Ministry Facts

Ministries

The following are ministries of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA):

Billy Graham Crusades / Franklin Graham Festivals / Will Graham Celebrations

Billy Graham preached the good news of God’s love to nearly 215 million people at hundreds of Crusades, missions and evangelistic rallies, in North America and around the world.

His son, Franklin Graham, has preached more than 360 evangelistic festivals in 50 states and 55 countries since 1989. In 2016, Franklin Graham launched the Decision America Tour, which called people to pray and to engage in local civic opportunities in each of the 50 U.S. capitals, subsequently resulting in numerous regionally-focused tours, now called the God Loves You Tour. See a list of upcoming Franklin Graham Festivals.

Will Graham is the third generation of Grahams to proclaim God’s love under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Will has shared the hope of Jesus with more than one million people across six continents since beginning his evangelistic ministry in 2006. See a list of the upcoming Will Graham Celebrations.

Billy Graham Library

The 40,000-square-foot Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, opened in June 2007 and chronicles the life of evangelist Billy Graham. Its purpose is to continue the more than 70-year legacy of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to deliver the simple Gospel message. The Library houses six exhibits, four galleries and two theaters covering the span of Graham’s lifetime work and the ongoing ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association today. More than 1.9 million visitors have toured the Library since its opening. Visit billygrahamlibrary.org for more information.

Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains on 1,200 acres in Asheville, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove offers guests in-depth seminars; personal spiritual retreats; concerts; programs for seniors, women and church or ministry leaders; and many other inspirational events throughout the year. The Cove is also available for group events for Christian churches and nonprofit ministries. Visit thecove.org for more information.

Internet Evangelism (SearchforJesus.net)

As the world moves online, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is meeting it there with the Gospel. The organization’s Internet Evangelism ministry has shared God’s love with millions of people of all ages and backgrounds through its evangelistic website PeaceWithGod.net, as well as partner sites in other languages. Trained volunteers connect with inquirers one-on-one to guide them in their faith and help them find a local church.

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team

The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team was developed following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It has since grown into a nationwide network of hundreds of chaplains who are specifically trained to offer hope in the wake of man-made and natural disasters. Since the ministry was launched in 2002, it has deployed chaplains to more than 800 disaster zones, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, shootings and areas of civil unrest. The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team also has a law enforcement ministry which began in 2014, hosting retreats and trainings while also ministering to unique issues faced by law enforcement officers and their spouses. They also offer law enforcement chaplain training to equip Christ-centered emotional and spiritual support to fellow officers. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team international affiliates have been developed in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Ukraine. Additional information, including a deployment map, can be found at rrt.billygraham.org

Billy Graham Online Evangelism Training

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s online training ministry offers a series of unique courses intended to deepen the participant’s walk with Christ and equip them to share their faith with others. Each self-paced course is designed to take advantage of decades of real-world ministry from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and utilizes videos, reading assignments, downloadable PDFs, sermon transcripts, practical projects and quizzes. More information can be found at billygraham.org/online-training.

Decision Magazine

Decision Magazine is the official monthly publication of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Founded in 1960, the magazine has a circulation of more than 400,000, making it one of the most widely circulated religious periodicals in the world. Issues include messages by Billy and Franklin Graham, devotional helps, practical features on Christian living, personal testimonies, and news of inspiring faith. Full issues of Decision magazine are available at decisionmagazine.com.

Audio Ministry

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association produces a number of online and broadcast programs. GPS: God. People. Stories. is a biweekly podcast featuring the inspiring story of how God has worked in someone’s life. Decision Minute is a one-minute feature that airs on more than 600 radio stations. The BGEA also partners with SiriusXM to produce The Billy Graham Channel on channel 460, featuring inspiring messages of the late world-renowned Christian evangelist and features his timeless sermons from his many years in ministry. Visit billygraham.org/radio to listen to the programs.

Additionally, through Blue Ridge Broadcasting, the ministry operates The Light FM, in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The station’s main frequency, 106.9, has the nation’s 12th largest FM coverage area, reaching portions of seven states. The Light is also simulcast on 12 frequencies in the surrounding area, and is available for live-streaming online. Listen to the station at thelightfm.org or live-stream via the station’s smartphone app.

Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch

Through the Fearless podcast, Cissie Graham Lynch―daughter of Franklin Graham and granddaughter of Billy Graham―looks at different subjects and explores what the Bible teaches about those topics. Graham Lynch encourages listeners to explore God’s Word for themselves so that they know what they believe and why they believe it; challenging them to stand boldly for the Gospel of Jesus Christ in an ever-compromising world. Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, or on cissiegrahamlynch.com.

Church Ministry

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Church Ministry shares the good news of God’s love by equipping pastors and churches, through live evangelistic outreaches including Franklin Graham’s God Loves You Tour.

Billy Graham TV Specials

Billy Graham pioneered the early use of TV specials in the 1950s, and that strategy continues today with regular broadcasts of original programming in the United States. These specials blend messages from Billy and Franklin Graham and real-life stories from the front lines of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ministries. Watch the current Billy Graham TV special at billygraham.tv.

Ruth’s Attic Bookstores

Named for Ruth Graham’s love for the Bible and Christian literature, Ruth’s Attic bookstores are the resource ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. An Internet store and two walk-in stores at Billy Graham Evangelistic Association facilities in Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, provide evangelism and discipleship resources that include Billy Graham Classic Crusade DVDs, The Billy Graham Christian Worker’s Handbook, books by Graham family members and other trusted Christian authors, as well as music and gifts from the Billy Graham Library. Find the online store at bookstore.billygraham.org.

Billy Graham Prayer Line

Built on the foundation of the TV Telephone Ministry, the Billy Graham Prayer Line launched in March 2020 to minister to hurting people in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the 24/7 prayer line is manned by trained prayer volunteers who take calls from people wanting prayer and encouragement in unsettled times. Those looking for prayer can call 855-255-7729, or visit billygraham.org/prayerline.

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