MANSFIELD — Reverend Dr. Walt Jordan II has died unexpectedly at age 51. Dr. Walt served as lead pastor of Oasis of Love Church for fifteen years.
Several local clergy responded to the recent news of Dr. Walt’s passing.
According to Pastor Mark Cobb of Providence Baptist, Dr. Walt was a true friend and advocate to his church family.
“One of Dr. Walt’s best assets was that he was culturally diversed-he met every ethnic background with the same bundle of love.
“He had a knack for finding the positive in everyone. Without a doubt Pastor Walt believed adamantly in living life to the fullest as he constantly endeavored to strengthen and build up GOD’s people through His Word.”
From time to time Dr. Walt was known to visit Sar Shalom Center on Saturdays to learn about the Jewish foundations of the Biblical faith.
Rabbi William Hallbrook of Sar Shalom Center commented, “Dr. Walt took over his Dad’s role as Senior Pastor of Oasis of Love the same time I came to town. The memories I cherish of Dr. Walt were that he was always larger than life-everyone knew when he walked into the room. His smile brightened up the whole room. Even though there were seasons when I didn’t see Dr. Walt, he always made you feel like he was in your corner.”
Reverend El Akuchie of Richland Community Prayer Network worked with with Dr. Walt on different projects aiming to unify Christians and to pursue transforming revival in Richland County.
“We partnered together for community events like Rejoice Richland County and Project Turn Around to help mobilize churches and break down denominational barriers. He even helped break down generational barriers as he was especially well-loved and respected by the youth. He was always about that.”
“Just this week I was shopping at Furniture Row and had a conversation with one of the workers who knew Dr. Walt. She told me that Dr. Walt frequently came to the store and bought furniture for people in need who could not afford it. Not many people knew this.”
Rabbi William Hallbrook
Sar Shalom Center
Rabbi Hallbrook added, “Just this week I was shopping at Furniture Row and had a conversation with one of the workers who knew Dr. Walt. She told me that Dr. Walt frequently came to the store and bought furniture for people in need who could not afford it. Not many people knew this.”
Reverend El went on to say “Pastor Walt Jordan was a friend, and a brother whose goal in life was to model Jesus to everyone he came in contact with. His smile defused any difficult situation. He was not just a pastor to his congregation, but also a pastor to the community.
“We rejoice with him for crossing the finish line with a royal welcome. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mother Jordan, the family and the Oasis of Love Church.”
A wake for Dr. Walt Jordan will take place at Oasis of Love Church Friday between 6:00-8:00 PM. The funeral service will be Saturday beginning at 2:00 PM. The church is located at 190 Chester Avenue in Mansfield. His obituary can be seen here.
View link below celebrating twenty-seven years of Dr. Walt’s ministry.
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I worked with Pastor Jordan on the North End with Unity in The Community, as Prayer and Praise Christian Network, The Gateway. I really do not know what to say, I am just so shocked. He was such an awesome inspiration, a real leader in the community. He will be missed. If I had to sum up Dr. Walter Jordan it would be two words, “He Loved”.