Chairman/Founder: William Franklin "Billy" Graham II, since 1950
President & CEO: William Franklin Graham III (CEO since 2000; president since 2001)
Headquarters: Charlotte, N.C., USA
International Offices: Canada, Australia, Great Britain and Germany
Ministries: The following are ministries of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA):
- Billy Graham Crusades / Franklin Graham Festivals / Will Graham Celebrations
Billy Graham has preached the good news of God's love to nearly 215 million people at hundreds of Crusades, missions and evangelistic rallies, in North America and around the world. His son, Franklin Graham, has preached more than 150 evangelistic festivals in 37 states and 37 countries since 1989. Franklin's 2012 Festival schedule includes international Festivals in Japan, Ghana and Hungary, and domestic events in Rochester and Buffalo, N.Y., and Green Bay, Wis. Will Graham is the third generation of Grahams to proclaim God's love under the banner of the BGEA. Will has spoken to audiences across six continents since beginning his evangelistic ministry in 2006. - My Hope World Evangelism Through Television
Utilizing an innovative combination of relationship evangelism and modern media, My Hope is taking the Gospel to living rooms around the world. Christians are encouraged and equipped to invite family, friends, and neighbors to hear the Gospel message through national broadcasts, culminating with the hosts sharing their personal testimonies. Launched in 2002 with the goal of reaching every country in the world, My Hope has been implemented in 57 countries thus far and has seen a remarkable response as more than 10 million people have made commitments to Christ. - Billy Graham Rapid Response Team
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team was developed following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It has since grown into a nationwide network of hundreds of chaplains who are specifically trained to offer hope in the wake of man-made and natural disasters. Since the ministry was launched in 2002, it has deployed chaplains to more than 120 natural and man-made disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires and shootings. - Dare to Be a Daniel
Inspired by the biblical story of Daniel, this program trains Christian tweens and young teens to take a stand for their faith in Jesus Christ and share their faith with their friends. Dare to Be a Daniel combines multimedia technology, biblical teaching and interviews with famous athletes and musicians to help the youths live their faith in their interactions with friends, family and peers. Students can go through the training in a 5- or 13-session group curriculum or individually online at www.DaretoBeaDaniel.com. More than 24,000 students across the nation have completed the training. - Billy Graham Library
The 40,000-square-foot Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C., opened in June 2007 and chronicles the life of evangelist Billy Graham. Its purpose is to continue the more than 60-year legacy of the BGEA to deliver the simple Gospel message. The Library houses six exhibits, four galleries and two theaters covering the span of Graham's lifetime work and the ongoing ministry of the BGEA today. More than 550,000 have visited the Library since its opening. Visit www.billygrahamlibrary.org for more information. - Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove
Nestled on 1,200 acres in Asheville, N.C., the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove offers guests a unique and serene experience for purposeful Bible training. For more than 20 years, The Cove has followed the guiding principles of Billy and Ruth Graham first to sow God's truth through instruction, inspiration, intercession and impact; and second for participants to experience retreat, rest, relaxation and renewal in order to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2, NIV). Visit www.thecove.org for more information. - The Greatest Journey
The Greatest Journey is an evangelism and discipleship program created specifically for children and taught by trained local church volunteers. The 12-lesson Bible study has been translated into more than 60 languages. With a comprehensive leader's guide, the program uses memory verses and engaging activities to teach children how to receive Jesus as their Savior, follow Him each day, and share their faith with others. - Internet Evangelism (SearchforJesus.net)
Through BGEA's Internet evangelism program, thousands of individuals have indicated making a decision to follow Christ. When individuals enter specific search phrases in popular search engines, BGEA's Internet evangelism outreach directs them to special websites that address their concerns and offer a presentation of the Gospel. Trained volunteer "E-counselors" will be available soon to chat online with spiritual seekers, and "Discipleship Coaches" will offer follow-up training to those who have made a commitment and encourage them in finding a church in their area. - Decision Magazine
The official monthly publication of the BGEA, founded in 1960, Decision magazine has a circulation of some 300,000—making it one of the most widely circulated religious periodicals in the world. Issues include messages by Billy and Franklin Graham, devotional helps, practical features on Christian living, personal testimonies, and news of inspiring faith. - Digital Media Services/Internet
Representing the ministry and communications of BGEA in the online realm, the DMS team maintains more than a dozen websites, microsites and landing pages – as well as our email communications, social networking and BGEA apps. Additionally, DMS designs and maintains websites and landing pages for our Internet Evangelism ministry, SearchForJesus.net. - Radio Ministry
The Hour of Decision radio program is heard weekly on more than 1,295 radio outlets across the U.S and Canada as well as Sirius/XM's FamilyTalk 131. The international edition of the program airs in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Farsi. On Sundays, also on Sirius/XM 131, The Billy Graham Classics presents historic messages still relevant to today from 60 years of crusades. Our one-minute feature, Decision Minute, offers eternal food-for-thought capsulated for today's busy lives. It airs on approximately 1,015 stations. - Blue Ridge Broadcasting
Located at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, this radio ministry operates FM station 106.9 The Light WMIT-FM, 1010 AM WFGW "Faith & Freedom," and The EDGE 106.9 HD2. - Billy Graham TV Specials
Billy Graham pioneered the early use of television specials in the 1950s, which today are regularly broadcast in the United States. Reaching households domestically over the airwaves and internationally online and through select satellite providers, these specials blend messages from Billy and Franklin Graham and real-life stories from the front lines of BGEA ministries. - TV/Telephone Ministry
The TV/Telephone Ministry, in conjunction with the Billy Graham TV Specials, began nationwide in March 1981 and has since served more than one million people. From the privacy of their homes, people can call the telephone number on their screens to receive spiritual help and guidance. Currently, there were 38 active phone centers, 495 phones and 1,745 trained volunteers. - Ruth's Attic Bookstores
Named for Ruth Graham's love for the Bible and Christian literature, Ruth's Attic bookstores are the resource ministry of the BGEA. An Internet store and two walk-in stores at BGEA facilities in Asheville and Charlotte, N.C., provide evangelism and discipleship resources that include Billy Graham Classic Crusade DVDs, Dare To Be a Daniel training resources, the Christian Worker's Handbook, books by Graham family members and other trusted Christian authors, as well as music and gifts from the Billy Graham Library. Find the online store at www.billygrahambookstore.org - Billy Graham Response Center
The Response Center opened in June 1998 to provide information to people with questions regarding the BGEA and to respond to those who need spiritual encouragement. The Response Center also receives calls for Samaritan's Purse. It is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to midnight and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to midnight. - Christian Guidance
The Christian Guidance department of trained staff handles letters, telecast follow-up forms, phone calls, and emails from tens of thousands of people annually—many of whom are in desperate circumstances, experiencing every conceivable type of problem.
