This God-fearing man was my first Pastor. He was also a friend and a brother in Christ as I worked with the Ministries of Times Square Church in NYC. This man that we saw week in and week out, that sometimes we "took for granted" is now with Jesus! My prayers are for Gwen, his beloved wife, and may the Lord God Almighty heal her miraculously. I also pray for Greg and Gary and their children, and his daughter Bonnie. Lord, give them all the strength they need. When I called all of my friends telling them of this tragedy, many were just broken to tears and praying in tongues. The earth was visited by a great man of God, and so many didn't even know it when he was here. They called him a "Gloom and Doom" preacher, but He did what the Holy Spirit asked him to do, Amen? He told the truth. He preached the truth, and he lived the truth.
I miss you already, Pastor Dave,
Your brother in Christ for eternity,

Brother George A Bieller, Jr, Delano, CA

Such sad news. What a jolt! David Wilkerson never ever claimed to be a prophet, in fact he made a point on more than one occasion of saying that he was not a prophet. Please out of respect for him say it like he said. He is so loved, and will be sorely missed. Pray please for his wife Glen and their family.

I first heard the Gospel through him. My brother took me to Queensway Cathedral in Toronto and he was a guest speaker. I was converted to Christ that night.I am deeply grateful.
"That where I am there you may be also" (John 14)

I am speechless... He was a Man that loved the Lord and wasn't afraid to speak the truth. I never got the opportunity to meet him but I have one of his books. I thank God for this Great Man Of God.

He is before the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Love
Raul

Yes, Wilkerson has prophesied a few times but he never claimed to be a prophet. His contributions to spreading the Gospel went far beyond just prophesy.

Me and my husband both went through Teen Challenge, that is how we met. I will forever be grateful for the way he allowed God to lead him to save thousands of lives. I can't wait to see him again one day!

Because of his ministry I am no longer a heroin addict but a Pastor in San Angelo, TX reaching out to other drug addicts and lost souls! my prayers to all of Wilkerson's olive ones.

As with every influential person, especially Christian, that has died.. the critics come flying out when he/she are not there to defend themselves. This is no shocker and it's a cowards way to "investigate" yet it happens every single time. Rev. Wilkerson could care less about all the "crap" being spewed because my guess is he is much more captivated with the words he is hearing, "Well done, my good and faithful servant." My prayers go out for his family and those that knew him and loved him personally.

I was greatly influenced as a young Christian by his book, "The Cross and the Switchblade," and throughout my Christian life by his printed messages from Times Square Church. A true man of God!

I was saddened and shocked to read this. Though Pastor Wilkerson is now with his Lord and Savior; he will be missed by many.
I was saved in the 70s and read The Vision and Cross and the Switchblade. Pastor Wilkerson made a big impact on my young Christian life. David Wilkerson was a true man of faith. His daily blog spoke to my heart and blessed me every morning. I printed out today's blog, as my Son-in-law's father, passed away this morning from cancer. I wanted to give a copy to my Son-in-law, who is not saved. David Wilkerson's words will continue to touch lives. I pray for his wife and rejoice that David Wilkerson is now home. We will see him again.

God Bless,
Shelley, Massachusetts

God has spoke through this man of God so many times to my need at that time in my life when I needed to hear from God. He is in the arms of his saviour and feels no pain. He is rejoioing right now. May god bless each one of his family and friends. ord if you see fit, touch his wife with healing. IN JESUS NAME....AMEN

What a might man of God pastor David was. I listen to his sermons online and was strengthen so many times. He gave the word of God that drew in to my bones and challenged me to live right with the Lord. Thank you Lord for Pastor David's life here on the earth.

In Christ,

- Kamal

Wilkerson spoke at Jesus Rallies in Wichita, Kansas when I was in college. His strong convictions encouraged me in my early Christian life. I appreciate the words God gave him that helped shape my life and probably influenced me to heed the call to pastoral ministry.

I look so forward every day to reading his daily word. I will so miss these emails. I will see him someday in Heaven but our world is now a little darker with out him. God Bless you David and Jesus please protect and heal his wife.

Does anyone know what city this accident happened in?

What a might man of God pastor David was. I listen to his sermons online and was strengthen so many times. He gave the word of God that drew in to my bones and challenged me to live right with the Lord. Thank you Lord for Pastor David's life here on the earth.

In Christ,

- Kamal

I am just heartsick. I have received Davids newsletters and followed hisministry since the early 80's. Always right on track with his timely words and sermons. he will be greatly missed. I guess we just never know how each of us will have our home going. I am just full of shock. But at last, he is in the arms of our Father. halleluhia for the legacy David left us. May God continue to raise up mighty men of God, sensitive to the Holy Spirit and not afraid to come against the Powers of Darkness or to speak out against ungodliness that exists in the church and in the world around us. bless his wife , she has had her own battles through the years also. thanks for opening this up for us to comment CT.

Time Square Church was my home for over 14 years. Pastor David was my Pastor and Shepherd for all of those years. I will be eternally grateful for his ministry and the love that he bestowed upon me through my early Christian years. I have a deep love for the Lord. A love that Pastor David exemplified through his preaching and sermons which I studied voraciously. He taught me the meaning of having an intimate relationship with the Lord. Love you Pastor David,
Juliette Hannibal-Bowen

this is the man that lead me to the Lord when I was 17 years old. I will see him again in heaven, I know. thank you for giving to the Lord.

Bless you, brother David. You have made an effect in my life more than anyone...

His messages mailed monthly are tucked away all over my home, but most importantly, all over my heart. For years, these messages have sent me to my knees in repentance and hope to grow more like Jesus.

Marcia Reidel

David Wilkerson was a great encouragement to both myself and my wife when we first met him personally in Toronto in 1985 and '86
He encouraged me regarding the prophecies the Lord had given in 1981 and earlier -- Re: the Economic shake up coming to North America and also the Great Changes coming to the Soviet Block Countries -- thank you for your fellowship and encouragement over the years! Desi Jakab from BC Canada

Maybe Jesus should have taken the wheel?
Just sayin', old people shouldn't drive.

another great man of God has Ieft us......i am so upset I dont understand how this is good for us Ieft here on this earth in this awfuI time,,,,,,he was a great man I get his Ietters everyday,,,,i am making a binder to keep forever,,,,,,GOD BIESS YOU BROTHER DAVID

I came to Christ through Brother Dave's ministry in 1973. I went on to direct a Teen Challenge work in Upstate New York and now serve as a pastor. I know he has a great reward to receive in Christ's presence. He will always have my gratitude and that of my family...well done Brother Dave. My condolences to the family, I know this is a great loss to you.

I pray we all can learn to pray and then obey.

You have been an inspiration, not only in the USA but across the globe!

Very sad...He was a true five start general.

I am deeply saddened by his passsing but I know deep in my heart we'll all see him again in eternity. May his work and memory be forever in our hearts. What he's done was not in vain because he was a true man of God.
My prayers are going up for his wife and family.

Mighty Man of God!! The book he wrote "The Vision" written in the 70's is a must read. It's coming to pass quickly

David has gone to be with the Lord. You wil be missed. I pray that the same anointing that was bestowed upon you from the Lord continues on and the truth of our Lord God is spread on all corners of this great earth. We will pray for your wife Gwen and give thanks to the Lord for healing in her body.

Thank you Father God for your Word from David Wilkerson your vessel.

When All Means Fail - by David Wilkerson - April 27th, 2011 - Click link below

http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/node/13112

I will never forget the life changing message... A Call to Anguish... such an anointed WAKE UP call for us all... Rest in the Loving Arms of Jesus, Bishop Wilkerson. See you at the Marriage Supper... My prayers are with the family...

Love and Peace
Katy Berezny

The world has lost a great great man today! Pastor David, you were a light in a very dark time and you have touched and changed SO many lives! I pray for Gwen and the family as well as the congregation that he has left behind. I know he is dancing in Heaven and my heart does not hurt for him but for those left behind to mourn... Remember though, we do not mourn as those who have no hope! We will see him again!

I have fought a good fight,i have finished my course,i have kept the faith.Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness,which the Lord,the righteous judge,shall give me @ that day: and not to me only,but unto all them also that love his appearing.2Timothy4:7&8.I loved this pastor & i love timesquare church,gave me strength when i needed.Miss him already.May God comfort his family & give them courage & peace.
Love & prayers
Mini J Mathews

What a great loss for many ! I have fed off his messages for over 25 years. He had such a gift in expounding on the word of God. I really look to him as one of my spiritual fathers. He will surely be missed. God be with his family!

I have a video where he speaks against the phoniness of the so called laughing revival, and when he spoke of the mockery of the Holy Spirit, and people turning away from the Bible, he put his face in his hands and cried. There I saw the heart of a true and faithful servant.

Pastor Wilkerson's ministry has blessed our home for the last 23 years. David will be missed greatly by so many! We will see him again! Peace to his family, friends and ministry team all over. Time Square will never be the same. Love Ron, Amy & Alex Green ( Shreveport, Louisiana)

Pastor, brother and friend will be missed by many. His daily devotions will be with me for a lifetime. His passion for the lost and those without hope have impacted the world. A wise man who won souls for Christ. My prayers are for his family and his church family. I will continue to support his legacy of ministry...He is "walking with Jesus".

I have a video where he speaks against the phoniness of the so called laughing revival, and when he spoke of the mockery of the Holy Spirit, and people turning away from the Bible, he put his face in his hands and cried. There I saw the heart of a true and faithful servant.

David Wilkerson was a mighty man of God who I believe was a prophet whose voice and messages was not always embraced by many because they challenged the believer to look deep within themselves and get right with God. This is sad news today and my heart is heavy over the loss of this General in the Kingdom of God. I pray for his wife Gwen that God will intervene and raise her up.

Isaiah 57:1-2 says it all

I am drug free today and have a life because of David Wilkerson. I graduated Teen Challenge and went on to graduate the Teen Challenge Ministry Institute in Los Angeles. I know that all praise belongs to Jesus but I appreciate David's faith and commitment to people like me. God Bless you David & I am so happy you are at peace and with God. God Bless David Wilkerson, he was a game changer & a hero!

Praise God

Pastor Wilkerson was a great man of God with a unique ministry as a pastor to other pastors all over the world. I read his newsletters for 15 years and his blogs fot the last 2 years. He was a great encourager for those who have lost heart in the race, and was an inspiration for my own street ministry over the last 23 years in NYC. He will be sorely missed in a very difficult time for the church in the US.

What a precious saint of God. He is with His precious Lord! We will miss this man, His life and His message. We Love You Pastor Wilkerson

As tragic as it sounds(not speaking offensively but actually rejoicing) things happen for advancement and this is for the furtherance of the gospel. His books are so inspiring! Blessings, grace, peace and comfort to us all. This man walked, preached and taught the truth and I believe this was his call home. Now we are responsible for the continuance of this great work that he spearheaded.

God bless his soul and hold him in his glory , David Wilkerson was lead my the Holy Spirit always. His love for Jesus Christ allowed him to do many great things for Gods glory. I always enjoy his encouraging sermons that are so annointed, they changed my life , they draw me closer to Gods word ... Ive had such a great spiritual growth and still going..I thank God for Davids faith, courage and love for the saints. This man is truly a man of God and we should all lead by a great example...his devotionals were so helpful in my times of need and distress.. I will keep him , his wife Gwen and family and church in my prayers .. He has gone home:) Praise Jesus Christ !!

This is unbelievable and tragic. I will miss his daily message and the encouragement I have felt over the years from this man of God. The world has suddenly become lonelier and even more uncertain. I am praying for healing for his wife who has endured so much and for comfort for his family. Special prayers for the staff of Times Square Church and Pastor Carter Conlon, senior pastor, that they would be strengthened supernaturally for the road ahead. May the Holy Spirit multiply His gifts in this congregation and bring a transforming power to Pastor Conlon in the face of this cruel loss.

**************DUPLICATE saiah 57:1-2 prettyb much says it all!

God bless you who've been touched by the man of God. Me and my wife met at his bible school Mount Zion School of Ministry. What a legacy the Man of God has left behind. God bless Gwen and raise her up from the hospital.

I an greatly saddened by this news...I got to know him through the podcasts that Time Square Church publishes. LOVE his messages and THAT I don't have to word as "past tense"! They will live forever-God willing!! May they Bless you too!
Valarie Petrycki
The Poconos, PA

Loved this man & his ministry . . . Fly high Rev. Wilkerson & prayers going up for his wife & their family.

My respected shepherd for 12 years. As part of the security ministry, he plead to us once,"please do not mistreat the sheep". He made sure we have the right heart. I will never forget him or his long suffering wife which tells it all in her book "Abiding in His Strength. He is gone, oh Lord...you took him home before us

I had the priviledge of sitting under David Wilkerson's ministry in TSC for many years. Brother Dave shaped my and millions of others spritual lives through Teen Challenge, Times Square Church his world wide-ministry and his weekly devotional messages on the internet. He called himself "one of God's many watchmen" and in every message he talked about how he needed to hear it first for his own correction. His example of Christlikeness, a man of both vision and conviction who never took his eye off of loving others is what has molded me I pray. I pray also for the Wilkerson Family in this time of anguish and loss and for Sister Gwen for healing and comfort. In Jesus Name.

Anyone who thinks David Wilkerson did not hear from God and prophicy accurately is gong to feel real stupid when it all comes true. We should respect someone who sacrificed so much to win souls for the Kingdom of God.

My heart and prayers go out to the Wilkerson's family. May God's peace be with them. This is a very sad time for all of us.

I'm one of the 8,000 at times square church. I am deeply saddened and thank God for allowing "Pastor Dave" to teach us. He taught us firmly and with love. I never doubted that he gave us anything but "the truth that will set us free." On 911 as I watched the Toweers burn from the hi-rise I work in. I remembered how Pastor had asked us weeks in advance to pray. For weeks the service began with quite prayer. When I saw the Towers ablaze I felt that God allowed us forsight though Paster Dave and Times Square Church. I'm still amazed that I witnessed it this way.

My heart grieves the loss of this man! I have read his devotionals nearly every day for the past year. Each and every day they spoke to exactly where I was in that moment! His sharing of God's word and God's heart will be sorely missed. And yet there is REJOICING that he is now in the presence of his Lord Jesus! The angels are singing tonight!

I feel like someone has just punched me in the stomach. It shouldn't be shocking news to hear about someone going home to be with Jesus but when one of your earthly heroes dies it takes your breath away. One of the reasons that I am in the ministry today is because of the ministry of David Wilkerson. He was a mentor and even though I only heard him speak live once he truly was also a spiritual pastor through his tape ministry and later on through podcasts. This world has lost one of its generals. May God raise up many men and women of God to take his place and continue his ministry. We salute and honor you Rev. David Wilkerson.

This is a very sad evening for us but a joyous one for our beloved Pastor and watchman! I pray that we are challenged and shakened to be found doing what the Lord purposed for us to do in this life. If Pastor Dave did not take the calling on his life seriously and obeyed God our lives would not have been impacted in so many amazing ways for eternity! Let's lift up Sis.Gwen and the entire family at this time and also the TSC family and staff around the world. I thank God for his life. Shalom to all! Bridgete, Tobago W.I.

I share the grief of those who have been so blessed by his ministry over the years. May the Lord comfort his family. What joy, in the midst of sorrow, to know that we will all meet in heaven.

I am sorry that such a great intercessor has been removed from our midst. May the mantle of earnest faithful prayer fall upon many others.

I am reminded of the fact that Methuselah, son of the godly man Enoch, and grandfather of Noah, died in the year of the flood. I find myself wondering if the things Wilkerson saw coming will now begin, like a flood sweeping over this nation.

What/Who shall seperate us from the Love of the Christ?.... For I am persuaded, that neither death,......Nor height, nor depth... Rom. 8 vs 33-39 The Lord gives the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord. Though we are sad, but we rejoice in the Lord that He is resting in the arms of of His Master and Lord. God Bless and keep His Church and our beloved brother's family. He will be missed dearly.

I read the cross and the switchblade and saw the movie during the Jesus Movement and had a jacket with a large patch on the back of the cross and the switchblade. David Wilkerson was a man after God's own heart and it showed. Not afraid to go where many other men dared not walk - Pastor Wilkerson knew he had a mission to do. Because he went where the Lord told him to go and spoke what the Lord told him to speak, countless thousands, if not millions, of lives were forever transformed.
We cannot understand this tragedy, but God knew how David Wilkerson's life would end. Today he is in the presence of his Lord and Savior, rejoicing. "Lord Jesus as just one of thousands, I ask for a fast healing and recovery for Gwen Wilkerson. I trust Lord that as she is in the hospital, lives will be touched and transformed. For their children Lord, I know you have already sent the comforter. Thank you Lord for sharing David Wilkerson with the world for all these years. To you Father goes the Praise and the Glory, Amen".

I am deeply sad to hesr of brother davids passing he was my spirtual father I have all his books and hundreds of his tapes.
i had the honor of meeting him on three trips to times square
church. I told brother david i had read all his books and what a great man of God he was and he blushed. The most humble man I have ever knowen.I preach the way i do because of brother dave and love Jesus
because of this man of god. Thanhs so much for the message the making of a man of god it changed my life. who else will be gods voice to the church. In christs love.

I came to the Lord with Pastor Dave & my sister who sang in the Times Square Church in 1992 & was baptised on the back stage in1994 by Pastor Dave himself. He was my Spiritual father as I'm sure he was for many. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go to his wife Gwen & his family. I pray for Gods peace for them & healing for Gwen.

It's a sad day today for us with the loss of such a Man of God. I read his book The Cross and Switchblade. If anyone has read it, it changed their life as a teenager. Thank God that he had such a love for teenagers. He will be truly missed. Thanks to his family for sharing such a wonderful Legend with us. He is rejoicing in heaven tonight and being rewarded for the life he lived!

David Wilkerson's Teen Challenge Ministry changed my husbands life 20 years ago. He is a new creation today because of the love and sacrifice of a man with a burden to reach those that many would cast away. David Wilkerson...a legend, a hero, a blessing, an answer to prayer, a servant of the Most High God...He will be missed, yet his legacy will continue to live on through many generations, as long as the Lord should terry.

A true giant of faith has passed. David Wilkerson's influence can never be measured here on earth but only in heaven before His God. His books and devotionals will always inspire us to live believing God is able to do exceeding beyong what we can ask or imagine according to His power within us. (ephesians 3:20)

I am so sadden to hear of his passing, and my heart goes out to all his family and friends, to all of us who were impacted by his ministry. Father God, please pour out Your comfort and grace to all who are grieving. Be very near, strengthen and encourage his wife!

My consolation is that he has graduated to glory. I know that he has been welcomed by His Lord and Savior! It will be such a pleasure to meet him some day face to face.

