Wade Allen

Wade Allen joined the pastoral ministry team at Temple in June 2014.  Before coming here, he served as a missionary/church planter in Asia for over twelve years.  A native of Northwest Arkansas, Wade is excited to return to his roots, and bring his years of cross-cultural experience to the ministry team at Temple.  He has a heart for making disciples and spiritual development through community.

Wade enjoys all different types of sports, playing games with his family, music and ping-pong.  He loves to read and has an extensive library.  Wade has been married to Joanna for more than twenty-five years, and he is the father to two ‘third culture kids.’