Author of The Gospel of Santa Claus, Wayne Van Der Wal, lives in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area of Nevada.

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His diverse speaking and leadership experience spans over thirty years of leading various ministries, including Children’s, College, Divorce, Jail, Inner-City, Men’s, and Youth Ministries.

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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.

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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.

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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.