David Ray Wilkerson was an American Christian evangelist, best known for his book The Cross and the Switchblade. He was the founder of the addiction recovery program Teen Challenge, and founding pastor of the non-denominational Times Square Church in New York.
Wilkerson's widely distributed sermons, such as "A Call to Anguish", are known for being direct and frank against apostasy and serious about making the commitment to obey Jesus' teachings. He emphasized such Christian beliefs as God's holiness and righteousness, God's love toward humans and especially Christian views of Jesus. Wilkerson tried to avoid categorizing Christians into distinct groups according to the denomination to which they belong.
Wilkerson was killed in a car crash in Texas on April 27, 2011.
The stories of how the Holy Spirit rescued these addicts are simply inspiring. Reading about real life accounts of how God is moving is so encouraging as a believer. I wish I had all of Mr. Wilkerson's books! Highly recommend!
After reading half a dozen David Wilkerson books they kinda get repetitive. God's redemption isn't boring, but these micro stories loose interest after a book or two. Maybe I should start looking for books by the addicts themselves. Get a new perspective on a ministry I admire, but admit I am not build for.
AN amazing group of stories from young people who were totaly immersed inthe drug culture, but were set free by God. A testimony to the continuing success of Teen Challeng over ANY other drug rehabilitation organization.
There is no life too far gone, no situation too desperate...the true stories of hope and restoration in this little book touched me deeply. Highly recommend!