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501(c)(3) Chaplain K. Green

10/22/2026

JESUS IS OPENING NEW DOORS AT GARLAND COUNTY DETENTION CENTER!

Approximately two months ago, Garland County Detention Center and Garland County Jail Ministry came together to help residents prepare for life after detention by learning how to find employment or start their own small businesses.

Today, we were blessed to welcome our very first business owner from BB’s Lawn and Landscaping! He did a great job speaking with the residents about starting a small business with little to no money. Most importantly, he shared his personal testimony of how the Lord has guided him throughout his journey.

To make the day even more special, THV11 News - Jurnee Taylor, heard about what we are doing and came to the detention center to capture the story! All of us enjoyed serving alongside Channel 11 and look forward to seeing the story air. She did a excellent job!

I also want to express my appreciation to Sheriff McCormick, Chief Jeff Michau, Captain Belinda Cosgrove and Lt. CG McFee for their continued support and for allowing us to serve together to give these men and women a stronger foundation as they prepare to reenter society.

The goal is not only to help residents find a job, but to help them discover hope, purpose, and a new direction in life through Jesus Christ.

I believe with all my heart that with Jesus Christ, a person’s past does not have to determine their future! Every saint has a past, but through Christ, everyone has the opportunity for a new beginning and a future filled with hope!

What a blessing to see the Lord opening doors and bringing people together to make a difference in the lives of others.

Great day of the Lord!!!

Jesus Christ receives ALL the glory!
- Chaplain Green

Karinthia Shanese Gates thank you for having all the residents ready to go! You did a great job! We appreciate you!

10/19/2026

Assistant Chaplain Buddy Leamons, Keith McInroe, and Wade teaching Bible study today.
All three of them do a fantastic job and pack the classrooms every week!
The residents are listening, asking questions, etc.
Very thankful to serve alongside of them.
Please pray all seed be on good soil! All glory to Jesus!!
-Chaplain Green

10/17/2026

Friday nights are building!
Within a few weeks, every housing unit in the detention center will have Friday night services.
The Lord has brought in great teachers and strong relationships are being built. I appreciate all of them more than they know. Glory to God!! - Chaplain Green

10/14/2026

Today was a very rewarding and humbling day! 🙏

I was truly honored and blessed to receive the “Outstanding Chaplain Award,” from Prison Fellowship following a nomination by the residents of Garland County Detention Center. Additionally, Sheriff McCormick personally presenting this award made the occasion even more meaningful. I am grateful for his continued support, confidence, and trust in this ministry. He has always been a call away, if I ever need anything.

It is an blessing to walk alongside these men and women, encourage them, share the love of Jesus Christ, and witness the Lord transforming lives.

All the honor, praise, and glory belong to God! I’m blessed that He allows me to be a small part of His great work behind these walls.

To God be all the glory! 🙏❤️

-Chaplain Green

Belinda Cosgrove
Mike McFarland
Jeff Michau

10/10/2026

Garland County Jail Ministry would like to welcome Ryan Kelsay from 242 Ministries.

Tonight was Ryan’s first night serving at the Garland County Detention Center, and he did a great job! 👏🙏 He will be training with me over the next several months.

The residents responded well to him, and it was a blessing to see him teach. I trust the Lord has a long, strong, and fruitful future ahead for Ryan in His ministry.

We are thankful to have you serving alongside us as we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ behind the walls.

To God be all the glory! 🙏

-Chaplain Green

We are still seeking younger men and women who feel called to become potential spiritual leaders and help bring longevity to His ministry.

Requirement: A current three year observation letter from your Pastor, on church letterhead, is required.

If the Lord is calling you to serve, we would love to hear from you. 🙏

10/07/2026

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE! 🙏

Garland County Jail Ministry is honored to recognize Melba Haynes for 35 years of faithful service to His ministry and the Garland County Detention Center.

Melba was one of the very first servants who helped lead this ministry beginning in 1991. For more than three decades, she has faithfully served wherever the Lord called her.

Throughout the years, Melba has served in many capacities, including:

-Bean Hole Ministry at the old jail
-Administrative Assistant
-Grading Bible lessons
-Prayer Partner
-Spiritual Advisor
-Teacher
-Arts & Crafts
-Yoga Instructor

Over the decades, Melba has ministered to thousands of residents, prayed with countless women and led many souls to the Lord.

