Pastor References

I wanted to write and let you know what an honor it was to have you at 14forty Student Ministries. I know our young people were profoundly affected by your ministry and your willingness to be led by the Spirit of God. “Let’s have that guy come back here,” was the resounding response to your time spent with us. You elevated our expectations and set a new standard for this youth group. Thank you,
- Jeremy Pearsons, 14forty Student Ministries, Eagle Mountain International Church, Kenneth Copeland Ministries

"Dean Sikes is an anointed, powerful voice to the youth of this day. His service with us was charged with the presence and power of God. Our young people's faith was built as the Holy Spirit moved through Dean in the gift of Prophecy. His ministry helped to strengthen the very things that I have been striving to see accomplished in the lives of my youth. Dean was a great blessing to us, and I highly recommend his ministry to all who want to see their teenagers fired into action for Christ."
-Randy LeJeune, Covenant Church Youth Pastor, Jesse Duplantis Ministries

"We had Dean come in and minister for a Wednesday night youth service as well as a Thursday morning chapel service for our Christian school. What a blessing he was to our youth and students. He reached the kids in a way that few can because of the gifts placed in him by God. Many of our youth were set free that night from depression, feelings of hopelessness, and thoughts of suicide. We enjoyed his ministry so much that I asked him to take the first night of our summer camp, which I’m sure will be wonderful as well."
- Robb Yandian, Grace Fellowship Youth Pastor

"I want to thank you for bringing such a relevant, powerful and accurate message to our young people. The service was exactly what I had been praying and believing for. I would definitely encourage anyone who wants to see God move in a practical and powerful way to consider inviting you to minister to their young people. The evening you were with us marked the lives of many of those in attendance. The presence and reality of a living God who loves teenagers is impossible to deny in an atmosphere like that we saw that night."
-Adam Jordan, Celebration Church Youth Pastor -Fresno, California

"Recently we had the privilege of having Dean come and minister at Full Turn. Full Turn is a youth outreach that has hundreds of unchurched teens in attendance every Monday night. Dean was able to get their attention in a way that I had never seen before and when he gave the alter call it was an overwhelming response. I have heard many testimonies from teens about how that night has proved to be a turning point in their lives. If you want someone that will bring more then a message you need to hear Dean Sikes. Dean will not only bring a life changing word, but he will impart destiny to all that hear him."
-Pastor Alan Mushegan Jr., Full Turn Ministries Inc.

"It is with great pleasure that I introduce Dean Sikes. I have been his Pastor and Mentor for several years. He has truly been an inspiration to myself and River of Life Church, as well as to thousands of others all across this great country. His gift is unique to the body and represents the power of a spirit filled life. I, as his Pastor, highly recommend him as someone who will bless your congregation."
-Alan Crider, Senior Pastor, River of Life Church

“I have spent time with Dean and feel that he is a true man of God, called by Him, and walking in His anointing. I believe Dean to be a man of high integrity. His messages always ministers to the congregation in a mighty way. Without knowing any circumstances, he brings the word that is needed at the time and it accomplishes what God desires. His heart for young people shows as he speaks to them. When he ministers prophetically, his words are truly on the mark. I would recommend Dean to any ministry that might call on him to speak. If a ministry is looking for someone that is ‘real’, then I would say that is Dean.”
-Craig Schaub, Senior Pastor, Spirit of Life Church

"... along comes a voice from the wilderness calling to students to activate the divine stamp of greatness as it was ascribed by their creator eons ago. I highly recommend to you the services of Dean Sikes. His is a compelling message, issuing a challenge for all who hear him, to unpack their divine destiny."
-Anthony Breed, Minister to Students, Tabernacle Baptist Church

Teen Challenge References

"What God did through Dean Sikes is truly incredible. God spoke into the lives of our men at Sonrise Ranch in a very personal way. Through Dean’s ministry flowing in the prophetic with Words of Knowledge and Words of Wisdom, our students saw the reality of 1st Corinthians chapter 12 and 14 come to life. God spoke things through Dean Sikes that were so targeted to personal and specific areas that only God and the student or someone very close to them could have known these things.

Every prophetic word passed the acid test of validity and was confirmed as each came to pass in a very short amount of time after Deans’ visit to Teen Challenge of Oklahoma. Dean ministered without flaw in this way to over thirty men in about an hour and a half.

I am very selective who I expose our Teen Challenge students to, even as a shepherd guards his flocks from predators. To any who may be considering inviting Dean Sikes to minister to their students and staff, I give Dean a five-star rating."
- Bill Everitt, State Executive Director, Oklahoma Teen Challenge

"Dean has a passion to help people fulfill their destinies and maximize their potentials.

