MEET OUR LEADER.

Dariyon Wright was born on March 31, 2007, in Chicago, Illinois. Dariyon is an inspiring and motivating leader who puts his all into everything he does. As an influential youth community leader, he is dedicated to helping change the lives of those around him. A proud graduate of Yorkville High School in Yorkville, Illinois, Dariyon is now pursuing his Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting at Saint Xavier University.
Dariyon is a lover of gospel music and has been an alumnus of the Soul Children of Chicago since 2018. While motivating and inspiring others, he continues to share his gifts to encourage people to achieve their visions and walk in purpose.

Pastor Dariyon faithfully serves at the Garfield Park Community Worship Center, and currently serves as the Youth Pastor under the leadership of his father, Overseer Antjuan Wright. At the age of 11, in April 2018, Dariyon preached his first sermon titled “Facing Your Battles with Confidence.” He was licensed as a Minister on March 31, 2019. A devoted lover of God’s Word, he is a passionate preacher of the Gospel and intercessor who believes deeply in the power of prayer.

In October 2020, during the pandemic, Pastor Dariyon founded a youth movement called My Generation Needs Me (MGNM), designed to motivate and captivate the minds of this generation. This organization empowers youth & young adults to discover their God-given purpose. Each year, he hosts the MGNM Conference, where people from around the country gather to be empowered and inspired. Dariyon is also the author of the book ‘Discover Your Purpose’ and the 2023 recipient of the WDB Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

He has stood on various platforms preaching and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Dariyon’s mission and purpose in life remain to inspire, impact, and ignite a generation to become catalysts of change for both the Kingdom of God and the world at large.