R. J Dyson | FAQ
What do you do when you're not writing? I spend lots of time with my wife and kids, which is a huge source of joy in this life adventure. I am a Coach for Creatives through Creativista Coaching where I get to spend time with artists of all stripes, pastors, and even retirees engaging their pursuits with purpose while helping them move forward for a more fruitful adventure. I also love to explore the mystery of the Scriptures, seeking to understand both who Jesus is in the context of divinity and who I am as a disciple and creature made in God's image. Part of my study overflows into my time spent shaping a mentoring and group-life culture through our local church as the Discipleship Pastor.
What is the Return of the Guide Series about? The world is upside down. Several generations have passed since the global reset spurred on by the Anti-Libertas movement. On Compound 40 two students are mentally and emotionally awakened by a mysterious glow, an orb that guides them to discover the truth. But when Principal Chicanery finds out, things begin to get a little out of hand....
Ultimately, it's an amalgamation of How the Irish Saved Civilization, 1984, and the Book of Acts, only in the future. History rhymes, doesn't it?
Do you have any pets? We have stray neighborhood cats that think they own chunk of dirt. Does that count? I think you meant to say pests not pets. That said, we used to have a dwarf hamster named Gimli and fish named Rusty. Used to.
A lot of what you write and reference is spiritual, why is that? I believe Jesus is who he modeled and claimed to be, which means that this worldview has an all-encompassing impact on everything heart, mind, body, and soul.
Do you host workshops? Sometimes. Keep an eye out at conferences for short sessions where I spend time coaching attendees through the GROW model, or workshops on Creative Habits.
Do you have a degree in coaching or writing? I have a degree in Biblical Studies. I like to learn, so I continue to study through multiple avenues. In particular, for trusted advising and latest practices I have learned from the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. I also read, take classes on, and learn about many aspects of the creative, missional, mentoring and coaching process and practices from many current authors, teachers, practitioners, workshop hosts, conference speakers, and certification specialists. Does that count?
Do you like what you do? Yeah. I'm blessed to be engaged with others on this journey.
If I email you, will you get back to me? I'll do my very best to respond. Unfortunately, I can't guarantee it.
ABOUT
R. J Dyson is a husband, father, coach through Creativista Coaching, and author of several books, including Lexicon of Awesome, Return of the Guide Series, Create Day Journal, and more. He holds a degree through Liberty University, studied through the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, been certified through Clarity House, and continues to learn and grow.
He's convinced that we’re all designed with the ability to imagine and create with purpose, yet many co-creators wrestle with negative self-talk, misdirection, and life in a victim mindset. To remedy this, he partners with created-creative people, inviting them to discern a vision of what could be, instigate a clear mission with confidence, and act on their unique context one step at a time through healthy habits.
Married to an amazing woman, together, they're helping their three kids discover who Christ designed them to be and how they can live that out fully engaged in their own pursuits.