via FirstLadyB: Michael W. Smith honored his longtime friend, Billy Graham with an emotional performance of “Just As I Am.” There was a private ceremony Wednesday in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for the late Rev. Billy Graham, where multi-Grammy award winning Christian artist, Michael W. Smith brought everyone to tears when he performed, “Just As I […]
via TheChristianPost: Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in Southern California, one the largest megachurches in America, has praised Billy Graham’s inclusive ministry and said that it has inspired him to preach before various groups of people, despite controversy. “Billy’s message was simple and clear, and it never varied: No matter who you are or what […]
via BCNN1: Thousands of people from all walks of life filed slowly past the casket of the Rev. Billy Graham on Monday to pay their final respects to a man who reached millions with his message of salvation through Jesus Christ. The heavy rain overnight tapered to a light, occasional drizzle around 8 a.m. Monday […]
via Fox5: Billy Graham, known to many as “America’s pastor,” has passed away at the age of 99, FOX News reported. Graham’s public ministry took off with his first crusade in Los Angeles in 1949. A planned three-week stay lasted closer to eight, FOX 8 reported. He counted among his friends Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. […]
A North Carolina proposal to eventually place a statue of the Rev. Billy Graham inside the U.S. Capitol, replacing a statue of a former politician…
Family and friends joined Rev. Billy Graham this weekend for a private celebration of his 96th birthday. The Bill Graham Evangelistic Association also marked the…
Billy Graham was ringing in his 96th year with friends and family on Friday, and fellow faith leaders are sending an outpouring of well wishes to the famed evangelical preacher. In a far cry from last year’s birthday celebration involving over 800 guests, Graham is marking his birthday this year with a quiet celebration at his […]
My father turned 95 this past November 7, and I am pleased to say that my family was able to be with him as he celebrated another milestone in his long and productive life. Joined by many colleagues and friends from around the nation and the world at this celebration, he spoke briefly of […]
Credit: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Some A-listers, along with hundreds of others, gathered to wish Billy Graham a happy 95th birthday Thursday night. Guests like Governor Pat McCrory and Sarah Palin paid their respects to the Charlotte native and world-renowned reverend. “It’s just an honor that not only was he born in Charlotte, but […]
Preparations for perhaps the largest evangelistic event in U.S. history continue for Billy Graham and his ministry team with just three weeks to go before the famed preacher’s message “The Cross,” filmed from his home in North Carolina, is planned for broadcast through multiple platforms. The event, scheduled to coincide with Graham’s 95th birthday, is […]
The number is staggering–3.3 million. That’s the total number of people, collectively, who have attended Billy Graham Crusades in New York City through the years and heard the message of hope Graham faithfully preached each time. It’s a staggering figure, even in a city whose population exceeds 8 million. Throughout Billy Graham’s more than 60 […]
George Beverly Shea, whose booming baritone voice echoed through stadiums, squares and souls during a decades-long career with evangelist Billy Graham, died Tuesday. He was 104. Billy Graham Evangelistic Association spokesman Brent Rinehart said Shea died in Asheville after a brief illness. Shea’s rendition of “How Great Thou Art” came to define the faith […]