Career and Public Service

Pastor Dickey began his career working with the City of Biloxi in the Administration Community Development Department as a Planning Technician. His public service career expanded when he successfully ran for Biloxi City Council in 1993, where he served three consecutive terms (12 years) as a Ward Two Councilmember. While serving in public office, Pastor Dickey felt his divine calling and preached his first sermon on June 28, 2003, at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, then located in Biloxi (now in D’Iberville).

In 2005, following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Rev. Dickey played a key role in coordinating the E.H. Potter Resurrection Center in D’Iberville. This relief and recovery center focused on providing pastoral care, mental and psychological support, and youth mentoring for children and young adults aged 3 to 24. The center’s mission was to help individuals recover from the trauma caused by the disaster.

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Ministry Leadership

Rev. Dickey’s pastoral leadership took a pivotal turn in August 2006 when he was called to serve as the pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church of Biloxi. The church, located in the heart of East Biloxi, is the oldest African American church in the city and celebrated its 178th anniversary in March 2024.
Under his leadership, the congregation has grown spiritually and remains committed to serving its community.

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Current Roles and Leadership

Pastor Dickey serves in numerous leadership positions, including:

• President of the Ministerial Alliance for Workforce Development for Progress

• Member of the Gulf Coast Ministerial Fellowship of Harrison County

• Member of the BancorpSouth Community Reinvestment Act Advisory Board

• Former Youth Director for the Mississippi National Baptist State Convention

• Assistant Youth Director for the National Baptist Convention of America, Incorporated International

• Life member of the NAACP Biloxi Branch

• Member of Phi Beta Sigma, Gamma Mu Chapter

• Advisory Board Member of the Salvation Army Kroc Center

• Former Director of Christian Education for the Gulf Coast Missionary Baptist District Association

• Secretary of Civic Affairs for the General Missionary Baptist State Convention

• Instructor for Lift Bible Crusade College and Seminary (Jackson County Campus)

Additionally, Pastor Dickey has held various notable former roles, such as:

• Former Governor’s appointee to the Mississippi Prepaid College Tuition Board-Governor Ronnie Musgrove

• Former President of the Mississippi Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC/LEO)

• Member of the City of Biloxi Mayor’s Homeless Advisory Committee

• Member of the Gulf Coast Housing Initiative with the Back Bay Mission

• Former member of the O’Keefe Foundation and STEPS Coalition

Vision and Ministry

Pastor Dickey is deeply committed to his vision for First Missionary Baptist Church, striving to ensure that the church remains a beacon of hope and spiritual growth for its congregation. His vision is for the church to enhance the Body of Christ by developing missions and ministries that cater to the holistic needs of individuals seeking salvation through Jesus Christ. Pastor Dickey believes that the youth, elderly, and young adults are the most integral segments of the church, and he is dedicated to implementing programs that empower and nurture them. His desire is to engage the congregation in meeting the needs of families, mirroring the structure that God has designed for His Church.

Personal Life

Pastor Dickey is married to Gwendolyn Eugenia Webber, originally from Columbus, Mississippi. Together, they are the proud parents of two daughters, Lauryn Allysa and Olivia Ravyn, and one grandson, Braxton Amir.

In addition to his pastoral duties, Pastor Dickey has been elected to serve as the Moderator of the Gulf Coast Missionary Baptist District Association. His installation service as Moderator was held on August 18, 2024, at the First Missionary Baptist Church of Biloxi, Mississippi.

Pastor Dickey continues to lead with compassion, wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to spreading the gospel and uplifting the community.