Billy Graham Evangelistic Association facts for kids
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a Christian organization that shares messages about faith. It was started by a famous preacher named Billy Graham. The BGEA uses many ways to reach people, like TV shows, radio, and the internet. They also help people after disasters and have training centers.
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How It Started
The BGEA began in 1950. Billy Graham started it in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Later, the main office moved to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Sharing Messages Through Media
For over 60 years, the BGEA had a popular radio show called Hour of Decision. In 2018, after Billy Graham passed away, the BGEA launched the Billy Graham Channel on SiriusXM. This channel plays Billy Graham's sermons.
Today, Billy Graham's son, Franklin Graham, leads the BGEA. Franklin and his son, Will Graham, continue to hold large events called crusades. These events are similar to the ones Billy Graham was known for.
Reaching People Online
In 2011, the BGEA started an online project called Search for Jesus. This project shares Christian messages with people around the world. They use websites in many different languages. The BGEA says that over 50 million people have visited these websites since 2011.
The organization also creates a new TV special each month. These specials are shown on TV stations across the United States. You can also watch them online. The BGEA also publishes a magazine called Decision every month.
Helping People Around the World
In 2002, the BGEA started an international project called My Hope. For this project, Christians invite their friends and family to their homes. They watch a TV show featuring Billy or Franklin Graham. The show is translated into their language. The BGEA believes this project has helped many people learn about faith.
Billy Graham and his ministry also helped start other important groups. These include Christianity Today Magazine and the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization.
The Billy Graham Library
The BGEA's main office in Charlotte is also home to the Billy Graham Library. This library opened on May 31, 2007. Many important people, including former U.S. Presidents, attended the opening. After Billy Graham passed away, several former U.S. Presidents visited the library to honor him.
See also
- List of Billy Graham's crusades
