What Happens
Arrive and register on Monday or Tuesday afternoon; conclude Wednesday or Thursday evening depending on your schedule. You will check out of your lodging on the following morning. Specific times for each School are displayed on the FAQ page for each school. Check the links for the dates in which you are interested.

In addition to hearing from several plenary session speakers, you create your own learning experience by selecting elective seminars out of those offered.

The following seminar topics have been offered in past Schools of Evangelism:

  • Keys to Thriving in the Smaller Church
  • Preparing Your Church for New Christians
  • A Ministry of Hope in Times of Crisis
  • Life in the Fishbowl: Help! I’m Married to a Minister
  • Evangelism as a Lifestyle
  • How to Reach Your Community for Christ
  • Connecting to a Disconnected Generation
  • Equipping “Tweens” for Evangelism
  • Leading your Church in a Vital Prayer Ministry
  • And many others!
What You Get
Every participant receives a notebook that contains:
  • A welcome from Billy Graham and Franklin Graham
  • Weekly and daily schedules
  • A diagram of the venue
  • Description of each session, including speaker biographies and an outline
  • A manual for “How to Build an Evangelistic Church”
  • Sections of information for reaching different types of people with the Gospel
  • Pages for notes
  • And much more!
Who’s There
The attendance at a School of Evangelism is typically 500–700 participants, depending on the venue size.

Speakers at Schools of Evangelism in recent years include:

Cost
Registration is $100 per person or $150 for a married couple (refundable until 45 days before event). Meals are not included. Lodging cost varies by location. Additional charges may apply for special programs offered in particular locations. See also FAQs for the School in which you are interested.

 
Scholarships
Full-time pastors or ministerial students may apply for a scholarship to assist with lodging and/or travel, funded primarily by the Lowell Berry Foundation and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada.

A scholarship provides:

A scholarship provides assistance to help defray the travel and lodging costs related to the School, provided you are staying in the contracted hotel. Funds for scholarships may be limited. Your confirmation letter will specify the amount of your scholarship.

Because we believe so strongly in your ministry, we offer you two scholarships during the course of your ministry. We do ask that you allow at least two years to assimilate the material from the first School before applying for your second scholarship.

You must apply if you want to receive scholarship funds. Before you request scholarship monies, we ask that you discuss the School and its costs with your congregational leadership. Perhaps they will be willing to assist in defraying all or some of the costs of lodging, travel, and meals.


Please Note: You must register fully in order to submit a scholarship application. The registration fee for the School you have selected must accompany your registration and scholarship application in order to be considered for scholarship monies. Scholarships must be requested prior to the start of the School; no scholarships will be granted on-site. Scholarship funds are limited based on availability.

How It All Started
When businessman Lowell Berry discovered the extensive training and support needs of pastors and Christian workers across America, his heart was burdened to help them. While he served on the executive committee of a Billy Graham Crusade, Berry realized the potential of BGEA to meet the needs of those ministers.

Lowell Berry shared his vision with Billy Graham, and the unique result was an exciting ministry that has grown into masterful evangelism and discipleship training for pastors, Christian workers, and their spouses—Billy Graham Schools of Evangelism.

 

International Schools Of Evangelism
Equipping the International Church for Evangelism

Billy Graham International Schools of Evangelism are designed to assist pastors and leaders to reach their communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Gifted and experienced speakers share principles and practical teaching on evangelism and discipleship. Notebooks, outlines, and other helpful materials are provided to assist with learning.

Opportunities for encouragement and personal renewal occur through the times of worship and fellowship, and each participant receives a certificate documenting his or her participation.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding Billy Graham Schools of Evangelism can be found on the FAQ page

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