Wade Forde was born in Loma Linda, California, and attended Loma Linda Academy, where he early developed tools necessary to choose a path of spiritual maturity.

 

While studying Business Management at Oakwood College, Wade accepted the Holy Spirit’s calling to Pastoral Ministry. He graduated in 2002 with a B.A. in Ministerial Theology, and in 2007, He received his Master Of Divinity from Andrews University.

 

Wade began his professional ministry at 16^th St. SDA Church in San Bernadino, CA.

He has also ministered at Abundant Life Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Cross Walk Church in Redlands, California, and is currently Youth Pastor at Kansas Avenue SDA Church. Wade’s ministerial approach and relational focus has been shaped by his passion for people and God.

 

In 2005, Pastor Forde married the long time love of his life, Stacey L. Jackson. Two years later, on November 14, 2007, Stacey and God gave Wade the most beautiful blessings ever…Wade II & Olivia Monale’.

 

Due to Wade’s ministerial & life experiences, his focus is on connecting youth to Christ, challenging them to follow God, and empowering them to do God’s work in their own unique and creative way.