Nicky Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 6, 1938 Las Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Occupation | Christian minister |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Notable works | Run Baby Run, One Holy Fire, Soul Obsession, The Devil Has No Mother |
| Website | |
| nickycruz | |
Nicky Cruz (born December 6, 1938) is a Puerto Rican Christian evangelist, the founder of Nicky Cruz Outreach, an evangelistic Christian ministry. He was also once the director of Teen Challenge, serving under David Wilkerson before founding another ministry home himself in California. Prior to his conversion he was the leader of a New York City gang, the Mau Maus.