David Wilkerson Dead: Reverend, Author Dies in Car Crash (Video)

by NowPublic Staff | April 27, 2011 at 10:20 pm
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Revered David Wilkerson died in a car crash on April 27, 2011.

Wilkerson was the founding pastor of Times Square Church in New York City and a best-selling author.

Wilkerson died in a car crash about 90 miles outside of Dallas. His car veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on into a tractor-trailer rig. It is believed that he was not wearing a seat belt.

Wilkerson's wife Gwen Wilkerson was sent to hospital after the crash and is reportedly in stable condition.

In addition to his work with the church, Wilkerson is best known as the author of "The Cross and the Switchblade", which focused on his years in New York City working with gang members and drug addicts. The book was released in 1963 and was adapted into a film starring Pat Boone.

A statement on the David Wilkerson website stated that the minister "spent his life well" and "went to be with Jesus."

Cousin Ryan Wilkerson tweeted: "The term LEGEND is often used to describe a person of extreme influence but what about a man that supersedes superlatives..david wilkerson."

Throughout his career, Wilkerson earned a following throughout the world, including Latin American and the Philippines.

When is the David Wilkerson Memorial?

Details of the David Wilkerson memorial has yet to be finalized. Updates will be provided on the Times Square Church website.

In honor of the late pastor, here is some David Wilkerson video

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Losing The Anointing by David Wilkerson - Part 1 (High Quality)

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Losing The Anointing by David Wilkerson - Part 1 (High Quality)
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caux jean-claude

Dear beloved in JésusWe are with you in praier in this special day, may God 's Grace be with you more than never know beforeKind regards in ChristJ.C

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Federico

My name is Federico Scifo. I live in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Sicily, sud 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 very sad sad sad…’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. He will miss there, above all to me. (Federico, Sicily, Italy)

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FEDERICO

My name is Federico. I live in small town named Campofranco, in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Sicily, sud 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. Coincidense? 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)

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Arja Röpelinen

My condolence to David Wilkersons relatives. Sorry I have no words.   

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