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[[Billy Graham]] has conducted over 41 [[Revival meeting|evangelistic crusades]] since 1948. He began this form of ministry in 1947 and continued until recently. He would rent a large venue, such as a stadium, park, or street. He had a group of up to 5,000 people to sing in a choir and then preached the [[gospel]] and invited people to come forward. These people, called inquirers, were then given the opportunity to speak one-on-one with a counselor who clarified any questions the inquirer may have had and would pray with that person. The inquirers were often given some resources such as a [[Gospel of John]] or [[Bible]] study booklet. In [[Moscow]] in 1992, one-fourth of the 155,000 in his audience came forward upon his request. | [[Billy Graham]] has conducted over 41 [[Revival meeting|evangelistic crusades]] since 1948. He began this form of ministry in 1947 and continued until recently. He would rent a large venue, such as a stadium, park, or street. He had a group of up to 5,000 people to sing in a choir and then preached the [[gospel]] and invited people to come forward. These people, called inquirers, were then given the opportunity to speak one-on-one with a counselor who clarified any questions the inquirer may have had and would pray with that person. The inquirers were often given some resources such as a [[Gospel of John]] or [[Bible]] study booklet. In [[Moscow]] in 1992, one-fourth of the 155,000 in his audience came forward upon his request. | ||
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* [http://www.billygraham.org/ Billy Graham Evangelical Association] | * [http://www.billygraham.org/ Billy Graham Evangelical Association] | ||
* [http://www.historyguy.com/biofiles/graham_billy.html Biofile: Billy Graham, a biography page] | * [http://www.historyguy.com/biofiles/graham_billy.html Biofile: Billy Graham, a biography page] | ||
* [http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/3367.htm Financial summary of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association] | * [http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/3367.htm Financial summary of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association] | ||
* [http://www.prettygoodnews.com/form_990/hagee_spreadsheet.pdf Executive salaries, Christian ministries] | * [http://www.prettygoodnews.com/form_990/hagee_spreadsheet.pdf Executive salaries, Christian ministries] | ||
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* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/1850077.stm Anti-Semitic charges] | * [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/1850077.stm Anti-Semitic charges] | ||
* [http://www.bgtc.info/ Billy Graham Training Center] | * [http://www.bgtc.info/ Billy Graham Training Center] | ||
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* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sow0gfXXHGY Billy Graham - What's Going on?! A documentary of him on YouTube] | * [http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sow0gfXXHGY Billy Graham - What's Going on?! A documentary of him on YouTube] | ||
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Billy Graham has conducted over 41 evangelistic crusades since 1948. He began this form of ministry in 1947 and continued until recently. He would rent a large venue, such as a stadium, park, or street. He had a group of up to 5,000 people to sing in a choir and then preached the gospel and invited people to come forward. These people, called inquirers, were then given the opportunity to speak one-on-one with a counselor who clarified any questions the inquirer may have had and would pray with that person. The inquirers were often given some resources such as a Gospel of John or Bible study booklet. In Moscow in 1992, one-fourth of the 155,000 in his audience came forward upon his request.
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External links
- Billy Graham Evangelical Association
- Biofile: Billy Graham, a biography page
- Financial summary of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
- Executive salaries, Christian ministries
- Anti-Semitic charges
- Billy Graham Training Center
- Streaming video clip from 1957 event in Times Square
- Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Newsroom
- New York journalist goes to Graham's crusade and the gay pride march
- Rev. Billy Graham Genealogy (NC & SC)
- Billy Graham - What's Going on?! A documentary of him on YouTube
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