01 Jun 2025 Men of the Moment 2025: Daylan Kings
After the loss of his brother Aaron, Daylan Kings and his mother were put in touch with Methodist Family Health’s Camp Healing Hearts, and it was there that he found a calling in helping others.
“The group gave so much to me, I had to give back,” he said. “Aaron had such a big heart and always wanted everyone to be happy. This is a way I can help people and bring those smiles back.”
Camp Healing Hearts is an overnight camp where children who have lost a loved one can participate in heart-to-heart grief sessions, archery, tie-dye, canoeing and other activities.
Kings is motivated by the healing that starts overnight. While many kids arrive at Camp Healing Hearts scared and not knowing what to expect, he watches them leave with hope and a new way of thinking. “It’s so powerful,” he said.
The young man knows what success looks like for him at this time in life, and his advice for others working to build a positive legacy centers on building character. “Success isn’t just about what you build, it’s about who you become,” Kings said.
“My advice to younger men is this: walk closely with Jesus, and let His word shape your character. Be bold in your faith, humble in your leadership, and consistent in your love for people. Legacy isn’t left through achievements alone, it’s built in how you serve, how you lead, and how you lift others higher. The world needs men of integrity, filled with the Spirit, who live on mission every day.”
Kings also feels called to preach. He offers weekly live videos on social media @Daylankings and preaches at churches when he is invited. A hobby he enjoys is mountain biking around Little Rock, especially in the River Mountain area. “I’ve also done mountain biking in Utah,” he said.
As for the future, Kings hopes to keep sharing the message of Christ and doing His work by “being the hands and feet of Jesus everywhere I go.”
Daylan can be reached at the Methodist Counseling Clinic, 1600 Aldersgate Road in Little Rock, or call 501.537.3991.
