CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 10, 2025 – The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying crisis-trained chaplains to provide spiritual and emotional care in Randolph County, North Carolina, after sheriff’s deputies located a deceased 7-year-old who was previously reported as missing. Randolph County Sheriff Greg Seabolt requested the BG-RRT to minister to deputies, staff, and the community following the three-day search for Liam King, which ended tragically.
“It’s a heartbreaking ending to hear that Liam King’s life has ended in such a terrible way,” said Josh Holland, international director of the BG-RRT. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the King family, all those who knew and loved Liam, and with the first responders and volunteers that searched tirelessly, hoping to bring a happy ending to Liam’s disappearance. Our chaplains are trained for situations like this, and they will share the love of Christ as they listen to, comfort, and pray with those who have been affected by this tragedy.”
In addition to Randolph County, the BG-RRT is ministering to those affected by recent floods in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and offering hope and providing emotional comfort and spiritual care to families who have been forced to flee their homes in war-torn Ukraine.
For more information on the ministry, including videos, photos, news articles and an interactive map of former and current deployments, visit the BG-RRT press kit or BillyGraham.org/RRT. Updates can also be found at Facebook.com/RRTChaplains.
Media Opportunities
- Interviews with:
- Josh Holland, international director of the BG-RRT
- Chaplain coordinators in Randolph County
- B-Roll and photos (please use with credit to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)
- Interview request form
About the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team was developed by Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It has since grown into an international network of chaplains in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia who are specifically trained to deal with crisis situations. They have deployed to more than 900 disaster sites across the globe, including shootings, floods, hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Lisa Moseley
lmoseley@bgea.org