Daron Dickens
Daron Dickens serves as a marriage and family therapist in Clarksville, Tennessee, where he lives with his wife, Margaret, and his two kids, Truman and Carter. He also served as a pastor for over 20 years. He loves reading, all things baseball and the heavenly blessing of coffee.
How to Not Be Overwhelmed by Your To-Do List
Wednesday January 22, 2020 | Daron DickensA to-do list is a helpful tool to keep all of our many tasks and responsibilities organized. However, it's easy to get overwhelmed by a growing to-do list. Here are 5 simple steps to prevent that from happening. Read more
What’s Your Ministry Leadership Attitude?
Tuesday September 17, 2019 | Daron DickensAs a leader, people look to you for comfort and strength. How you respond to something matters. You set the tone. If you complain about something that’s not fair then they’re going to feel like it’s okay to complain. Read more
How to Incorporate Healthy Pastoral Self-Care into Your Routine
Monday February 25, 2019 | Daron DickensI grew up in Sherman, Texas. Most of you have never heard of Sherman, but I can tell you it was a wonderful place to grow up. It was a middle size town in North Texas full of trees (despite what many think about Texas), with a laid-back atmosphere, and a love for the Dallas […] Read more
How to Manage Your Day to be More Productive in Ministry
Wednesday February 6, 2019 | Daron DickensIf you’re anything like me, then you are very busy. Let’s be honest. Right now there’s just more things to do than time to do them in. There’s a lot of talk about how our lives are a lot busier than ever before. I honestly don’t think this is true. I think we were just […] Read more
Three Keys That Matter When Casting Vision About Your Ministry
Thursday January 24, 2019 | Daron DickensOver the years I’ve had a lot of leadership positions. When I was 10, we moved to Houston. The youth group at the church we attended ended up being my lifeline since I was starting a brand new school in sixth grade without knowing a soul. The youth minister there was such an amazing individual. […] Read more
Creating a Community for Today’s Families
Thursday January 10, 2019 | Daron DickensI learned most of my important lessons about the world from TV. Shows like Happy Days informed me on the subtle nuances of “cool” thanks to the Fonz. Old reruns of My Three Sons, Leave It to Beaver, and The Andy Griffith Show showed me how, even when you get into mischievous trouble, your family […] Read more
3 Tips for Entering a New Position Smoothly
Tuesday July 31, 2018 | Daron DickensI was a pastor for 20 years. In that time, I served many churches in many different roles. You could say I am an expert at starting new jobs. It’s definitely a trend in the greater workforce. Jobs are becoming more transient in the workforce as a whole. Gone are the days of people retiring […] Read more
The Blessing of Discomfort Zones
Tuesday April 3, 2018 | Daron DickensI have a five-year-old. His name is Truman. If you’ve ever been around a five-year-old you know what a magical time it is. He’s not a baby, yet he has some holdovers like the special stuffed animal he sleeps with, trouble opening certain packages, and he can’t tie his shoes. He’s not completely self-sufficient and […] Read more
Being Ready to Respond to Tragedy or Crisis in Your Community
Thursday May 18, 2017 | Daron DickensCertainly no one wants to experience crisis or tragedy in their community. However, we live in an uncertain world; a broken world. Things happen, and many times they happen unexpectedly. Being ready to respond can make the difference between bringing light and hope to the situation or the darkness winning out. Be prepared It seems […] Read more
