Missions & Service
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Prepares to Deploy After Fatal Mass Shooting in Maine
Photo above: A mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, has left the city of 38,000 with unimaginable grief and fear. Chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team will be sharing the light of Jesus Christ in the reeling community. At least 18 people were killed and 13 more injured in a devastating mass shooting Wednesday …
Hundreds of Germans Discover Their Need for Jesus Christ
Photo above: More than 6,900 people attended the Festival of Hope in Essen, Germany, filling the Grugahalle arena and spilling into an overflow area until no more seats were available. The event was the largest gathering of its kind in this region since Billy Graham preached at the same venue three decades ago. Franklin Graham …
Chaplains Responding in Aftermath of Deadly Maui Wildfires
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is ministering in Maui after wildfire claimed more than 100 lives with many others still missing. Strong winds from Hurricane Dora 800 miles to the south caused flames to spread quickly on the island, decimating the beach town of Lahaina. Some residents were forced to run into the …
Chaplains Minister in Wimbledon After Fatal School Car Crash
The news of the tragic car crash that killed two children in Wimbledon, London, broke the hearts of many. Last week, a vehicle crashed into a school building where an end-of-term tea party had been taking place which killed two schoolgirls and injured many more. Chaplains from The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) have …
Festival of Hope Will Return to Mexico City in 2024
During the last week of June, hundreds of pastors gathered to launch Franklin Graham’s Festival of Hope 2024 in the Mexico City. In a special time of worship, prayer, and Bible study, they heard about the urgency for this outreach from other pastors and leaders—and from a young man named Isaac. Isaac was uniquely qualified …
Equipping Zambian Christians to Share God’s Love During Crisis
Last month, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) hosted two training events in Zambia, preparing believers to boldly share the hope of Jesus Christ and offer emotional support to those who are hurting. Over 1,300 church leaders and church members attended the first Sharing Hope in Crisis (SHIC) training. A second, invitation-only seminar included more than …
Newsletter: A Return To Seoul: 70,000 Hear Gospel Message
A RETURN TO SEOUL: 70,000 HEAR GOSPEL MESSAGE Dear Friend, Just a few weeks ago, I preached the Gospel at a special event in Seoul, South Korea, one of the most populous cities on Earth. These services marked the 50th anniversary of my father’s massive Crusade there—his largest ever. Billy Kim, who served as …
Franklin Graham: Preach the Gospel
Just a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of preaching the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in six different cities in three states during our God Loves You Tidewater Tour. In every town, hundreds of people—young and old—responded to the Gospel invitation to make a decision for Christ and give their hearts fully …
Young People Standing Boldly for Christ in London
On a Saturday afternoon in London, young Christians from different backgrounds came together by the same reason: they want to be used by God. Over a dozen boys and girls gathered to attend Pursuit, a three-hour seminar, hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), designed to help young believers grow in their faith and …
BGEA Hosts Hispanic NextGen Gathering
The increasing opposition to Biblical values and deterioration of traditional social structures leaves many practicing Christians wondering: What can the church do to help the next generation come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour? At the invitation of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), a group of ministry leaders that work with …