Thirty five years of serving. Thirty five years of praying. Thirty five years of planting seeds for the Kingdom of God.

Melba, thank you for your faithfulness, your dedication, and your love for the residents of Garland County. Your many years of service have made a lasting impact on this ministry and on countless lives.

You have done a great job, Melba! We love and appreciate you!

"Well done, good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:23

To God be all the glory! 🙏

Chaplain Green, Garland County Jail Ministry

10/03/2026

Please join me in congratulating Captain Cosgrove on 30 YEARS of service at the Garland County Detention Center! 👏 🙏 🤲

I met Captain Cosgrove nearly nine years ago, and during that time she has been nothing but a pleasure to serve alongside.

Captain is a little bit of a boss, a mom, and a great friend all rolled into one! 😊 She always says, “I’m not your boss.” 🙂

She has been a longtime board member of the ministry she knows that if she asks me for something, she will never have to ask twice. It’s done. I have tremendous respect for her. She knows I love her and would do anything for her.

Over the years, I have personally watched Captain Cosgrove build the programs at the Detention Center into what they are today. Currently, there are MULTIPLE programs operating seven days and seven nights a week giving the residents multiple opportunities to change the direction of their lives and receive the help they need. She has done a great job!

Captain strongly believes in rehabilitation. She is always willing to listen to an idea if it has the potential to better the lives of the residents. The detainees know she is vested in their lives and future.

What says the most about her is what I have heard from residents themselves.

Through the years, several residents have personally told me about things Captain has done that most people would never know about, such as taking children to ball games, practices, and helping families when a parent was detained. She has no idea I know these things. I guess I was saving them for now. I have heard many residents compliment her through the years. That tells you something about her heart. Sometimes I think her heart is bigger than her body! ❤️

BUT…make no mistake about it when the hammer needs to come down, she knows how to put it down and it’s a heavy one! 😊

Captain Belinda Cosgrove congratulations on 30 incredible years of service!

Thank you for your leadership, your compassion, your friendship, and the thousands of lives you have impacted along the way. Great job!

You are greatly respected, deeply appreciated, and loved here in the detention center and in our hearts. We love you! ♥️

-Chaplain Green

10/03/2026

Great night of Praise & Worship at the Garland County Detention Center!

A special thank you to Pastor Dale with Faith In Action Ministries for leading a powerful service tonight. He always does a great job!👏 🙏

Men and women were on their feet, hands raised, seeking the Lord! It’s a blessing to witness His presence moving behind these walls. Jesus has no boundaries and the Holy Ghost is welcome here!

To God be all the glory!

-Chaplain Green

10/01/2026

Pictures from today’s Servant/Deputy annual Appreciation Day!

Praise the Lord!! What an incredible turnout! A great day of fellowship, food, and appreciation! Thanks Sheriff McCormick for visiting and supporting us!

We are thankful for everyone who came out today! We truly appreciate each and every one of our servants and the Detention Center staff. Thank you for all you do!

A huge THANK YOU to Clampit's Country Kitchen & Meat Market the catering, and a special thank you to everyone who helped serve and make today possible!

To God be the glory!

-Chaplain Green

*Next year we may move this to a bigger location. Possibly 242 Ministries in the Village. Something along those lines.

Thank you Potter's Clay Ministries and Shalom for coming! Y’all a big part of our ministry and some of the dearest friends I have! Love all of them!

Kathy Curry all your deserts are GONE!!! Shortly after you left the deputies took it all!!! Thank you!! 🙏

Barbara Falasca thank you and Courtney for helping! Could not have done it w/o you!

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lynch on the birth of their baby boy, born at 2:27 a.m. this morning!

Matthew Lynch, who attends First Baptist Church of Royal is one of our faithful Friday night teachers. He does a fantastic job sharing the Word, and the detainees truly love and respect him.

We are thankful for Matthew and his willingness to serve the Lord and others.

May God richly bless this precious baby boy and the entire Lynch family! What a blessing from the Lord!

Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3

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3564 Albert Pike Road
Hot Springs, AR
71913

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