Ella M WadeMrs. Ella M. Wade is the proud wife of James C. Wade, Jr. and co-partners with her husband with JE Wade Ministries, Inc. Among Mrs. Wade's educational accomplishments, she attended Bishop College of Marshall, Texas. In addition, she received her Bachlor's Degree in Theology in Religious Education at the International Theological Institute of America. This was and is a major accomplishment far beyond words for African Americans during that era, even within the local church. She has engaged in extensive studies, specializing in Biblical and Theological principles. For 45 years she ministered with her husband at Zion Missionary Baptist Church of East Chicago, Indiana where she served as Minister of Music for eighteen years, Director of the Children's ministry for 28 years, Director of Z.B.C. Nursery School (which was later named Zion Academic Academy), co-founder with her husband for the Prevention and Drug Awareness After School Tutorial Program, and served with the Outreach, In-Reach and Bus Ministry. Mrs. Wade also conducted extensive Children's Workshops throughout our nation. Mrs. Wade also serves as Executive Consultant to the Music Ministry under the leadership of her Pastor, Rev. Dr. Charles L. Thompson II. She also shares the joys of her husband with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Read More Read Less