Remembering Pastor Dave Wilkerson

Pastor Dave Wilkerson

In looking back on 2011, I think the most poignant story was the passing of Pastor Dave Wilkerson. This was a man with a soft voice, but a passion for the Lord.

David Ray Wilkerson (May 19, 1931 – April 27, 2011) 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. 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.

If you never had the privilege of hearing Pastor Wilkerson teach, this is your chance. The video is beautiful with God's creation, and Pastor Wilkerson's message is straight from the heart of God.

David Wilkerson - Get Right With God! 

I'm sure Pastor Wilkerson heard those coveted words, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."

2011 April Lorier Perspective