Wayne Van Der Wal grew up inside the beltway of Washington, D.C., in Falls Church, Virginia. 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, College Ministry, DivorceCare, Jail Ministry, Inner-City Ministry, Men's Ministry, and Youth Group.

​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.

Facebook : @Wayne Van Der Wal

Website : www.waynevanderwal.com