The Rev. Daniel J. Sparks is a priest of the Reformed Episcopal Church. He is also a Christian activist, writer, and military chaplain.
A native of Alabama, Daniel studied American Political History at The University of Alabama, where he earned the Bachelor of Arts. He completed graduate work at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, earning the Master of Divinity.
Daniel was ordained a deacon in 2002 and a priest in 2003. He served parishes in the Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama areas and assisted in campus ministry in Tuscaloosa. He also served as a volunteer chaplain for Christian activist events such as the Ten Commandments rallies in Montgomery, Alabama in 2003 and the Terri Schindler (Schiavo) vigil in Pinellas Park, Florida in 2005. In 2005, he founded the Anglican Bible and Book Society, which he currently serves as president.
In 2006, Daniel entered active duty with the U.S. Army, working as the chaplain for the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, at Fort Carson, Colorado. He later served a short time with the 43rd Special Troops Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, also at Fort Carson. He is currently assigned to a combat engineer unit in New Mexico.
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