About Dayna
Dayna Lovelady is a passionate Minister, Speaker, and Writer dedicated to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and empowering believers to live a life of purpose. Her ministry is distinguished by a deep conviction to bring the message of salvation and hope to diverse environments—from pulpits and conferences to the streets and global mission fields.
Dayna’s ministry has spanned the U.S. and extended to Africa, where she has ministered the gospel, taught, and prophesied in villages, churches, schools, orphanages, open-air revival crusades, and to street workers. Having overcome great personal hardships, her message is rooted in the truth that neither hardship nor success can save, only a relationship with Jesus Christ. Her aim is to share this truth with all people, regardless of their circumstances.
PRAYER & PROPHETIC INTERCESSION
Dayna has a deep passion for prayer and serves as a prophetic intercessor. She frequently prays for others through her personal prayer line, on social media, and as an invited guest on various media outlets. Dayna also works full-time at the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), where she is currently an Employee Engagement Manager, bringing her unique mix of ministry and business acumen to the corporate environment.
WRITING & LITERARY IMPACT
Dayna is an accomplished writer for publications such as CBN.com and Nashville Christian Family Magazine. Her work has earned her several New York Times Achievement Awards and HBCU writing awards. Dayna was also awarded a writer-in-residence with the city of Nashville sponsored by the Eskind family and the Nashville Library and currently serves as a writing faculty member and mentor at a major writer's conference.
GOVERNEMENT & COMMUNITY
Guided by a mission to serve, Dayna has been appointed by the former mayor of Nashville, Karl Dean, as a Commissioner with the Metropolitan Nashville Homelessness Commission where she represented the homeless community for 6 years. She currently serves as an Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program Selection Committee member, evaluating RFAs to select organizations receiving federal grant funds for homeless services.
MENTORSHIP
Mentorship is a key pillar of her mission. Dayna is a Role Model with the Michigan Science Center STEMinista Program and mentors college students from Wayne State University, Regent University, and more. She also mentors middle school students and adults in areas of personal finance, life skills, and spiritual growth.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Dayna holds a Bachelor's and Master's of Business Administration from Tennessee State University (TSU) and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Regent University. Her education, combined with her professional experience, equips her to serve as a highly sought-after keynote speaker, minister, preacher, and business woman. She also serves as the President of the Regent Alumni Nashville and Michigan Chapters.
Dayna’s ministry has spanned the U.S. and extended to Africa, where she has ministered the gospel, taught, and prophesied in villages, churches, schools, orphanages, open-air revival crusades, and to street workers. Having overcome great personal hardships, her message is rooted in the truth that neither hardship nor success can save, only a relationship with Jesus Christ. Her aim is to share this truth with all people, regardless of their circumstances.
PRAYER & PROPHETIC INTERCESSION
Dayna has a deep passion for prayer and serves as a prophetic intercessor. She frequently prays for others through her personal prayer line, on social media, and as an invited guest on various media outlets. Dayna also works full-time at the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), where she is currently an Employee Engagement Manager, bringing her unique mix of ministry and business acumen to the corporate environment.
WRITING & LITERARY IMPACT
Dayna is an accomplished writer for publications such as CBN.com and Nashville Christian Family Magazine. Her work has earned her several New York Times Achievement Awards and HBCU writing awards. Dayna was also awarded a writer-in-residence with the city of Nashville sponsored by the Eskind family and the Nashville Library and currently serves as a writing faculty member and mentor at a major writer's conference.
GOVERNEMENT & COMMUNITY
Guided by a mission to serve, Dayna has been appointed by the former mayor of Nashville, Karl Dean, as a Commissioner with the Metropolitan Nashville Homelessness Commission where she represented the homeless community for 6 years. She currently serves as an Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program Selection Committee member, evaluating RFAs to select organizations receiving federal grant funds for homeless services.
MENTORSHIP
Mentorship is a key pillar of her mission. Dayna is a Role Model with the Michigan Science Center STEMinista Program and mentors college students from Wayne State University, Regent University, and more. She also mentors middle school students and adults in areas of personal finance, life skills, and spiritual growth.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Dayna holds a Bachelor's and Master's of Business Administration from Tennessee State University (TSU) and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Regent University. Her education, combined with her professional experience, equips her to serve as a highly sought-after keynote speaker, minister, preacher, and business woman. She also serves as the President of the Regent Alumni Nashville and Michigan Chapters.