Rounds of heavy rainfall and severe winds hit central Indiana in mid-August, causing widespread flooding and catastrophic damage. The historic event killed seven people, destroyed hundreds of homes, and left thousands of residents without power. The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Hamilton and Marion counties to offer emotional and spiritual care …
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 …
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 …
Without warning, devastating winds left a trail of destruction throughout northeastern Wisconsin—damaging homes, uprooting trees, and leaving thousands without power. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are ministering in Appleton and Menasha, offering spiritual and emotional support to these hard-hit areas. “The tornado that swept through multiple communities in Wisconsin changed lives in a …
This week on her Fearless podcast, Cissie Graham Lynch is joined by her older brother, Edward Graham, for a timely conversation on Iran, Israel, and how to trust God in the midst of global crisis. Edward served 16 years in the U.S. Army before being called into ministry with Samaritan’s Purse. Together, the two take a look …
A New Year’s Eve celebration turned tragic when a fire broke out at Le Constellation, a nightclub in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. The incident killed 40 people and left many more seriously injured. At the invitation of a local pastor, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) sent crisis-trained chaplains to the area on Jan. 2. “What …
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 …
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are providing emotional and spiritual support to Oklahoma City residents after at least five tornadoes roared through the area earlier this month. Residents share their personal stories with chaplains, helping them deal with the trauma they’ve experienced. Please pray for the people suffering in the aftermath of these tornadoes, and …
For those affected by recent storms, the monumental loss can be difficult to process. With a heavy heart, evangelist Will Graham encouraged people to cry out to God in their grief—and praise Him. His hometown was among those devastated by Hurricane Helene. “Something happens on the inside where God starts giving you a sense of …
I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. —Psalm 40:1-2, ESV When storms rage around you, who do you turn to for help? “Most people in a lifetime don’t …
Hurricane Milton spawned dozens of tornadoes and left millions of residents in the dark as it moved across the Florida Peninsula on Thursday. “I just want to encourage people to pray,” Franklin Graham urged during a news broadcast in light of the second major storm to slam the Southeast in the past couple of weeks. …