William Franklin Graham Jr. (/ ˈɡreɪəm /; 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- …

On February 28 and March 1, 2018, Billy Graham became the fourth private citizen in United States history to lie in honor at the United States Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C. Billy...

For more than 70 years, Billy Graham preached the Gospel with clarity and authority. But it wasn’t without its challenges. “The Message Lives On” reveals how this humble evangelist responded to criticism, faced his fears, and remained committed to proclaiming the truth.

Feb 17, 2025 · Billy Graham (born November 7, 1918, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.—died February 21, 2018, Montreat, North Carolina) was an American evangelist whose large-scale preaching missions, known as crusades, and friendship with numerous U.S. presidents brought him to international prominence.

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.” Mr. Graham preached the Gospel to more people in live audiences than anyone else in history—nearly 215 million people in more than 185 countries and territories—through various meetings ...

Throughout his life, Billy Graham preached the gospel of Jesus Christ to some 215 million people who attended one of his more than 400 Crusades, simulcasts and evangelistic rallies in more than 185 countries and territories. He reached millions more through TV, …

Feb 23, 2018 · Billy Graham, known as "America's pastor," was born on November 7, 1918, and died on February 21, 2018, at age 99. Graham, who had suffered from ill health in recent years, passed away from natural causes at his home in Montreat, North Carolina.

For decades, Billy Graham held numerous preaching Crusades in stadiums and sports arenas across the United States and Canada, as well as in India, Africa, Australia, South America, the Middle East, Europe, and other parts of the world.

At 16 years old, Billy Graham was about to experience the transformation of a traditional farm boy into an instrument of God. In a time of burgeoning modernism, of science and philosophy, Billy Graham walked in the woods one night seeking God’s direction for his faith. The answer?

Feb 21, 2018 · The Rev. Billy Graham, a North Carolina farmer’s son who preached to millions in stadium events he called crusades, becoming a pastor to presidents and the nation’s best-known Christian...