There was much rejoicing in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Saturday night as thousands of people stood up from their seats to publicly share their decision to follow Christ. Félix Capriles Stadium held the largest evangelistic event of its kind in this Andean city, where more than 31,000 people gathered for Esperanza Cochabamba with Will Graham. After lively …
In a world that has become increasingly materialistic, Bolivia is no different. Many people there believe that if they only had more, their lives would be fulfilled. That’s why Will Graham is going to the Andean country to proclaim that true meaning and satisfaction in life can only be found in Jesus Christ. Local churches …
“What’s the greatest news you’ve ever heard?” Will Graham asked those who packed into Fountain Park for Saturday’s Look Up Celebration in Fountain Hills, Arizona. A grassy field disappeared beneath lawn chairs and picnic blankets as people gathered under the setting desert sun to hear music from Katy Nichole, The Afters, and Un Corazón before …
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST IN ETHIOPIA Dear Friend, I’ve been working to help people in Ethiopia in Jesus’ Name for more than 35 years, and now I look forward to preaching His Gospel there. This country boasts one of the oldest Christian communities in the world—but there are still thousands of people living there who …
PRAYING FOR WORLD LEADERS Dear Friend, Just a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of offering the invocation at President Donald J. Trump’s second inauguration in Washington, D.C. I thanked God for protecting his life and recalled the words of the Prophet Daniel as I asked the Lord to grant him wisdom: “Blessed be …
Forty media outlets filled a conference room Friday morning in the heart of Ethiopia. Facing rows of TV cameras and reporters, Franklin Graham talked about his prior trips to the country and why he has returned to the capital of Addis Ababa. “We’ve been invited by the Ethiopian Council of Gospel Believers’ Churches,” he said. …
As a young man, Pastor Ashebir Ketema was imprisoned for his faith in Ethiopia. For seven months, he endured beatings and attempted brainwashing by a communist government that was in power from 1974 to 1991. That period of persecution strengthened the small community of evangelicals as they came together, supported each other, and gradually grew …
Major flooding in mid-February killed at least 22 people in Kentucky and West Virginia, and displaced hundreds of others. Thousands more lost power, including Linda* and Tom.* This couple in Pikeville, Kentucky, met Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains who are in the area offering emotional and spiritual care. Following severe storms, Tom and …
On the 7th anniversary of Mr. Graham’s homegoing, the story of how the ministry began. 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 …
An ongoing drought and scorching heat weren’t enough to stop more than 5,000 people from attending BG-RRT trainings about how to share God’s hope in traumatic situations. Sharing Hope in Crisis (SHIC) courses were held last fall in Lusaka and Ndola—Zambia’s capital and third largest city, respectively. When Kevin Williams, a BG-RRT chaplain and training manager, …
Pursuit of Worship Calling all young believers! ahead of the God Loves You Tour Event taking place in London this June, a series of Pursuit events will be taking place. Pursuit will teach you to learn how to share your faith with your friends. It will be taught in high-energy sessions with time for you …
HELP GROUNDBREAKING MINISTRY IN VIETNAM AND LAOS Dear Friend, I have just returned from historic Gospel outreaches in Southeast Asia. We give God all the glory for the thousands of lives He changed for eternity—and I thank Him for the opportunity to boldly proclaim His truth that “Christ was raised from the dead by the …