Today we’d like to introduce you to Tammy Dickey.
Hi Tammy, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My story is rooted in a lifelong calling to walk with people in real life, not just in church settings, but in the places where faith meets family, pain, growth, and everyday decisions.
I’ve spent more than three decades in full-time ministry, serving in a wide range of roles, from children and student ministry to discipleship, mentoring, and now as Lead Associate Pastor at Springcreek Church. Along the way, I’ve worked closely with families from every background imaginable, taught parenting classes, mentored leaders, walked with people through grief, recovery, and spiritual formation, and helped build systems and pathways that support healthy, meaningful community.
What has shaped me most, however, has been learning that people don’t change through pressure or performance. They change through presence, safety, and love. My own journey includes seasons of deep formation, spiritual direction, and healing that transformed how I lead. I’ve learned that leadership is less about having all the answers and more about creating space where people can be known, encounter God, and be gently formed over time.
Today, much of my work focuses on developing discipleship pathways, mentoring environments, and community groups that help people grow in trust, identity, and spiritual depth. I’m also pursuing my M.Div. degree and Spiritual Direction certification, continuing to learn and grow right alongside the people I serve.
What began as a simple “yes” to God many years ago has become a lifelong journey of helping people experience real, grace-filled faith, and building communities where people are known, loved, and sent into the world to do extraordinary good.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Not at all — and honestly, I’m glad it hasn’t been.
Like most meaningful work, my journey has included seasons of uncertainty, disappointment, and a lot of personal stretching. I’ve navigated major transitions, relational loss, burnout, and times when the weight of responsibility felt heavier than my capacity to carry it. There were seasons when doing everything “right” mattered more than being present, and that quietly took a toll.
Some of the hardest work wasn’t external, it was internal. I had to untangle my identity from productivity, loosen my grip on perfectionism, and learn how to rest and receive care. I also had to face parts of myself shaped by fear, loss, and long-held responsibility, and allow space for real healing.
Those seasons changed the way I lead. They taught me to value people over performance, safety over pressure, and steady growth over quick results. They’re the reason I care so deeply about creating spaces where people can be honest, supported, and allowed to grow at a human pace.
Looking back, the harder seasons weren’t wasted. They quietly shaped who I am and how I serve.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
My work centers on designing formative, hands-on spiritual experiences that help people slow down, reflect, and grow in meaningful, personal ways. I specialize in creating immersive environments: prayer walks, spiritual direction spaces, and seasonal gatherings like Ash Wednesday, Lent, and Advent, that invite people to experience faith not just intellectually, but experientially.
I’m known for crafting quiet, intentional spaces where people feel safe to breathe, notice, and be honest, spaces that integrate silence, symbol, movement, and reflection. Much of my work also includes designing mentoring journeys and discipleship pathways that weave together spiritual practices, storytelling, and relational connection.
What I’m most proud of are the environments I’ve helped build where people feel seen, supported, and gently formed, especially long-term journeys like our nine-month formation groups, where trust deepens, healing happens, and people learn to live from a healthier, more grounded faith.
What sets me apart is my blend of structure and soul. I bring together thoughtful design, deep listening, and practical systems to create spaces that are both carefully organized and deeply human, places where people can grow at a steady, sustainable pace.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
I grew up in a close-knit family that didn’t have much materially, but had an abundance of love, loyalty, and faith. With one parent on disability from an early age, we learned quickly how to depend on one another and how to show up for each other in practical ways. Helping wasn’t something we talked about. It was simply how our family lived.
My parents modeled generosity in a way that left a lasting imprint on me. They were the kind of people who would give their last dollar to help someone else, trusting that God would take care of our family. That kind of quiet faith shaped how I see people, community, and responsibility.
I was a natural perfectionist and a deeply responsible kid. By the age of thirteen, I was working for my dad and making business decisions. With a sister who had disabilities, our family learned early what it meant to be patient, protective, and deeply connected. We truly had each other — and that sense of loyalty, steadiness, and shared responsibility became part of who I am.
Looking back, so much of my leadership style, care for others, and commitment to building safe, supportive spaces has its roots in those early years.
