From the Archives - Jeremy Wade

From the Archives is our Summer Break Series of Podcasts that highlight some of the most listened to content from previous shows.

22-Are you losing your religion? - Jeremy Wade

Jeremy Wade, a former police officer, shares his journey of finding faith and wellness in the midst of the challenges of being a first responder. He discusses the early experiences that tested his resolve and faith, the toll it took on his mental health and relationships, and the importance of prioritizing faith and family. Jeremy also highlights the need for support and resources for first responders, including spiritual guidance and discipleship. He emphasizes the role of faith in providing hope and resilience in the face of trauma and the importance of integrating spirituality into wellness conversations. Mission First Alliance is a national nonprofit ministry that aims to unite and equip all who have a heart to reach first responders for Christ. They seek to bridge the gap between the body of Christ and first responders, bringing them together to collaborate and understand each other's work. The organization offers resources and support for chaplains, ministries, and individuals who want to support first responders. They emphasize the importance of faith and spirituality in wellness programs for first responders and believe that it is an often overlooked component. Mission First Alliance's mission is to build a gospel-focused First Responder Alliance and provide awareness and support to first responders and their families.

ABOUT JEREMY WADE

Jeremy served for the Seattle Police Department for 13 years, but struggled with his identity in Christ vs his identity in the badge early in his career. After a few years on the department he fully surrendered his life to the Lord, which started an amazing journey that the Lord has been blessing along the way. While not free from challenges like the Seattle riots, and many critical incidents, Jeremy could see God’s hand in directing his paths. On the Seattle PD, Jeremy was awarded Officer of the Year, and Medal of Valor. He worked in patrol, in the training unit, as a peer support coordinator, and assisted in developing the department’s first wellness unit. He co-founded the SPD Beds for Kids Program with Ryan Gallagher, that continues on today. Jeremy also served as the executive director of the Seattle Police Chaplains Association, and came alongside many other local and national first responder ministries. In 2021, Jeremy, his wife Ketryna, and four kids, felt God calling them to move to Tennessee and step out in faith to do full time ministry, supporting first responders nationwide. This led to serving as the Training & Development Coordinator for the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers- USA, until God started directing his path, and opening doors to start Mission First Alliance.

CONNECT WITH JEREMY

Mission First Alliance is building a gospel focused first responder alliance. We are uniting and equipping all who have a heart to reach our nation's first responders and their families for Christ. Together we can have a greater Kingdom impact. www.MissionFirstAlliance.com

-Membership Application for Mission First Alliance attached. Membership is free. Everyone accepted before the end of the year will be our Charter Members. Completed forms can be emailed back to me. Link: https://www.missionfirstalliance.com/join-now

• Some Membership Benefits:
• Two Facebook Groups (one private group for members only of Mission First Alliance (invite only), and one private alliance network group for ministry leaders and first responders to network (must be verified and accepted into this group). Here is the link to the alliance network group. Join. Share. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mfanetworkgroup)
• Monthly Zoom for Mission First Alliance Members- First Wednesday of every month at 6pm PST/ 9pm EST.
• 3-4 Leaders Summit Retreats in 2024 around the country.
• 2024 Annual Conference for ALL who have a heart to reach our nation's first responders and their families for Christ.

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