

This appointment involves overseeing the ministry work of women in the New Garden State Jurisdiction, in the State of New Jersey. She has held multiple leadership positions including District Supervising Missionary. Shade embraced Jesus Christ as Savior in her youth and received her first Missionary license in 1987 in the Churches of God in Christ. She makes frequent media appearances to offer her ministry. She provides consultation for groups and leaders of churches so they can continue to guide churches.

Through seminars and workshops, she educates people about wellbeing and spiritual strength. She empowers ministers to take care of their mental and emotional health so they can serve the people of God. She is a psychotherapist in private practice and an organizational consultant offering employee assistance for businesses and Christian counseling. Newsome-Shade, LCSW, M.Ed., Th.d, is an ordained minister and has worked extensively in education and healthcare.
