William Sultzer is the founder and director of Psalm 146:7 Prison Ministries-a nonprofit Christian outreach. He was called to ministry at 40 years of age while in prison. He had been convicted of conspiracy to smuggle drugs, and he was sentenced to seven years in a federal penitentiary.
Restaurateur and nightclub owner William Sultzer was a real player in the entertainment world. He catered to the rich, famous, and powerful. Famous rock stars came to his clubs and called him their friend. He owned homes and property in several areas of California. Anything he wanted was at his fingertips, but he was never satisfied. He wanted more. So he smuggled cocaine. Lots of it. It brought him millions of dollars and even more luxurious living. But his deepest needs were never met.
Then William got caught. He lost everything after he was indicted on a drug smuggling conspiracy charge. He ended up in prison. But William believes God had a hand in it. It's where he learned what truly mattered in life. The vision for his ministry came when the Lord Jesus showed him the scripture found in Psalm 146:7. It says, “He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free,” It was then that William knew that God had a plan for him. Since his release, William has brought hope and salvation to inmates. He has been in the forefront of bringing Christian music into prison. The power and joy of music opens up the hearts and minds of inmates who would otherwise be closed to the Gospel. In 2004, the ministry celebrated it's 20 year anniversary!
Today William Sultzer lives on a boat in Orange county California. And he continues to do ministry and share the wisdom and hope that he has found in Christ.
To contact William Sultzer:
Psalm 146:7 Prison Ministry, William Sultzer, Director
PO Box 7175, Buena Park, CA 90622
Fax/Phone: (714) 377-5771
email: william@thehappyprisoner.org
Website: TheHappyPrisoner.org