Biography
Dr. Wade is married to Jenny and they have four children, Caleb (17), Sarah (13), Lydia (12) and Anna (9). In addition to serving as Professor of Pastoral Theology at Southeastern, he serves as the Lead Pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Youngsville, NC. Dr. Wade earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Anderson College, the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In his spare time he loves working on the family’s hobby farm raising animals and enjoying the outdoors.
Education
BA, Anderson College
MDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Professional Experience
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
Professor of Pastoral Theology; October 2019-Present
Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology; 2006-2019
Coordinator of Hunt Scholars Program; 2014-2017
Coordinator of Field Ministry; 2014-2017
Director of Equip: Great Commission Equipping Network and Field Ministry; 2011-2014
Coordinator of Field Ministry; 2007-2011
Director of Counseling Center & Adjunct Instructor; 2004-2006
Graduate Fellow for Dr. Pete Schemm and Dr. Frank Catanzaro; 1998-2004
Ministry/Missions Experience
Faith Baptist Church, Youngsville, NC
Lead Pastor; 2017-Present
Poplar Spring Baptist Church, Zebulon, NC
Lead Pastor for Vision and Preaching; 1999-2017
Marathon Community Church, Powdersville, SC
Student Pastor (Part-time); 1997-1998
Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Easley, SC
Associate Minister: Youth Intern (part-time); 1995-1996
River Road Baptist Church, Piedmont, SC
Youth Minister (part-time); 1993-1995
