Wayne A. Chaney

Wayne Chaney personifies the contemporary spiritual leader. He uniquely bridges people from different generations, cultures, and social demographics through his relevant teachings and spiritual insights. His rich family heritage of clergymen fuels his genuine love for people. He stewards a five-decade legacy left by his grandfather, Joe Chaney Jr., as he pastors Antioch Church of Long Beach, California. Wayne’s determination to shift culture permeates his ministry expression, oratory, and brand. Wayne has never been satisfied with the status quo, so whether it is through his national television show, radio broadcast, church congregation, regional festivals, or philanthropic work, he is destined to make a difference. Chaney is the visionary of the Long Beach Gospel Fest, one of the West Coast’s premier gospel events held on the beautiful shores of downtown Long Beach. This yearly gathering brings politicians, business owners, gospel singers, and over twenty-five thousand people together for inspiration, worship, and music. As cast members of the Oxygen Network’s hit television series Preachers of LA, Chaney, his wife Myesha Chaney, and their three children shared their lives and family values with the world. Chaney has also appeared on Extra, Access Hollywood, Showbiz Tonight, Arsenio Hall, The Real, Insider, Boris and Nicole, Lift Every Voice, and NewsOne Now. He is a featured radio talk show host on Stevie Wonder’s KJLH 102.3 FM every Sunday. His weekly show Real Life with Pastor Wayne and Myesha Chaney has generated a considerable listenership because of its ability to tackle real-life issues and taboo subject matter with unique wisdom and grace. Pastor Chaney has served on numerous local, national, and international boards, taskforces, and committees. These posts have ranged from grassroots organizations to some of the highest levels of national government. He has been the recipient of various awards, commendations, and recognitions and has also been featured in various publications, such as the Los Angeles Times and Church Executive magazine, for which he was the cover story. For two consecutive years, he has been listed as one of the Long Beach Post’s “Ten Most Powerful People.” Pastor Chaney is happily married to Myesha and has three beautiful children, Wayne III, Reign, and Cadence.