David Wilkerson

This post is in honor of David Wilkerson, a true servant of the Lord. Rev. Wilkerson died in a car crash this past Wed., he was 79 years old. For those not familiar with him, he founded Times Square Church in NYC in the 1980's. Rev. Wilkerson has an amazing testimony, he was a country preacher in the 50's and God told him to go to NYC to preach the gospel to the gangs in the city (think West Side Story). Nicky Cruz, leader of the dangerous Mau Mau's of that time heard David preach and his life was radically transformed. The movie the Cross and the Switchblade is based upon this transformation. God also told him to start the Teen Challenge Ministries which is a Christ centered drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. Thousands upon thousands of lives have been changed as a result of this ministry. God also spoke to Rev. Wilkerson and told him to start a church in Times Square. Times Square at the time (1980's) was drug infested, violent, etc. Today Times Square Church stands as a beacon of hope for NYC. I have had the privilege of hearing Rev. Wilkerson preach at TSC and have attended that church many times. Today I listened live online to TSC morning service and was so blessed by the tribute that they paid to their former pastor. They recommitted themselves to carry on the vision that the Lord gave to Rev. Wilkerson some 30 years ago. David Wilkerson now stands in the presence of the Lord and has truly heard the words, Well done, thou good and faithful servant.