Pastor David Wilkerson is the Founding Pastor of Times Square Church. He was first called to New York City in 1958 to minister to gang members and drug addicts, as told in the bestselling book, The Cross and the Switchblade.

In 1987, Pastor David returned to “crossroads of the world” to establish Times Square Church. Since then, he has faithfully led this congregation, delivering powerful biblical messages that encourage righteous living and complete reliance on God.

For more information about our founding pastor, David Wilkerson and his international ministries, please visit www.davidwilkerson.org.

Pastor Carter Conlon is the Senior Pastor of Times Square Church. He joined the pastoral staff in 1994 at the invitation of our founding pastor, David Wilkerson, and was appointed to the office of senior pastor in 2001.

Following a successful career in law enforcement, Pastor Carter pastored a church and directed a Christian school east of Ottawa, Canada. During his early years of ministry in Canada, he also owned and operated a sheep farm.

Pastor Carter's shepherd's heart is evident in the tender and compassionate way he leads the large congregation at Times Square Church. He is loved and well respected for his strong leadership and fiery passion for God. He is married to Teresa Conlon and they have three children.
Pastor Carter has a bachelor’s degree in law and sociology.

Pastor Neil Rhodes is an associate pastor at Times Square Church and oversees our Counseling Ministry. He is a faithful and dedicated support to all of our pastoral staff and to the congregation at large.

With a strong background in biblical relationship and marriage and counseling, Pastor Neil possesses a wealth of practical, God-given wisdom. He is known for his gift of speaking truth which directs people back to Christ, the True Counselor. His preaching reveals his great passion to see Christian families and homes built up by the power of God.

Pastor Patrick Pierre is an associate pastor at Times Square Church and directly oversees Strictly Youth, our  junior high, high school and young adults ministries.

Having been discipled in the Times Square Church young adults ministry himself while in college, Pastor Patrick has proven to be a faithful, passionate minister of God’s heart. Through the uncompromised teaching of the scriptures, Pastor Patrick is provoking and equipping young people to make a lasting impact in this generation.

Pastor William Carrol is an associate pastor and longtime “spiritual son” of the Times Square Church family. Shortly after his salvation, Pastor David Wilkerson, recognized the strong call of God on his life and sent him to Bible college and seminary for ministerial training.

While completing his studies, Pastor William served as a co-pastor and later as senior pastor of Denver Fellowship in Colorado. He holds a masters degree in philosophy of religion. In 2005, Pastor William was invited to “come home” and serve on the pastoral staff of Times Square Church.

Teresa Conlon is an associate Pastor at Times Square Church and the director of our Friday Night Bible School. She also oversees the Women's Ministry.

As an associate Pastor of Times Square Church, Teresa speaks regularly from the pulpit at Times Square Church and at pastors' conferences around the world. She delivers messages of truth and freedom that cut to the heart of even the deepest issues. Teresa holds a bachelors degree in law and history. She is married to Carter Conlon, our senior pastor.

Pastor Benjamin Crandall is an associate pastor at Times Square Church where he preaches regularly and oversees the Seniors Ministry.

Pastor Ben graduated from Zion Bible Institute (now Zion Bible College) in 1945 and later served as its president from 1985 to 2000. Early in his ministry, Dr. Crandall pastored a church in Massachusetts before moving to New York City where he founded seven satellite churches in Brooklyn. Pastor Ben and his wife Jeanne have made an impact on the people of New York City, where they have ministered for 40 years. During his many years of ministry, he has traveled throughout the world, including Africa, Europe and the Middle East with a message of unity within the body of Christ.