WAYNE A. VAN DER WAL
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ABOUT

​Author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller, The Gospel of Santa Claus - Inspired by the True Story of Saint Nicholas, and children's Top 10 Bestseller, Beware! Corkie the Yorkie is a Sock Thief, Wayne Van Der Wal, grew up inside the beltway of Washington, D.C., in Falls Church, Virginia (with times in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wyoming). He moved to the Reno/Lake Tahoe area of Nevada when he was 20 and never left.
 
​His diverse speaking and leadership experience spans over thirty years of leading various ministries, including Bible Studies, DivorceCare, and Children's, College, Jail, Inner-City, Married, Men’s, Single's and Youth Ministries.
 
​His professional work experience extends almost three decades, and includes being a School Psychologist (Ed.S.), School Counselor (M.A.), President of his State Association, and having a B.A. in Social Psychology.
 
His ultimate joys are the love of God, sermons, worship, and talking with anyone who wants to talk about God. He also enjoys beaches, vineyards/wineries, traveling, running, and watching movies.  His two children were part of the inspiration for writing The Gospel of Santa Claus by giving him a desire to illuminate and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with all.
 
His newest book, “Beware! Corkie the Yorkie is a Sock Thief!” was inspired by his 4 pound canine friend, Corkie, who he inherited in 2009 from his mother before her passing in 2010.
Wayne Van Der Wal: Copyright 2021
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  • WAV Life Enhancement