An old social media exchange between US pastor Israel Ford and his now second wife, Shakayla Ford, has resurfaced online following the announcement of their marriage, drawing attention to their relationship history.
Ford, who leads LifeWorks Church in Wickliffe, Ohio, announced his marriage to Shakayla on Facebook on Sunday. He shared a video recorded inside the church to mark the occasion.
The pastor’s marriage announcement has also brought renewed attention to his previous comments about monogamy, which he described as unbiblical. Ford appeared alongside his first wife, Lydia Ford, at the church, although further details about the circumstances of his marriages were not provided in the account.
According to reports, Shakayla initially had a spiritual mentorship relationship with Ford, who referred to her as his spiritual daughter before their marriage.
An old photograph shared by the pair in 2022 has since attracted attention because of the affectionate exchange that accompanied it.
In the post, Ford expressed his affection for Shakayla, writing, “My hardest working daughter! I love you so much!!!”
Shakayla responded warmly, saying, “Awwwe! I love you too!!!”
The resurfaced exchange has renewed online interest in the history of their relationship, particularly Ford’s use of the term “daughter” before the pair became husband and wife.
However, the available information does not establish when their relationship changed from spiritual mentorship to a marital relationship.
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