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William Franklin Graham Jr. (/ ˈ ɡ r eɪ ə m /; November 7, 1918 – February 21, 2018) was an American evangelist, ordained Southern Baptist minister, and civil rights advocate, [1] [2] whose broadcasts and world tours featuring live sermons became well known in the mid- to late 20th century.
Wyrtzen spoke in many churches and venues, holding meetings from the streets to stadiums; he is credited with influencing Billy Graham, George Verwer and other evangelistic leaders. He died on April 17, 1996, survived by his second wife Joan and five children from his first marriage.
The day before Ruth Graham's death, Billy Graham released a statement through the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association stating, "Ruth is my soul mate and best friend, and I cannot imagine living a single day without her by my side. I am more and more in love with her today than when we first met over 65 years ago as students at Wheaton College ...
Graham, who lived most of his adult life in the mountain community of Montreat, died in 2018 at age 99. Graham was the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, preaching in person to ...
With his steely features and piercing blue eyes, Graham was a powerful figure who counseled presidents and preached to millions across the world. Billy Graham; preacher to millions, adviser to ...
In August 2018, six months after Graham's death, the BGEA launched the Billy Graham Channel on SiriusXM to broadcast Graham's sermons. [3] Franklin Graham serves as president and CEO. [4] Several times a year, he and his son, Will Graham, preach at evangelistic crusades [5] modeled after those Billy Graham was known for holding. [citation needed]
A statue of the late Rev. Billy Graham set to stand inside the U.S. Capitol to represent North Carolina will be unveiled next week in a ceremony. House Speaker Mike Johnson, other congressional ...
Clifford Burton Barrows (April 6, 1923 – November 15, 2016) [1] was a longtime music and program director for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.He had been a part of the Graham organization since 1949.