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Reverend Dae Yun Kim
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DALLAS, Texas (AP) - Rev. David Wilkerson, founding pastor of Times Square Church in New York City and author of the best-selling book, "The Cross and the Switchblade," has died. He was 79.
Wilkerson died Wednesday afternoon in a car accident in East Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Tela Mange said. Wilkerson's car smashed head-on into a tractor-trailer rig after veering into oncoming traffic on U.S. 175 west of Cuney, about 95 miles southeast of Dallas, Mange said.
Wilkerson founded the non-denominational Protestant Times Square Church in 1987 in an area of Manhattan that was then riddled with X-rated movie houses, strip clubs, prostitution and drugs. He also founded Teen Challenge, which uses a biblically based recovery program for drug addicts.
In "The Cross and the Switchblade" Wilkerson wrote about his early years in New York City administering to drug addicts and gang members. The 1963 book became a best-seller and was made into a movie starring Pat Boone.
His family confirmed his death in a statement posted on the website for Wilkerson's World Challenge Inc. ministries, saying he "went to be with Jesus."
"We appreciate your prayers and our hearts are sorrowful, yet we rejoice at the joy of knowing David Wilkerson spent his life well," the statement said.
Wilkerson was not wearing a seat-belt at the time of the crash, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. His wife, Gwendolyn, was also in the car and was wearing a seat-belt, Mange said. She was taken to a hospital, where she was in stable condition with cuts and bruises, Mange said.
Along with his wife, David Wilkerson is survived by four children.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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Written by Reverend Dae Yun Kim(Ph.D. In Theology): David Ray Wilkerson was one of greatest pastors of United States Of America. He was founder of International Times Square Church in New York City. An he was one of greatest evangelists of United States Of America. And also he was author of one of greatest Christian books which is The Cross and the Switchblade. And through his great ministry, many people were saved. And pastor David Ray Wilkerson is in heaven now. And many people will...
Reverend Dae Yun Kim
September 17, 2024 | Friend
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David: r i p we learned a lot from you;David thru our Lord Jesus Christ helped Nicky Cruz to be saved thru the cross and the switchblade !!!
vic/terry tillinghast
May 18, 2024 | Friend
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The Legacy of this great Man of God leaves on.His messages we still tap into and are blessed.Lord thank you for this gift.
Dorcus
January 27, 2024
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Palm Springs High School held an assembly sharing "The Cross and the Switchblade" and Teen Challenge's musical presentation to my high school class in the 1960's and made a major difference in my life where I was headed down the wrong path and for this I am forever thankful! RIP
Karen P Smith
July 29, 2023 | School
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My condolences to the family.
Pastor Wilkerson will be truly missed
Mark Aulenbacher
November 13, 2021 | Acquaintance
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My condolences to the Wilkerson family Rev. David Wilkerson was a very anointed man of God and he was a real trailblazer in the word of God. He will be truly miss.
Elder Joyce Dunn
May 15, 2021 | Student
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My life changed after i left teen challeng i attended teen challeng in Priddis Alberta canada in 1987 then passed all my tests then teen challeng sent me to Cape Gerardue Missorie United states i was in teen challenge nearly 3 years and im so glad Teen Challeng and God save my life i became a man of God i learnt so much fr Teen Challeng its a great program i thank God that David started this program it saved my life and i pray for the family of deceades David .Wilkerson its now may 14 2021...
Marshall.W Williams
May 14, 2021 | Student
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I have admired Pastor Wilkerson from afar for most of my life. I still find comfort and encouragement in his words til this day. Thank you brother Wilkerson for your love, labor, and testimony...
Tim Brown
January 28, 2021
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