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Work History
Education
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Organizational Activities
Accomplishments
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David Wade

Huntington,WV

Summary

Accomplished pastor with extensive leadership experience and a proven track record in spiritual guidance. Expertise in communication and team collaboration, successfully addressing congregational needs and implementing strategic initiatives. Demonstrated ability to enhance community impact and promote spiritual growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Pastor

Young Chapel AME
Huntington, West Virginia
11.2023 - Current

Supply Pastor

Bethel AME
Parkersburg, WV
11.2021 - 11.2025

Associate Pastor

Young Chapel AME
Huntington, West Virginia
03.2017 - 11.2023

Supply Pastor

St. Paul AME
Washington, Pennsylvania
11.2021 - 11.2022

Education

Masters of Divinity - Theology

Payne Seminary
Wilberforce, OH
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
07-2005

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Leadership development
  • Project management
  • Public speaking
  • Team collaboration
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Spiritual cultivation
  • Biblical stewardship
  • Sermon preparation
  • Spiritual instruction
  • Teaching and training
  • Prayer leadership
  • Staff management
  • Social outreach
  • Time management abilities
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Group facilitation
  • Lead prayers
  • Oversee services
  • Worship leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Self motivation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Marriage counseling
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Preaching
  • Officiating
  • Preparing weekly sermons
  • Biblical studies
  • Staff leadership
  • Congregational care
  • Leadership building
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Counseling
  • Church administration
  • Community service
  • Teaching
  • Grief counseling
  • Worship planning
  • Spiritual teaching
  • Administration skills
  • Shepherding

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Organizational Activities

NAACP local vice president

Black Pastors Association member

Marshall University Black Alumni Association member

Marshall University Athletic Hall of Fame member

Accomplishments

Community Service Award from Payne Theological Seminary

Awarded to the student whose work within the larger community reflects a promise of ability to relate the Christian Message to all segments of society and institutions. Awarded May 2025

Graduated Cum Laude with a 3.7 grade point average

Timeline

Senior Pastor

Young Chapel AME
11.2023 - Current

Supply Pastor

Bethel AME
11.2021 - 11.2025

Supply Pastor

St. Paul AME
11.2021 - 11.2022

Associate Pastor

Young Chapel AME
03.2017 - 11.2023

Masters of Divinity - Theology

Payne Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Marshall University