Our Preachers

For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? (Romans 10:13-14)

Denny Howell

Co-Minister

My name is Denny Howell. I’m married to the most awesome wonder woman there is by the name of Susan. Together with her, we have produced two pretty amazing girls that are the most beautiful on the planet! (I may be a little biased) I am a graduate of UTC here in Chattanooga.

I have been with the Ooltewah church now for over 8 years and only growing more in love daily with the work here. I have been preaching and teaching Bible since I was an early teen. Above all I just want to be a light out to the world in order to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and His example. I realize this world is not my home and I want to help prepare others for the one true home of Heaven.

I would love for you to get to know me better so I can better know you! So you are always welcome!!

Eric Garner

Co-Minister

My name is Eric D. Garner and I’m a native of Chattanooga, TN. I am privileged to be married to my beautiful wife Daljuania and God blessed us with two lovely daughters, Aiyana and Leilani.

I have preached the gospel of Christ and it’s unsearchable riches for over 17 years. I began preaching in a co-evangelist position with my good brother Denny Howell here at Ooltewah on January 3, 2021. Prior to Ooltewah, I served as the evangelist for Avondale church of Christ in Chattanooga, TN for 11 years.

By way of education, I have a degree in Bible from the Online Academy of Biblical Studies (OABS.org), a BBA from Middle Tennessee State University, my Masters of Education from Lee University, my Educational Specialist and Doctorate of Education degrees from Carson-Newman University.

I am currently employed for Cleveland City Schools as the Operations Coordinator for Cleveland High School in Cleveland, TN. Previously, I spent 10 years in the classroom as a math teacher.

I simply love to preach the gospel (Rom 1:16-18). I enjoy facilitating Bible studies to help honest hearts find their way to the God of heaven though He be not far from every one of us (Acts 17:27).

If I can assist you in ANY way, please come and visit us here at Ooltewah or simply give a call or text.

May God bless you and keep you as you seek to conform your will to His!

Our Preachers

Denny Howell

Eric Garner

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