David Wilkerson
David Wilkerson (1931-2011) was founding pastor of Times Square Church in New York City and founder of Teen Challenge, an addiction recovery ministry for troubled youth. His bestselling The Cross and the Switchblade chronicles his first years working with disillusioned teenagers on the streets of New York. Wilkerson’s work inspired the conversion and ministry of evangelist and former gang member Nicky Cruz and remains a testament to the transformative power of the gospel amid the grit of urban street culture.
Featured Articles
Remembering David Wilkerson
How the pastor/evangelist shaped the Pentecostal and evangelical movements—and the world.
Robert Crosby|
Nicky Cruz: David Wilkerson 'Never Lost His Heart'
Gang leader-turned-evangelist misses his spiritual father.
Interview by Trevor Persaud|
What You Need to Know about David Wilkerson's 'Urgent Message'
How people are responding to his warning of riots, fires, and economic collapse in NYC.
Ted Olsen|
- Being HumanEpisode 22|50min“Jesus of the East” with Phuc LuuThe artist and theologian explores taking refuge.Steve Cuss|
- Church ‘Homelessness’ Must Not Be Grieved Too QuicklyIt’s okay to mourn what’s lost without losing hope for what’s to come.Russell Moore|
- Paternity Leave Made Me a Better Christian DadTime off at the very beginning helps fathers prepare to bring up their children in the “discipline and instruction of the Lord.”Andrew Egger |
- Faithful FathersReports of the death of fatherhood have been greatly exaggerated. There are many good dads, like mine, quietly blessing their children.Brad East|
- You Abused and Oppressed Me, Dad. I Forgive You.How a community’s example of radical forgiveness helped me relinquish my own rage.Carrie Sheffield|
- The Bulletin Episode 87|46minGimme ShelterBiden’s asylum order, intentional community, and the criminalization of clergy sexual misconduct.
- PCA Will Investigate ‘Jesus Calling’ BookThe author of the bestseller died last year. The investigation will determine if the book is appropriate for Christians.Emily Belz|
- Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Abortion Pill ChallengePro-life doctors had argued the drug isn’t safe. Now Christians are looking for other ways to engage on the issue.Harvest Prude|
- Viral JesusEpisode 125|42minDrew Dyck: Just Show UpHeather and Drew discuss why small changes can be more impactful for big, bold moves.
- A Writer’s Creative Calling Isn’t Found in the Middle of a CrowdAward-winning author E. Lily Yu speaks about her faith, her deep love of language, and the perils of “moving with the majority.”Interview by Karen Swallow Prior|
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