My deepest condolences to the Wilkerson Family, Times Square Church, and Teen Challenge Intl. Being a former staff member of Life Challenge of S.E. Michigan, has allowed me to be one of the millions that Pastor Wilkerson has impacted for Christ. He was directly responsible for getting Pastor Tim Dilena's Revival Tabernacle in Highland Park started. I'm at a loss for words. I am mourning with you, but rejoicing that Pastor Dave is worshipping in the presence of his heavenly Father. He will be missed.

My life and my ministry has been encouraged and strengthened by Pastor David Wilkerson. I read his book The Cross and the Switchblade years ago, and that classic has since remained in my heart. Now, my wife and I are ourselves pastors and missionaries in Peru. I can't tell you how many times I have been in tears as I read his newsletters, either online or those which arrived our house. God used his messages to strengthen our faith during extremely difficult times on the mission field. His upholding of the truth, preaching the word without compromise, inspired me as a young minister. His sermons always drove me to my knees and to seek God, to examine my own walk with Jesus, to search my heart sincerely for hidden sin. Thank you brother David for loving Jesus and for loving the Body of Christ! Your life was not in vain! Your words will live on and continue to provide that strength that you received from the Lord to many. See you in eternity!

I am so saddened by the loss of this mighty Man of God. What a passion he had for troubled teenagers. His Teen Challenge Ministry was amazing and his book, The Cross and Switchblade changed many lives, including mine. I'm so grateful that God put him in our lives. He will be so greatly missed. I thank God for the sacrifices he and his family made to better this world. I pray that God will touch his wife tonight. I truly believe he was a true prophet. Criticized by many, but is being rewarded in heaven tonight for the life he lived.

My beautiful brother, Pastor, and friend surely you are a true legend in deed. We will always thank God for your obedience to Christ, your faith and ministry to the brotherhood and we will continue to believe in the Lord Jesus the Christ. Are prayers are for Gwen, your children church and family. We will surly miss you. Sir-William for the family Elias, Puerto Rico.

I'm brazilian, and one of the first books I ever read about praying the gospel was "The Cross and the Switchblade" (in portuguese, "A Cruz e o Punhal"). I loved the book, loved its passionate and truthful story about a man who decided to use his time, his energy and his means to help save the lives of dozens, hundreds, thousands of people.
This is a man we should all miss. May God be with his family, and may God bless Glen right now. Let's pray. (:

What an incredible man of God. What a legacy he leaves.

I am so sad to hear about his death. He has been an influence in my Christian walk since I was just a teenager. His books were always filled with truth about God's word and never sugar coated his messages. Thank you Dave for founding and fathering TEEN CHALLENGE..because of it we have our JOE serving the LORD and DRUG FREE!! You will be missed but it brought tears to my eyes when someone up in comments said, the words he is hearing now is, "WELL DONE my good and faithful servant, welcome into the JOY of the LORD!" the words we as Christians long to hear. REST IN PEACE my friend and I will be praying for you wife!!

Great man of God, will be missed gretely in the Christian Community.

It was sad to learn that this afternoon that Dave and Gwen Wilkerson (Cross and the Switchblade / Teen Challenge / Times Square Church) were involved in an auto accident in East Texas south of Tyler, TX on US Hwy 175 where it crosses over the Neches River. Bro. Dave was declared dead at the scene and Gwen was flown to a hospital. Have heard that she is expected to survive but know that she would appreciate our prayers.

For more info concerning the accident, check out: http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20110427/NEWS08/110429723

I worked with Bro. Dave (1973-75) out of Dallas, TX as his crusade organist and private coach driver. A real man of God!

Our prayers go out to the family.

Don Hal & Judy

Rev. David Wilkerson...You was a great prophet of God and God used you in sooo many ways to reach the lost! You have impacted my life in such a fantastic way! Heaven rejoices over your homecoming and your reward will be great! We will miss your presence down here, but God decided to bring you home! You never compromised God's word and lived the life that you preached...THANK YOU!!! Waiting for the day of his return..when we are all reunited with HIM! Praise God for your Godly influence!!!

PLEASE allow the Lord to use you......WE NEED GREAT SOLDIERS TO FILL Bro. Wilkerson's shoes. Met him in Sept. at the Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs with his son and fellow NY pastors.
He had wisdon of gold.

"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. This is what Rev.David Wilkerson posted this morning, April 27,2011. The accident happened in Jacksonville,Tx. On Hwy 175 on the Neches River Bridge. Their car collided with an 18 wheeler. Gwen was air lifted to the hospital, and is icu. Pray for the whole family.

David Wilkerson thanks for starting Teen Challenge and I went through the program in Sept 1989 through Sept 1990 and living a great life and been changed because of your obedience to Jesus.And all the other lives as well.Thanks David

Earthly words have no bearing on you, but I say this out of memory of you. This loss epitomizes the reality of what "Body" in the "Body of Christ" means. This loss for the Body hurts deeply.

When I was 13 years old I heard David Wilkerson for the first time in Oceano, CA at a C.A. Ralley---I have followed his ministry and have been so blessed particularly as our family has gone through an EXTREME TRIAL the last 20 months by reading his daily devotions. What a blessing! And just today he encourages us to remain faithful no matter what happens. God bless our brother and his words of obedience and honesty. I'm now 61 and he helped shape the calling in my life....as a pastor's wife for many years. Praying for his whole family.

God Bless The Wilkerson family in these sad times. May he bless you all and lift you up.

I came to the Lord Jesus in 1999 at Times Square Church. I was so compelled by the preaching of Gods word. David was always praying and listening for the Lord to speak with him to share with the flock. He lived for Christ and was a selfless man.

You never left a message preached by David inspired to change your life and live for Jesus. Convicting is the way I describe his preaching. A true man of god that always called himself a watchman (how appropriate)

David blessed my child in 2003 and I long for the day she will listen to some of his sermons.

The world has lost a godly man but heaven is rejoicing his presence.

Thank You Father for this life, so well lived before us all as a testimony of Your greatness, through a man submitted to Your purpose in the Earth. Surely many share the heart of gratitude I have for Your faithfulness to inspire us through such a Godly example as an aspect of precious Grace.
I pray that You would comfort, and keep, brother Wilkerson's family and those who mourn his passing...and moreover that You would multiply the fruit of his legacy...in Jesus name....Amen.

I am in shock and deeply saddened, my heart crushed...David was one one of my favorite people who I greatly admired and learned from...I subscribed to his new-letters for years and years that helped to mentor me in my walk with the Lord..definitely leaves a huge void in our world...Absent in the body and present with the Lord what a rejoicing welcome for him but he will be deeply, deeply, deeply missed here. My heart goes out to his family and friends..Sending my deepest condolences to all.

David ....... was a great person,,,,The Cross and the Switchblade was his great book,,,

I will greatly miss this mighty man of God. I have followed his ministry for over 40 years and highly respect him. I remember reading "The Vision" when I was young and thought "this couldn't possibly happen to America!" But it has and worse. Our earth will not be the same without him but heaven is having a party tonight for sure! We will miss you Pastor David!

To Joy, The accident happened in Cuney, Texas on the hwy175 bridge.
Mrs. Wilkerson is at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas. I met them in Kilgore, Texas during a Teen Challenge seminar with Nicky Cruz. They showed the film "The Cross and the Switchblade" The truck driver is at a Jacksonville hospital.Brother Wilkerson will be truly missed.

Pastor David Wilkerson...no one could bring me to tears or to laughter as Pastor Dave could - A devote man of God. Time Square Church was my home church from Town Hall - Nederlander to the Mark Hellenger theatre - All by faith. The first time I saw Pastors Dave Wilkerson, Don Wilkerson and Bob Phillips was my first time in a nondenominational church. They were in business suits and having been a catholic I thought that looked odd so I left and went home. But God would not let it alone. He sent me back. This time it was when the collection was taken that I was won over by Pastor Dave. Just when I expected begging for money there was none. Pastor Dave prayed and asked the people to give as God placed on their hearts and if they had no money they still could give - Pastor Dave said beloved just touch the bucket and pray that God will meet the need. I had never seen such a manner of men. Blessed to follow this ministry since. Thank you Pastor Dave for baptism, the courage to step out on faith and to reach out to the lost and thank you Pastor Dave for the prayer of salvation said over me and so much more. God Bless your soul and keep your family in Jesus Name. I like my brothers and sisters in Christ will never forget you. Thanks be to God for sharing your life.

A true prophet has died. May the millions of supposed 'christians' and this carnal generation heed his many messages. Wilkerson's message, A Call to Anguish, has affected me many times over. Oh that God will unleash thousands more preachers like him in this hour.

My prayers go out to his family and the church their in NY. May the Lord use this day to bring many to true salvation, true repentance and true sanctification.

In Christ alone,

Jeremy Strang
www.time2stand.com

Thank you Father for the wonderful blessing of David..
we are honored and a stronger deeper people and disciples because of his faithfulness...
May the LORD cover and fill his family in quiet confident peace and heal Gwen and anoint the surgeons,doctors and all who are appointed to tend her..in Yeshua messiah (Jesus Christ) name..amein

David Wilkerson was a Mann Sent from God with a clear John The Baptist Anointing to send a clear message of warning and repentance to this generatuion,

I know people who had all but lost their faith in men of God - who found faith and confidence again in this man who was the most sincere man in ministry today, in my opinion.

I will forever cheerist my last visit with him years ago when he gave me the galley proofs with his correction for "Beyond the Cross and Switchblade."

What a sybol of integrity, sincerety and authenthicty.

I may take a hundred prophets to replace his call to repentance before the Lord's return?

With a broken & contrite heart, and loving prayers for his precious family.

In Jesus,
Paul Cain, Evangelist

Thank you Father for the wonderful blessing of David..
we are honored and a stronger deeper people and disciples because of his faithfulness...
May the LORD cover and fill his family in quiet confident peace and heal Gwen and anoint the surgeons,doctors and all who are appointed to tend her..in Yeshua messiah (Jesus Christ) name..amein

Tina Rippy St.Ama

I don't know if he ever visited India but we have been blessed by his ministry. I don't know if there is any other man of God who portrayed God's mercy and lovingkindness like him without condoning sin. He was truly a lamp shining in darkness. A faithful servant of God now in glory adoring and worshipping his Master. May God raise up many more like bro. Dave. My deepest condolences to his family members and the sheep and lambs he loved.

An earthly "Father" has left us...he will be missed...He & his wife have so impacted myself and my family for so many years. His sermons, newsletters changed our lives and brought healing to us. Even though he wasnt at Times Square Church any longer, I felt that he was still there for us thru his blog which we looked forward to every day. Love to You Pastor David in heaven..and we will faithfully pray for Gwen your beloved and your family. Good-bye "our Jeremiah of this day.

I was saved under David Wilkersons ministry some 40 years ago in a small gynasium in Iowa. Thank you to the ministry of an awesome man who touched so many and has such fruit that will continue to produce more fruit.

What joy he must be experiencing now! Oh, to be in the presence of the Savior and in the company of saints and angels! I rejoice with him, and pray that God will have his way with Gwen! Perhaps since they shared so much in life, it is fitting that they go home to be with the Lord together!

God, light a thousand new torches of powerful testimony such as this man was, to flood this world with the light of the gospel before time is swallowed up in eternity and judgment comes! Break our hearts for the way your name is profaned among the heathen and defiled in the body of Christ and stamp eternity on our hearts and minds so when we share Christ with others we may have a sense of urgency.

In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Everytime I visited TSC, I felt the presence of God as soon as I walked in the door. There is also such a reverence of God there. I would always get a word from the Lord when Pastor Wilkerson preached, as well as anyone else who preached there. Pastor Wilkerson was a true man of God,as well as someone who you could trust to preach a sound doctrine.I am heartsick that he has passed, and heaven has gained, but the earth has suffered loss.Saints we must be ready b/c we don't know the day nor the hour when our time will come.

How can this be? We need his wisdom and teachings more now than ever as we approach these end times. I admired this man who never bowed his knee to fame, money, power, sexual sins or scandal. He was a Holy man, who loved the poor, sick, homeless, widows, orphans and needy. How many can you say that about this day and age? My heart is broken, what a loss this is to all of us. May Gwen recover and join her family. My love to all of them. I am so very sorry.
Debbie

I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, December 9, 1971 at the
David Wilkerson Crusade in Florence, AL. He preached and Dallas Holm
sang. He was truly a man sent from God. I am glad he is receiving his reward as a faithful servant and friend of God, but he will be missed. My prayers go up for his family!!!

As a young minister in the 80s Wilkerson had a profound life changing influence on my life.
A warrior and a prophet. Was kind enough to give me his books that greatly helped shape my life as a minister. Let's carry the torch!

I am saved because of David Wilkerson's ministry. I praise my God for sending such a Holy Spirit filled, God fearing man to reach the lost souls in this world such as mine. Praise God for his life, and I pray healing for his wife Gwen.

I am partly feeling sad for we know there are not many pastors who teach SOUND doctrine. It makes me happy to know Jesus let His angels carry David into Abraham's bosom. Thank you Jesus

Heaven rejoice, a bless man meet his master, you will greatly missed.

Words cannot adequately express the influence for Christ that Pastor Wilkerson has had on my life and the lives of so many I know. I am grieving, but take comfort in knowing that as his devotion stated today: "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. I cannot tell you why right now, but one day it will all make sense. You will see it was all part of my plan. It was no accident..."

Como han caído los valientes en medio de la batalla!! Ciertamente el cielo gana un héroe; pero la tierra pierde un "vocero de Dios". El legado que David Wilkerson dejó, es para generaciones- presentes y futuras!! Un hombre de Dios que jamás comprometió su testimonio Cristiano, que desafió a los baales de nuestro tiempo y que denunció los pecados de una iglesia tipo Laodicea. El supo poner "Trompeta a su boca" y también compartir "La Visión", que quemó su corazón!! Gracias Pastor David!!!

A Hero...

David had a great influence in my ministry, a man who did not mince words. As I heard the news the Lord spoke one word to me very clearly. "Oh how the mighty have fallen, who will stand in the gap and speak the truth in love." The body of Christ has just had the ante raised. We must speak more clearly with God's authority the message our brother has brought forth for so many years. The end times are upon us, we are His witnesses, pray and step into the gap

I am actually speechless. Somehow it feels different. I never met pastor Wilkerson, but always felt as I knew him personally. My deepest sympathy for Mr. Wilkerson's family, friends, and church members. God is great, and one day we will know no sorrow or tears, and will be with Him forever!!!

GG

Sad to know the end of the most interesting story that always bears the signe of divine love. Now is the time to start with another brave heart that shall continue the work of the Gospel in the wounded world

Was so sad to hear this. I'm over in the UK and hearing David's preaching online has been a water hole to me in this land that is now a Godless nation! A true man of God, with a real prophetic voice in a dark world. A true Shephard and Defender of the Fath, now with the LOrd in Glory able to worship his first love face to face.

Wow. How the mighty are fallen - I read that today as did many who are reading through the Bible. I read the Cross and the Switchblade before I gave my life to Christ....I wanted a God like David's. One who is alive and well and moves mountains! I also got to heard David preach when he came to Portland in the 1970's. If he could walk the straight and narrow all of his Christian life, than so can I - with the help of OUR GOD.

Praying for his family.

I loved this man because he was filled with the Spirit of Jesus. I believe God has lifted this righteous follower who so faithfully spoke for God away from the judgment about to fall. He did his work and now is safely home. We will treasure up his words and our Lord's words during the difficult days to come. And we will trust God to pass Pastor Wilkerson's baton to many, many others.

I woke up this morning to find my husband crying who now told me about Pastor Dave,s death.The pain is almost physical,why Lord?why an accident,at his age?But you know best.Our hearts are broken but thank you for giving us a man like Pastor Dave in our time and generation.A legend of our time!He taught me to love and take care of the poor,to love prayer,to love and stand for the truth even when it is not popular.I Loved his passion for Jesus,his great humility,his intergrity and his encouragement of young and unknown pastors from all over the world.Indeed the world has lost a true servant of God.My condolences to his family and Timesquare church.May the Lord comfort us by healing and strenthening sister Gwen,a great and humble woman of God,content to stay away from the spotlight.Oh God,have mercy on us all.

David Wilkerson was the man God used to take me out of the kingdom of darkness into God's Kingdom when I was a student in Scotland.

I OWE HIM MY LIFE.

Over the years I have grown spiritually as the Lord ministered through Time Square Pulpit Series. I will miss him and his ministry.

I know that as David entered Heaven, the Lord was standing to invite His bond servant in.

I attribute my salvation and spiritual grow to David Wilkerson.

Blessed be the Lord.

Dr. Vijayan
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Pastor David, you were like a tender,loving father to each one of us at Times Square Church. I am happy that you are with Lord Jesus now. I miss you and love you. Thank you because I felt and knew that you truly "loved" us.....

What a profound influence this man of God had. Through the years his words continued to ring forth with confidence and anointing. He wasn't into beating people up with the Word of God, but he was very much into giving hope and anticipation of a gracious work of God. Bro. Wilkerson knew that people were down enough. He wanted to encourage people to seek God's face... relationship, rather than form... to call on God and expect that He would graciously be merciful. Addicts weren't the only ones who needed to hear his words; we all did (and still do). He gave no license for sin, but hope that God would help us in our weakness and cause our testimony to be something that would bring people to the Cross. He knew the blood of Jesus is our only hope. I won't let him down by not carrying on what his messages and writings instilled in me. God is still so very Good!!

I am grieved to hear of Pastor David's death. I was blessed to hear him preach on multiple occasions while attending college at NYU. He was truly a mighty man of God who loved his flock. The congregation welcomes many visitors every week and I felt cared for while attending there. He truly will be missed!! It is so reassuring to know that he is in the arms of Jesus!!

It is with deep concern to loose this great man of God.
may God rest his soul in eternal peace.pal let put his
family in prayers.

speechless,lets put his family in prayers.may Almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace.

Tenk You from Bulgaria.:(((

Am saddened and not frightened by this news ,its only this week i was meditating on a sermon that has Challenged my life ;This massage was delivered by David Wilkerson In Africa ,Kenya At Moi intl Sports Center Kasarani The Massage was Entiltled "The Shiloh Church".Brethren This is what i have to say That To be absent in the World is to be present with the Lord.Praise God that our Brother Is Ubsent with us but Present With the Lord .If we are not going to Grow weary in Following Jesus Soon we will be United With Him in Glory.

Our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. His books and messages and testimony have a huge influence all over the world. Even here in Malaysia, many christians will greatly miss him. We know he is now in heaven with Jesus, his Master, Saviour and Lord. He ran a good race and fought a good fight!

avid Wilkerson died in wreck,HollyB abducted,devastating weather. Everything is broken by sin.Cant sleep,must pray.

