A Vision That Still Inspires
Dwight A. Pryor founded The Center for Judaic-Christian Studies with a simple but profound conviction: Coming to know Jesus in his historical and cultural context helps us be more faithful to him in our own.
From that seed grew a discipleship movement dedicated to rediscovering Scripture through the eyes of Israel’s Messiah that’s impacted thousands around the world.
1984-1989
The Foundation Years
The early years were marked by energy, curiosity, and a strong sense of community. National “Foundations of the Faith” conferences drew believers hungry to understand the Hebrew roots of their faith. Scholars from the Jerusalem School for Synoptic Research brought fresh insight into Scripture.
With Dwight’s encouragement, Dr. Marvin Wilson wrote Our Father Abraham, a groundbreaking book that continues to shape Jewish-Christian understanding today. What began as a simple vision soon became a movement centered on rediscovering Jesus in his Jewish world, and learning to follow Him more faithfully in ours.
With Dwight’s encouragement, Dr. Marvin Wilson wrote Our Father Abraham, a groundbreaking book that continues to shape Jewish-Christian understanding today. What began as a simple vision soon became a movement centered on rediscovering Jesus in his Jewish world, and learning to follow Him more faithfully in ours.
1989-2011
The Growth Years
As JC Studies grew, so did Dwight’s influence. Despite battling rheumatoid arthritis, Dwight’s passion for the Word was contagious and his voice became known around the world for its clarity, depth, and pastoral heart. He poured himself into teaching, creating more than fifty in-depth audio seminars that explored the Bible through its original Hebraic lens. He also developed video curricula used by churches and study groups everywhere, and led Haverim Schools of Discipleship—small, transformational gatherings of believers eager to study Scripture together in community.
Through it all, Dwight’s message remained consistent: the language, culture, and worldview of ancient Israel are not distant relics of faith, but living keys to understanding the heart of God and walking more faithfully as disciples of Messiah Jesus.
Through it all, Dwight’s message remained consistent: the language, culture, and worldview of ancient Israel are not distant relics of faith, but living keys to understanding the heart of God and walking more faithfully as disciples of Messiah Jesus.
Since 2011
Continuing the Mission
When Dwight passed over in 2011, the mission didn’t end—it deepened. With James C. Whitman now at the helm, we remain devoted to the same heartbeat: connecting the Testaments for life. We continue to preserve and share Dwight’s timeless teaching so that new generations can encounter his depth and clarity. We promote fresh biblical scholarship that bridges the Testaments with insight and relevance.
James is reaching disciples young and old with his uniquely pastoral gift making fresh connections that lead to faith and good works rooted in the unchanging character of the God of the Bible. The tools may look different today—digital platforms, online courses, streaming resources—but the mission remains the same: helping believers around the world think and live more like Jesus.
the invitation
Will You Commit to a Monthly Gift & Join Us in Continuing the Legacy?
JC Studies has always been about helping disciples of Jesus think and live more like their Messiah by reconnecting with their covenant roots to bear Kingdom fruit.
This year-end, we invite you to join hands with us in carrying this vision forward. Today, our mission is more important than ever. The next generation is searching for a faith that’s real, rooted, and resilient, and we believe the teaching of JC Studies can meet that hunger in a powerful way. We can’t do it alone! We are standing in believing prayer for 50 partners to commit to $30 a month—just a dollar a day—to keep the mission of JC Studies alive and expanding. Will you be part of our answered prayer?
Every recurring gift helps sustain our meaningful work. When you become Haverim (friends) by donating monthly, you are a vital part of carrying this legacy forward to a new generation.
This year-end, we invite you to join hands with us in carrying this vision forward. Today, our mission is more important than ever.
The next generation is searching for a faith that’s real, rooted, and resilient, and we believe the teaching of JC Studies can meet that hunger in a powerful way.
We can’t do it alone! We are standing in believing prayer for 50 partners to commit to $30 a month—just a dollar a day—to keep the mission of JC Studies alive and expanding. Will you be part of our answered prayer?
Every recurring gift helps sustain our meaningful work. When you become Haverim (friends) by donating monthly, you are a vital part of carrying this legacy forward to a new generation.
Every recurring gift helps sustain our meaningful work. When you become Haverim (friends) by donating monthly, you are a vital part of carrying this legacy forward to a new generation.
