Why is nicky cruz famous

Those in the urban culture relate to his background, trust his authority, and respond to the message of hope that he delivers. They receive a glorified message of gang activity everyday in rap music, television, and films. They need to hear a different message — and they need to hear it now! They come to our events looking for an alternative to the hopeless cycle of substance abuse, gang activity and violence.

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By the age of 16 he was a member of the Maus — a violent street gang in Brooklyn. The preacher told Cruz that God loved him and would never stop loving him. Nicky spat at and threatened to kill him. That afternoon the preacher found Cruz again and repeated his message. This time Nicky hit him but the preacher just smiled.

This time, when he heard the preacher, Nicky started to pray. He asked God to forgive him.