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|
- N.T. Wright: What Jesus Would Say to the ‘Empire’ TodayHow Jesus and the Powers, cowritten with Michael F. Bird, calls Christians into the political sphere.Interview by Stefani McDade|
- Wanted: No Visa Issues, Fast Wi-Fi, and a Ballroom that Inspires Intimacy with GodGlobal Christian organizations scour the world in search of the best conference sites.Bruce Barron|
- The Russell Moore ShowEpisode 119|47minAn Answer to Violent ExtremismElizabeth Neumann talks political polarization and pursuing peace.Russell Moore|
- An Anxious Generation—of ParentsJesus told us not to worry, but worry is our culture’s parenting default. It’s harming our kids.Carrie McKean|
- Some Evangelicals Are Leaving Protestantism for Other TraditionsA number of high-profile Christians have converted to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. What is driving them away?Andrew Voigt|
- Died: Patricia Gundry, Evangelical Feminist Who Wanted Women to Be FreeStudying Scripture, she argued patriarchy was a result of Adam and Eve’s sin, not God’s good plan.Daniel Silliman|
- Some Churches Lose Coverage as Insurers Hit by a Wave of Storm ClaimsNatural disaster costs have overwhelmed the market for carriers, which are raising rates or dropping policies for congregations in high-risk areas.Bob Smietana - Religion News Service|
- The Top Christian Highlights of the Paris OlympicsHow athletes are sharing their faith and pointing to God.Bruce Barron|Português
- I Grew Up Serving the Church in the Middle East. Coming ‘Home’ Was Hard.My return to the United States brought grief and loneliness as I realized I was different from my peers.Annie Meldrum |
- Homeschooling for the Common GoodI never thought I’d be a homeschool parent, not least because I support public education. An improbable shift changed my perspective.Myles Werntz|
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