CHAIRMAN ~ Jim Bakke
Jim and his wife Teresa have two children and reside in Puyallup, Washington. Besides being a pastor’s son, dedicated father and attorney, Jim is the National Director of Planned Giving for World Vision. World Vision is a non-profit Christian charity which supports people groups and families in crisis all over the world through child sponsorship programming. He leads the gift planning staff and oversees all planned giving functions for World Vision. Admitted to the Illinois State Bar, and a long-time member of the National Committee on Planned Giving, Jim has a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Trinity Bible College and a J.D. from Regent University School of Law. Jim has over 20 years of leadership, fundraising and technical expertise. Most recently, he served as Director of Planned Giving Services for Barnabas Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides estate planning and planned giving expertise to supporters of over 190 Christian organizations across the U.S. We are thankful and blessed that Jim has added Salt’s ministry to his lengthy resume’ of servanthood.
PRESIDENT ~ Donald Wade
Raised in a Christian family, Don came to know Christ in seventh grade. His relationship with the Lord is one that has obviously guided and directed his life. Married for 19 years and a successful business owner since 1994, he has grown and developed as a leader to the point that any organization would be proud to declare that he was at the helm. Don’s greatest asset is his desire to live life with integrity and an unwavering faith in his Lord. Taking the time to wait upon God for guidance, his patience tempers his passion to help and serve those who serve others. The ministry of Salt is truly blessed and considers Don one of its greatest assets.
SECRETARY/TREASURER ~ Teresa Wade
Teresa’s love for God and his Son Jesus Christ is simply a benchmark of her character. A business administrator for over 28 years, and a business owner for 21 years, Teresa brings a desire for excellence and quality in everything that she does. This extends and complements her husband Don’s passion for ministry. Her heart is to truly minister to those in full-time service, blended with a compassion and understanding for what they encounter on an everyday basis. Teresa also brings an ability to ignite vision for the rest of the team, continually challenging others to believe that God can and will provide no matter what the obstacle. Salt is truly blessed to have her as a part of this ministry.
1st DIRECTOR ~ Paul Vaughn
Paul has been a born again child of God for 47 years. Paul resides in Beaverton, Oregon and is proud to be married to his first and only wife, Mary. During their past 38 years together they have raised two wonderful daughters to their present and ongoing maturity in Christ. Paul is a Christian businessman who has owned and operated his family business since 1989. When the IRS asked Paul what he thought qualified him to serve on our Board of Directors, his response was “ …being led by the Holy Spirit is qualification beyond enough.”
We think that about sums Paul up! We praise God that Paul blesses this ministry with his service. It is Paul’s sense of humor, humility and real life attitude that keeps the rest of this team grounded.
