Cheyne Day

Dr. Cheyne Day assumed the responsibility for the Arkansas ministry at the Little Rock Capitol in 2023 after 3 years of ministry to members of the Oklahoma State Legislature. He has roots in those next-door neighbor states, growing up as the son of the highly regarded OK pastor, Dr. R. Alan Day, and named after the great Scottish preacher Robert Murray M’Cheyne, Pastor Day grew up steeped in the importance of evangelism.

While working on his Master of Divinity degree at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, he pastored in Bogalusa, LA and then went on to serve on staff at First Baptist Atlanta. He followed the Lord’s lead to be senior pastor of a church in KY for 5 years where he completed his Doctorate of Ministry in Evangelism and Missions from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

Pastor Day went on to become senior pastor of a church in OK, but after his wife Misty was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (bone marrow cancer), he moved Misty and their two children to Arkansas for her to receive world renowned treatment. The Day family made Benton, Arkansas their home in 2012 and have enjoyed being a part of this community.

With a heart to minister to public servants, Pastor Day joined Capitol Ministries in fulfilling the Great Commission through the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ in the political arena. Much improved, Misty, now serves as her husband’s ministry partner, employing her considerable gifts in hospitality and administration.

In addition to teaching weekly Bible studies at the Little Rock Capitol during the legislative session, and continuing to encourage the legislators in the Word and through prayer when they are out of session, Pastor Day and Misty regularly attend ALEC’s (American Legislative Exchange Council) Annual Meetings where they connect with legislators from all over the country. They also set-up CapMin exhibits at a variety of other conferences in order to bring awareness of the mission of CapMin and recruit Bible Study teachers in both state and local government across the U.S.

“We have a biblical mandate to fulfill the Great Commission to this neglected affinity group of elected political leaders. I pray others will sense the calling to join us. The time is now,” says Pastor Day.