Biography of Billy Graham

Billy Graham was born on November 7, 1918. At the age of 16, he made a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus during a revival campaign led by Mordecai Ham in his hometown of Charlotte.

After reading the Bible's words in Mark 16:15, "Go and preach the Word to all creation," Billy Graham has preached around the world, in the most remote villages of Africa, but also in the heart of New York, through the Soviet bloc.

It is estimated that Billy Graham preached the gospel to more than 210 million people in more than 185 countries and territories. And hundreds of millions of people have also been touched through television, movies, radio, etc ...

Today, more than 85 years old, his ministry is recognized throughout the world.

He is head of the BGEA (Billy Graham Evangelistic Association) founded in 1950, this includes a weekly broadcast on radio, TV shows in prime time (about 6 times a year), an insert in national and international newspapers, a magazine, and movies ...

Billy Graham and his wife Ruth had three daughters and two sons, 19 grandchildren and lots of great grandchildren. The Graham family has elected home in North Carolina.