The Cross and the Switchblade
Description
A young Pennsylvania minister receives an unexpected calling from God to reach seven gang members on trial for murder in New York City—a mission that transforms into a lifelong crusade to save troubled teenagers from drugs and crime. Inspired by faith and armed with nothing but conviction, David Wilkerson founds Teen Challenge, an inner-city ministry that becomes a beacon of hope for thousands deemed beyond redemption by society. This powerful true story chronicles how one man's unwavering belief in the possibility of redemption challenges the boundaries of what faith can accomplish in the darkest corners of urban America. The Cross and the Switchblade stands as a testament to the transformative power of compassion, spiritual conviction, and the remarkable potential for change that exists within every human soul.
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paperback
Penguin
Published Nov 15, 1986
177 pages
ISBN: 9780515090253
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Details
First Published
1963
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson, John Sherrill.