Saddened to hear; this annointed man of God touched lives around the world with his message of the saving blood of Jesus; God Bless you Dave - comfort knowing absent from the body present with the Lord - Averil Slome - South Africa

The Church world has lost a great prophetic voice today. David Wilkerson impacted our lives profoundly. I remember the time many years ago that he told me to always weep between the porch and the altar for the those we ministered to...never seek just a sermon or message from the Bible to preach, but weep for those to whom you preach.

A great loss for many and for me personally, David Wilkerson has been a tremendous blessing to me by ministering through his daily messages, giving words of encouragement, rebuke and comfort. An amazing man of God. He will be truly missed.

Dear family of Rev. David Wilkerson, friends and co-workers,

On behalf of the Churches, which belong to the Union of Pentecostal Churches of Lithuania, I would like to present our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Rev. David Wilkerson.
At this hour we grieve together with you and are deeply in pain because of such a great loss. Brother David laboured a lot for the sake of God’s kingdom. His ministry reached and our country. Only the eternity will reveal the value of the work that had been done in the course of all theses years by this faithful servant of the Lord.
He left to be with the Lord for the eternal rest, but the works of the Righteous One testify about the exploits of faith for the generations to come.
We keep in prayers his wife and all family.

Sincerely,
Bishop Rimantas Kupstys
Union of Pentecostal Churches of Lithuania

I have been reading David's news letters for many years now. They are wonderful. I had a lot of respect for David and looked up to him for guidance. He will be very much missed in my life.

You will be missed Pastor Dave. The film that was made from the book you wrote - influenced my life as a teenager, and helped to sow seeds that sprouted 10 years or so later. God bless your family in this time.

With Pastor Dave's exit from this physical life, I think we all should be asking what is the Spirit of the LORD saying? . . .'If the 'clock' is ticking and the timeline is accurate, and many have confirmed it so, then why as Believers in Jesus Christ acting like it? David would not want us to take time to grieve for him, but instead he would right now be encouraging us to speak up and share the Good News with strangers, acquaintances, friends, and family that we have been procrastinating doing so! Let us all take this circumstance as motivation to overcome fear and evil with action and where necessary with words. Proclaim Jesus as Lord! This will honor David Wilkerson more than flowers...more than tears.

I have been greatly influenced, challenged and encouraged by David Wilkerson's writings and his life from my earliest days as a Christian. Through all his writings and his life, one word speaks loud: Integrity. May God be especially close to his family and congregation at this time. You are in our prayers. He was truly a man of God and will be missed.

We pray that God bless family Wilkerson.
I must admit that we had the blessing of reading the various articles written by David. God's blessings you want Christians in Kisac, Serbia

How I thank God for this man! God has his reasons for calling him home, but there is such a gaping hole left here now he has gone.

I did not know David personally, but over the years have been so blessed and encouraged by his writings, his sermons, and his prayers. At those times when I have been in a bad place,the Lord always gave "a word in season" through David's ministry.

I knew a good number of folk here in the UK, who, through that ministry, were set wonderfully free from drugs, alcohol and other addictions.

Indeed, if it were not for David, one friend would not be here, but through David the Lord reached down to him in the pit of despair into which the enemy and drug addiction had cast him, and put his feet on solid ground, and a song in his mouth.

Thank you, Lord, for giving us David, and how greatly he will be missed.

Sally Richardson
London UK

I am sad to hear about David's death. I became a Christian thanks to David. I had read his book "The Cross and the Switchblade' and it impacted me deeply. David came to Victoria, BC years ago and I went to hear him with my youth group. I was 15 at the time, now 52. After his message, I went up to the altar and gave my life to Christ. David will be remembered, loved and appreciated by millions, of this I am sure.

I thank God who made know his servant David Wilkerson through his phamplet series (time square) He came to my life at the right time when i was discouraged and almost giving up my christian life.Though his servant is gone but he has left a legacy behind.
God Gives and take.

Fredrick Ogongo
Kisumu, Kenya
East Africa

Oh my! We were shocked to hear that our Brother in Christ, has gone on to be with the Father: We worked with him when he was putting out the Cross and Switchblade. My husband and I baby-sat-while he and Gwen had speaking engagements>It was a time Nicky Cruz was going through Cold Turkey,,the same week we worked around the clock to get this book into postal mail. It was a summer well spent..and years later when we had many Teen's come to our home to live..and we started our own Youth Group: Through Bro.Dave, our ministry took off for over thirty some years. We pray now for the lovely family in grieving.May the Lord-comfort them Now and the weeks to follow: May the Church Moan not a death, but rejoice that a Brother is now with the Lord. They Meyers' Family.

I thank God who made know his servant David Wilkerson through his phamplet series (time square) He came to my life at the right time when i was discouraged and almost giving up my christian life.Though his servant is gone but he has left a legacy behind.
God Gives and take.

Fredrick Ogongo
Kisumu, Kenya
East Africa

I got saved in prison after reading David Wilkingson's book The cross and the swithblade. I am now a Pastor and reaching out to lost souls thanks to the life of a great man of God. I visited times square church last year and of all the mega churches i have visited this one impressed and inspired me the most. I hope to live and leave a legacy in the earth as David Wilkingson has.

The passing away of our dear brother Wilkerson brings closure to a whole era of my early christian experience during the late 60's and 70's, when I was so influenced and challenged by the film 'Cross and the Switchblade'. God was glorified through his life and now I pray that God will continue to be glorified through his untimely death. Much loved and missed!

I got saved in prison after reading David Wilkingson's book The cross and the swithblade. I am now a Pastor and reaching out to lost souls thanks to the life of a great man of God. I visited times square church last year and of all the mega churches i have visited this one impressed and inspired me the most. I hope to live and leave a legacy in the earth as David Wilkingson has.

Peter Nembhard
UK

Bye Pastor till we meet again in Heaven...love you & thanks for never letting go of the Vision....

I loved David Wilkerson! He played a pivotal part in my life.
At 19 reading his book, The cross and the switch-blade, helped me see I could have a relationship with God, not just know about Him but know God personally. That was 30+ years ago!
From the UK I thank God for David Wilkerson, for his life and testimony.

A "race well run",a life well lived, a man full of grace and truth. Home! Thank you Lord for Dave's life and example.

Shocked and saddened to hear about this great loss.Rev Wilkerson had such a profound impact upon my life.Will miss him terribly.

Thank you Lord for his life and ministry

May his soul rest in the arms of our loving and care-ring God. For the case of Gwen our sister,mother in Christ we shall always stand with you in prayers and we do beleave that you will be fine very soon in Jesus name i as John Chris, i will pray and believe. Amen

May his soul rest in the arms of the lord our God, for our dear Gwen the sister, mother in Christ, may the lord our God comfort you and heal you and get you out of that hospital bed and let him be the father of the beloved family. May pastor Davids soul rest in peace.
Thanks be to God because HE is the ONE who gives and HE is the ONE who takes AWAY. AMEN
Racheal Nandutu, UGANDA,AFRICA.

I was shocked to read that Pastor David Wilkerson passed away but I know he is with his master whom he beleived for year.
Sam Reginald

Pastoer David Wilkerson was the watchman on the walls of the church. He was a true man of God, who preached the word with the anointing of the Holy Spirit. I praise God for his undelfish life. "Precious in the sight of th eLord, the death od his saints". God is delight in the home coming of Bro.Wilkerson. May the Lord cpmfort Sis.Gwen and all his children and grand children.
God's name be blessed
Alex Kurikeshu, akurikeshu@aol.com Woodbine, MD

He was not a gloom and doom paster. He spoke the truth. He told us what God wanted to prepare us for and then also gave hope how God would provide for us. Because of his obedience to get out of debt that he kept telling us about for over 10 years. I took heed to that advice and now have freedoms I would of never had if I had not listened. He taught finance in the most highest way.

His family has had so many what we call tradgeties but they showed us how to stay failful. He led by example for sure. Now his rewards are with him.

Here in our little Christian School in Tirana, Albania, there are at least three teachers who have come to the Lord because of Rev. Wilkerson. We are stunned and in tears. The blog is read each day with eager anticipation and gratitude.
We are praying for you at World Challenge and TSC now.
Heartfelt gratitude for your life and ministry,
Paul and Norma

The Cross and the Switchblade was one of the first books I read - it should be compulsive reading even now. I will miss David's daily devotionals online. He was a wonderful man of God and will be sadly missed by all of us. Pray for the Church he founded there in Time Square, there is an empty chair and pulpit that can never be refilled. He leaves a very large gap in the ministry in the US.
Linda from Staffordshire, UK

Gutted.

He had a deep affect on me as a kid. Cross and the Switchblade blew my mind and opened my eyes.

Thanks Dave

my heart is hurting. my only consolation is, we will meet again! I have such gratitude and love for him and sister Gwen. I love you pastor David. you were my father, you taught me the best!

my heart is hurting. my only consolation is, we will meet again! I have such gratitude and love for him and sister Gwen. I love you pastor David. you were my father, you taught me the best!

I am from far off in Africa Zimbabwe but if i was to pick a true man of GOD David Wilkerson would surely be that man not because he has died but he proved himself to be with the spirit. Carter has a very Big responsibility now. Noone can replace David Wilkerson.

Pastor David Wilkerswon was a true man of God in our time. He was a watchhman on the walls of Jerusalem (church). He preached the word with clarity and boldness. He will be greatly missed. Heaven is rejoicing to have such a man, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints". May the Lord comfort his wife Gwen, children and grandchildren.
God's name be blessed
Alex Kurikeshu, Woodbine, MD, USA

Pastor Dave as I affectionately called him was a true father of the faith. I worked and served with Pastor Dave during the early years in Times Square Church. He was compassionate, kind, and a godly man who cared deeply for the souls of the lost. He had the most influence on me as a young christian worker. I continue to serve in his memory. He provided a true blueprint of compassionate Christianity.

-m

Thank you, David, for your faithfulness to our Lord. Because of you, I'm still sober And serving the Lord 32 years after entering teen challenge in 1979.

Because of your faithfulness, my five children have been able to see the hand of God at work in both my wife and my lives.

The legacy you leave is steadfastness in the Lord, which I vow to honor and maintain all the days of my life.

Even though I look forward to receiving your daily devotion in my e-mail box, I know that our God doesn't make any mistakes.

Even though I was able to personally thank you in 1987 while in Maryland, that hardly seems like enough. My life will continue to be a testimony of thankfulness to your undying sacrifice for the furthering of the gospel.

I mourn the passing of this great man of God. As others have already said, Pastor Dave's messages were always timely,direct words from the Lord. They uplifted, encouraged, convicted and always drew me closer to the Lord. I can't begin to tell of how the Lord worked through Bro. Dave to pull me through the struggles of my life. Bro. Dave, I love you and look forward to meeting you in heaven. Lord Jesus, please touch his wife Gwen and the other people involved in the accident. In Jesus name.

I am so sad. David Wilkerson had a huge impact on my life when I was young.
We used to have exchange services in the Los Angeles area when I was a teen, with the Teen Challenge in East L.A. Those times etched in my memory the Power of Jesus Christ to change lives.

May the Lord bring comfort and peace to His family, and be with Gwen in the Hospital.

Pastor Wilkerson will be sadly missed. His writings have been a big influence on my husband's and my life. He was a tremendous teacher and leader; His legacy will live on in all those he has impacted through his godly teaching and being an example to the body of Christ. My heart is heavy now, but I know God is calling home his saints. Remember this is not our home; we are pilgrim and strangers here.

I've been getting his messages for 15 years - I will miss him, but I am rejoicing with him because he is with God.

My heart is saddened along with much of the world who knew David Wilkerson. He was a shepherd who feed so many of God's people all over the world through his sermons, his daily devotions, his newsletters. I loved his passion for Christ, which was evident in his preaching. It's hard to understand why he died such a tragic death. He was such a great man of God. I will join in praying for a quick recovery and healing for his wife and comfort for all his family. But I pray for God's comfort for us all as well, as we, who were fed by this great man of God, have also suffered a great loss. ONLY GOD gives us cause to rejoice because we have the promises of eternal life in Christ Jesus. Because we know that David Wilkerson lives on and is present with the Lord at the very moment of his death. Lord, comfort those he left behind, those that he touched with his life here on earth. Amen.

I live in Brazil, and had the pleasure of seeing him speak at a conference that did here in Rio de Janeiro. The boldness with which he preached to me Remti Old Testament prophets. I was very blessed by the words of this man. I can hear him say that was a milestone in my spiritual life. What a great loss! I wish that God console the family and all who were dear to them.

I live in Brazil, and had the pleasure of seeing him speak at a conference that did here in Rio de Janeiro. The boldness with which he preached to me Remti Old Testament prophets. I was very blessed by the words of this man. I can hear him say that was a milestone in my spiritual life. What a great loss! I wish that God console the family and all who were dear to them.

This mews is soo sad,I can belive that he is no longer with us....God be with his wife....HE was a man of GOD....

Rest In Peace Pastor Dave. May God comfort your family and wrap them in the peace of God. Thank you for taking me in when my old church threw me away. Times Square Church saved my life at I time when I was at my lowest and I am forever grateful.

My most sincerest condolences to Pastor David Wilkerson's Family. Our prayers and love goes w u. Sure tha David have been received by His Father with the most wanted words..... His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Matthew 25:21...Many Blessings to the fam!!!

Man of God is a term used so lightly. There are very few that really have, hear, and pursue the heart of our Lord Christ. Brother Wilkerson was such a man. Because he knelt before God, he stood before men. His preaching wasn't just biblical exposition-topical rhetoric. He didn't talk about God, he spoke for God. How precious an individual. How precious is the voice of GOD!
Now there is a little less salt in the Earth. There's a little less light, warmth. There's a bit less Christ represented. Dear God draw us to take our place, the responsibility to step into the call of being real men of God. He is now in the company of his dear Lord, face to face with the love of his life. David is before his Jesus and has gained all.

My husband told me about this. I had the privledge (sp) of hearing Dave Wilkerson in Michigan, many years ago. I also heard Niki Cruz, who he also converted. A true man of God, a true Servant of God.

He will be missed dearly on earth, but we will see him again someday.

And I know he heard the words "Well done my faithful servant'. Heaven is rejoicing today as they gained a new angel.

My heart and prayers to the Wilkerson family.
Mooch

I, for years, have received and read Pastor Wilkerson's newsletters. They often came at a time when I was going through a struggle of my own and the Holy Spirit would minister to me and speak to my heart. I am so thankful for Pastor Wilkerson and his faithfulness to share the Word and share what God was speaking to his heart. He was a very humble man and will be missed greatly. My heart is heavy but I rejoice knowing that he rests in the arms of Jesus.

I am saddened to hear of Pastor Wilkerson's death. I have been listening to him since I was a little girl. It is exciting to think that he is now with Jesus but somehow the world seems a little emptier this morning.

I too was touched by God through David Wilkerson when I was first saved. God used his book "The Cross and the Switchblade" to speak to me. I respected Him very much and can only imagine his Great Joy at this moment. We will miss him very much!

I am deeply sadden by the passing of this great prophetic saint. Yet I know that he has gone to be with Jesus Christ and I rejoice at that. I have been on his mailing list for almost 15 years or more and I am assured that his minstry will continue. My prayers go out to his wife and family. May the peace of God surround them and keepthem. Psalm 37:37 & Psalm 116:15.

He will be missed! He was such a great man of God! Many prayers being sent to the family.

Gone is a man who introduced many to Jesus, not just at church but thru deeds. Well done good and faithful servant!

Just reading the comments from the many people whose lives were touched and even completely transformed through the ministry of David Wilkerson is proof enough that David could do all things through Christ who strengthened him. Well done, thy good and faithful servant!

These last few months have been discouraging for me at work...just when I've been ready to quit...my devotion from Pastor Wilkerson comes. It seemed God was speaking just to me...and it was relevant! I am praying for the Wilkerson family and so grateful for a God who speaks through men...and a wonderful man of God who gave his life to be used by God in lives such as mine.

Pastor David Wilkerson was a man that spoke to me in every letter he sent out...being a former pastor's wife, and our family going through so much, I looked forward to the letter that came every month. I read his book when I was a teenager, and I am 55...keep your faith strong, not just for you, but for those watching...this influence is so far reaching...be not discouraged in well doing...my prayers are with you in this sorrow.

Wow...what a sad surprise (for us) to hear. My wife ans I have been so blessed by this dear brother. For too many years to count we have received his monthly newsletter, which was a vehicle for the Lord to minister to us His love tender mercy...seemingly written especially for whatever we were facing each month.
We will miss Him.

Definitely an inspiration to me in my youth we used The Cross and the Switchblade in 1977 to bring many youth to the knowledge of the Cross.May Pastor David's legacy continue may his Family receive the Peace of God in this moment of change. AMEN!!!

What a Man of God I pray Peace to his Family and thank you Pastor David for the great example of Faithfulness to the Gospel. We used the Move Cross and The switchblade to convert many youth in 1977. WELL DONE FAITHFUL SERVANT OF THE LORD!!

My mom,sister & I offer you our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are praying for your mom. It's hard but he's in a better place. He will be sorely missed. We loved getting his newsletters. We supported his ministry & the Lord really moved. He was a TRUE man of God. We'll keep you all in our prayers. In Christ's Love,The Signore Family

Rev. wilkerson will be missed by us all from this side of Heaven.

first freddy now david what a great lost...

David Wilkerson a solid voice during shifting times, one to be counted on to say what God says without apologies. He will be missed.

he was the one that brought Nikki Cruz to salvation, introduced him to God. i personally met nikki cruz and how highly he spoke of David. may God comfort his family and close friends during this hard time. He is with God now.

Well done thy good and faithful servant! I am saddened yet rejoicing as David is home with the Lord he so faithfully served. Prayers are with his family and those blessed to have known him.

What a man of God and what a loss Christianity has got... Our hearts are grieving, we'll miss you pastor Dave, we'll miss your touching words from God...I still can't believe...God chose to take him home, His beloved servant finished the race...We are in such a sorrow, but I'm sure, our brother Dave is full of joy right now, he is with the One he adored all his life!

What a wonderful person and speaker,my wife was in the same Freshman Bible College Class in 1950-1951 in Springfield, Missouri he even wrote in her year book,we went to see him in 1972 while he was speaking in Mattoon,Illinois.What a sad loss,but know he in Heaven with the LORD,Praying for the Family and hope his wife Gwen can survive.

What a mighty man of God! He will be missed. He influenced my spiritual walk when I was in my teens...that was when the Cross and the Switchblade came out. "He has fought a good fight, he has finished his race, he has kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness..."

We will pray for all who are grieving this temporary separation.

