Eventually, a nightmarish home life drove him into the streets. He often hung out—and slept—in bars. He was familiar with that environment. His mother had often taken him there as a young boy so she could have another drink. He tried living with his stepfather for awhile, but his new wife's drinking habit led him to avoid their home.

Drawn to a church revival by the offer of free pizza, Freeman accepted Christ at the age of 16. The street-hardened teenager experienced God’s healing power and soon felt a desire to fulfill God's will and purpose in his life. At 19, Ken joined a traveling music ministry and at 22 he moved into full-time positions as a minister of youth and music. His own harsh experiences and his rapport with young people ultimately led to a God-given concern for teenagers and families. That finally led him into full-time evangelism.

In his compelling new book, Rescued by the Cross (Howard Publishing, 240 pp., $14.99) one of America's most popular, influential, and compelling youth evangelists reveals his own incredible story of rescue. Freeman’s first release offers hope, encouragement, and insight to young Christians about how to step out of the past, no matter how painful it is, and into God’s purpose.

No one communicates this message with more clarity and passion. God wants to use his people in powerful and persuasive ways; however, many Christians allow their past to impede their faith and paralyze their future impact. Freeman points the way to the Cross and reveals the complete freedom found in Christ.