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He was the third of four brothers and attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, graduating with honors in 1975 with a Bachelor"s Degree in Biblical Literature.
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He also collaborated on the writing of The Shack and helped create Windblown Media, the publishing company behind the phenomenon. He was a pastor for 20 years and a Contributing Editor to Leadership Journal and has authored numerous articles on spiritual formation, relational community and engagement of culture. As President of BridgeBuilders, he is also a nationally recognized specialist and mediator in resolving cultural and religious conflicts.
Jacobsen has become known for his expertise in the pros and cons of organized religion.
Wayne, born March 21, 1953, is a native Californian, having grown up in a grape vineyard outside of Selma, California. While at ORU Wayne served in the Spiritual Life Department as a Dorm Director, worked as Administrative Assistant to the Chaplain and competed in intramural sports.
In 1980 he and his family moved to Visalia, a city in the heart of California"s San Joaquin Valley. He came to help pioneer an interdenominational fellowship called The Savior"s Community, where he served for 15 years.