Dianne Hillestad
Searcy, Arkansas

Forever Grateful for all Pastor David did for so many.. including my son, through Teen Challenge..I will be praying for Mrs. Wilkerson and the family. Heaven just got a little brighter but he will surely be missed down here..

I was so heartbroken and still am .....but I let his last blog remind me that whatever god does is done out of love, even if it means allowing him to leave thie horrible way....no pastor has helped shape my foundation as pastor dave....I love him and God bless his family.

Precious in the eyes of the LORD is the death of His saints. Though shocked and saddened by Rev Wilkerson's departure, I am greatly honoured for the impact of his ministry in my life and for the godly challenge he set for other believers to follow.

Thank you, Father for your servants tireless labour of love and for speaking the truth and warning sinners in love. Lord, strengthen those left behind and comfort them in these difficult times till we all meet at Jesus feet, Amen.

This was something that has effected me in a way I can not describe. He was a great man who did and spoke Gods word. A website i frequently visit is covering the story of this tragic death as well as many others. Here is the link to the website:

http://freedomist.com/2011/04/david-wilkerson-killed-in-texas-car-crash/

Very very sad times...

I had the privilege of working with the Teen Challenge in Sweden and Lebanon in the mid 80s. David Wilkerson's influence has truly touched every corner of the earth. We will miss him terribly, but we know he has embraced what we can only see from a distance. Our heart and prayers are with his family and friends at this time.

I've followed David's ministry my entire life...I'm now 62 and I can only think that we are truly living in the last days...God is about His agenda and is calling anyone to come to come and will use any wake-up call He can. Taking this servant home is yet one more. Our loss is heavens gain!

What wonderful man, what fantastic epithalphs. He saved so many souls through his ministry and changed so many lives.He worked so selflessly and faithfully, what a marvelous legacy he leaves.
My nan made me read 'The Cross and the Switchblade' when I was about 10 and it changed my life forvever.
He is now reaping his rewards in Heaven.

A great man of God. With Him, now! Hugs from Brazil...

Such sorrowful news for his family and church, yet comfort to know he is with the Lord. God comfort those who mourn him. Thankful for his ministry and for the many he reached personally, in his books and messages, and through the ministries he established.

David Wilkerson was such an integral part of the Jesus Movement. Teen Challenge provided answers and pointed to the power that could give all an overcoming life. DW and these ministries were a result of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Think about the quality of these lives and their impact - given to us by God. Because He loves us. Our thanks and prayers for the family.

David was a very Godly man who I will never forget. We will be praying for Gwen, Gary and the rest of his family

What wonderful man, what fantastic epithalphs. He saved so many souls through his ministry and changed so many lives.He worked so selflessly and faithfully, what a marvelous legacy he leaves.
My nan made me read 'The Cross and the Switchblade' when I was about 10 and it changed my life forvever.
He is now reaping his rewards in Heaven.

So sad that this wonderful man has left us. Years and years ago I kept every single newspaper cutting in the UK that fulfilled all his prophecies and in the end all the cuttings were fatter than his book! "The Vision and Beyond"! What a man of God and an awe inspiring ministry.... his time with Nicky Cruz so amazing! BUT now he must be face to face with the God he served and I shall never forget him or his ministry. Patricia Saunders in the North East of England.

I first met David in the mid 60's in Chicago and it was
David who God used to call me to give my life to helping
addicts, gang members, and others with serious problems.

God has so changed me radically in the last couple of years
and drawn me so much closer to Him and God used a lot of
David's blogs to speak to my heart and make some radical
changes.

We were deeply saddened when we received the phone call at
10pm last night tellint us of his death. I am sure it won't
be long until we join him in heaven as our soon Coming King
Christ Jesus is about to return.

My prayers go out to the Wilkerson family and the Times Square
Church.

My name is Robbie Wilson and I am writing this to send my sympathies to the Wilkerson family for their loss. I am a full-time Children's Pastor in an Assembly of God church in Jacksoville, Ar that runs around 1,100 people on Sundays. February 15, 1996 is a day that I remember vividly because it was cold and there was snow on the ground as my mom pulled her car onto the campus of Appalachian Teen Challenge in hopes that they could help her son. I woke up in jail facing 60 yrs in prison just 3 mths earlier. I remembered the God of my youth and I made a deal with God that if he got me out of this mess I would serve Him for life. Well I am still keeping my end of the bargain as He has kept His. I entered that day not knowing what to expect but 21mths later after starting the program over after 9mths I graduated November 19, 1997 and started Central Bible College of the Assemblies of God the very next summer where God sent me my beautiful wife and we have three beautiful children. I graduated in 2005 after a short break in between and have been a Children's Pastor ever since. God called me to Children's Ministry through calling me to be a professional clown. In the past seven yrs I have ministered to over 10,000 kids as a clown and have given workshops on the local, District, National and International levels of the Assemblies of God in the areas of clowning, juggling, balloon sculpting and more. I say all of that not to boast on myself or to make myself look good but to remind you of the reason I am able to tell you this story is because of a man God called in 1958 to New York to reach out to the gangs. My name is Robbie Wilson and I am only alive and doing Gods work because of a man named David Wilkerson. My hope is that this will bring you some comfort as you mourn a great man of God. With respect and love, Robbie

David thanks for al what you have done.
your a wonderful person .
God bless your family

During the sixties, as a young man I heard David Wilkerson preach in a campaign in The Hague (Holland). I was deaply impressed in what I heared and saw: many people came forward to dedicate their live to Jesus and threw their cigarets and drugs on the platform to start a new life with Jesus.This helped me a lot, to expect great things of the Lord and to preach the Gospel in many places of our country. Now, working for many years as a missionary in Perú, several times we used the film "the Cross and the switchblade" in the streets and other places.Rev. David made a great impact in so many lifes and I´me sure, that what he started will continue; depends on us...

(From the UK) Through reading The Cross & The Switchblade and a couple of other books back in the late 1960s, I began to seek the truth about the existence of God.I thank God for David Wilkerson and his wife whose simple, obedient faith led to so much and so many coming to a real faith in Jesus.

I am very saddened by his loss and shocked. We truly have lost a great man. He did so much for so many people. His legacy will live on.... His newsletters were so inspirational to me. I am lost for words. Prayers for his wife and family at this difficult time.

Pastor Dave truly was a genuine man of God in every sense. We never know when God is going to call us home and it must have been his time. May we like Him attempt to attain as genuine a walk with our Lord. You'll surely be missed Pastor Dave as I looked so forward to the mailings I received. May the Lord be with the family at this time and attend to all their needs.

A Messianic Daughter

At a turning point in my life at 14 years, a wonderful gyn teacher, jane Glasener, stepped in and offered me a book to read, the Cross & the Switchblade. It stirred a life-turnaround and lead me into working with Teen Challenge in Seattle and Arizona in the early 70'S. It gave me the comprehension of the work of the Holy Spirit on a personal level, In my high school years, this book that so compelled me, was shared anonymously with classmates, and I see great fruit in the readers today in 2011. Pastor Wilkerson's influence was felt globally and he will be deeply missed. He's dancing today. We pray for his dear wife as she adjusts to many heart wrenching changes in her life.

My name is Anna vosloo from South Africa, I,am so shocked to hear of this. My sympathy goes to the family of David Wilkenson. What a great man he was. I always understood him so well. He was gifted to explain the word of God. So sad...

I am saddened to hear about the sudden death of Pastor David Wilkerson. He is a man who touched countless lives all over the world. I used to receive his mailings and was tremendously blessed. I want to express my condolences to his family during their time of sorrow and grief.

We are comforted by Paul's words that to be "absent from the body" is to be "present with the Lord" (2 Cor. 5:8).

Dr. Ratna Sajja
President
Nations for Jesus

I read his book "The Cross and the Switchblade" in November 1976 and God used this to lead me to be saved whilst at university in Staffordshire, England. I thank and praise God for David's life, his writings and the wonderful sermons he preached, now available on the internet, as well as for his daily blog.

bob falange, Leicester, England

A great Man of God leaves us for heaven....David has been such an influence on my life with his words of wisdom in his daily email and also through the books. Prayers for his wife for her healing and the family and the truck driver and his family .Such a tragedy and loss to us all that such a voice be lost to this world in so much need of the clear tones of prophetic wisdom that David was known and loved for....bless Him for always listening to God and being strong enough to share what the Holy Spirit gave him....sorely missed..Chris England Uk.

Our hearts are saddened at the Homegoing of our brother David Wilkerson. However we are rejoicing that He is with the Lord. We want to express our condolences to the family. Praying for the healing of Gwen and peace for the family. We will miss his monthly news letter but most of all his Godly influence.

I will never forget the many times Brother David ministered to me in my hour of need,I"m praying that the many seeds he planted will raise up a number of God fearing ,annointed men such as he was ,to preach the Gospel ,and hopefully,change this nation.I will see you again someday my brother,until then I will sorely miss you. Ron Stanley

The Reverend David Wilkerson was a "North Star" to me and to many others in the evangelical world. The ministry of this man of God will be strong and effective for many years to come. May God bless his family and church. Pastor John Hedgepeth, Northwood Temple Church, Fayetteville, NC.

This man was such a blessing from God to so very many. I still have a personal communication from him way back when... he touched me during a very dark time in my life and lifted me up with the word of God. He is home with our Lord. I pray for his family as they grieve for their loss, for comfort in knowing they will be together again in heaven.

David Wilkerson was a modern day giant of the Christian faith. A man whose life was a beacon of light and hope representing everything Jesus Christ stands for in this age.

His daily e.mails I received in Spain were a source of spiritual inspiration because they spoke to my heart of the amazing truth contained in the living Word of God, and they blessed my day.

Romans 8:28

John Young
Costa del Sol
Spain

Brother David was a father to all of us in Christ. He changed many lives and will never be forgotten. He is truly loved and cherished by all who knew him. Dave will always be in our hearts. I believe the Lord said to him "Well done good and faithful servant." Our prayers are with his family. David's ministry will live on until the Lord returns.

I was so sorry to hear about Pastor David's death. He was truly a man of God, a man of integrity,which is so hard to find these days. I saved all his news letters, thats how much I cared about is messages. I will certainly be praying for Gwen and his children and his ministries.

Jeraldine

I was saddened to hear of my former pastor’s passing.

That is very sad, my prayers are with his wife, their family and congregation and truck driver who was hurt.
I can't believe of all that could have been said in this article you chose to write something that could be viewed as less than accurate or reasonable. The man was quite an incredible man and all you can put up in reference to his life was that? Sad.

My deepest condolences to the Wilkerson family and the others families involved in the accident. Pastor David was really a man of God pure.He tetimony change so many lives including mine.Because him Ican speak the word of God to the mans in teen challenge in greensboro n.c. A PURE MAN OF GOD. Ithank God for pastor David
His lovely wife a WARRIOR. In HIS service
Jesus & Lydia Perez

I was a teenager when I first heard about Dave Wilkerson and the "Cross and the Switchblade" from Nikki Cruz who came to our church back in the '60's. A few years later I subscribed to his "Pulpit Series" publications. I know the hand of God was on this man and his work because every time I needed a message from God on something I was going through, his series always covered that and gave me the answers I had been looking for or the comfort I needed at that time. Other than his true walk with God, I always liked the fact that he never asked for money but would pray it in. I truly feel that a true man of God doesn't have to beg for money to run his ministry. God will always provide. HE knows what we need long before we do. Brother Wilkerson was not afraid to 'step on people's toes', as the saying goes; but spoke what God told him to speak. A lot of people needed to hear those kind of messages. I also thank Dave Wilkerson for his book "The Vision" and "Beyond the Vision". I will miss him; but I know he is with the Lord. Brother Wilkerson, say "hello" to my husband in heaven. I will be praying for Gwen and family to give them God's comfort during this time.

Iwant to put this in spanish. Mi corazon esta destrozado y he llorado todo el dia por la partida del siervo de Dios. Uno de los pocos que quedaban con un testimonio intachable. Hace anos estoy suscrita a su pagina y a la lectura diaria. I hope that someone in the minisrtry continue to write the daily devotional.... Missing him and praying for the family. With much love.

David Wilkerson--what a faithful, transparent, passionate, virtuous, scriptural, and fruitful man of God. We will miss him sorely. I was touched by a recent video I saw of him. What moved me was his brokenness before God. He was grieved when there was sin in the house of the Lord, yet so filled with compassion for the sinner. He was a man who walked by faith, wanting above all to please the One who called him. May we follow his example--to the glory of God.

Thank God for how you showed your love in this world through Pastor David & Gwen Wilkerson. I first heard of a Gospel of Grace in 1969 through reading the Cross & Switchblade in an English Class at Regis High School in Cedar Rapids Iowa. I was moved to tears in 1976 reading The Vision and have spiritually fed my soul since reading his sermons. God's Holy Spirit was upon him in remarkable ways and with courage he spoke the truth. Praise God who loved David so much I myself came to believe and serve this God as a pastor for His sheep these last 25 years, Pastor Michael Downey Charles City Iowa. .

He was certainly a blessing, but more in reading these testimonies, he calls us to be more like him and Christ so that when we rest in Jesus' arms we won't be embarrassed when He asks, "Where's the fruit?"

My prayers go out to Sister Gwen and the family (Gary, Debbie, Bonnie and Greg) at the loss of their loved one! I loved Brother Dave - I got involved with Teen Challenge after reading the Cross and the Switchblade and I was lucky enough to have been chosen to attend this Leadership Acamedy in Lindale, TX back in the late 70's. It was a privilege to have gone with him on his crusades - watch him and the team minister to so many and watch them come to the Lord. But it was important for us to see Dave and the family eat with us and spend time with us...open their house up to us. He was a man so used of God. My prayers of comfort for the family but oh what a glorious day for Brother Dave...falling into the arms of Jesus!

I had gone in to read Pastor David's daily devotional and found out this news...so upset, yet know this man of God is in Heaven and praising our Lord Jesus with all the other saints. What a wonderful man of God. I found his devotionals to be uplifting and transparent. Seems he always had just the right word for you. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.

I'm deeply sad to hear pastor David's death - he has been a blessing to me for years, Gary his son and I were in the same Bible college. I loved David's for his love and commitment to God and for us his Christian bros. and sisters. He served us all by sending us his monthly News Letter - always focused on God's love and aimed to encourage us to love God and to do his will. What a saint he was - he lived honoring God and went to meet his Savoir to be honored. I think there is a welcoming party going on in our Father's house. May the Lord Jesus the wounded healer touch his family and co-workers in Christ. Pastor Shim Habte - Willows United Methodist Church.

I hope that in the coming days, CT will take the time to write a real tribute to this mighty man of God. Brother David's ministry was responsible for countless people around the world coming into the Kingdom, being delivered from all kinds of addictions, and entering the ministry themselves. His legacy is nothing short of miraculous, and he will be greatly missed! CT, please write a tribute that is worthy of such a faithful servant of our Lord!

"To live is Christ, to die is gain" Enough said. My best wishes to his family, and friends may we all rest in the hope that Christians will be reunited one day. I loved his book "The Cross and The Switchblade". He often came to speak at The King's College in the 70s, I enjoyed his preaching too. I only wish he would have kept more of his "prophecies" to himself, instead of letting them be used against him and his ministry. He lost me years ago when his ministry in public tended to be so "noisy" about such things. Some insight God gives us are more for personal edification, not broadcast.

Gene Douglass

The world lost a very good leader with the death of Pastor David Wilkerson There is a program im Noblesville In run by Betty vollett from Pastor David's teen program She has been very good with it I know her personaly Dr Richard Armstrong Sr Pastor New Horizons Accessible Ministries

I best remember David through his book called "The Vision." That book really got me thinking about the Last Days back in the 1970's when I was a pre-teen. I believe that "vision" David received was truly a warning from God to America. The prophecies found in the book are coming to pass as we speek.

I was deeply moved in hearing about the death of Pastor Wilkerson,
I received his devotional daily and everyday his encouragment
for people to know his Jesus was evident. His life was a testimony for what God can to in peoples lives. I have read few of his books and will miss this dear man, PTL he is with Jesus now. My heartfelt prayers are with his family and his church family at this time.

When I received the call this morning, I was broken and in tears because I loved him so much. He never knew how much his newsletters over the many years have been just what I needed every time they arrived. His daily devotions were constant reminders of the Lord's love and encouraged us all to remain faithful no matter how difficult the trials. I have listened many hours to David Wilkerson and Carter Conlon and the ministers of World Challenge. I am praying for Gwen, all the family, friends and church family that have lost our godly mentor who lived what he taught. I rejoice that he is with the Lord, but am praying that the comfort of the sweet Holy Spirit will reach around this world and touch all who loved and honored this precious man.

We use the term "Apostle" like it is an adjective. If you have to self-anoint yourself as an "Apostle" or a "Prophet" you probably are not.Dave Wilkerson used neither title but was both. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.

I was in the brig in 67 when my mother sent me two of David's books. I was changed in my mind about many things and eventually in 1968 I was in the south at a strong pentecostal church where I received the Holy Spirit into my life and innermost heart. I visited many Teen Challenge fellowships in my travels over the last 40 years and they were and are turning lives around!
I was in Denver When David was sitting on the stage just talking to us and telling us of the trails he and his wife had gone through. He said he was going back to NYC to the ministry Father had called him to and turning over his complex in Texas to another ministry. I think my heart skipped a couple of beats when a friend just emailed that David had gone behind the veil of this world and is in the presence of our Father now. We will miss him but we shall see him as he is in the glory of the Father and in the image of Christ! Lord bless you Gwen and all the family always!
Les Christy

I live in Iowa and have kept all of David Wilkerson's newsletters the past couple of years, highlighting words of encouragement that came just at the right time. He was a man of God we could trust. He will be missed. My prayers are with the family.

David Wilkerson was my Spiritual Father. I attended TSC and always heard a Fresh Word from the Holy Spirit. I am absolutely "crushed" at this incredible loss, and my prayers are for Gwen and the entire family. David was the most "Faithful" man I have ever known. He is such an inspiration for those who are struggling through the most difficult challenges of their lives. The earth has lost a truly great "Prophet" and "Father". I mourn with the family, and pray for the Comforter to be close. Love, Donna

Have always admired and respected Brother David's ministry. We were privileged to visit Time Square Church in 2010 and were blessed. I have many of his old newsletters that I send to people on occasion. His messages have been a blessing to thousands. Our prayers are with Gwen and the family and the truck driver. God be with you all.

Bro.David Wilkerson and his family , and his Ministy has had a profound effect on my life . Bro. David was like a spiritual father in the lord for me for Many years. Even though i never met this Man of God I felt as though i knew him. I never realized how close i was to this Man of God till i heard of his passing. He is enjoying the full presence of God . My prayers to his Wife and Family.As Bro. David would encourage all to stay close to the lord . He will be missed !!