Dean recently came to our program and ministered during one of our chapel services. Having only heard of his ministry through other people, our pastors, staff, and students were blessed by his passion and enthusiasm. As I oversee a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, we seek to restore broken people through the love of Jesus, teaching them that God has wonderful plans for their lives. Dean’s message fit perfectly with our ministry’s mission.

It is obvious that God has anointed Dean to proclaim the Good News to the poor, brokenhearted, and diamonds in the rough. It was blessing to have him minister at our program. I am looking forward to the next time he will be with us."
-Jimmy Jack, Founder & Executive Director – Teen Challenge International - Long Island

"I heartily endorse the ministry of Dean and of his organization. I have been in full time ministry with Teen Challenge for over twenty-six years now. We have had many, many chapel speakers over the years. By far, when Dean comes to mininister, those in attendance soon realize the power of the Holy Spirit is present to touch lives. Dean's ministry will reach down into the very heart and soul of those listening and many will be ministered to and receive hope and direction for their lives in Christ. I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to have a man of God who will bring a message from the heart of God."
-Roger Helle, Executive Director – Teen Challenge Mid-South Headquarters

“His (Dean’s) message is always challenging to our students. He has a good mixture of humor and very thought provoking words. He provokes us to want to know God and His Word better. Many students were shocked that he spoke things (to them about their lives) he had no way of knowing. I believe you, your staff and your students would be blessed to have Dean visit your center for a chapel service.”
-Quinby Collier, Vice President of Programs – Teen Challenge Mid-South Headquarters

"Thank you for speaking to the young men of Cincinnati Teen Challenge Ranch at our Ranch Chapel. Your message was right-on-time and what every young man needs to hear! Your gift enabling you to connect and engage young people is awesome! You must come back!"
-George Martin, Executive Director - Teen Challenge - Cincinnati

"Thank you so much for coming to Chicago Teen Challenge and sharing your testimony with our students. As you yielded yourself to the Holy Spirit, you spoke into their lives in a way that few are able to. Many of our students could relate to your inspiring testimony, and it gave them hope to believe that God knows them by name, cares about them more than they realize, and has a plan for their future."
-Cathy Barnett -Administrator - Teen Challenge Chicago

"The students that we have here at Teen Challenge have all experienced a sense of meaningless in their lives from many different perspectives. Thank you for allowing God to use you to bring them a step closer to significance, importance, and meaning for their lives, through Christ. You have helped them to realize their destiny in Christ."
-Rebecca Morfi, Program Manager, Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Home

High School References

"Dean Sikes was our best assembly program of the school year...I believe he has a significant impact on the lives of every one who hears him. I highly recommend Dean Sikes as someone who will inspire any type of assembled individuals."
-Cynthia Stewart, Vice Principal, Chilton County High School

"Because I heard your words, I chose to live."  -Suzanne, Student

"Our students haven't stopped talking about you! Your candid, inspirational approach went a long way to motivating our students to reach higher in everything they do."
-David Balik, Headmaster, Decatur Heritage Christian School

"We were seeking a person that could motivate and inspire our students to 'Rise to the Challenge.' Your program exceeded our expectations."
-Bill Bond, Principal, Heath High School - Paducah, KY

"In my twenty-one years at Darlington, I have only seen a couple of chapel speakers captivate our students' attention as you did."
-Dr. David Rhodes, Headmaster, Darlingon School

"You're assembly was the greatest assembly this school has ever had!"
-Jennifer, High School Student

Youth Convention References

"Dean has made a major impact on the lives of thousands of students through his speaking at our National Beta Club State Conventions across the country."
-Dr. George Lockamy, Executive Director, The National Beta Club

"Boy, another home run — seven years in a row! You are a great start for this program. I really thank you so much for carving the time out of your schedule to make sure Harding is on your calendar."
-Dr. Bob Reely, Director of the American Studies Institute, Harding University

Christian-Based Alternative Programs / Prison References

"Because of Dean's passion for Christ and desire to communicate how special each person is, his dynamic delivery keeps our boys' attention. We praise our Heavenly Father for The Spirit of America Foundation and know that Dean's messages will effectively impact anyone who hears him or reads (his book) Discover Your Destiny(c)."
-Mrs. Paul Anderson, The Paul Anderson Youth Home

"I would like for you to know that you have an open invitation to come speak or mentor our youth in any way you deem necessary."
-Reva Land, Event Coordinator, Paulding Regional Youth Detention Ctr.