Leadership through a Biblical Lense
The future is not a void to be feared. It is a field to be harvested.
Wisdom-Driven Leadership demolishes the false choice between secular strategy and pious inaction. It offers a complete paradigm shift—a return to the biblical understanding that God alone holds the future, and He invites us to participate with Him.
Drawing from Joseph, Nehemiah, and Paul, this book provides a repeatable framework for leaders who refuse to choose between faith and effectiveness.
The question is not whether you should plan. The question is whether your planning includes the One who already occupies the future.
Author • Teacher • Leader
living a life of spiritual and professional excellence
Ministry & Christian Leadership
An ordained minister and mentee of the late Wyoming Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Prelate Milton Ganison, Jr. of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), Dr. Dixon has ministered across Baptist, Methodist, and COGIC traditions. He preached his first sermon, “He Is God All by Himself,” in 2006 and has served as pastor/administrator, elder, and Sunday School Superintendent. His ministry emphasizes discipleship, leadership, church administration, and the role of the armorbearer, equipping believers with practical and spiritual tools for contemporary ministry and spiritual warfare.
Scholar-Practitioner
Dr. Dixon holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University and a Master’s in International Relations, with a concentration in Conflict Resolution, from American Public University. His academic and professional work bridges theory and practice across leadership, international relations, organizational strategy, hospitality, and Christian ethics.
He has served as a secondary school educator and professor at Underwood University, where he taught hospitality and strategic management to a diverse international student population, including students from South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil. He currently teaches American Government and Politics at Oral Roberts University, preparing the next generation of leaders.
Research & Thought Leadership
Dr. Dixon is a published scholar and thought leader whose research explores the intersection of leadership, organizational strategy, international relations, geopolitics, Christian ethics, and contemporary issues facing the Church and society. His scholarship combines academic research with practical experience, offering perspectives designed to help leaders navigate complex organizational, cultural, and ethical challenges.
Beyond his scholarly work, Dr. Dixon engages contemporary leadership and faith-based issues through articles, speaking, and digital platforms. His work emphasizes ethical leadership, servant leadership, organizational excellence, compassion, responsible innovation, and the application of biblical principles to modern challenges. His complete collection of scholarly articles and thought leadership can be explored on the Research & Publications page.
He also shares his insights through his newsletter, Speaking Out2Day, and his blog, A Spiritual Pathway.
Family, Affiliations & Recognition
Dr. Dixon is married to Minister and Evangelist Constance Dixon. Together, they are the parents of five children and four grandchildren, building a legacy centered on faith, family, service, and leadership.
He is a current or former member of the International Food Service Executive's Association (IFSEA), American Culinary Federation, Federation of Dining Room Professionals, Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (CHRIE), Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and The American Legion. His professional excellence has been recognized through his selection for inclusion in the 2003–2004 and 2005–2006 Editions of America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals.
Across the kitchen, classroom, military, pulpit, boardroom, and academic arena, Dr. Richard L. Dixon, Jr. represents the convergence of spiritual discipline, military precision, academic inquiry, and professional excellence. His life and work reflect a commitment to diligent leadership, faithful stewardship, and the pursuit of excellence in service to God and others.
Dr. Elder Richard L. Dixon, Jr. is a man who operates at the intersection of the practical and the
profound. Born to a pastor and an elementary school teacher, he was raised in a household where the pulpit and the classroom were equally sacred spaces. This dual inheritance—spiritual conviction and intellectual discipline—forged the bedrock of a life dedicated to service, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
The Business of Excellence
For more than twenty-five years, Dr. Richard L. Dixon, Jr. has distinguished himself in hospitality operations, management, education, ministry, and strategic leadership. His career includes service as an Executive Chef, Regional Director of Operations, Food and Beverage Director, and consultant, where he has combined operational expertise, financial stewardship, creative vision, and high-performing team development across global brands and independent ventures.
Before entering hospitality, Dr. Dixon served six years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. His military service earned him the Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Army Accommodation Medal. His assignments and residence in Germany, France, Canada, Singapore, the Philippines, Guam, and Diego Garcia provided extensive international and cross-cultural experience that continues to shape his approach to leadership and organizational strategy.
Dr. Dixon views professional excellence as an expression of faithful stewardship and is guided by the motto, “Your business success demands a commanding presence.” His philosophy is grounded in Proverbs 22:29 (NKJV): “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings.” He believes diligence, discipline, preparation, and leadership excellence are both professional responsibilities and spiritual disciplines.
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A Literature Review of the Millenium Influence of the Russian Orthodox Church on Russian Civilization
Inept Organizational Initiatives
Why Some Small to Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) Consistently Falter at Organizational Strategy and Design: Alternative Approaches to Operational Success
A Perspective on the Aspects of Naturalistic Leadership Development
An Exegetical Examination of Jeremiah 1:5 Through the Lens of Natural Born Leadership (NBL) Theory