The Billy Graham Library hosted a bit of living history as many of Billy Graham’s executive team and their spouses gathered for a Senior Team Retreat in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ministry leaders represent thousands of individuals who have served with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) in its 74-year history. Many were joined by …
70th Anniversary of Billy Graham’s First London Crusade “In the next five years I am convinced that Britain is going to have a spiritual awakening such as you have not had since Wesley.” – Billy Graham’s first address of the London Crusade, 1st March 1954. On that first meeting a great crowd flocked forward in …
“Thank you for your prayers and for your support. This last year is the one of the busiest season we’ve ever had for the proclamation of the Gospel … Thank you, and God bless each and every one.” – Franklin Graham, President & CEO Look back at how God used the ministry to bring …
Photo above: A mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, has left the city of 38,000 with unimaginable grief and fear. Chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team will be sharing the light of Jesus Christ in the reeling community. At least 18 people were killed and 13 more injured in a devastating mass shooting Wednesday …
Photo above: More than 6,900 people attended the Festival of Hope in Essen, Germany, filling the Grugahalle arena and spilling into an overflow area until no more seats were available. The event was the largest gathering of its kind in this region since Billy Graham preached at the same venue three decades ago. Franklin Graham …
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is ministering in Maui after wildfire claimed more than 100 lives with many others still missing. Strong winds from Hurricane Dora 800 miles to the south caused flames to spread quickly on the island, decimating the beach town of Lahaina. Some residents were forced to run into the …
The news of the tragic car crash that killed two children in Wimbledon, London, broke the hearts of many. Last week, a vehicle crashed into a school building where an end-of-term tea party had been taking place which killed two schoolgirls and injured many more. Chaplains from The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) have …
During the last week of June, hundreds of pastors gathered to launch Franklin Graham’s Festival of Hope 2024 in the Mexico City. In a special time of worship, prayer, and Bible study, they heard about the urgency for this outreach from other pastors and leaders—and from a young man named Isaac. Isaac was uniquely qualified …
Last month, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) hosted two training events in Zambia, preparing believers to boldly share the hope of Jesus Christ and offer emotional support to those who are hurting. Over 1,300 church leaders and church members attended the first Sharing Hope in Crisis (SHIC) training. A second, invitation-only seminar included more than …
A RETURN TO SEOUL: 70,000 HEAR GOSPEL MESSAGE Dear Friend, Just a few weeks ago, I preached the Gospel at a special event in Seoul, South Korea, one of the most populous cities on Earth. These services marked the 50th anniversary of my father’s massive Crusade there—his largest ever. Billy Kim, who served as …