When disaster strikes, Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains deploy to comfort the hurting, offering emotional and spiritual support in the Name of Jesus. In the past 25 years, BG-RRT has trained and sent out Christ followers in the aftermath of natural and man-made tragedy, from tornadoes to shootings to wildfires. The ministry has …
Dear Friend, In a few weeks, I will be back in the United Kingdom to preach the Gospel in Manchester during the God Loves You Tour. I’m going to invite thousands to make a decision that will echo for eternity—and we need your prayers. Manchester has one of Europe’s largest student populations, and its …
Yusuke Aikawa, PhD, a professor and researcher from Nagoya, Japan, has crossed the ocean for the fourth time to study the legacy of Billy Graham at the Billy Graham Archive and Research Centre (ARC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Aikawa’s interest in American government and religion eventually led him to study Christianity. “I realised that in …
When local pastors heard the news that Esperanza (Hope) Venezuela with Franklin Graham would be coming to their city in February, they erupted with cheers and great joy. Their celebration quickly turned to prayer as they stood to lift their voices in intercession for their region. From a room that overlooks the lush green mountains …
This May, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) welcomed 21 interns across nine departments. As they set to work, they quickly discovered that there was one thing that connected every task and project—the transformative power of the Good News. Kristy Lowe, who served in Video Ministry Services, gained skills in editing, colour grading, and field …
?? On this week’s new episode of Fearless, Cissie Graham Lynch welcomes her childhood friend and current Samaritan’s Purse colleague, Gracie O’Loughlin, to share her story. Cissie vividly remembers Gracie’s transformation from popular party girl to a young woman sold-out for Christ. Gracie was determined to share the Gospel not only with everyone she met, …
Historic wildfires are still raging across southern Georgia, consuming over 40,000 acres of land and forcing thousands to evacuate from their homes. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are deploying to Brantley County to provide emotional and spiritual support to residents who are looking for a way forward in the aftermath. “When someone stands …
On Sunday 3 May, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) deployed to Bristol after a tragic explosion in the Frenchay area left two people dead and several others injured. Many in the community were left shaken, displaced, and searching for reassurance. Jeremy, age 40, was one of the residents who had had to leave …
Rain, flooding, and 150 mph winds destroyed homes and hospitals last week as Super Typhoon Sinlaku hit Saipan. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are deploying to the tiny island that’s about 1,600 miles east of the Philippines. “In times like these, the physical devastation is immense, but so is the spiritual need,” said …
Rain, flooding, and 150 mph winds destroyed homes and hospitals last week as Super Typhoon Sinlaku hit Saipan. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are deploying to the tiny island that’s about 1,600 miles east of the Philippines. “In times like these, the physical devastation is immense, but so is the spiritual need,” said …
On any given Saturday, the corner of Central and Pecan Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina, is bustling with people walking their dogs, grabbing coffee with a friend, or jogging around the neighbourhood. But nine decades ago, this land was filled with a large, wooden tabernacle where a young Billy Graham and hundreds of others surrendered …
In honour of Presidents Day, read about Billy Graham’s interactions with several U.S. presidents throughout his lifetime. Billy Graham often said, “Whether the story of Christ is told in a huge stadium, across the desk of a powerful leader, or shared with a golfing companion, it satisfies a common hunger. All over the world, whenever …