Daren has been speaking to groups from 5-5000 for 25+years. His use of insightful humor and compelling story telling makes Daren a great choice for your classroom, school, team, camp, retreat, conference, training, or corporate event. Daren's laid back style and PG content has made him a crowd favorite on the standup comedy scene throughout the Houston area. If your looking from someone that is going to cater specifically to your group or event, Daren Neely will exceed all expectations.
2 reviews
Zachary L.
February 2, 2026Daren was attentive to the needs of my event, willing to go the extra mile at any point, and was able to connect quickly to my leaders and guests. Highly recommend Daren for your next event.
Hired as: Christian Speaker
James K.
January 29, 2023Daren ran our service for a celebration of life. One of our sisters passed and we all felt it would be too difficult for us to get through it. Our concerns were, hiring an outsider how we would make sure it stayed personal. Daren literally spoke to each family member we requested and got details/stories from those close to her. We are not that active in church. We defenantly had no idea how to put a service together or eulogy for that matter. Daren stepped in and kept us all on track and ran the service flawless. We wanted a celebration of life. Wanted to remember the fun times and great memories. Our orders to Daren were to keep it light, happy vibes, but in honor. His comic background and experience in church together with his great ability to hold everyones attention was more than we expected. He absolutely nailed it. Great job sir.
Hired as: Christian Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Price range: $500-$2500
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 60 minutes
Daren will bring the laughs! He understands his audience and will connect with any age group in any environment. If you're wanting an entertaining and compelling event, look no further!
Daren grew up in Arkansas and graduated Lyon College in 1996.
He likes his wife Ashley and his three kids, Hudson, Max, and Reese.
He currently lives in Houston, Tx, but travels all over the US motivating and entertaining.
Daren has spent the last 25+ years speaking to churches, student groups, camps and retreats all over the country as well as several overseas events. He's also a crowd favorite in the standup comedy scene throughout Houston.
Daren requires a handheld mic along with a bar height table and stool.
Friday
Worship Service
5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Bellville, TX
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Houston, TX
Monday
School Assembly
8:00am - 8:30am
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The Woodlands, TX
Monday
School Assembly
9:00am - 9:30am
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The Woodlands, TX
Saturday
Super Summer Arkansas
12:00pm - 12:00pm
Saturday
Super Summer Arkansas
12:00pm - 12:00pm
Thursday
Falls Creek Men's Conference
12:00pm - 12:00pm
Friday
North Little Rock One Weekend Conference
5:00pm - 12:00pm
Motivational Speaker
