Real Hope for First Responders: Lt. Bradley Shaw’s Story of Redemption and Purpose

Posted by Jeremy Wade

On April 21, 2025

This article first appeared on Law Enforcement Today on 4/15/2025

In a profession facing darkness and evil every day, courageous examples to follow are needed. Lieutenant Bradley Shaw of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama is one of those leaders. A humble, genuine and purposeful man of God, both in his agency and at home, whom I consider to be worthy of following. His testimony is changing lives and leaving an impact for God’s Kingdom.

“When I was Sheriff of Houston Co, AL he was one of my deputies and he still serves as a Lt. with HCSO. To say that I’m proud of Bradley Shaw would be a huge understatement! I’ve personally watched him struggle and also be victorious. The greatest thing is that Bradley gives credit where credit is due, to Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. He is a humble man who is ready and willing to be used by God as his vessel. Bradley once thought that law enforcement was his true calling, but HIS true calling has now been revealed to him and God is only just beginning to use Bradley to reach Cops for Jesus Christ.” – Sheriff Andy R. Hughes (retired)

Watch the 14-minute video where Bradley shares his testimony in his own words.

“This is a wonderful testimony and I love the humility of Bradley and his family on purposeful mission!” – Sgt Jeff Daukas, Glendale PD in Arizona

Bradley’s 23 years of service in law enforcement has led him through difficult personal and professional challenges. In 2022, when the Lord captured his heart, his story changed from despair to hope. You can now hear a renewed joy, peace, and purpose in his life, and how it has impacted his whole family. He desires the same for all those serving and sacrificing as first responders today.

In 2024 Bradley was introduced to Mission First Alliance and immediately began taking bold steps of faith. After joining the alliance, he got connected to others around the country, and also more involved in his local church. Mission First Alliance is a national gospel focused first responder alliance, bringing Real Hope to those serving on the front lines each and every day. You can join this alliance too. Membership is free. You are not alone.

“But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.” – Psalm 4:3

Together we can follow Bradley’s example, surrender our lives to Jesus, live Mission First for Him, and watch everything change.

← Pride Removed... Hope Restored! United We Heal →

Jeremy Wade

Jeremy Wade is the Executive Director of Mission First Alliance. He served for the Seattle Police Department for 13 years, but struggled with his identity in Christ vs his identity in the badge early in his career. After a few years on the department he fully surrendered his life to the Lord, which started an amazing journey that the Lord has been blessing along the way. While not free from challenges like the Seattle riots, and many critical incidents, Jeremy could see God’s hand in directing his paths. On the Seattle PD, Jeremy was awarded Officer of the Year, and Medal of Valor. He worked in patrol, in the training unit, as a peer support coordinator, and assisted in developing the department’s first wellness unit. He co-founded the SPD Beds for Kids Program with Ryan Gallagher, which continues on today. Jeremy also served as the executive director of the Seattle Police Chaplains Association and came alongside many other local and national first responder ministries. In 2021, Jeremy, his wife Ketryna, and four kids felt God calling them to move to Tennessee and step out in faith to do full-time ministry, supporting first responders nationwide. This led to serving as the Training & Development Coordinator for the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers- USA until God started directing his path and opening doors to start Mission First Alliance.

New Resources. New Momentum. One Mission.

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