Fred & Wanda Nettles

Frederick D. Nettles Jr.

Fred Nettles is a man with a mandate from God:  “Taking the message of God’s saving and healing power to the world.”  With this mission, he is impacting lives through the teaching and demonstrations of Jesus Christ, being an instrument in bringing personal transformation, revealing purpose, vision, and a future, and building the Kingdom of God worldwide. 

Fred Nettles is the Senior Pastor and Founder of Living Word Fellowship Church, CEO of FDN Ministries, and President of Living Word Apostolic Network.  He is noted for his comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of the Word, inspirational preaching, deep prophetic and apostolic ministry and insightful pastoral and leadership teaching. 

Pastor Nettles completed a Masters of Public Administration from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, a Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration from Belleville Area College, as well as 10 years outstanding military service.  He has taught as an adjunct professor at Greenville College, instructing in Leadership Theory/ Principles and Cultural Diversity.  He has traveled extensively throughout Illinois, and the Midwest expanding and strengthening faith-based initiatives as the Downstate Partners for Hope Coordinator. 

Pastor Nettles is married to Wanda and is the father of their daughter, LaTrice.