Patrick and Rhonda Joyner both had the privilege of growing up in Christian homes.  They met at church in Memphis, TN while Rhonda was finishing her graduate studies.  While in college Patrick sensed a call into the military and was selected into the submarine nuclear power officer program in 1987.  After graduation from college and the two year nuclear power training, he served onboard three submarines.  Since submarines do not have chaplains, Patrick had the opportunity to lead worship services while underway.

This led to a sense of call to serve as a Navy Chaplain.  So he completed a six year commitment in the Navy in 1993, graduated from seminary in 1999 and was called to pastor First Baptist Church of Green Forest, AR.  After two years of working toward reformation at this church, Patrick was able to enter the Navy as a chaplain.

Patrick has served as a Navy Chaplain to the Marine Air Control Group at Cherry Point, NC; Destroyer Squadron 26 and the Operational Ministry Center in Norfolk, VA; and is currently serving as the Second Recruit Training Battalion Chaplain in Parris Island, SC.

Patrick’s sending church is Providence Baptist Church in Suffolk, VA where Pastor Rob Stovall ministers.

The Joyner family includes seven children, William – 15 yrs, Audrey – 13 yrs, Jordan – 13 yrs, Maggie – 10 yrs, Noah - 8 yrs, LaurelAnna – 4 yrs, and Mary M’Cheyne – 2 yrs.

P.S. Joyner, LT, CHC, USN
2nd Recruit Training Battalion
"Through God we will do valiantly..." Psalm 108:13