70th Anniversary of Hour of Decision on Television

September 30, 1951 marks the first time Billy Graham appeared on television with the “Hour of Decision” program. Experts called the 50’s the “golden age” of television. Televisions had created …

The Legacy of the Gospel – Route 66 Flagstaff, Arizona

While both Billy Graham and Franklin Graham never preached in Flagstaff, Arizona, there is a legacy of ministry in Arizona.
Mr. Graham held Crusades in Phoenix in 1964 and 1974. This will be Franklin’s first time preaching in Flagstaff during the Route 66 God Loves You Tour. Franklin preached in Tucson and Yuma in 1991. He also came through the Phoenix area in 2016 for the Decision America Tour.

The Legacy of the Gospel – Route 66 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Both Billy Graham, and his son Franklin Graham, have a history in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In fact, in his book Just As I Am, Billy Graham shared about one of the most memorable evangelistic events for him personally. It was during a Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1998 when his son, Franklin, preached the first two nights and Billy Graham preached for the last two meetings.

The Legacy of the Gospel – Route 66 Amarillo, Texas

There is a legacy of ministry for the Graham’s in the state of Texas. While Billy Graham never preached in Amarillo, he did hold 12 Crusades in Texas. Meanwhile, Franklin Graham visited Amarillo, Texas in 2000. The Texas Panhandle Festival filled Amarillo’s Dick Bivins Stadium. More than 60,000 people attended the Festival.

The Legacy of the Gospel – Route 66 Oklahoma City

A legacy of ministry has taken place in the state of Oklahoma. Billy Graham held evangelistic events in the Oklahoma City area from 1956-2003 where over 696,000 people came to hear Mr. Graham preach. Meanwhile, Franklin Graham has travelled a number of times to the Oklahoma City area between 1991 and 2016.

From the Archives: Billy Graham & Ethel Waters

See the award given to Ethel Waters by Billy Graham at the 1963 Southern California Crusade.

Prayer in the Midst of Tragedy

On September 21, 2001, in a quick response to the crisis of the September 11th attacks, The Billy Graham Prayer Center opened just a few blocks from where the twin …

The Legacy of the Gospel – Route 66 Missouri

The Graham’s have a legacy of ministry in Missouri. Billy Graham held several evangelistic events between 1953 and 1999 with over 742,000 people who attended. Meanwhile, Franklin Graham travelled to the St. Louis area for an evangelistic event back in 2009. On August 2, 2009, Franklin held Rock the River at Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis. Over 65,000 people attended the event.

Franklin and Bessie’s Picks—September 2021

Special books picked by Franklin Graham and Bessie featured in Ruth’s Attic bookstore at the Billy Graham Library.

Billy Graham’s Ministry to Spanish-Speaking People

Billy Graham had a heart to share the Gospel all over the world to people of all languages. He traveled all over the world to tell others about the saving …