Joe Dickinson was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and graduated from Plainview High School in Ardmore, OK. As a five year-old child, while attending a church in Ardmore, Joe accepted Christ. Being called to ministry shortly thereafter, he attended and graduated from Heartland Baptist Bible College with a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. In 2011, he received a Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
He has been married to his wife Tisha since 2003, and they now have four children. A year after they got married, Joe was called to be on staff here at Hillcrest as the youth pastor. Since that time, Joe has served in multiple capacities including as the associate pastor and music director. In 2009, Joe was called to be Pastor of Hillcrest, where he faithfully preaches the Word of God each week.
Joe enjoys being with his family, jogging, traveling, and anything to do with the Oklahoma State Cowboys.