Dr. Robert L. Wilks Jr.
In 1987, at the leading of the Holy Spirit, Dr. Robert L. Wilks, Jr., a former Air Force chaplain with the rank of Major resigned his military commission after 11 years to become the Pastor and Founder of Vine-Life Christian Fellowship in Riverside, CA.
Dr. Wilks does not teach anything that he does not walk out in his own life. He’ll tell you that he doesn’t just teach the Word, he lives the Word. One thing that is so unique about his teaching style is that he makes his life transparent to those he teaches. He believes in leading by example. Dr. Wilks teaches Partnership with the Man of God, Embracing the Dream of God For Your Life, Righteousness, Tithes & Offerings, and Personal Experience with God. Dr. Wilks doesn’t teach “Partnering with Your Man of God”, because he “…desires a gift: but that fruit may abound to your account.” Philippians 4:17
Wherever Dr. Wilks goes, he is making an impact and being a blessing not just to the body of Christ, but to all. Dr. Wilks is well known for his generosity- not just in the time he devotes to helping others, but financially as well. He is adamant about his giving.
Education
Prior to his tour of duty in the military, Dr. Wilks completed his education by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, and a Master of Divinity degree from Atlanta University Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wilks received his Doctorate of Ministry degree from Friends International Christian University in Merced, California.
Family
Dr. Robert L. Wilks, Jr. has been married to his wife, Freda, for over 42 years and has one daughter named Robyn (Smooch) and a son-in-law, Pastor George Echols, Jr.
Ministry
In addition to his duties as pastor, Dr. Wilks travels across the United States taking the message of worship and prosperity to the Body of Christ. Many appreciate his ‘down-to-earth’ preaching and teaching style. Dr. Wilks has authored the following books:
- Partnership With My Man of God
- Seven Reasons Why You Need to Make a Decision Today
- Changing Your Financial Focus
- Seven Keys to Trigger Financial Increase
- The Cry of the Poor and God’s Answer
- Holiness
- The One Thing Principle
- My Identity With Abraham