own unique capabilities the best that we can. We do this by meeting needs in not only within church walls, but also on military bases, hospitals, prisons, homeless shelters and wherever else needed. We take stock in knowing that it's not always the healthy who need a doctor and going where ministry is needed most may not always include a full praise band and a five course potluck lunch after worship service. Because of the varied callings and vocations of our staff we are able to cover down on many areas that would normally be limited to conventional church ministries.

Who We Are

Daniel Garner, LEAD CHAPLAIN

Daniel, or "Chappy" (short for chaplain), is the founder of Chappy Ministries and currently serves as its ordained staff chaplain. He is an alumnus of Liberty University's School of Divinity and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, where he was also a Founding Father and officer of its chapter of Kappa Alpha Order. A veteran of the Army National Guard, he served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and relief efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav as a member of the Chaplain Corps. As an ordained Southern Baptist minister he fully supports and follows the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message while also joyfully cooperating with other denominations and churches.

Feel free to follow his personal Facebook page at: www.Facebook.com/PastorDanielGarner

Angela Treat, Photographer

Angela is the founder, owner and operator of Angelic Photography and is currently serving as the photographer for Chappy Ministries. She is also the mother of beautiful young sons and both make appearances in her custom photo shoots. An experienced photographer, many of the pictures that have been placed on the website are hers and she is always available for a personal photography shoot for a broad range of occasions (couples, senior pictures and others).

Her official website can be found at: https://www.Facebook.com/Spiro.Angelic.Photography

Kara Parker, writer

Kara is Chappy Ministries' columnist who takes the lead on issues specifically aimed towards military spouses and married life in general. She brings a distinctive approach to anything that she writes on that offers unique perspectives that are hard to find elsewhere. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, she holds a Bachelors's in Childhood Education as well as a Master's in Business Administration from Harding University. She is married to Thomas Parker, a Soldier and officer in the Army National Guard and has a son named Luke. She is currently living alongside her husband and son on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

GREG PENDLETON, FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Greg is the Financial Adviser for Chappy Ministries and has a history of management and financial aptitude skills from many established financial institutions in different locations around Arkansas. He resides in Arkansas where he also lives with his wife Rachel and their son Connor. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he serves as another vital resource for military relations and ministry in addition to his extensive financial skills.

shailyn ARTHURS, writer

Shailyn is a student at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith majoring in Elementary (K-6) Education, after first beginning her academic career at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Between her passion for ministry and missions and love of life she brings new energy to the team here at Chappy Ministries. Infusing practical insights and wisdom beyond her years, her devotions are as approachable and her teachings as sound as the best.

Copyright Information

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Selected photography and images are used by permission and taken from the images owned by Angela Treat through Angelic Photography.

Unless otherwise indicated, blog posts, devotionals, sermons, podcasts and other media on chappyministries.org is owned by the author of those works. We are happy to allow you to use our works for your own ministry and life but please ask for permission before use. If you have any questions or would like to ask for permission, please feel free to ask us on our Contact page.