Wayne Wilks Jr.

Wayne Wilks Jr. is the International Director of the Messianic Jewish Bible Institute (MJBI).  The MJBI was birthed under the leadership and cooperation of several ministries in 1996 after the unprecedented response of Jewish people to Yeshua in the former USSR.  The purpose of the MJBI is to train leaders for Messianic Jewish Congregations as well as educate the Church on Messianic Jewish understanding. Since that time, full and part-time extension and affiliated schools have started in various nations of the former Soviet Union, Asia, South America, North America, and Israel.

Although not Jewish, Wayne had a calling and heart to serve the Jewish people many years before the MJBI opportunity arose.  Before the MJBI, he served 10 years as one of the pastors and elders of Shady Grove Church in Dallas, Texas.  He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas in College Teaching, a M.A. in Speech Communication from Oklahoma State University, and a B.A., in Biblical Studies from Abilene Christian University.  He has a wife, Bonnie, and 20-year-old daughter, Julia.  They reside in Texas and travel internationally representing the MJBI.