God bless you dave gonna miss you. I thank god for you dave I was Evangelizing new york you give me a place to Sleep . You Told rick sardine That was running SARA house to help me out. we went to one of your ministry houses.The lord helps me set up ministry houses. That's Been over 30 cities & towns & Two. Country's. Ago God Still uses men of god To give me shelter And complete the mission. I pray for your family the carters time square church and the millions and millions you been a father to..God Bless. THE STREET PREACHER

The Cross and the Switchblade was the first non-text book I read as a freshman at Valparaiso University, a Lutheran Christian college in NW Indiana. I was taken back to 51st St. in Hell's Kitchen in the late '50s as I read the thrilling account of Nicky Cruz and the subsequent ministry. It struck a responsive chord as I began to acclimate myself to the small midwestern town of Valparaiso, Indiana. Years later, I returned to 51st St. and saw the Times Square Church had now inhabited the theater two blocks up the street that housed My Fair Lady for it's then-record run. My wife and I met a delightful man who gave us a brief tour of the spectacular theater and invited us to services. Now, in Tucson, AZ, the Teen Challenge Induction Center is only blocks away from my home.

My husband and I just learned about the passing of Brother Wilkerson. We were sad that such a man of God is no longer here, to continue to further the Kingdom of God, but we rejoice that he is with the Lord, receiving his reward. I read the Cross and the Switchblade many years ago when I was about 12 years old and it changed my life. My husband met Brother Wilkerson at church camp when he was also about 12 years old and still remembers the meeting. We are praying for his wife and the family. We speak healing over his wife, and declare the Peace that passes understanding to his family. We know many people whose lives were forever changed through the ministry of Teen Challenge. We thank God for this man's unwavering dedication and sacrifice. Mike and Angie Alberta Fort Worth, TX

............DUPLICATE I’m very sad for brother Wilkerson’s death, a great God’s man. I’m very sad above all for the way of his death: for a stradal incident.. I’m very sad sad sad………I’m don’t believe still that he is really dead… In future, will be there other God’s ministries as him, also for the deep and anointing of sermons and books, in this and in the future generations? His sermons and books have revolutionize my life. (Federico, Sicily, Italy)

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of not only the Wilkerson family but for the entire globe. What a legacy he leaves this world. How one man could affect so many lives is truly amazing and inspiring. Every month I looked forward to receiving his newsletter. It was always a timely word. I am thankful for a man who stood for righteousness no matter what the cost. I pray that the Wilkerson family is comforted as only the Lord can do. I also pray for Mrs. Wilkerson to have a speedy recovery during this difficult time in her life.

I know he has such a reward in heaven, for a man who was always about the kingdom. He will be truly missed.
Mandi

My names Federico Scifo. I’m very sad for brother Wilkerson’s death, a great God’s man. I’m very sad above all for the way of his death: for a stradal incident.. I’m very sad sad sad………I’m don’t believe still that he is really dead… In future, will be here other God’s ministries as him, also for the deep and anointing of sermons and books, in this and in the future generations? His sermons and books have revolutionize my life. (Federico, Sicily, Italy)

He will miss me, deeply. (Federico, Sicily, Italy)

First met David @ a Revival in Seattle, 1968. He simply said hello to everyone who exited this well attended Revival. Forever I will remember watching and waiting as he simply shook folks hands. You could feel the anointing from a distance. When it was my turn to shake hands he spent about 2-3 minutes explaining "God's call on my life" elaborating the importance of a "prophetic mission" and "the path God was putting me on". As a new 19 y.o. believer, I was astounded, but never looked back. Every word he spoke has become reality.

God has Blessed you to Bless others David. . .you are a chosen vessel. Even so, my heart grieves the "loss" of a true modern day Prophet. One day when this short life is over, we'll meet again in Eternity.

Prayers and heartfelt grief and sorrow to the Wilkerson's and the Times Square Congregation. Weeping endureth for a moment, but JOY cometh in the Morning. A voice crying in the wilderness, cries no more. . .

I never met Dave Wilkerson personally - but his life still reached out to me through his infamous book "The Cross and the Switchblade." Fortunaltely I have had the opportunity to visit the Times Square Church once and was blessed. Even though we know he is with the Lord the loss is still great. My prayers are with his wife and his children.

Royce Schmucker

May the Lord continue to strengthen family, friends, ministerial staff and those who attend TSC as they remember Pastor Dave's faith in God,compassion for the down-trotten, and love for the saints.

It is with deep sorrow I received the news of David Wilkerson and with tears, I am however grateful for what his books and teaching has meant to me. This was a man after God's own heart and a true servant of Christ. Your books and preaching has meant many things to many and you will never be forgotten. You are now at the Jesus you brave served in all your years of service to God's kingdom. We are left to take up the baton and continue the course you have now completed. May God be our side in adversity and prosperity and make us brave and strong. David Thank you for being obedient to your heavenly calling.

IT WAS ONE SUNDAY EVENING AFTER SERVICE A GROUP OF BELIEVERS FROM NEW JERSEY WERE HAVING FELLOWSHIP IN THE BACK OF TIMES SQUARE CHURCH IN FRONT OF THE EXIT DOOR WHEN IT OPENED AND OUT CAME PASTOR DAVID, AND HE SAW US A GROUP OF AFRO AMERICAN SAINTS AND WITH A BIG SMILE AND HIS HAND EXTENDED HE ASKED US," DEAR PEOPLE WHERE ARE YOU FROM?". WE TOLD HIM WE HAD BEEN COMING FOR 4 YEARS AND HE SAID YOU MEAN THIS IS THE FIRST TIME OF MET YOU, AND HE BEGAN TO WEEP BEFORE US. THATS THE KIND OF SHEPHERD HE WAS. I HAVE HIS BOOK "SET THE TRUMPET TO YOUR MOUTH" HE HAS DONE THAT, AND AS A CORN OF WHEAT HAS FALLEN INTO THE GROUND...MULTIPLIED FRUIT SHALL COME FORTH BEFORE THE DAY OF LORD'S RETURN, UNTIL THEN..SLEEP ON SERVANT OF GOD.

PASTOR AND SISTER DOUGLAS ANDERSON / TABERNACLE OF JESUS, INC
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY

I will always treasure the memory of a mighty move of God facilitated by David Wilkerson at a FISHNET (large outdoor Christian festival in Front Royal, Va) weekend around 1984. David was a keynote speaker one night and he began by saying the Lord had impressed upon him to change his message...that the Holy Spirit had prompted him to preach on the 'Saul syndrome'...about the tragic downfall of King Saul due to his pride and disobedience to the Word of the Lord. David said he believed God told him he would be leading one of the greatest mass repentance services as a result of his following the leading of the Spirit. True enough, by the end of his message a supernatural conviction gripped the crowd and one by one the gathered saints began to weep and cry out to God. I was among the first of those crying out for mercy...convicted of my own sin. Literally thousands were affected, broken and humbled. Yet the rejoicing that flowed overshadowed the sorrow for sins. God made beauty our of the ashes of our collective confession and gave the oil of joy for our mourning. Never have I experienced a more profound move of God through the preaching of one of His servants. PTL for the life and enduring witness of David Wilkerson!

East Texas Icon David Wilkerson Dies In Wreck

David Wilkerson, the fiery pastor, preacher and some say prophet, died in a two-vehicle wreck near Tyler, Texas, on Wednesday. Wilkerson was the man most responsible for the arrival of mission ministries to Smith County in the mid 1970s, as various organizations such as Youth With A Mission, Last Days Ministries and Agape Force relocated to be near Wilkerson and his Teen Challenge organization in nearby Garden Valley.

Wilkerson, who was the founder of Teen Challenge and a Smith County resident, may have been involved in a collision with a semi-truck, said a family friend who visited East Texas Medical Center in Tyler to offer support to Wilkerson’s widow, Gwen, the only other passenger in Wilkerson’s vehicle.

“It’s not too clear what happened out there,” said the Rev. Roy Devisscher, who worked with Wilkerson on various projects in the 1980s. “Gwen seemed stable at the hospital tonight, but I don’t think she has realized what has happened yet. It’s all still pretty surreal and it hasn’t really hit people that David is gone."

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I will always treasure the memory of David preaching at the Fishnet festival in 1984 or so (Front Royal, Va.) He was the keynote speaker one evening and he began by saying that the Holy Spirit had prompted him to change his message and that he believed he would be leading one of the greatest mass repentance services of his life. He was impressed to preach on what he termed 'the Saul syndrome'--about the tragic downfall of King Saul due to his disobedience, fear of man and pride. David ministered in the fear of the Lord, yet believed a mighty move of God was at hand. At the end of the message David urged us to respond and repent...and one by one people began to weep and cry out until an enormous throng numbering in the thousands wept before God. I was among the first to cry aloud--convicted on my guilt and overwhelmed by shame and need for mercy. Yet a supernatural, joyful singing and praise session followed and revival broke out. Truly David had followed the anointing that night and many of the gathered saints experienced the healing power of God who honors those who are of a broken and contrite heart.

I heard about this young American preacher’s work in New York City among the gangs as a teenager in Ethiopia, where I got saved. When I came to Bible College in England few years later, I found out that my supervisor was a German drug addict who got saved under Bro. Dave’s crusade in West German, few years earlier. I have known Bros. Dave for over 35 years now, in fact , I met him in his London Crusade in the Mid 70’s, where I was a missionary with London City Mission. His crusade actually invited me to the Untied States to see their work in Brooklyn. Later on in the 80’s, it was a joy to be apart of the opening of Times Square Church, for those of us misfits who were used to his uncompromisingly upright sermon filled with “ Iron clad promises” of God. Wow, I already feel like an orphan, and there are a lot of us out there.

Bro. Dave and Bro. Don his younger brother are God’s great gift to His church today. I believe they manifested Apostolic ministry, as they sought to understand and minster to every racially, socially, and intellectually mixed groups of people, and that, without a drop of prejudice whatsoever.They have been all things to all people, I Corinthians 9:19-23. They insisted we follow them as they followed Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 11:1. We used to joke behind their back calling them Peter and Andrew, and most of the times we did not hesitate to call them sons of thunder, especially when Pastor Dave scares the devil out of everyone. Brother Dave made a havoc out of the kingdom Satan by the Grace of God, because he was a man of prayer. Hence, in my life , I have never come across a meek person who loved sinners and angered Satan just like Jesus did. What an amazing scenario that, one has to flow his master in manner of life and also follow him in manner of violent death. No doubt, this man was a chosen vessel unto the Lord, and faithful servant .

Psalm 116:15 “ Precious (important and no light matter) in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints(His loving ones).”
Isaiah 57:1 “The righteous man perish, and no one lays it to heart; and merciful and devout men are taken away,with no one considering that thy uncompromisingly upright and godly person is taken away form the calamity and evil to come(even through wickedness). 2 “ He (in death) enters into peace; they rest in their beds,each one who walks straight and in uprightness. “
Taken from Amplified Bible.

My love and condolences to all
Pastor Girma Paulos

In 1968 I read The Cross and the Switchblade. It changed and challenged me. This small town country girl received vision and His call to help addicts and other hurting people. Today I serve as a psychologist bringing hope and help to the lost, weary and broken. It is the delight of my life to help others discover the good news and to be transformed.

Thank you, David Wilkerson, for your radical investment in me. Thank you, Wilkerson Family, for sharing your precious husband, father and grandfather with all of us. His and your fruit continues to multiply. Only Heaven will accurately report the harvest.

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of God's greatest spokesmen. Pastor David was my long distance mentor. I attended his crusades earlier in his ministry in Texas. He was full of wisdom and understood the heart of God. He will be eternally with the Lord doing great things for Him as He did while He was with us here on earth. I asked the Lord today to ask David to pray for me. I can't think of anyone human I would want to intercede for me more than Him. I pray for a quick recovery for his wife and that a great Peace will come over all of his family. God Bless you David and thank you for your unwavering and steadfast service for the Lord and all of mankind.

In Christ,

Paul Lyons

Hard to believe this solider is gone. His ministry touched my husbands life back in 1973, Jacksonville, Florida.at a crusade. I am so thankful for such a Godly person who gave his entire life to help others. I will continue to pray for his wife and family who are hurting.

Bro David Wilkerson has shown through his life that it is very possible to live a Godly life from Youth to ripe old age and maintain ones spiritual stability and consistency. The bible said Enoch walked with God and was not because God took him and before God took him, he had this testimony as one that pleased the Lord. David wilkerson life should challenge all of us to maintain spiritual consistency in our walk with the Lord. I will surely miss this great but very simple and humble man of God. May Our God of comfort sustain his family and uphold the body of christ all over the world who are in shock. inspite of this sad news, the intergrity and faithfully of our God remains steadfast. Jeremiah reaffirmed this through the power of the holy spirit when he said in Lamentation " Great is thy Faithfully oh Lord. The steadfast love of our Lord never ceases and his mercy never comes to an end, they are new every morning. Shallom

Like many of those who have posted notes on this page, my life was changed forever by the life and ministry of Dave Wilkerson. Like many others, it was his book, the Cross and the Switchblade, that first introduced me to the amazing adventure of living obediently for Christ. That book led me to Teen Challenge and into a work that I continue to pursue on the streets of Chicago to this day. I will forever think of Dave Wilkerson with a sense of awe and will forever thank you God for sending him our way. It goes without saying that his work will continue to impact lives for Christ until the very day Jesus returns. Thank you Dave Wilkerson for making that first trip to NYC and for all your subsequent travails in Christ. May the rest of us learn to listen to the voice of God as intently as you did, and may we also be as diligent in obeying that voice as you. What an amazing legacy you have left us all.

I suppose that mainly sympathizers would read this article and reflect on the following postings. Although one of the two meetings I had attended with Wilkerson back in the mid-80's was quite memorable the passage from Corinthians comes to mind "let two or three prophets speak and let the others judge." While I appreciate his critique on some of the excesses within Evangelical/Pentecostal-Charismatic Christendom I cannot forget the haphazzard way in which he would cherry-pick an obsecure verse from an Old Testament prophet and claim that it refers to "America" or to "the church" while the biblical context in which it is found says otherwise. I guess his eschatology did not bring a blessing. And now he dies by "accident." I hope the good he did will outlive him and the bad will not be mindlessly repeated. It does not take a prophet to foresee the nation's economic forecast.

It was both great sadness and shock that filled my heart when I heard of David Wilkerson's death. How sad for all of us to lose a great leader and friend. I am so thankful for his service to God, and I trust he is being greatly rewarded.

Someday on the streets of Gold I will be able to thank this brother in Christ for the many times his monthly news letters inspired me.

Jesus must be getting ready to split the eastern skies cause otherwise
He would have left Him here. See ya at the supper Brother David

My husband called me at work today to tell me of Brother Wilkerson' passing. It seems as though there has been a dark cloud since the news. I know as christians we are to rejoice when a TRUE Saint of GOD leaves this world but even GOD HIMSELF said "MOSES MY SERVANT IS DEAD" and I do beleive it was said with a sad tone, and now again perhaps our Heavenly Father has said "David Wilkerson MY SERVANT IS DEAD",I DON'T KNOW BUT IT SEEMS THERE ARE FEWER AND FEWER SERVANTS left and I suppose that accounts for the dark cloud. My heart broke today. I have and will continue to pray for Brother Wilkerson' wife, children and Grand children. GREAT IS THY REWARD!

I have been so encouraged by the steadfast love of this man and although I will miss him it is wonderful to be confident that he is with the man risen from the dead. He is with our Jesus..who is with us..so he is somehow still connected with us..I don't understand it but I pray this annointing with double treble and then totally fall in the 3rd generation.
Thank you God for your son Jesus x
Thank you God for your son David x

My Husband gary and i love mr. wilkerson and sensitive spirit to the lord. his word and news letters were always inspiring. his voice carried the heart of God. We love and miss him.Absent from the body, but present with the Lord!

To the Wilkeson Family,
Pastor Dave and Sister Gwen, my last conversation with you was on 50th Street while waiting for a friend to come down from the building across the street from you. I talked with you briefly to tell you I was still serving the Lord and wondered if you remembered me from the TSC Choir and you said yes. I just wanted to share that I was still singing and serving the Lord at the Brooklyn Tabernacle and you were so glad about that. My heart, prayers and love go out to you and the Wilerson family as well as the TSC Church family...I will one day again have a long conversation with Pastor Dave and will be glad....

Daniel S. Hagy

One by one, the Lord is removing the last of the prophetic voices from our midst. I was greatly offended by Pat Robertson's comments today. I'm sure the prosperity preachers are all breathing a sigh of relief, and grinning as they speak, now that David is gone. David Wilkerson caused believers...believers mind you...to repent. It's one thing to stand before the people to a holy God, it is quite another to have the holiness of God and stand before the people. The word repentance has been lost on this society. I'm quite sure the lamp will be removed soon from its lamp stand. God will not be mocked. David Wilkerson was the right instrument, chosen at the right time, to proclaim His final word to His people. Soon we will see the man of perdition revealed. Will the church be deceived by the watering down of that "gospel" too? All of us need to be mourning with fasting and prayer for what is about to be witnessed. Thank God David is now in a better place. David Wilkerson's work is done. He finished the race. The question becomes what will we do now that he is gone?

There has been no other person who has influenced me in my Christian walk more than David and Gwen Wilkerson. I have been receiving his monthly messages since 1975. His messages were always right on target for what I needed to hear each month and greatly encouraged my faith. He definitely has a place of honor in heaven. He was an example to the rest of us who are left on this earth on how to run the race well. He will be sorely missed. What a rich heritage he has left behind for his family and the rest of the body of Christ. Thank you David for your faithfulnness to our Savior.My prayers for the Wilkerson family. Nora

I celebrate the life of a faithful man of God! He has finished his race and is now at the right hand of Yeshua. I pray that his wife recovers speedily.

My prayers go out to the Wilkerson family & the supernatural healing of Gwen. I am one of the fruit that remains. A grad of Bklyn teen challenge and also a grad of Youth Challenge Bible Institute both were founded by Pastor Dave Wilkerson & I vow to keep Dave's original Vision Alive. Will miss & always remember Pastor Wilkerson..... Pastor Paul Patrick.

To a great prophetic servant of God. Thank you for a great life of integrity, faith, servitude, honesty, and love. Thank you for adding to the Kingdom of God for all of these years. You will have many rewards and jewels in your crowns in Heaven. God bless your wife and family and help you get through this difficult time. We promise that we will continue to do the Master's Will with great integrity and with a servant's heart. You have been a great inspiration in our lives and will always be. We will continue the fight and the will of God. Thank you again! We love you and we are praying for your wife and family to recover.

