The UK Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG RRT) has warmly welcomed our German teammates for a three-day training intensive at the Coventry National Ministry Centre. This unique international gathering provided a meaningful opportunity to strengthen cross-border partnerships, share learning, and grow together in our calling to serve those in crisis. Over the course of …
It was 75 years ago on Sept. 15 that the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association committed to share the Gospel worldwide. Here’s the story of how it all began. In the summer of 1950, Billy Graham had a dilemma. During his preaching event in Portland, Oregon, people had spontaneously donated $25,000 for a new radio ministry. …
Ken Isaacs always comes back to the parable of the Good Samaritan—a Bible story about loving and serving others. There’s one particular verse that sticks out to him: “You go, and do likewise” (Luke 10:37, ESV). That command has guided Isaacs through more than three decades of ministry, which he describes in his new book, “Running to the …
What do I say? In our cancel culture, have you ever been at a loss for words during a sensitive conversation? Are you looking for help on how to respond to issues like gay marriage, abortion, or racism? During a seminar at the Billy Graham Training Centre at The Cove this week, Ken Ham reminded attendees that …
In early February, Pastor David Vandeput stood before more than 500 Christian leaders from across Belgium. As they worshiped, preached, and prayed in three languages, Vandeput could hardly believe what he was seeing. The large group was gathered to launch the upcoming Festival of Hope with Franklin Graham. “This is a dream coming true,” Vandeput said …
Most people use the phrase “the walls came crashing down” figuratively. But during recent flooding in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the walls of Zach’s* house literally fell down—in a moment, everything changed. The natural disaster made death a reality and showed Zach his need for a Saviour. When Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplain Robert Roulds …
Earlier this month, representatives from more than 700 local churches came together to officially kick off Esperanza Lima with Franklin Graham, an evangelistic Festival to be held next March in the Peruvian capital. Pastors and local leaders celebrated the occasion with great joy and anticipation. Only 14% of the population in their country is evangelical …
Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 1:1–15, NKJV What would I do if I was made king over a nation? Would I amass as much wealth as I could? Would I proclaim holidays in my honour? Would I leverage my position of power to fulfil my selfish desires while hurting my enemies? I don’t imagine I would do …
In the late 1970s, Lee Strobel was always defensive when it came to Christianity. As the legal editor at the Chicago Tribune, he was a professional sceptic. Even though he worked as a journalist for years, it was his wife who gave him the “worst” news he had ever heard: She had decided to follow Jesus. …
Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 21:1–17, NKJV Think back over the past week. Have you told any “white lies”? Have you taken a quick glance at something that is off limits? Have you gossiped about a friend or slandered an enemy? These are what we may call petty sins: impure thoughts, small twists of the truth to …
Being a Hispanic pastor in the United States can be lonely, several Spanish-speaking pastors shared last week at the Billy Graham Training Centre at The Cove. Leading their congregations can feel overwhelming due to a lack of resources and training opportunities. Last weekend, The Cove hosted more than 130 pastors and spouses for its third all-Spanish …
A shepherd, quite simply, is one who tends to his sheep. The shepherd guides, directs, defends, and feeds his flock. His existence is wrapped up in making sure they are where they’re supposed to be—and that they’re kept alive. Traditionally, being a shepherd could be a lonely and even dangerous job. Young sheep, in …