Evangelism

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Deploys to Manchester After Synagogue Terror Attack

On 2 October, two people died and three others were seriously injured in a car ramming and knife attack at a synagogue in Manchester. Worshippers had gathered to mark Yom Kippur, Judaism’s holiest day. The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) arrived in Manchester in the early afternoon and began ministering and offering hope to …

The Name of Jesus Proclaimed in Eight Languages in Brussels

The sound of worship reverberated throughout ING Arena in Brussels on Saturday night as the name of Jesus Christ resounded through the rafters—and into two overflow areas set up for the Festival of Hope with Franklin Graham. In this multicultural city that serves as headquarters for both NATO and the EU, over 14,000 people lifted …

Artist Ruth Chou Simons on Finding Rest in the Lord

How do you find rest for your weary soul when life demands so much of your time and resources? Over the weekend, more than 200 attended a women’s conference at the Billy Graham Library to hear Ruth Chou Simons address that very question. “Let’s agree that rest is hard for all of us,” she said. A young …

Nationwide Grief Turns People to God in the US

On Sept. 11, a large crowd formed at Orem City Centre Park, only two and a half miles from where Charlie Kirk was assassinated the day before on the campus of Utah Valley University. The vigil united a shocked and saddened community. “It was a show of massive grief and sorrow,” said Annmarie Flores, a …

Return Home to the Father

  More than 100 years ago, Toronto had more churches per capita than any other place in Canada. Its early skyline dotted with steeples, it was often called “The City of Churches” and was even referred to as the “evangelical centre of the new world.” That was then. This is now. Church attendance in Toronto …

UK and German RRT Chaplains Unite for Three-Day Training in Coventry

The UK Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG RRT) has warmly welcomed our German teammates for a three-day training intensive at the Coventry National Ministry Centre. This unique international gathering provided a meaningful opportunity to strengthen cross-border partnerships, share learning, and grow together in our calling to serve those in crisis. Over the course of …

A Look Back to BGEA’s Founding in 1950

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 preaching event in Portland, Oregon, people had spontaneously donated $25,000 for a new radio ministry. …

‘Woke-Proof’: Ken Ham on the Power of a Biblical Worldview

What do I say? In our cancel culture, have you ever been at a loss for words during a sensitive conversation? Are you looking for help on how to respond to issues like gay marriage, abortion, or racism? During a seminar at the Billy Graham Training Centre at The Cove this week, Ken Ham reminded attendees that …

Peruvian Churches Unite to Share the Hope of Christ

Earlier this month, representatives from more than 700 local churches came together to officially kick off Esperanza Lima with Franklin Graham, an evangelistic Festival to be held next March in the Peruvian capital. Pastors and local leaders celebrated the occasion with great joy and anticipation. Only 14% of the population in their country is evangelical …

Finding a Biblical Church Home

If you have recently become a Christian or experienced a renewal of faith, you may be wondering, “What do I do now to grow in my relationship with Jesus Christ and become spiritually mature?” The Bible encourages us to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18), …

Oxford Apologist Shares Testimony of Faith and Courage

  On her most recent Fearless podcast episode, Cissie Graham Lynch interviewed apologist Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing. The two met up in May at the European Congress on Evangelism—a gathering of Christian leaders hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Berlin, Germany. In front of over 1,000 people who gathered for the congress, the two dove into …

Newsletter: Lives Changed for Eternity in London

Lives Changed for Eternity in London Dear Friend, We praise God that hundreds of lives here in the United Kingdom have been changed by His love and truth—and we thank you for helping make this Gospel ministry possible. I recently returned from an incredible time in England, where I preached and urged the thousands who …