the headquarters to a rather unusual
mobilization of young Christians –
some of them former gang members
– who took to the streets of New
York every day in search of other
young people whose lives had been
ruined by crime and drugs and nee-
ded urgent transformation. The book
ends with Wilkerson discussing Teen
Challenge’s expansion to Chicago,
aware that the Holy Spirit is the only
one in charge, and that Teen Challen-
ge will continue to perform its work
as long as it stays that way.
The Cross and the Switchblade is
undoubtedly one of the most im-
pressive testimonies of faith of all
time, faithfully retelling the rough
nature of New York’s inner city
and Wilkerson’s anguish in those
moments when nothing seems to be
going well. His message of trust and
grace has inspired many all over the
world to follow on his footsteps, bes-
towing this work with an absolutely
incalculable value.
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