Yusuke Aikawa, PhD, a professor and researcher from Nagoya, Japan, has crossed the ocean for the fourth time to study the legacy of Billy Graham at the Billy Graham Archive and Research Centre (ARC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Aikawa’s interest in American government and religion eventually led him to study Christianity. “I realised that in …
Since two earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela on June 24, pastors in the affected area have had no time to rest. Just hours after the earthquakes reduced thousands of structures and buildings to rubble, pastors and members of their congregations began to serve their communities in any way possible. Some joined rescue teams that worked day …
A REFUGE IN THE RUBBLE: GOD’S HOPE FOR VENEZUELA Dear Friend, A few weeks ago massive twin earthquakes shook the country of Venezuela, toppling buildings and claiming untold lives. They were the strongest to hit the nation in more than 120 years, and in one state alone, it’s estimated that 80% of the …
Devastating wildfires swept through Madrid’s Sierra Oeste district last month, forcing families to flee their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs. The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) from the United Kingdom and the United States deployed to the region, partnering with local churches and ministries to bring practical help and …
“The scenes of collapsed buildings and the stories of lost souls that we see on TV or on the media don’t do justice to the reality here on the ground. It’s just devastating, beyond comprehension.” Hiram Sanchez, a chaplain with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT), gets emotional thinking about all he’s seen following …
Our culture is loud and chaotic, bombarding us with conflicting messages, diverting our attention this way and that, and distracting us from what really matters. How do we follow God’s Word despite all the noise? In her new book, Stand Steady: Fearless Faith in a Compromising Culture, Cissie Graham Lynch explores 10 Biblical attributes that prepare …
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:12–19, NKJV For those of us who call the United States home, we have—for the most part—lived a life of religious freedom. We have not had to fear for our health or our family as we have worshiped our Saviour. This is not the case in other areas of the world. I’ve …
Extreme summer heat across southwest Europe has ignited uncontrollable wildfires, scorching over 190,000 acres and forcing 330,000 people from their homes. Officials in Spain have declared it a national emergency—the first of its kind—as the blaze continues to threaten communities. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains from the United States and the United …
Growing up in North Pole, Alaska, Helen Doner had three main options for spending her time: school, church, and getting into trouble. By high school, Helen was being bullied by her siblings at home and her peers at school. “There were a few other girls that were in the same boat, and we decided we …
In Venezuela, the emotional aftershocks of grief and anxiety have rocked thousands of lives. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are listening to stories of deep pain and loss and offering people the hope of Jesus Christ, who “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3, NKJV). Chaplain coordinator Hiram Sanchez met …
HISTORIC GOSPEL OUTREACH IN EASTERN EUROPE Dear Friend, A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of preaching the Gospel in Minsk, Belarus. It was the first time in modern history that anything like this had been held in this Eastern European nation—and only God could have made it happen. Local pastors told me …
Dozens of Christian Life and Witness Courses (CLWCs) have been taking place in and around the North West of England ahead of the God Loves You Tour on 3 October, when Franklin Graham will share a Gospel message to thousands at the Co-op Live in Manchester. These CLWCs are just one of the pre-tour events …