| Name | David Wilkerson |
| Date of Birth | May 19, 1931 |
| Place of Birth | Hammond, Indiana |
About
David Wilkerson was born on May 19, 1931 in Hammond, Indiana. He died on Apr 27, 2011 (age 79). Evangelist who passed away in 2002 and is most known for penning the best-selling book “The Cross and the Switchblade” in 1962.
When he was just 14 years old, he began giving his first sermons. It is said that he was the one who started the rehabilitation programme known as Teen Challenge. He passed away when Gwen Wilkerson was still his wife.
Net Worth
David Wilkerson was an American evangelist and author who founded the Teen Challenge drug rehabilitation program. He was best known for his book The Cross and the Switchblade. Wilkerson’s net worth was estimated to be $20 million at the time of his death.
House
David Wilkerson’s house was a simple, one-story affair built of wood. It had a small porch and a few windows, and was located in the middle of a field. There was no running water or electricity, but there was a wood-burning stove inside.
Books
David Wilkerson was a Christian minister and author who was best known for his book The Cross and the Switchblade. The book tells the story of Wilkerson’s work with gang members in New York City in the 1950s and 1960s. Wilkerson also wrote The Vision, a book about a prophetic dream he had in 1973, and The Devastating Power of a Torn Heart, a book about the dangers of unforgiveness.
Wife and Family
Nancy Wilkerson is the wife of David Wilkerson. They were married in 1952 and have four children. Nancy is a homemaker and also helps her husband with his ministry.