In His Service,
Cory and Jackie Adams
Crucified With Him International Ministries

Finished the Race and lifted into Glory.
In recent period of walking through the valley, his daily words shattered my doubts, lifted me up, pointing to the Author and Finisher of my -little- faith, to the One who knows what we are but made of.
Too often written as just to encourage me -knowing his words touched the many as they rippled across the globe.
He did not proffer suitable prosperity crumbs from the charismatic stage, but brought the convicting Full Word of Hope, of New Life through repentance of sin.
He heard the Voice of the Bridegroom and practised 'I must become less because He must become Greater'.
This faithful, fearless servant cast Manna over many waters.
The worldwide church below lost a shepherd, a pastor and watchman -now rejoicing, in timeless time, with the Elders before the Throne of the Lamb.
Thank You Lord for David Wilkerson's life, his ministry and for his
'Imitation Of Christ'.

At 13 I was impacted by David Wilkerson and his books, Run Baby Run and The Cross and the Switchblade. At this age I was impressed by his courage and bravery and thought "if only I could be half that brave when my faith was challenged" He will be rewarded at the Bema Seat, big time.

Run Baby Run by Nicky Cruz is a big testimony to the life and ministry of David. You made a huge impact on the lives of young ones in Africa. My life is a testimony to that. Thanks David for daring the kingdom of satan so much as to rescue so many of us from there. See you in Heaven one day. Rest in the bossom of your Lord, Whom you loved and served so selflessly.
Elias Eniade
Rector,
The New Evangelical Church (Anglican Communion)
Columbia, MO

I remember with great gratitude & appreciation, David Wilkinson, who was a constant voice throughout my Christian formation and ministry. From the first newsletters and books I read in the mid seventies, the few times I heard him speak in person and even the final entry in his devotional I just read on hearing of his passing to glory, his voice consistently called me to serious devotion and holiness. He left a legacy of love & righteousness that will bring glory to God until we gather in heaven. I join my voice to the multitude he touched in saying, "Thank God" for him and thank you, Gwen for your part as you carry on. - Mark Thomas, Jacksonville, Florida

Pastor David's daily blog posts were an immense blessing to me and I am grateful for them. Thank you so much for them. This is my small tribute to pastor David Wilkerson who has gone home. I shall miss pastor David's words of strength and encouragement.

From India

I have lost the Father. I lost the one whose messages have trasformed my life. to be honest no any other messages in the world have ever shaped my life like his.
may the Lord continue to shine His face upon the ministry he left behind. to God be all the Glory as we hope He will Give the strength to the entire family.

Wang'oma Ibrahim (kenya)

Wilkerson Family thank you for releasing you father Pastor David to do God's will, his books were a blessing to me, the movie La Cruz y el Punal, his preaching, there is no words to express what pastor David was to may life and to our ministry Pastor Victor Zesati

I have been ministered to by David Wilkerson's newsletters since I gave my life to the Lord 24 years ago. He was truly a father in the Lord, a wellspring of grace for God's people, and the bearer of mercy for those who had yet to encounter Jesus. What a tragic loss. What a blessing to have had such a man of God in our lives. May we all rise to our spiritual callings the way he rose to his. My prayers are with his family and his church.

Goodbye brother David.

Brother Dave was my first pastor; God bless the Wilkersons!

Thank you Father, for your servant. You used him in such a powerfull way! Bless be Your name for David Wilkerson.
My life was so blessed by David. Thank you Father.

Sorin - Romania - Europa

It was such a shock when I received the news. During my lunch break for years I read his blog and being surrounded by non-believers, this was my light of the day. He was such an honest man of God and he was filled with the wisdom of the spirit. He always seemed to catch a theme which beamed light and truth right into me. Even if I never met him it feels like such a loss to me. I pray for his family and wife that they be comofrted as only the spirit can comfort. Somebody in this blog said: the world lost one of its great generals - how true.

Renate
The Hague, Netherlands

It is with a mixture of sadness and joy that we received the news of our dear Brother Wilkerson death. Sadness at the initial news and a degree of shock at the circumstances. But then joy of life lived for the "Glory of God and the souls of men". He was perhaps the most defining voice in our Christian walk and we are eternally grateful to have had the opportunity to listen to this man of God.

Our prayers are very much with all those near and dear to him and especially for Gwen and the Truck driver involved in this accident that they both make a speedy recovery.

God bless you all

Richard, Clara and the Fox-Champkins family

A tear dropped fro heaven when this Man of God went home

I am so sorry to hear of David Wilkerson's death...one of the few, truly great men of God, of the last hundred years or so. I have listened to so many of his messages on the internet and they have helped me again and again.Without having met him, I feel he has done so much to help and guide me, and I have heard God through him so often and so powerfully. I am glad Carter Conlon, who is also a great preacher, is in place to lead Times Square Church, which is a shining beacon.

Matthew (London)

I hope that he felt no pain, and I pray Gwen will heal quickly. And I also pray for those he left behind. But I cannot help but feel great joy and even a little envy for David himself, because he's now where he always wanted to be and where I long to be: with Jesus himself!

Oh my. I am so saddened+shocked by this news. I just learned of it today. I receive the Newsletters for years now,+ they all were so gracious to allow me to send them to all my family members too. David Wilkerson+his wife+all his teachings were so very blessed by God. God has given him the ability to reach out to all the hurting+people struggling on the streets. And by receiving his newsletters I have always have gotten insight+Gods wisdom thru his letters+when he wrote about his own struggles everyday. It seemed like everytime I received the letters it was exactly what I may have been struggling with or questioning. Lets Celebrate his life. He has gone on to be with Jesus. God Be With his Family+Wife. Shalom. Love you All.

JESUS IS LORD INDEED. I JUST READ THE NEWS OF THE PASSING ON OF A GREAT MAN. DAVID WILKERSON NOT ONLY MADE IMPACTS ON THE LIVES OF AMERICANS BUT ON THE LIVES OF NIGERIANS. I WILL MISS YUR GREAT SERMONS. KEEP REJOICING IN THE LORD DEARLY BELOVED.
ELIZABETH MORDI, KADUNA, NIGERIA

I will miss him greatly. He was one of the few who have kept the church up to date concerning what is to come. I feel an emptiness with the loss of David. The world is a worse place without him.

I am deeply sorry for our loss of this beloved man of God. He went to a better place to be with the Lord, however, this world missed one of the precious gifts of God. I am a pastor from Ethiopia in Faith Bible International Church and never met him but influenced by his writings and ministry. I wished I met him. I express my condolences to his wife and family.

Fiquei triste ao saber da morte de David, ele influenciou muito minha vida com Deus e minhas escolhas de vida. Tenho muitos livros dele, que comecei a ler na minha adolescência, não o conheci pessoalmente, mas sei que vou encontra-lo um dia. Abraços fraternos a esposa e familiares.
Denise Brianese - Cianorte/Paraná - Brasil

This is shocking news: I remember hearing David Wilkerson preach in Syracuse, NY, in 1976. He didn't mince his words, but spoke frankly, and we hung on his every word. His powerful preaching and writing will be missed here. But he is hearing 'Well done, good and faithful servant' from God Himself right now. Condolences to his wife and family, and his congregation.

My first reaction was intense grief and sadness, as this spiritual general left us, but then I remember... he is before the Lord Jesus now and forever more and I smiled....

David Wilkerson was the Christian I most admired as a teenage believer in Christ. Inspired by his work among New York youth gangs, I got involved in youth work with Youth For Christ. Much later, I became affiliated with Teen Challenge and became a director of one of their drug Rehabilitation Centres. I now run my own home for homeless men. What I liked most about David Wilkerson is that he found solutions where others saw only problems. Whenever I think about modern-day heroes of the faith, David Wilkerson comes to mind. Well done David, faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord.

our..prayer...goes..to.his.wife...and..family...a.trustworthy.vessel for.the.master.good.servant..enter.in.to.your.rest...ame.n

My husband and I were out for dinner last night when my prayer partner called us and told us the tragic loss of our dear brother David Wilkerson. My husband and I began to pray for his family in the resturant. He will be greatly missed by my family and for his letters that always came on time to me personally with a word of encouragement in my journey. I blurted out to my husband, " What will we do now with out brother Wilkerson?" My husband said "You will have to pray for yourself to get a word from God" We all have grown so dependent on Brother Wilkerson"s words over the years!!!Praise God for his life's service to the Kingdom of God!! Brenda Murphy Milford, NH We thank his family for sharing his life with the Church of Christ.

I live in Trinidad and Tobago. I received a call from a friend in Miami early Wednesday morning ; weeping she told me she just heard that Pastor Dave was killed in an automobile collision in Texas. Many years ago I read the book by Pastor Dave SET THE TRUMPET TO YOUR MOUTH and my life was never the same. In May of 2001 I traveled to NY to meet Pastor Dave for the first time. I had a vision of him and the 911 situation. At the time I did not know the details. The proof that God sent me to this man of God was how I was able to meet him. We met back stage after a Sunday service and I told him God said “I have made you a father of this nation…………………………………….. Zec. 4:6. When I was through, he told me there was a touch of God on my life, he laid his hands on me and prayed for me. I have been blessed by this man in more ways than one. I believe his passing signals the end of an era in Pentecostal Christianity. We all should heed his message on ANGUISH (it is on YouTube). I look forward to being in the memorial service.

We have losta giant in the ministry, a stalwrtin the ministry,a man gentile at heart but powerful onthe inside,I felt evrytimemy wifeandI tuned into Time Square podcast,that we wherepart ofthatministry, I pray that theentire Wilkinson family willbemade whole,and that the Time Square family and Pastor Carter and the rest of the saint will be whole andbe atSholm in this tragic time.
May God bring about healing to Sister Wilkinson,and the rest of the family
Shol
Pastor Paige and Fiona Samuels

Bro. David has been an inspiration to me for over 30yrs and I was planning to go see him with my wife,Naomi,but that will have to wait,for a little while, because our Father wanted him home(Isaiah 57:1).We will continue to pray for his wife and family and remember my brothers and sisters,he is now part of that great cloud of witnesses in heaven that is remindng us to keep the faith and run with patience the race that is set before us,because Jesus is and will always be the Author and Finisher of our Faith-Shalom! By His Grace,michael

David Wilkersons article "Driven To Darkness" is his best (It exposes contemporary "christian" music). Read about it at www.religiousrocknroll.com

Brother Wilkerson has been such an inspiration in my life. I always enjoyed reading his newsletters. Every three weeks I could not wait to receive them. They were very encouraging. I feel like I have met him. We are all in the same family of God. There are not many preachers today that preach the true word and, as dedicated as brother Wilkerson. He will be greatly missed. I have loved his books. I plan to meet him and hear more of his stories.

i have the honor to meet david and nicky and pastor cymbala in brooklyn in the early seventies.baptist temple. i day i heard nicky cruz say that when he met david in brooklyn. years later he had said that there were 100000 angel around him to protect him in n.yc when he was sent by the holy spirit to the heart of the city. i will truly miss you david. former brooklyn tabernacle alumni. the streets of gold david are truly way better then the streets of n.y.c

I’m Federico Scifo. I live in small town named Campofranco, in Sicily, south-Italy. I’m very sad for brother Wilkerson’s death, a great God’s man. I’m very sad above all for the way of his death: for a stradal incident. I’m don’t believe still that he is really dead. But, also for the way of his death is happened he will be remembered. I believe that own Wednesday afternoon (in Italy), perhaps in the same moment when David Wilkerson died, I reflected on the person that could replace worthily David Wilkerson in the mondial Church. And, also now, I ask myself: will be there other God’s ministries as him in this and, if the Lord don’t will returns before, in the future generations? I says it not only to reference to his deep and special anointing in his sermons and books but also for his sincerity and spiritual opening. I have spent years to read his sermons and books. They have enriched my spiritual life. His sermons and books have revolutionize my life. I don’t know if still will exist preacher as him and with a story as his. He will miss to me and he will miss to all world Church: a God’s man that has left to us in inheritance a spiritual impact and a example like that very strong. (Federico Scifo, Sicily, Italy)
“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” (Hebrews 13:7)

I't a sad day for all us, I'vebeen reading his teachings for years also read his book thecross and the switch blade back in the early 70"s.God has given brother Wilkerson great understanding of His word,I had likened brother Wilkerson as "The Watchen On The Wall"
in the Old Testement. God gave the order and the warnings ,brother Wilkerson sounded the alarn and spoke the truth to all that would listen.He will be greatly missed.Donna Ingersoll sister in Christ Jesus.

I first heard David Wilkerson preach in Omaha, NE back in '77 at a Crusade....having been a Catholic all of my life I had never heard anyone preach like that before, with such power and conviction.
I gave my life to the Lord during that time and have also been a follower of Brother David ever since. I always looked forward to receiving his monthly messages, and I have downloaded lots of his sermons through the years, listening to them over and over again until they stick! Especially the ones about Hell, Repentance, the Antichrist and the Apostate Church in the End Times. He truly was a great man of God!! I pray for Gwen's recovery and also for his family during this very sad time.

I cried when I read about David's death. I know that he would desire us now to remember him by seeking God more, reading His Word more, witnessing to others more, praying more, obeying more, walking in and being filled with the Spirit more. Thank you God for giving us a man who helped us know Your heart by unashamedly proclaiming Your glorious and life changing Word.

The first time I heard Dave Wilkerson preach, the presence of God was a reality to me. I was already a Christian, but I had never experienced God's spirit in that way. Later, I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. His was one of my favorite ministries through the years, and I received his monthly messages - then passed them on to my children and friends. I look forward to meeting him in heaven.

I would like to address "John" who began his comment with "I suppose that mainly sympathizers would read this article..."
and others who have and would criticize David Wilkerson.
Who appointed you to judge this man of God? The words that come to me are "You shall know them by their fruits". David was obviously a very humble man who kept his heart soft before his God.
What are YOUR fruits, John? I hear judgment, cynicism and even chilling cruelty in your "a man dies by accident". Have not many Christians died tragic deaths in the past? Yes, they do, and it does not mean they are evil people.
Peter himself was told "by what death he would GLORIFY God" and it wasn't going to be gentle.

David Wilkerson's prophecies are coming to pass one by one. A prophet cannot "keep it to himself". An oracle of God is an oracle of GOD. It is not for "personal revelation" as one commentator said. It is given to warn the people of what is to come, as Jonah did, so they can get their hearts ready, right before God.
Joseph did not keep his dreams (prophetic as they were) to himself. He wound up saving his people and the whole of Egypt and surrounding countries from starvation because the dreams were from God.

John, you need to examine your own heart for spiritual pride and repent, as you feel the need to be the expert on the wrongness of David. God can turn your loveless heart of stone to one filled with compassion, love and humility. I too, will examine mine for the same reason. None of us is without sin, but we need to rebuke each other in love.

My own sister, a born-again believer, died a tragic death. This did not mean she was any less a Christian because of this. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints". Through her death, my husband became a Christian. God is able to turn ANY situation around to His own glory.

One day I will have the joy of meeting this amazing man of God in person, and be re-united with my beloved sister and best of all, JESUS in the not-too-distant future. And you too, John.
Rita
PS God HIMSELF apparently picks scriptures randomly and out of context to the surrounding scriptures when He quoted "out of Egypt I have called my Son" from Hosea, I think it was. This is quoted in Matthew 2:15.

AWESOME HOLY GHOST/ABBA/JESUS WE THANK YOU FOR DAVID WILKERSON....APOSTLE/PASTOR/TEACHER AND EVANGELIST....IF NOT PROPHET....HE CERTAINLY SPOKE VERY PROPHETICALLY FOR JESUS OUR CHRIST (EPHESIANS 4)....HE COULD BE 4 OF THE 5-FOLD FULL-TIME CALLINGS AT ONE TIME BUT NEVER 5....JESUS ALONE IS ALL 5....OUR GREATEST APOSTLE/PROPHET/EVANGELIST/PASTOR AND TEACHER OR ETERNAL RABBI...WE LOVE YA JESUS AND DAVID WILKERSON....FOR WRITING YOUR FIRST AND GREATEST BOOK THAT BECAME A MAJOR CHRISTIAN MOTION PICTURE STARRING PAT BOONE AS DAVID AND ERIC ESTRADA AS NICKY CRUZ....I WEPT THROUGH BOTH THE BOOK AND THE MOVIE....THE CROSS AND THE SWITCHBLADE....THEY CHANGED MY LIFE....TO THE POINT THAT I CHOSE DAVID WILKERSON AS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PREACHERS NEXT TO ORAL ROBERTS AND BILLY GRAHAM....WE MISS THEM....WE PRAY FOR HEALING AND COMFORT FOR HIS WIFE AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS....SINCERELY, DR. JAMES ALLEN HAMPTON,PHD....MATTHEW 6:33 AND ICORINTHIANS 13:13 AND JAMES 1:17....THEY SOUGHT JESUS FIRST WITH FAITH/HOPE/LOVE AND WERE GOD'S GOOD AND PERFECT GIFTS TO HIS CHURCH IN HEAVEN AND ON OUR GOOD EARTH....AMEN....LET US TAKE UP OUR CROSS DAILY TO FOLLOW JESUS AND LAY DOWN ALL SWITCHBLADES OF HATE/MURDER/UNFORGIVENESS TOWARD ANYONE....AMEN.

The world has lost one of it's greatest prophets of God in this century! But Pastor Dave has heard those words of Jesus, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter in."

And we will see him again. So we do not grieve as those who have no hope, for it will just be a little while.

I've given his books, "The Cross & The Switchblade" to many of my grandchildren and I've been blessed by his Pulpit Series Newsletters. He was truly an anointed and holy man called of God. God bless all of his family and give them sweet peace.

The moment I heard that Brother David went home to be with the Lord, the first scripture verse that came to my mind was, “..Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him.”

So it is, the Lord took Brother David from the earth and the testimony we have of him is that he too “walked with God!” We may focus on the tragedy of the circumstances by which the Lord choose to take him, but there is one thing certain, the Lord sustained him in his great moment of need and carried him safely to His heavenly home!

We are reminded by the Apostle Paul, “We all through much tribulation must enter the kingdom of God.”

All who knew Brother Wilkerson and loved and appreciated his ministry are certain to mourn this tremendous loss to the body of Christ in this dark period of history. Many will bemoan the fact that we have lost such a tremendous prophetic voice. But I am convinced he is shouting from heaven and would scoff at such a notion. He would say, “No, it was not my voice, but the voice of the Spirit, calling His church to the obedience of faith that is in Christ alone. ‘Hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.’”

The Lord’s gift to the church was, for a time, the ministry of Brother David. The servant is gone but the work remains. The Lord’s grace to us as believers is that he gave to His church another example of all that He can do through a life that is surrendered to Him.

Spencer Morris
www.pulpitpatriots.com

This man of God changed my Life as i read the Book "The Cross and the Switchblade", Today I am a Pastor and Work among the Drug Addicts and Lost, Thank God For DAVID WILKERSON.

