Remembering David Wilkerson

With
regret, my family was unable to attend the homecoming celebration of our dear
friend, David Wilkerson. Due to my own personal sickness, Jeri and I and our
family could not be present to pay tribute to this man who so radically changed
our lives.

The
story of Teen Challenge is the story of Steve and Jeri Hill. Christ was brought
to us and nurtured in us through this ministry. It’s with
tears in my eyes that I say, thank you brother Dave, for being there for us.

The Wilkerson family has ministered in ways that many people are aware of, but
also in thousands of ways that have gone unheard. Only the Holy Spirit knows
the far-reaching depth of this man of God.

My
last conversation with him was just a few months ago, while passing through one
of the most difficult times of my life. He said, “Steve, you’re one of mine and
I want you to know that the same Jesus who saved you and filled you with His
Holy Spirit, is the same Jesus who can heal your body. Just trust Him. I’m
praying for you.” 

We
want the Wilkerson family to know that the blazing torch that this man has held
high will never go out. May the blessing of the Lord rest upon them and World
Challenge Ministries.

Steve Hill and his wife, Jeri, are the founders and senior pastors of
Heartland World Ministries Church, a thriving group of believers in the
Dallas/Fort Worth area.