Ekpedeme U. Wade

Dr. Wade’s desire is to inspire her students to use their knowledge and skill to spread the gospel. In the classroom, she enthusiastically emphasizes studying the whole self—exploring the integration of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. As a Board_x0002_Certified Family Physician and a Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. Wade continues to practice medicine in the Houston area, maintaining a private practice that focuses solely on mental health. She is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Christian Association of Psychological Studies. Dr. Wade enjoys teaching and speaking to churches, local organizations, and national conferences. Her deep passion for education propels her to remain actively involved in her local school district, specifically in the Special Education Department. Dr. Wade is married to Kweku, and they have two children.

Ekpedeme U. Wade’s Contributions

Neuroscience and Spirituality
In this episode, Kasey Olander and Ekpedeme Wade discuss how neuroscience relates to mindfulness and other…
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• May 13, 2025

Unconventional Change Agents – Dr. Ekpedeme Wade
Dr. Ekpedeme Wade is an Assistant Professor of Counseling Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary. She shares…
March 24, 2023
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Be Still
Over the past eighteen months, the diagnoses of anxiety disorders have increased significantly. Paradoxically, during a…
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November 3, 2021
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Thriving as a DTS Student
Dr. Ekpe Wade, assistant professor of Biblical Counseling, discusses how strength that comes from the Holy…
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October 28, 2019
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Communion with the Marginalized
Dr. Ekpedeme Wade, adjunct professor of Biblical Counseling, teaches that following in Jesus's footsteps means having…
November 10, 2018

From Doctor to Counselor: Dr. Ekpe Wade's Journey to Houston
Dr. Ekpedeme Wade (MABCm 2015) is DTS-Houston's newest counseling professor for the Master of Arts in…
September 1, 2016

From Doctor to Counselor: Dr. Wade's Journey to Houston
Dr. Ekpedeme Wade is DTS-Houston's newest counseling professor for the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling.…
September 1, 2016

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