I will miss David’s monthly newsletters; they were so encouraging and uplifting. David was a true prophet of God because he understood that many would hate him/us for naming the sin and calling many to repentance. He knew there were the rejected prophets that did not have the notoriety or friends that he had, but was still loving and caring enough to send us words of encouragement strengthening us to continue on. MY heart and eyes are weeping at our human loss but rejoicing that his battle is over. Amen and Hallelujah!

Crossss and the Switchblade was a great influence on my life, used to buy them and pass them on. Was involved din a deliverance ministry for a few a year in the UK at Brixton with the Rev Denis Petersen. Great victories, great learning in Holy Spirit. God is good, Dave is with Jesus. hallelujah!

I thank God for brother Dave! His monthly news letters and lessons were always a word in due season for me. I love the way he ministered to the down and out and people others passed by. I never met him or saw him in person but feel like I know him and I do by the Spirit. I pray for grace upon grace from the Lord for his family.

Very sad & shocked to hear the sad news of DW's sudden departure. As a young convert in 1970 I remember that the Cross & Switchblade was a book that I read very early on & was greatly blessed & challenged by DW's passion & courage to reach the lost for Christ - I recall that later we showed the film & 32 young people responded to Christ that night - praise God! The world has been blessed by a true servant of God who has gone 'home' to his reward of "well done thou good & faithful servant". The sweet memory of DW will live on in a grateful heart - thank you DW!

I will truly miss brother David! Always a man of balance, speaking Biblical truth, with both love and grace! I too read his book, "The Vision" and still have it! I've referred to if often over the years! I saw the movie "The Cross and the Switchblade" as a young teen and it really impacted my life. I still receive his newsletters and I am now in my late 50's. I THANK GOD for this man of INTEGRITY and COMPASSION and for all the ways he yielded to God to impact this world for Jesus' sake! I am praying for his dear wife and family now!

As a young adult, he taught me what it meant to be a genuine Christian and how to live an upright life. He is a wonderful example. He remained true and lead fearlessly, not seeking the praise of man. Very very rare (in the world of celebrity preachers.) A spiritual father to me. I will miss him dearly. I mourn with his wife Gwen and the entire family.

I never met David Wilkerson but read the cross and the switchblade during my first year as a christian. I cried while reading it and clearly heard God speak to call me into the ministry and to help young people. Today i am a Guidance Counselor and a Senior pastor of a pentecostal church in Lagos Nigeria. David, we will see soon in Glory! Rev. Sam Mohie. Lagos Nigeria.

I live in Nairobi, Kenya and have never met David Wilkerson in person, but with his passing away I believe that a great man has fallen in Israel. Some may talk with contempt concerning some of the events he predicted but which never came to pass in his lifetime, but for me what defined the man and set him apart from all the others is his unwavering commitment to the fear of God and to holy living. He may be gone but 'though dead, yet he still speaks' through his books and other forms of media that he left behind. He will be truly missed.

C'est vrai nous aimions tous ce grand homme.son courage,son audace dans le danger de sauver les perdus m'ont toujours laisser sans voix, depuis 25 ans que je suis chrétienne, je suis beaucoup inspiré des messages donné par Dieu.je me réjouis, il est auprès de son père ETERNEL.Il peut maintenant L'ADORER sans cesse avec les anges et se reposes ,il l'a bien mériter.Il a servi le seigneur sur 60 années de sa vie à gagner des âmes à Christ, c'est merveilleux.
Prions pour la famille,pour Mme WILKERSON et le chauffeur du camion. Que Dieu vous bénisse, ainsi la famille de l'église où il servais le seigneur. Véronique du pays LA FRANCE

I read "The Cross and The Switchblade" in the late 70's and watched the film a few years later. The story is that of a man of God who is totally sold out to the Almighty. He is an example to the body of Christ in humility and focus. I have never met him one on one but when I received the news of his passing on, it hit me like a family. Well, yes. He is a senior member of the family. God is the Amighty. He knows best. Bye, brother. Oh my!
Blessed be God

To the family of a precious servant of God David Wilkerson. I have enjoyed the many books I have read and the movie Cross and the Swithchblade. It was truly a masterpiece. Our world need more men like him. May his wife Gwen and their family find the peace in God who will be their strength. Thank You Lord for such a wonderful person and friend of so many people. Thank you for the ones willing to step up and be what God wanted him to be. May his works go on
and even greater. Mrs. June Horne.

David Wilkerson was one of the biggest influences on my life since I came to Christ more than 20 years ago. I have kept every newsletter he has written since I began serving the Lord. He told it like it was and didn't fluff up the Christian walk. All of walk through seasons of the valley of the shadow of death. Rev. Wilkerson took his last walk through. I pray comfort on his family and church and all those who consider him a spiritual father. Our comfort is we'll see him again soon. I love you Pastor Wilkerson and will miss you desperately. Cheryl Burke, Newport, N.C.

Every penny that Mr. Wilkerson raised he invested into the life of the poor, the hungry, the forgotten , and the destitute of inner Cities of the world. He did not die of some Lear Jet crash, bought by the donation of God's people, nor Rolls Royce limousine driven by a chauffeur, like the Johnny come lately new wannabe prosperity preachers. The man died just the way his ministry began, accident (from our point of view), and he was with his wife to the end drivng simple cheap sedan. He realy was bigger than life, he saught to decrease so that Christ may increase. He lived what he preached, holiness unto the Lord. Mark my words, those false preachers who attempt to put voodoo curse on people of God will get ten times back on themlsves, in the mighty name of Jesus Chirst the name above every name. Halleluyah!
Pastor Girma Paulos

I have only known David Wilkerson by the experience we have had in our church family with Teen Challenge. In reading the article and then comments by many, the way he died gave me a huge comfort. My daughter was a drug addict for 25 years and over a four year period she was able to get clean. She had just recently become the head of a Christian NA group at a clinic she attended, and the cllinic was in the process of making her a part of their staff. On January 13, 2010, our Lord and Savior chose to take her home as a result of a fatal car accident. I would much rather have had her taken home by any other way than she was taken, but I have fully trusted that God's wisdom is so much more than our own. Reading about David's death confirms that trust more than ever.

His ministry will also live on in my immediate family yet another way. My youngest daughter just recently admitted to being an alcoholic and has been for some twenty years (we suspected as much many times, but could never quite pin it down). She has been attending AA for the past three months, and as a result of AA has totally turned her life over to Christ. Through some of the testimonies given here, I am going to purchase the books mentioned, and give them to her to help her in her recovery.

So thank you SO much for all of your testimonies about him written here, and also I am thankful beyond words for David's ministry.

I was so shocked at seeing David's death posted. I had done a last check on the web and I could not believe what my eyes were telling me. Oh how much we still need him. It is our loss and heavens gain. he has been a part of my life as long as I can remember. I still am stunned. His love for us will always be remembered. The many times I had a deep valley in my life--his words were there. Jesus gave us a beautiful gift and then took him back.

Pastor dave is dead ?! May God have mercy on us all . Church of God , its time to seeks Gods face more than ever before , I can almost see the curtain being drawn over this world , we are living in the last days !

Pastor dave , thankyou for being Gods voice to this generation , you have blessed & convicted me for over 30 years , I pray Gods blessings on your family & I hope to meet you again in Glory !

"Easter Sunday I went to my home church, which is Times Square Church, in New York City. The Pastor is David Wilkerson, author of “The Cross and The Switchblade”. Pastor Wilkerson opened up his sermon by saying:

"Brothers and Sisters, I am not going to deliver an Easter message today. I feel moved by the Holy Spirit to preach about something else. I am convinced it is the Holy Spirit urging me to speak about this. I know it is Easter and you were not expecting this…but when the Holy Spirit moves…you listen. So, today's sermon is: How Satan Breaks Up Marriages! Wow! That is what the entire sermon was about on Easter Sunday!

The children's choir, which had about 745 children in it, was performing…so there were many prodigal parents there that day…and Pastor Wilkerson spoke to all the prodigals in the congregation…and told them all to go home!! No matter what…to go home!! He said he could not live with himself if he did not speak out on this! He was tough, he was loving, he was clear, he spoke with urgency, and he backed it up extremely well with Scripture…Straighten them out! Bring them home! It was excellent!

There are thousands of people who know God’s truth about marriage and divorce and are waiting and praying for their spouses to come home and out of their adulterous marriages.

“My husband left me for another woman back in 1991. It was a first marriage for both of us. He quickly divorced me and “married” her. During the first few months of the separation, the Lord spoke to me and asked me to stand for the healing and restoration of our marriage. He led me to people that taught me how to pray for my husband and our marriage. I stood for many years, but saw nothing happen in the natural. My testimony is very long, but to make a long story short...10 years after the divorce was granted, my husband contacted me and we have reconciled back to each other.

God’s Word about divorce and remarriage is very clear. It is man who tries to twist it to their convenience. I knew God’s Word said I was either to remain single or be reconciled to my husband. I chose to reconcile and God made a way where there seemed to be no way. He changed my husband’s heart from a heart of stone to a heart of flesh. He resurrected our love for each other and taught me to be a Proverbs 31 wife.

There are thousands of women and men like me, standing on our covenant, believing God for marriage restoration and our Lord Jesus is moving on our behalf.

I urge you to read “Till Death Do Us Part?” by Dr. Joseph Webb.
http://cpr-ministries.org/

It will answer all of your questions about this very difficult subject. The church is filled with people teaching “false compassion” to divorced and remarried people. God calls it sin and the wages of sin is death.” – Lourdes

I have had the priviledge of knowing of Bro. Wilkerson's ministry especially as a young married couple in our church. Our pastor spoke of him often in his messages. I began receiving the newsletters monthly. When satan came through our church and tried to bring divorce among almost every young couple, I set down and wrote their names and addresses to begin receiving the newsletters. I was only about 24 years old at the time. My husband and I supported the ministry for several years. I felt if I did not open each newsletter, I was missing a Word from God for the hour. Now it's too late to look for his prophetic and knowledge and wisdom messages. I am so saddened as I needed his words from God so many times. I am happy for him that after all the faithful years of service, the visions that he saw come to pass, he is with the King of King and Lord of Lords. The is one of the most perfect examples to me that we had better get the Word in our hearts, minds, soul and spirit and know it for ourselves and not depend on someone else to get the revelation for us. I too pray for the family and the nation as a whole as we mourn our loss, but indeed Heaven's gain.

First heard of Ps,Dave as a young 14yr old with his vinyl recording of - Monkey on your back - it seared a conviction to want to dedicate and serve with my whole life. That's 40years ago and been connected ever since. I will miss this very great man of God.
and I pray to see you in Glory bro Dave

Because of D Wilkerson's The Cross and the Switchblade, I learned about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and I took my first major steps of faith which God miraculously answered. By faith I organiazed a Christian concert and the exact amount of money needed plus a few odd cents came in. I knew God would always supply my needs. I stepped out alone to attend seminary and God supplied the way. Dave Wilkerson has been my life pastor via his newsletters. Thank you for his life and faithfulness, Lord. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh; blessed be the name of the Lord.

Dave is in a better place wish I were there too. If he was a prophet he would be classified as a false one by Biblical standards. If a prophet makes a prediction and it doesn't come true we are not to listen to that prophet. No matter how much we may like the guy. Celebrity preachers and prophets are dangerous. God's church is still alive and well. The part that is visibly backsliding may not actually be a part of the church. Food for thought.

His work at Teen Challenge saved my life 33 years ago. Because of Him I have been in full time ministry for over 30 years. He spoke truth, period. And was a true man of integrity and of God. He will be missed but his legacy will be forever AMEN!

Sad news to receive. i first heard about him through a relative and for many years i read his sermons. What a preacher of righteousness he was. God rest his soul

Because of this man I came to know the fire of God love. I'm running today in a world of corruption and fraud in politics. The politicians need Jesus in a big way. Thank you Pastor David Wilkerson, I will see you in Heaven. Love you, Martha Flores Gibson

i heard about his death today from the pastor of my church. i am very sad at the news. Gone to soon for me. i need him in a time of world distress and now he is gone. what will i do....i feel a profond sense of lose

I was deeply troubled in spirit to hear that one of the greatest prophets of our time had left us. David was my spiritual mentor. I watched him minister to the youth in the 70's. He was an awesome spokesman for the Lord Jesus Christ. His monthly articles were and still are a blessing. I cannot think of a minister of God that spoke with such Holy Ghost wisdom. I prayed for Dave's family and I asked the Lord to have David pray for me, because I can't think of a better intercessor other than Jesus Himself. Thank you David for being a blessing to all mankind while you were here. "Well done good and faithful servant."

well it's a sad loss.

David will be sadly missed but I know heaven is rejoicing with his presence, I will meet you there some day friend. David has touched my life though his newsletters for more years than I know and has faithfully spoken the word of God in Spirit and in truth. My prayers go up for his loved ones and the many of us that will miss him but knowing that he too has passed the baton to many to continue on in the faith. Thank you for caring enought to share the Lords words with us and your heart! May we continue to remain faithful in service to our Lord.

David Wilkerson's books were a great inspiration to me as a young Christian. I first read the cross and the switchblade when I was 11, and David Wilkerson's life and living has been a wonderful pattern and continual encouragement to me ever since. I'm looking forward to seeing Him in the Holy City. Praise the Lord for such a faithful witness.

When I was a senior in high school (1973), dead in my trespasses and sin, I picked the book "The Cross and the Switchblade" off of the shelf in our school library. The Lord used that book to peek my interest in knowing Christ and being saved. I was a Catholic at that time, who knew in my heart that I was on my way to hell when I died. It was over a year later before I was saved at MaryAnn Baptist Church in St. Ann, Mo. I thank the Lord for Pastor Wilkerson and his message of the Gospel in that book. Even though I am not charismatic, but I lean towards Bible teachers such as Dr. John MacArthur, I know that Pastor Wilkerson's book was used by God in this wretched girl's salvation, and I thank Him for Pastor Wilkerson and will pray for his wife and his congregation. They must be very sad for themselves, but so happy for his home going and being with his Jesus!

Wow God has David, so neat to know how many people he has touched, including me. Thank you God for all you have done using David Wilkerson in this lifetime...he will be missed. my thoughts and prayers for his wife.
Monita

I had only gotten to know David and Gwen in the last 4-5 years, but they are the most wonderful couple and were examples of grace and love to all they encountered. Even though we were not in constant contact I thought of them often, they really made a wonderful impact in my life and it looks likes countless others. David you were a man of God and a man of your word. A loving husband, father and friend. I am shocked with your sudden exit, but we all know there is a master plan and we will all see eachother again. Travel Home. Godspeed. With deepest sympathy to the Wilkerson Family, Von Strieker

David Wilkerson, withnees to a Great man of God Nickie Cruz and Evagelist Cruz withnees an pray for Pastor Sonny Arguinzony foundador of Victory Outreach International to this day The Ministry of Victory Outreach ia a WORLD WIDE MINISTRY.
Thank you Lord Jesuscrist for all these man of God: David Wilkerson,
Pastor Sonny Arguinzony and Nickie Cruz, lets keep all man of God in our prayers yes, we are living the last days. My prayers for his family. I got saved, delivered and I serve The Lord with all my heart.

When I was in junior high school I read the Sword and the Switchblade. Then David Wilkerson came to speak at the convention center down the street from my junior high school. My friend and I went and attended. That night we both went forward for the invitation and backstage we and several other people accepted the Lord. Today I am secretary of my church, my husband is a Deacon and I will always remember the day I finally understood what I had been searching for in my life, Jesus. Thank you Brother Wilkerson for your faithfulness of service to our Lord. Without it, I am sure there would still be many people waiting to hear the good news.

If David could write us a letter this is what he might say:

“The Letter”

Hi my friends and all of my loved ones.
I’m doing fine and the weather here is nice.
I have seen the face of Jesus
And I hear the angels sing
Can’t wait ‘til we’re together
To stand before His presence and sing

So don’t be sad that I’m not here beside you.
Just be glad for all the times we had.
I’ll see you in a little while,
We’ll meet up in the air.
When the trumpet sounds
I’ll see you all up here! (repeat)

So rejoice for me all of my brothers
Sisters shed no tears
Give thanks to the father my faithful friends
Jesus is here let Him hold your hand
As you lift up your voices,
As you lift up your voices,
Yes as you lift up your voices…

I will listen in…
(to Chorus)

©2003 Terry Randall

The challenge of Cross & Swtichblade and Run Baby Run helped many of my teenage friends to stand up for Jesus with courage and conviction. I am now in my fifties. David's passion and focus have always challenged me and inspired me. One day we will all meet up again. God heal,comfort and guide his wife and the church in the days ahead.

Sou Católica Apostólica Romana Mas nao podería receber uma Morte da Notícia do Amado SEM David testemunhar Que o Meu resgate parágrafo Cristo devo uma Leitura do Livro Entre uma Cruz EO punhal. Momentos Difíceis Passei Por quê me levaram um DESISTIR de Deus POIs nao conseguia entendre o Seu amor sem Sofrimento e me deparei, Pelo Livro, COM UM Deus Que se dispõem um IR AO Encontro daqueles Que nao sentiram o Seu sofrem uma regeição Por Amor do Mundo .
Sei Que o Irmão, Nesta terra, resgatou muitas VIDAS distribuiu POIs, abundantemente, Este amor de Deus COM SUA Evangelização.
Deus abençõe e console Corações SO DOS SEUS Familiares.

Pastor David Wilkerson faithfully remained true to the Lord Jesus. Through his ministry and the Cross and the Switchblade book I turned my life over to Jesus. We have been supporters of the Wilkerson ministry since the early 1970s. Praise His Name!

I am in shock. The world has lost a great Saint, but also David is secure in his salvation. R.I.P David Wilkerson, now sleeping in the grave, awaiting the sound of the resurrection Trumpet!

When I went to prayer group I learned that Pastor Wilkerson went home to be with the Lord. My computer shuts on and off to even receive news, and somehow missed watching the news about it. I am grateful that I know now. I have been receiving World Challenge for so many years now, and when it comes it seems to be what I am going through at that moment. Definately a man of God. I am saddened. I pray that his wife Gwen will receive instant, whole, complete healing in Jesus name. Comfort as well upon the news of her husband no longer by her side. Some are really terrible about it being his fault, but I sincerely believe that if the car ventured in front of the tractor trailer head on and considering his age that he might have suffered a heart attack, a brain annerysum, stroke, or maybe tired. None of this would want to be how we lose a loved one, or someone well respected and liked. It has happened though...and my heart and prayers go out to those still here to carry on. Blessings in Jesus name.

