Old Comment Of US Pastor Calling His Second Wife Daughter Resurfaces Online

An old social media exchange between US pastor Israel Ford and his now second wife, Shakayla Ford, has resurfaced online, attracting attention following the announcement of their marriage.

Ford, who leads LifeWorks Church in Wickliffe, Ohio, announced his marriage to Shakayla on Facebook on Sunday, sharing a video recorded at the church.

The announcement has drawn renewed attention to a 2022 post in which the pastor referred to Shakayla as his “daughter” in an affectionate message. At the time, he shared a photograph of them together and wrote, “My hardest working daughter! I love you so much!!!”

Shakayla responded to the message, saying, “Awwwe! I love you too!!!”

According to Bush Radio Academy, the resurfaced exchange has generated interest because Shakayla was reportedly described as Ford’s “spiritual daughter” before their marriage.

Ford’s announcement was made in the presence of his first wife, Lydia Ford. During the church gathering, the pastor also described monogamy as unbiblical, a position that has added to the discussion surrounding his marriage and views on relationships.

The emergence of the old post has prompted renewed scrutiny of the relationship between the pastor and Shakayla, particularly the transition from a spiritual father-daughter description to marriage.

However, the available details do not establish when their relationship changed or provide further context about the earlier exchange.