My name is Wayne Walker, and I’m a missionary to the homeless in Dallas.
teaching a life skills class
Every week, for almost nine years I have been volunteering with the homeless. I have sat quietly and listened to countless individuals cry over the pain in their life. I have heard the most heartbreaking testimonies and have also witnessed the most courageous victories. I have seen the power of God change a man from a wretch into a child of God.
I grew up in a Godly home and my parents served the Lord well. But depression and an addiction kept me hiding my own struggles from the world around me. For a portion of my life I hated the person I saw in the mirror. I hated who I had become and how far I had let myself go.
God performed an amazing miracle in my life. I learned that I was created in His image. And although I don’t see his image clearly in the mirror today, I am his creation, marred by sin and yet redeemed by Christ.
mentoring a friend before he chose treatment
I learned that only through His strength can I overcome the challenges in my life and an addiction that was eating me alive. I was a wretch and was lost. Christ found me, saved me, and I know that He can save you too.
OurCalling started as a few volunteers who distributed sandwiches to homeless men and women in downtown Dallas. With the Lord’s blessing it has grown much bigger. I got involved in the spring of 2001. We now are a 501c3 non profit and have grown to include multiple churches and partner organizations. We have a diverse board of directors and under their supervision, I serve as a full-time missionary to the homeless, a pastor to the needy. I have 15 years of evangelism experience and a masters degree in Cross Cultural Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Just like a missionary in Africa or Asia raises support, I need committed donors to fund this mission. I can’t do it alone. I acknowledge that not everyone is cut out for ministry to the homeless. I am, and I need you to pray for us. This is not a one-man show. Thousands of volunteers have served with us over the years. We have had multiple churches step beside us and provide food, blankets and other items for us to distribute.
missionary and pastor to the homeless
The Lord has blessed us with individuals who have partnered with us in ministry. However we are still in need of new supporters who will join with us in annual financial commitments.
I would love to speak to you and answer any questions that you might have. Please call (214-444-8796) or send me a message in the form below. Can I speak to your church, small group or friends about our calling?
If you would like to give, please visit our support page.
