Missions & Service

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 …

Celebrating 50 Years of God’s Faithfulness in South Korea

On June 3, Franklin Graham will share the Gospel at a special anniversary event commemorating his father, Billy Graham’s, historic 1973 Crusade in Seoul, South Korea. Will Graham will proclaim the same Good News at an outreach for students on June 2. In late spring of 1973, Billy Graham stood in front of a multitude …

Who’s the Next Billy Graham? Here’s How He Once Answered

In 1983, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) organized the first International Conference for Itinerant Evangelists in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In the crowd were 4,000 traveling evangelists from 133 countries who were there to study the message, life, and ministry of Mr. Graham. “These itinerant evangelists are the most important ambassadors and messengers on earth,” Mr. …

God Loves You Tour Impacts Youth in Baltimore Suburb

A crowd of 3,900 didn’t let the bad weather hinder them from attending the second stop of the God Loves You Tidewater Tour with Franklin Graham Sunday in Timonium, Maryland, US. Despite gloomy, grey skies and rain, musical artists Dennis Agajanian, Marcos Witt, and Newsboys led worship at the Maryland State Fairgrounds while the audience—in a …

Spiritual Giant George Verwer Has Died

George Verwer, founder of pioneering Christian missions organization Operation Mobilization, died peacefully on Friday, 14 April 2023, at his home near London, England, surrounded by his family. He was 84. “It is with profound sadness that we share that George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilization (OM), passed away,” OMUSA tweeted. “Through our tears, we give …