Dave Kurcz was raised a Catholic and became an atheist at 16.  In 1970 he was converted to Christ through a personal encounter with Christ through a near death experience.  He immediately began ministering and became deeply involved in evangelism through street ministry and crusades.  Initially he received training through the local church and various training seminars as well as personal study.  Later in his ministry he earned a Theological Masters Degree.  Through his last 30 years of his ministry thousands of people around the world have been converted or influenced through his ministry.  He is a pastor, song writer with 2 Christian albums to his credit.  The author of 13 books and is presently the head instructor at The Sure Foundation Institute.