On a normal weekend, the floor of Tondiraba Arena in Tallinn, Estonia, is covered in a sheet of ice. Christopher skated on that very rink as a member of the Estonian National Hockey Team, and it was at a hockey try out when he encountered Jesus for the first time. But this Sunday night at …
The Bible tells us that God is our refuge and strength through every flood or storm that we face in life—that’s the message our chaplains hope to bring to those who are hurting.—Josh Holland, international director of BG-RRT Over 400 families in Colorado were forced to evacuate their homes in the aftermath of Tropical Storm …
Dear Friend, I am pleased to announce that I will be returning to the United Kingdom next year to preach the Gospel. This time, we will host a God Loves You Tour event in Manchester, England, on 3 October. Will you begin praying now for people to respond to the Good News by surrendering their …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …