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"'Overview'"{{Infobox_Contents | ''In brief'': William Franklin Graham (born November 7, 1918), commonly known as topic_name = Billy Graham, is an American Christian evangelist who has preached the message of [[ChristianityImage:BillyGraham.jpg|thumb|center]] around the world, reaching live audiences of 210 million people in 185 countries. He has led hundreds of thousands of people to make personal decisions to accept | subtopics = [[Jesus ChristBilly Graham Crusades]] into their lives. Many of his sermons center on the topic "Jesus Christ is the only way of * [[salvationBilly Graham's Biography]]." He has often advised U.S. presidents and continues to be listed as one of the "Ten Most Admired Men in the World" in Gallup Polls.| opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} | }}
----'''Billy Graham''' (or '''William Franklin Graham''') (Billyborn: 1918) Fis an American Christian [[evangelist]] who has preached the message of [[Christianity]] around the [[world]]. GrahamEvangelist and Chairman Many of his sermons center on the topic: Jesus Christ is the BoardProfileonly way of [[salvation]].
"My one purpose Billy Graham has preached the message of [[Christianity]] around the [[world]], reaching live audiences of 210 million people in life is 185 countries. He has led hundreds of thousands of people to help people find a make personal relationship with God, which, I believe, comes through knowing decisions to accept [[Jesus Christ]] into their lives." --Billy Graham
Evangelist Billy Graham took Christ literally when He said in Mark 16:15, “Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.”==Ministry==
MrWhile still a seminarian at Wheaton College, Graham was ordained a Southern Baptist minister in 1939 and served briefly as pastor of the Village Church in [[Western Springs, Illinois]], not far from Wheaton, in 1943-44. While there, a friend of Graham has preached 's, Torrey Johnson, pastor of the Gospel to more people Midwest Bible Church in live audiences than anyone else [[Chicago]], told Graham that his radio program "Songs in history—over 210 million people the Night" was about to be cancelled for lack of funding. Consulting with the members of his church in more than 185 countries and territories—through various meetingsWestern Springs, including Mission World Graham decided to take over Johnson's program with financial support from his parishioners. Launching the new and Global Missionrevitalized radio program on January 2. Hundreds 1944, still called "Songs in the Night," Graham recruited the baritone [[George Beverly Shea]] as his director of millions more have been reached through televisionradio ministry. While the radio ministry continued for many years, video, filmGraham decided to move on in early 1945. He served as president of [[Northwestern College (Minnesota)|Northwestern College]] in [[Minnesota]] in 1948, and webcastsat age 30 was (and still is) the youngest person to serve as a sitting college president.
Since the 1949 Los Angeles crusade vaulted Mr. Initially, Graham into intended to become a [[chaplain]] in the public eyearmed forces, but shortly after applying for a commission he has led hundreds came down with a severe case of thousands mumps that ended that plan. After a period of individuals recuperation in [[Florida]], Graham went on to make personal decisions to live co-found [[Youth for Christ]] with evangelist [[Charles Templeton]]. He travelled throughout the [[United States]] and [[Europe]] as an evangelist. Unlike many evangelists then and now, which is the main thrust of his ministryGraham had little formal theological training; he turned down offers to attend [[Princeton Theological Seminary]].
Born November 7, 1918, four days before the Armistice ended World War I, Mr. ====[[Billy Graham was reared on a dairy farm in Charlotte, North Carolina. Growing up during the Depression, he learned the value of hard work on the family farm, but he also found time to spend many hours in the hayloft reading books on a wide variety of subjects.Crusades]]====
In the fall Billy Graham has conducted over 41 evangelistic crusades since 1948. He began this form of 1934, at age 16, Mrministry in 1947 and continued until recently. Graham made He would rent a personal commitment to Christ through the ministry of Mordecai Hamlarge venue, such as a traveling evangeliststadium, who visited Charlotte present the gospel to a large crowd and call for a series of revival meetingsresponse. ==Quotes==
Ordained in 1939 by a church in the Southern Baptist Convention, Mr. Graham received a solid foundation in the Scriptures at Florida Bible Institute (now Trinity College in Florida). In 1943 he was graduated from Wheaton College in Illinois and married fellow student Ruth McCue Bell, daughter of a missionary surgeon, who spent the first 17 years of her life in China.
After graduating from college, Mr. Graham pastored the First Baptist Church in Western Springs, Illinois, before joining Youth for Christ, an organization founded for ministry to youth and servicemen during World War II. He preached throughout the United States and in Europe in the immediate post war era, emerging as a rising young evangelist.
The Los Angeles crusade in 1949 launched Mr==Links==* [http://en. wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Graham Wikipedia - Billy Graham into international prominence]* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sow0gfXXHGY&rel=1&feature=related YouTube Video]* [http://www.ted. Scheduled for three weeks, the meetings were extended to more than eight weeks, with overflow crowds filling a tent erected downtown each nightcom/talks/billy_graham_on_technology_faith_and_suffering.html Talk at TED on Technology and Faith]
Many of his subsequent early crusades were similarly extended, including one in London which lasted 12 weeks, {{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Famous Christians]] -> [[Theologians and a New York City crusade in Madison Square Garden in 1957 which ran nightly for 16 weeks.Evangelists]]
Today, at age 87, Billy Graham and his ministry are known around the globe. He has preached in remote African villages and in the heart of New York City, and those to whom he has ministered have ranged from heads of state to the simple living bushmen of Australia and the wandering tribes of Africa and the Middle East. Since 1977, Mr. Graham has been accorded the opportunity to conduct preaching missions in virtually every country of the former Eastern bloc, including the former Soviet Union.
Mr. Graham founded the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) in 1950 which was headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, until relocating to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2003. He conducts his ministry through the BGEA, including[[Category:Person]][[Category:Male]] * the weekly “Hour of Decision” radio program broadcast around the world on Sundays for over 50 years.[[Category:American Christians]] * television specials featuring Billy Graham Crusades and Franklin Graham Festivals which are broadcast in prime time on an average of 150 stations across the United States and Canada five to seven times annually. * a syndicated newspaper column, “My Answer,” which is carried by newspapers both nationally and internationally. * "Decision" magazine, the official publication of the Association, which has a circulation of more than 600,000 and is available in English and German versions, with special editions available in Braille and on cassette tape for the visually impaired. * World Wide Pictures which has produced and distributed over 125 productions, making it one of the foremost producers of evangelistic films in the world. Films have been translated into 38 languages and viewed by more than 250 million people worldwide and are available for showing in prisons and correctional facilities nationwide. Mr. Graham has written 25 books, many of which have become top sellers. His memoirs, “Just As I Am,” published in 1997, achieved a “triple crown,” appearing simultaneously on the three top best-seller lists in one week. In it Mr. Graham reflects on his life, including more than 60 years of ministry around the world. From humble beginnings as the son of a dairy farmer in North Carolina, he shares how his unwavering faith in Christ formed and shaped his career. Of his other books, “Approaching Hoofbeats[[Category: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” (1983) was listed for several weeks on The New York Times best seller list; “How to Be Born Again” (1977) had the largest first printing in publishing history with 800,000 copies; “Angels: God’s Secret Agents” (1975) sold one million copies within 90 days; and “The Jesus Generation” (1971) sold 200,000 copies in the first two weeks. Mr. Graham’s counsel has been sought by presidents, and his appeal in both the secular and religious arenas is evidenced by the wide range of groups that have honored him, including numerous honorary doctorates from many institutions in the U. S. and abroad. Recognitions include the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Freedom Award (2000) for contributions to the cause of freedom; the Congressional Gold Medal (1996); the Templeton Foundation Prize for Progress in Religion (1982); and the Big Brother Award for his work on behalf of the welfare of children (1966). In 1964 he received the Speaker of the Year Award and was cited by the George Washington Carver Memorial Institute for his contributions to race relations. He was recognized by the Anti-Defamation League of the B’nai B’rith in 1969 and the National Conference of Famous Christians and Jews in 1971 for his efforts to foster a better understanding among all faiths. In December 2001 he was presented with an honorary knighthood, Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE), for his international contribution to civic and religious life over 60 years.]] Mr. Graham is regularly listed by the Gallup organization as one of the “Ten Most Admired Men [[Category:Media Workers in the World,” whom it described as the dominant figure in that poll since 1948—making an unparalleled 48th appearance and 41st consecutive appearance. He has also appeared on the covers of Time, Newsweek, Life, U.S. News and World Report, Parade, and numerous other magazines and has been the subject United States of many newspaper and magazine feature articles and books. He and his wife, Ruth, have three daughters, two sons, 19 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. The Grahams make their home in the mountains of western North Carolina. ----[[Image:BillyGraham.jpg|rightAmerica]] '''Articles / opinions'''* [[Comments about Billy GrahamCategory:Theologians and Evangelists]] '''Quotes'''* [[Quotes of Billy GrahamCategory:Videos]]* [[Quotes about Billy GrahamCategory:Pages with YouTube content]] '''Stories / memories of attending a Billy Graham Crusade'''* ... {{theologians}}
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