An EF-2 tornado swept through the Midwest this week, toppling trees and causing extensive damage across central Illinois. Many residents are without power as they attempt to repair their homes and businesses. The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Charleston, Illinois, to provide emotional and spiritual support to those reeling from this …
Historic rainfall in southern Louisiana caused waves of water to rush through homes and businesses last week, leaving many without a place to go. Even days later, the flood levels stayed high, forcing residents to find temporary shelter and halting recovery efforts. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are in Avoyelles Parish to encourage …
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 …
“I’m an atheist—well, I was an atheist.” Those were the last words Marcos spoke before he broke down in tears of joy. Franklin Graham had just preached a Biblical message of salvation by faith to more than 8,000 people on the second and last night of the Festival of Hope in Spain’s capital city. Marcos first heard …
It’s been over four years since a massive escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine—meaning 1,500 days of violence and uncertainty. Amid the turmoil, Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains have been there, combatting hopelessness and despair with God’s love and peace. Though crisis-trained chaplains have provided emotional and spiritual support in Kyiv …
Historic. Unprecedented. Almost inconceivable. Today in Belarus, local Christians are using words like this to describe the Festival of Hope in Minsk. And they know how, or rather Who, allowed 15,000 people to gather and hear the Gospel. “What is happening now—this is the act of God,” said Vasily Gherasimciuc, director of the Festival. “We …
HOPE FOR SPAIN’S LARGEST CITY Dear Friend, In a little over a week, I’ll be in Madrid, Spain, to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This capital city is a mix of the ancient and the modern. Glass and steel skyscrapers tower over centuries-old brick and limestone buildings—including many churches. While the cobblestone streets …
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, …
Over 65 Christians from across Manchester gathered at Precious Peoples Parish on 16 May 2026 for one of the Christian Life and Witness Courses (CLWC) taking place across the UK ahead of the God Loves You Tour in Manchester this October. During the seminar, attendees were encouraged and equipped with practical tools to share the …
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 …
“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 …
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 …