Softcover

ISBN 10: 0984745602 ISBN 13: 9780984745609

Publisher: Ascribe Publishing/BTC Media, 2012

FIRST STEP, an inspiring and instructional book by DON WILKERSON includes Taking the FIRST STEP Towards Freedom, Ministering to Families of Addicts, Steps Toward Intervention for Loved Ones, How to Avoid a Relapse, From Denial to Decision, and much more. Brother Don writes Through working with churches for over fifity years as we battle together for the souls of those with life-controlling problems, I have observed that many leaders are unaware of just how many people around them are in need of help in this area. When we do discover that some of our members or their relatives are addicted, we re often at a loss as to what to do. I wrote this book for you, for families, and for those who are bound. Our God is ready,willing, and able to change them.

About the Author:

Don Wilkerson, co-founder of Brooklyn Teen Challenge, returned in June 2008 to the Center where it all began over 50 years ago. Don joined his brother David at the beginning of Teen Challenge, and served as the Executive Director for over 26 years. The Center became the inspiration and model for similar programs across the United States and around the world. Today Teen Challenge is in 90 countries with 1025 Centers and growing. Don and his wife Cindy, who now live in Brooklyn, have three children and five grandchildren. teenchallengebrooklyn.com

Review:

In reading Don Wilkersons new book, First Step, I am convinced that it will benefit pastors, addicts and anyone who wishes to be involved in remedying the downward-spiraling drug epidemic! It is full of wisdom, bringing the God-factor to the forefront as The Remedy to the problem. The author has spent 54 years working with Teen Challenge, helping to rehabilitate thousands of addicts. He knows firsthand what works! ----Jesse Owens, President, Global Renewal, Inc.

Don Wilkerson, with 50 plus years of rehabilitation experience as the Co-Founder of Teen Challenge (the largest drug and alcohol program in the world), has hit the mark in this inspiring book, First Step. Its chapters reveal truths about addictions and provide a detailed, Biblical prescription of freedom from the bondage and consequences of life-controlling problems. With the severe increase of drug and alcohol addictions and the massive abuse of prescription drugs affecting every age group and social status, once again Brother Don has responded to the cry for healing and deliverance. He provides insights for recovery that very few people in the world are able to capture. ----Pastor Jimmy Jack

Having known Pastor Don for over twenty years, I can say that his kindness, his concern for people and his commitment to seeing lives changed by the power of God has never wavered. To read this book is like chatting with him over a good, hot meal where he'll tell you the truth, with genuine fatherly love. ----Pastor Charles Simpson