Evangelism

The Light of the Gospel Shines Bright in Belarus

As the minutes waned before the start of the second night of the Festival of Hope, a hush fell over the 15,000-person crowd in Minsk. Many Belarusians came out of curiosity—what was this Festival of Hope drawing record-breaking crowds to the hockey arena? What was this Gospel message everyone was talking about? In the darkness, …

A Passion for the Gospel in Madrid Ahead of Franklin Graham Festival

Excitement and anticipation is spreading among churches in Madrid and surrounding cities in central Spain. For months, more than 850 churches from 15 denominations have joined forces to hold the Festival of Hope (Festival de la Esperanza), a two-day event where Franklin Graham will preach the Good News. Believers have been praying fervently that God …

New Life for Shikoku

“What’s the greatest gift you’ve ever received?” Graham asked the crowd gathered on the second night of the Celebration of Hope and Love in Shikoku. For some, it called to mind a favourite birthday present or a handwritten note from a loved one. But Graham explained that God’s gift of salvation far outshines any earthly …

Newsletter: A Beacon of Hope on the Gulf Coast

A BEACON OF HOPE ON THE GULF COAST Dear Friend, Miles of white sand beaches, calm water, historic lighthouses, and waving palm trees make the Gulf Coast of Mississippi a favourite getaway for many. As is often the case, however, the bright sun and party atmosphere mask the deep spiritual need of many across the …

Fifteen Years of Sharing the Gospel Online

“Does my life have purpose? How will I get through this? I feel so alone—is there any hope?” These are questions that real people around the world wrestle with, and many don’t know where to turn. That’s why the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) launched its internet evangelism ministry, Search for Jesus, 15 years ago today—to …

Newsletter: A Beacon of Hope on the Gulf Coast

A BEACON OF HOPE ON THE GULF COAST Dear Friend, Miles of white sand beaches, calm water, historic lighthouses, and waving palm trees make the Gulf Coast of Mississippi a favourite getaway for many. As is often the case, however, the bright sun and party atmosphere mask the deep spiritual need of many across the …

True Peace for the Island of Shikoku

For more than 1,200 years, people have flocked to Shikoku, Japan, for a “spiritual journey.” It’s well-known pilgrimage that stops in 88 Buddhist temples and spans roughly 870 miles of the island. On May 4–5, Will Graham will be sharing the only source of true peace, Jesus Christ, with residents on Japan’s fourth largest island. …

Set Free by the Saviour in Mississippi

“Some of you here are gambling with eternity because you haven’t given your life to Jesus Christ,” Will Graham told 1,700 people gathered for the Gulf Coast Celebration of Hope in Mississippi on Saturday. Allison knew with just a slightly different outcome, her gamble with eternity could’ve been disastrous. The week before, she was in …

Destruction—and Hope—After a Tornado

When a storm takes everything—your loved ones, your house, your possessions—where do you turn? Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains are ministering in the small town of Three Rivers, Michigan, after a tornado decimated houses and killed four people across multiple counties. Through the pain, they are pointing people to Christ, “who comforts us in all …

Newsletter: To the Ends of the Earth

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH Dear Friend, I recently had the privilege of preaching the Gospel at “The End of the World”—literally. Several signs with this nickname are sprinkled across the world’s southernmost city of Ushuaia, Argentina. In this remote—often frozen—outpost, we held Esperanza (Hope) Ushuaia to tell residents that while they may feel …

The Lord Moves in Young Hearts Ahead of Gulf Coast Celebration With Will Graham

For months, members of St. Luke Baptist Church in Gulfport, Mississippi, have been reaching out and building friendships with their neighbours—hosting barbecues and getting to know local families. But Pastor Mark Turner knows that the most important relationship they need is one with their Heavenly Father. So, when Kidzfest came to town in preparation for …