Rev. David Wilkerson, founding pastor of Times Square Church in New York City and author of the well-known book The Cross and the Switchblade was killed in a car accident few hours ago, according to a source close to CBN News.* He was 79. Wilkerson's wife Gwen was also involved in the Texas highway crash and rushed to the hospital.*
David also founded youth ministry "Teen Challenge" for drug addicted teenagers of New York City.
Wilkerson posted a blog dated April 27 -- the day of his death. In the post, titled" facing difficulty to "hold fast" and stand strong in faith.
"To those going through the valley and shadow of death, hear this word: Weeping will last through some dark, awful nights, and in that darkness you will soon hear the Father whisper, "I am with you,'" Wilkerson wrote. "Beloved, God has never failed to act but in goodness and love. When all means fail-his love prevails. Hold fast to your faith. Stand fast in his Word. There is no other hope in this world."
David also founded youth ministry "Teen Challenge" for drug addicted teenagers of New York City.
Wilkerson posted a blog dated April 27 -- the day of his death. In the post, titled" facing difficulty to "hold fast" and stand strong in faith.
"To those going through the valley and shadow of death, hear this word: Weeping will last through some dark, awful nights, and in that darkness you will soon hear the Father whisper, "I am with you,'" Wilkerson wrote. "Beloved, God has never failed to act but in goodness and love. When all means fail-his love prevails. Hold fast to your faith. Stand fast in his Word. There is no other hope in this world."
