Reverend Wade is a distinguished U.S. Army veteran with 26 years of service, including roles as Chaplain and Assistant Inspector General at Fort Leavenworth. He has taught religion and served as chaplain in various institutions, including Benedict College, Dorn VA Medical Center, and the SC Departments of Corrections and Juvenile Justice. 

He co-directs the Mary Lee Howell Holiday Food Box Program, founded the Gospel Hammer Project, Lower Richland Veterans Formation, and J.U.M.P.S., a nonprofit for youth. He launched the International Seminary Extension in Lower Richland and helped designate Mt. Nebo and St. John Baptist Churches as certified Safe Haven sites. 

Reverend Wade also co-founded SERCO and Tri-City Visionaries, named the Swamp Fest event, and supports veterans through advocacy and transportation. A gifted preacher and vocalist, he has served as moderator of the Wateree Baptist Association Upper Division and currently pastors both Mt. Nebo and St. John Baptist Church, while also serving as chaplain for the Community Wellness Group addressing opioid addiction. He has received multiple community service awards, including the SC Silver Crest Award.