George Verwer, founder of pioneering Christian missions organization Operation Mobilization, died peacefully on Friday, 14 April 2023, at his home near London, England, surrounded by his family. He was 84. “It is with profound sadness that we share that George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilization (OM), passed away,” OMUSA tweeted. “Through our tears, we give …
While attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, I heard a Muslim imam say that he did not believe in vicarious atonement for sin. In other words, he did not believe the death of Jesus was necessary. Have you ever heard someone say that there are other ways to God besides Jesus? …
WATCH ‘THE NEW BIRTH’: EASTER FROM ROME Filmed just outside the Colosseum in Rome, Franklin Graham shares a powerful Easter message, presenting a story of the new birth through Jesus Christ. Featuring special music from Michael W. Smith, a full chamber orchestra and choir, it’s an unforgettable Easter celebration from Rome. WHERE TO WATCH Airing …
On March 2, 2018, Billy Graham’s funeral was held under a white tent outside the Billy Graham Library in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, US. He had passed away peacefully on Feb. 21 at age 99. In that moment, Franklin Graham shared, his father “embarked on a journey he had been looking forward to all …
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:55, NKJV On the morning of Feb. 21, 2018, my grandfather slipped silently and sweetly into the presence of Jesus. He was called home in a manner that was fitting for a servant of Christ who had uncompromisingly served his Lord for the better part of a century. He closed his eyes …
Five years after Billy Graham’s passing, eternal destinies changed through the preaching of the Gospel are his lasting legacy. I will never forget Billy Graham’s invitation at the Manila Crusade. He said, “Come just as you are.” I immediately recognised that this was the answer that I wanted for the fear that I was …
Photo above: A woman who survived the Seoul crowd crush (right) hugs a friend after a tragic night. (Photo: Chris Jung) Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are responding in Seoul after more than 150 people were killed in a stampede during Halloween festivities Saturday night. The catastrophe made international headlines and is one …
Like billions of others, I watched the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It was a moving ceremony and a fitting tribute for this beloved follower of Jesus Christ. As I watched, my heart was filled with gratitude to God for her steadfast service and for her unshakable faith—and I was reminded of …
BILLY GRAHAM, THE QUEEN, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM Discover the story of an unlikely friendship between Evangelist Billy Graham and Queen Elizabeth II. Spanning decades, their bond was built on mutual respect, admiration, and a deep faith in Jesus Christ. Hear the amazing message that guided both their lives to the very end.
Millions of people around the world tuned in on Monday morning to watch the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. And hundreds of thousands gathered in-person throughout the UK to watch a live TV feed on large screens set up in London’s Hyde Park and on the grounds of Windsor Castle. The late Queen …
Hundreds of thousands of people have made their way to London to honour the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and pay their respects to the Royal Family. As they’ve travelled from near and far, so have our Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains who are on the ground ministering to those who …
Following the announcement of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing on 8 Sept, crisis-trained chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) deployed to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, as well as the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, to offer emotional and spiritual care to those in need. Tens of thousands of people have …