I STARTED RECEIVING DAVE WILKERSON'S MESSAGES IN 1976 AS A BABY CHRISTIAN. FOR SEVERAL YEARS, I WENT THROUGH A BACKSLIDDEN STATE, BUT THE MESSAGES KEPT COMING REGULARLY. IN MY MISERY ONE DAY, I PICKED THEM UP & STARTED READING THEM. CONVICTION GRIPPED MY HEART, ALONG WITH THE LOVE THAT WOULD NOT LET ME GO. I CONTINUED IN SIN FOR ONLY A FEW MORE MONTHS, AND THEN I HAD TO REPENT. I REALIZED THAT I WOULD GO TO HELL IF I DIED IN THAT BACKSLIDDEN STATE, AND I CERTAINLY DID NOT WANT TO DO THAT! I REALIZED THAT BACKSLIDERS IN HEART WHO ARE FILLED WITH THEIR OWN WAYS & DIE IN THAT STATE HAVE A GREATER JUDGMENT AWAITING THEM FOR THEY ONCE KNEW THE TRUTH & WERE WALKING IN IT. PRAISE GOD, I NEVER BACKSLID AFTER THAT LAST TIME I REPENTED! THANK YOU, YESHUA, FOR BROTHER DAVID'S MESSAGES ALL THESE YEARS THAT MINISTERED YOUR GRACE & TRUTH TO MY LIFE, AND LOVED ME BACK INTO YOUR ARMS! THANK YOU FOR THE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE THAT DID NOT LET ME GO, & NOW HOLDS BROTHER DAVID IN YOUR PRESENCE AS WELL! YAHWEH, PLEASE HEAL AND STRENGTHEN GWEN, COMFORT HER & THE REST OF THEIR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF GRIEVING. PLEASE LET THEM SENSE YOUR PRESENCE ACUTELY & DIVIDE THEIR BURDEN OF GRIEF AMONGST THE REST OF YESHUA'S BODY, AS YOUR WORD DECLARES, "BEAR YE ONE ANOTHER'S BURDENS AND SO FULFILL THE LAW OF YESHUA HA MASHIACH." IF ONE MEMBER SUFFERS, WE ALL SUFFER WITH THEM. BUT THE MYSTERY OF THE GOSPEL IS THE REDEMPTION OF OUR BODIES ON THE LAST DAY. HALLELUJAH!

It's a week today, and still we cannot believe it. I've never shed a tear about the death of anyone I haven't met - until last Wednesday. What a combination of love and truth in one individual! Is it any coincidence that New York's best friend died in the same week as its biggest enemy?

Thanksfor being a canal that God used to place me back on the right track!! thank you

I never got to meet you dear and wonderful brother, I know you are in a greater glory now enjoying the promised peace you have been longing for since you were born in Christ. We are of many myriads that miss you, yout shepard heart, your willingness to let His Spirit speak through you despite the loud chants of political correctness surrounding you. I wish I would have the grace to pray and worship with you,just for one day you praying for me for more diligence and presence in Christ. Your sermon ' Christ-less pentecost' came as a sword of light in the fall of 2003, cutting through my spiritual and emotional confusions, as of then I have regarded you as a live prophet and a beacon of guidance. In 2005 I finished my studies at the Teen Challenge Bible School in Sweden, it was truly one of the periods of my life, we came to New York to do our practice in May 2005, I got the privilege to hear your preach Christ live,to hear your tender voice, it made a profound impact for my journey. I wish I would have the moment of seeing you and on my knees telling you how God has blessed me through you, inviting you to my home, we would have a wonderful time.
I long for even more now to see you in glory on the day the Lord so wishes, to see you be at peace with your tears dried after much of hard and tormenting battle on earth, but Lord pulled you through ,by Divine power and grace He was always at your side,sometimes carrying you ,being the Divine Shepard He declared Himself to be. So what is left to say? I guess I will have to live life having you in my heart ,keeping inside what is left to pour out before you,
till I see you again dear and wonderful brother, I will miss you,
your's truly in Christ, your brother Tomas in Sweden

I looked so forwarded to Pastor's newsletter. I will sorely miss them for the maturity level it helped bring me to. I have read all of his books but one. I know my Jesus was so happy to put his arms around David, his awesome servant. I can't even imagine the reunion that took place. The Word tells not to weep when one goes home but to rejoice that their race is won. I am looking forward to my time when I see my Lord and Savior, just to ealk hand in hand with Him. In Christ Love, Donna

With deep grief we received the news of the death of Rev. David Wilkerson. We sincerely mourn and pray for the bereaved minister's family!
I heard about him since I was young. In Soviet times, we hand-copied his book. In 1997, when I myself was a pastor, I was fortunate to spend three months as a parishioner of his church in New York. I was very impressed by the simplicity, humility and extraordinary depth with which this man of God shared the bread with people. Very sincere and not at all concerned about an external image, he could just stand at the pulpit and cry in front of a huge number of pastors and ministers. He openly lamented on the fact that the present Christianity is so lacking holiness and thirst for God. Having an impeccable reputation, he himself was strong and resilient in matters of sin and compromise. Like John the Baptist of our time, he did not hesitate to proclaim the truth and call for repentance to a double standard Christianity.
Today he is no longer with us, we feel the emptiness and sadness. I personally feel that I suffered the loss, which is very difficult to fill: for us, it looks like as long as men like David Wilkerson live on earth, God has not finished His work. But only Heavenly Father knows when the time comes to take His servant. Our earthly life is valued by the Lord, and He alone decides when our journey is completed.
God's anointed minister left the Earth, leaving a deep imprint in the hearts of many generations of Christians. He left, but after him, God raises a new generation of ministers, which will be the grown seed that David Wilkerson sowed many years ago!
Precious in the sight of the LORD [is] the death of his saints! (Ps.116: 15)
Vitaly Maksimuk, Bishop, senior pastor of the Covenant Church, Novosibirsk (Siberia, Russia)

What I heard yesterday from someone , and I just can't believe, is that Pastor David got impatient driving and was trying to pass the car in front of him when he collided with the other vehicle. I don't know where they got their information from, but that sounds completely opposite from what we all know of his character.Has anyone else heard this, and if so what source is reporting this? I know there are a lot of others out there that have received his news letters that have been greatly touched, in fact there were many times that it felt as though his message (God's message) was meant just for me. He had such a gift of compassion, but also wasn't afraid to be God's mouthpiece and speak the truth no matter the cost. I will miss this Father of the Faith. May all of his written and taped messages continue to touch people's lives, and may God send comfort, strength, and peace to all of his family.

David Wilkerson had a profound impact on my life. I have read his newsletter for much of my adult life. Brother Wilkerson was the speaker at my Ordination service and shortly after my wife and I randomly came across him on the streets of New York. Although we declined, he invited us to his apt for tea. I will never forget this great man of God.

I remember meeting Pastor Wilkerson at a young age of 17 many years ago. He influenced my life and I gave my life to Jesus as a result of his altar call. He got me fired up for Jesus and I was baptized shortly thereafter. I wished there were more preachers like him today and I will sorely miss him. I know that one day we will see him again. Thank you Pastor Wilkerson for saving my life and to know that Jesus loves me.

I read david Wilkerson's 'Cross and the Switchblade' as a brannd new christian having come to live in New Zealand from bonnie Scotland and been saved not long after my arrival here. I was blown away & totally 'inspired' by this extraordinary man who was prepared to turn off his tv and tune into God and what resulted from that decision. I remember the part in the 'book' where he was convinced he had made a fool of himself when he was frisked by security guards in the courtroom trial he attended in N.Y.when they thought he might have a 'weapon' & found it to be his 'bible'. Asked to hold it aloft he was photographed by the media and I think it was front page news in the press the following day. Ashamed he called in to see his dear granmother for solace and she spoke those eternally penned words into his life, telling him not to be discouraged, for she continued, "God works in mysterios ways His wonders to perform" WOW! & we all know what GOD brought about through that seeming disaster.Can I suggest that those who haven't read the book, get it & read it & be blessed, I did and have been mightily blessed. Posted by James Paton, May 13, 2011.

I have duplicated David Wikerson's sermons for years for the Trucker's Ministry that I do. You can relisten to messages that were Preached Years ago & you would think that He had just Preached it..He was that prophetic. I was led to start duplicating his Sermons on c.d. for the Drivers just before this tragic accident & am now putting out nothing but his sermons. Thank GOD for the website which has over 540 of his sermons. We will miss you Bro. David, Your Ministries has greatly impacted so many lives.

MY CHILDREN WERE DEDICATED IN TIME SQUARE CHURCH BY PASTOR DAVID WILKERSON AND ONE OF OF CHILDREN NAME IS DAVID LIKE NAMED AFTER HIM. MY VISION FOR MY SON IS TO TO FOLLOW .PASTOR DAVID FOOTSTEPS , BY MAKING JESUS ALWAYS THE CENTER ,THE ANSWER OF EVRYTHING. HIS MESSAGES ALWAYS REMIND ME THAT THERE IS FORGIVENESS AND WE ARE SINNERS. MY PRAYER THAT THOSE WHO WERE CONVERTED TO JESUS WILL CONTINUE TO REACH OUT TO THE LOST AND ALSO MEET THEIR NEED BY OUR GIVING AND RESPOND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVICTION .MY SINCERE
CONDOLENCE WITH THE WILKERSON FAMILY AND THE CHURCH . PLEASE INCLUDE US IN YOUR PRAYER, RAISING MY TEENAGER KIDS.BY: ALICIA T

Thank you so much MR david WILKERSON,and may the lord have mercy on your soul. I am a recovering alcaholic with six years sobriety one day at a time, but a miracle happened four months ago when my brother only 26 and i dont know how many criminal convictions for drugs and alcahol abuse found teen challenge. From my self, family and friends i thank you for what you have done in this work. My sincere sympathy to your family, church and friends. A WISE MAN ONSE SAID> WINNERS NEAVER QUIT AND QUITTERS NEAVER WIN.

God bless the works of your hands you have sown on earth. I was blessed and truly charged by your message on Anguish. Thank you. See you in Heaven.

I was proud to hear Pastor Wilkerson speak in person in Appleton, WI when I was a boy of 10 or so. I had read his book about gangs in New York and received mailings from the Teen Challenge organization later on.

I completely lost track of Pastor Wilkerson for over 30 years. Then about two years ago, I just happened to read something about him on the internet and found the World Challenge site. I downloaded a few sermons and listened to a really good one about how God is preparing us here to serve him in heaven. He believed that whatever God develops in us here on earth is for some greater purpose in heaven.

Can you imagine his happiness now?

Forever my family has received his monthly newsletter, listened to many tapes and read his wonderful books. For several hard years every newsletter msg was exactly what I needed to get through. I didn't know of his death until today. Just last night I found a letter from several years ago where he spoke specifically to certain people and I was one of them. It was all marked up and written on from carrying and using it so long. He will leave quite a void that only God can fill. I keep thinking of him holding his grand-daughter. I'm sure they are having a blast together. I will miss you David. Blessings and prayers to your family.

To Agnostic Buttonpusher....you are so tremendously loved, more than you can imagine. May the Lord bless you with his amazing loving kindness that leads to repentance and I pray when you die that you leave thousands or millions of lives behind who are forever blessed and changed for the good because of your existence.

Just want to say that their are men/women in our life time...(1950's to present) that have impacted this country, this world with the gospel, and they are precious in His sight, just like you and I today. The first movie I saw was about Hudson Taylor and then the Cross and the Switch blade by Wilkerson, and much appreciated on how we as young christians then were able to believe God for all things and to not be afraid but to trust Him, and Him alone.

See you in Heaven brother and we will have Eternity to talk with Jesus!

Mike Walker
Montreal, Canada

I was so shocked to hear that David Wilkerson is no more, though i've never seen him in life, his book 'The Cross and the switchblade' will remain an encouragement for me, since i read in my early 20's, it is sad,but i rejoice that he is with the Lord..

delhi, India.

Sad news indeed. My deepest condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.

His letter were an inspiration to me and my wife. They were very timely. He will be missed. Greatful He is sitting at the right hand of God

I just learned of Rev. David Wilkerson death today after receiving the David Wilkerson devotional from APRIL 27, 2011 THE DAY HE WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD.I STARTED WORKING NIGHTS IN MARCH 2011 SO I HAVE NOT BEEN LISTENING TO THE NEWS AND I GUESS THAT IS HOW I DINT HEAR OF HIS DEATH.I IMMIGRATED TO USA IN 2011 AND BEFORE THAT I USED TO RECEIVE HIS "PULPIT SERIES" AFTER EVERY THREE MONTHS. I WOULD MAKE COPIES AND SHARE THEM WITH OTHER BELIVERS AND THE TEACHINGS HELPED US TO GROW SPIRITUALLY STRONG.I HAVE CONTINUED TO RECEIVE THESE SERIES AND I THANK GOD FOR THE MANY SOULS THAT HAVE COME TO KNOW JESUS BECAUSE OF HIM.
I HAVE CONTINUED TO GROW SPIRITUALLY BECAUSE OF READING THE BIBLE AND REV. DAVIDS PULPIT SERIES.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO GIVE GRACE TO HIS FAMILY WHO MISS HIM SO MUCH.
THE COMFORT IS TO KNOW THAT HE IS WITH JESUS AND THAT IS THE FINAL DESTINATION OF EVERY BELIEVER.
IN CHRIST
BETH

I looked forward each month to going to my p.o. box and receiving the World Challenge newsletter. It has meant even more since I stopped going to church five years ago. In the midst of facing disillusionment with the church and the ministry, I was able to receive so openly with Pastor Wilkerson. I often shared his message with others. I had hoped to travel to hear him preach one day. I guess I saw him almost like a pastor and a dad wrapped in one even though I never met him. He inspired me to get into full-time urban youth ministry back in the 90's. My director at the time told me about the Cross and the Switchblade.
I know he is in a better place but I miss him already and can't stop crying.
Thanks you Pastor Wilkerson for loving God and loving people, including me.

I learnt of the death of Pastor David Wilkerson with utmost shock and sorrow. I have always looked forward to reading his messages that were always so so timely and spoke the truth about today's church; some truths that I had come to notice and were quite disturbing. His messages to the church were intriguing and his encouragements through the devotional materials a big plus. But all I can say is that David served God in his generation and stood up for Jesus which is really rare especially today when sin is being winked at and worldliness is rampant in the church. He sure was received in heaven and told 'well done good and faithful servant'.My condolences to his family.

the first christian book i ever read was the cross and the switchblade after the bible that is lol and in this life story i saw myself; as who i was and who i wanted to become; pastor David Wilkerson became my hero and my role model because in him i saw the love of the almighty and ever living god.Old school love and commitment that`s what we need again there was only one David Wilkerson but there can be more committed heart like his.Many lives have been touched by this one man that he did`nt even know but god knows thank u for courage to change.

One of the possible reasons this dear man of God was "removed" so unexpectedly could be that "the salt of the Earth is being 'removed' just prior to the Lord's Return?"! False prophets - if you can call him that - like Harold Camping abound, yet blessings like Wilkerson are "going Home." MESSIAH is coming soon (and/or America is about to be Judged?)! - certainly not 21 MAY (as we see Family Radio was wrong) - and the fact that Camping will be proven wrong again (21 OCT) is cause for Christians to "look up (when ye see these things) for your Redemption draweth nigh." Do not cry for (losing) Wilkerson, cry for the world that has lost another solid Bible-believing and upright Herald. So, now, honor Him (and Wilkerson) - take God's Gospel, preached to you through men like Wilkerson, and (p)reach this lost world for Christ - I COR 15:51-55 KJV / I welcome any honest dialog to my Hotmail account: The.Bud.Meister - Buddy Meistermann - Concord/NH

I nver met Pastor David,but felt like I knew him all my life. You see every day on my way to work, I use to listen to him on the radio. I learn so much from him.It help me to be the Sunday school teacher that I am today.He helpped me understand somethings about the Bible that I never know. My prays are with your family,and your church family.

He touched me back in the 70s. One of the very first books I ever read was the cross and the switchblade. Thank God for a man like him.

My father-in-law was delivered with Ricki Cruse that fateful day in NYC and became a preacher of the word. His daughter witnessed to me and by her testimony I came to know the Lord and we married.

David Wilkerson is every bit a spiritual grandfather to me and only God knows how many lives have been transformed directly or indirectly because one man obeyed the leading of the Lord and wasn't afraid to be a fool for God.

I look forward to meeting David Wilkerson in heaven. He was my pastor in Highschool from 2000 miles away. His newsletters were my only church. By allowing the Holy Spirit into his life, he helped set me on a path of serving and loving God.

Thankyou Lord, for using your servant to help me in my life...thankyou Pastor David for allowing yourself to be used by the Lord.

I absolutely love these guys. What a great show. It arrived on time and was in great shape. I love to watch and listen to this group. They are great.

God Bless David Wilkerson for all his hard work, my new favourite film is actually 'The Cross and The Switch Blade'. I pray God will comfort David's family in this hard time. God Bless David Wilkerson and his family.

We love you brother Wilkerson. Thank you for giving to the Lord...I am a life that was changed! See you in heaven!

His book Crosss and the swithchblade was required reading in the high school which I attended in the early 70". W e can see how times have changed. I thank God for giving me the oppportunity to have come to know Bro. wilkerson, if only through his message in his book. May God Bless hiis family through their heartache. phil.4:13..rticiit

A prophet of the Most High God, even though he never claimed to be!! David Wilkerson, never compromised the Word of God. Heaven and hell are very real, and the way to Eternal Life is Straight and Narrow.And contrary to what this world thinks, and teaches, there is a Judgement Day!! It Is Appointed unto man once to die, and then the Judgement!! David Wilkerson was a Bright and Shinning Light, in a dark old world. What a grand reception he must have received in Heaven. Only One Life, Will Soon Be Passed, Only What's Done For Christ Will Last. This is what he believed, and this is what David Wilkerson preached!! God give us more preachers like him, Grant it Jesus we pray!!! He gave God All the Glory and Praise!! He stored up treasures in Heaven and not upon the earth!! I would go out of my way every time I saw the Teen Challenge box. I knew I was giving to further the Kingdom of God!! God Bless him, he was a humble servant, of the Most High God. And the Glory of God, could seen upon him!! He had such a love and compassion for lost souls. I never met him, but always had such a high regard and respect for this man. He was totally sold out to Jesus!!! Jesus was his life!!! And the air that he breathed. What a legacy, David Wilkerson, has left behind. And it will be hard for anyone to ever fill his shoes!!

I don`t think that he was killed by acctident

sorry to hear about David Wilkerson, i have only just found out about his death, it did not reach over the big pond. i read the Cross and the Switchblade, and it made me think about my life and the way i was going

I started reading David Wilkerson's The Vision again and wondered what happened to him, where he was in his life, not knowing that he had died. It has already been nearly a year ago and still God is using him!