The Billy Graham Library has over 200 volunteers that serve year-round. Volunteering at the Library provides a rich community, and gives you a purpose in your work for the Lord. Serving hundreds of people from all over world on a daily basis helps you to see all God is doing and helps put your faith into sight. Meet four of the Billy Graham volunteers and hear about their time serving at the Library.

Meet Anita who has been volunteering at the Library for 2 years.

What led you to become a volunteer at the Library?

“I was led to volunteer at the Library once my children were in high school and I had more time to be able to serve the Lord.”

What is your favorite memory you have volunteering?

“Being able to spend time with fellow believers and getting to love on people for Jesus.”

Tell us about the community that you have found in volunteering at the Library

“The community of volunteers I have found at the Library have become my family and prayer warriors.”

Meet Priscilla who has been volunteering at the Library for 2 years.

What led you to become a volunteer at the Library?

“Being able to present the Gospel freely.”

How has your relationship with the Lord grown since being a volunteer here?

“My relationship with the Lord has grown in confidence; knowing that the Holy Spirit is leading me with words to speak to one’s heart.”

Tell us about the community that you have found in volunteering at the Library.

“There are many prayer warriors among us, from all over the Charlotte area!”

Meet Judy who has been volunteering at the Library for 9 years.

How has your relationship with the Lord grown since being a volunteer here?

“It has led me to pray more and to pray for the little things.”

What advice would you give someone considering volunteering at the Library?

“The advice I would give to someone who is considering volunteering at the Library is to be flexible, love people, and want to spread His word.”

Tell us about the community that you have found in volunteering at the Library.

“I have been surrounded by folks who love the Lord and want to spread His word.”

Meet Ralph who has been volunteering at the Library for 12 years.

What is your favorite memory you have here volunteering?

“I had the opportunity to pray with a lady who was 86 years-old and had grown up in a church. Even though she had grown up in the church, she shared with me that she didn’t truly know Christ, so, I had the privilege of leading her to Christ in that moment.”

How has your relationship with the Lord grown since being a volunteer here?

“My relationship with the Lord has grown immensely since being a volunteer at the Library. I have become more aware of the concerns of others and more aware of the responsibility of serving in some way to the Lord.”

What advice would you give someone considering volunteering at the Library?

“It is the most fulfilling thing you will ever be involved in. You are leading others, encouraging others, and strengthing others in Christ.”

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies – in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:10-11

If you are interested in joining the community of volunteers at the Billy Graham Library join us on September 14 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. to find out more information on becoming a volunteer. We pray that you will consider coming alongside us in spreading the Gospel.