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 …
“Does my life have purpose? How will I get through this? I feel so alone—is there any hope?” These are questions that real people around the world wrestle with, and many don’t know where to turn. That’s why the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) launched its internet evangelism ministry, Search for Jesus, 15 years ago today—to …
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 …
For more than 1,200 years, people have flocked to Shikoku, Japan, for a “spiritual journey.” It’s well-known pilgrimage that stops in 88 Buddhist temples and spans roughly 870 miles of the island. On May 4–5, Will Graham will be sharing the only source of true peace, Jesus Christ, with residents on Japan’s fourth largest island. …
“Some of you here are gambling with eternity because you haven’t given your life to Jesus Christ,” Will Graham told 1,700 people gathered for the Gulf Coast Celebration of Hope in Mississippi on Saturday. Allison knew with just a slightly different outcome, her gamble with eternity could’ve been disastrous. The week before, she was in …