Evangelism

I Am Andrew Rallies Held Across the North West Ahead of the God Loves You Tour

On Saturday 11 July, 10a.m. five churches across the North West of England opened their doors for “I Am Andrew” rallies to pray and prepare ahead of the God Loves You Tour on 3 October when Franklin Graham will share the Gospel with thousands at Manchester’s Co-op Live. Each rally combined worship and prayer for …

After Unspeakable Tragedy, Venezuelans Are Met With Compassion in the Name of Christ

In Venezuela, the emotional aftershocks of grief and anxiety have rocked thousands of lives. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are listening to stories of deep pain and loss and offering people the hope of Jesus Christ, who “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3, NKJV). Chaplain coordinator Hiram Sanchez met …

Newsletter: Historic Gospel Outreach In Eastern Europe

  HISTORIC GOSPEL OUTREACH IN EASTERN EUROPE Dear Friend, A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of preaching the Gospel in Minsk, Belarus. It was the first time in modern history that anything like this had been held in this Eastern European nation—and only God could have made it happen. Local pastors told me …

Chaplains to come alongside locals facing a difficult road to recovery

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 …

Chaplains Minister in Louisiana After Devastating Flooding

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 …

Hundreds in Madrid Discover Peace for Their Longing Hearts

“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 …

Pizza and Prayer: A Unique Chaplain Outreach in Ukraine

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 …

Many Find Christ’s Fulfillment in Minsk

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 …

Newsletter: Hope for Spain’s Largest City

  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 …

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, …