Roy Austin Graham is famous and well known as Franklin Graham's son. After his election, however, Kennedy invited Graham to play golf in Palm Beach, Florida, after which Graham acknowledged Kennedy's election as an opportunity for Catholics and Protestants to come closer together. "[138], In 1970, Graham stated that feminism was "an echo of our overall philosophy of permissiveness" and that women did not want to be "competitive juggernauts pitted against male chauvinists". [65] Former Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) leader and future United States Congressman John Lewis also credited Graham as a major inspiration for his activism. [103] In a meeting they had with Golda Meir, Nixon offered Graham the ambassadorship to Israel, but he refused. William Franklin Graham Jr. (November 7, 1918 – February 21, 2018) was an American evangelist, a prominent evangelical Christian figure, and an ordained Southern Baptist minister who became well-known internationally in the late 1940s. On September 14, 2001 (only three days after the World Trade Center attacks), Graham was invited to lead a service at Washington National Cathedral; the service was attended by President George W. Bush and past and present leaders. Newport, Frank. [156] However, Graham appeared to take a more tolerant approach to issue of homosexuality when he appeared on the May 2, 1997 episode of 20/20, stating "I think that the Bible teaches that homosexuality is a sin, but the Bible also teaches that pride is a sin, jealously is a sin, and hate is a sin, evil thoughts are a sin, and so I don't think that homosexuality should be chosen as the overwhelming sin that we are doing today. [107][108] Observers have questioned whether the support of Republican and religious right politics on issues such as same-sex marriage coming from Graham – who stopped speaking in public or to reporters – in fact reflects the views of his son, Franklin, head of the BGEA. Will is the grandson of Billy Graham and the oldest son of Franklin Graham. The grandson of Billy Graham and the oldest son of Franklin Graham, Will has shared the hope of Jesus with more than one million people across six continents since beginning his evangelistic ministry in 2006. [8] He was also lifelong friends with another televangelist, the founding pastor of the Crystal Cathedral, Robert Schuller, whom Graham talked into starting his own television ministry. [147], Graham talked his future wife, Ruth, into abandoning her ambition to evangelize in Tibet in favor of staying in the United States to marry him – and that to do otherwise would be "to thwart God's obvious will". "[133] According to Newsweek magazine, "[T]he shock of the revelation was magnified because of Graham's longtime support of Israel and his refusal to join in calls for conversion of the Jews. Graham and his wife had five children together: Virginia Leftwich (Gigi) Graham (b. I haven't been faithful to my own advice in the past. [citation needed], On August 13, 1943, Graham married Wheaton classmate Ruth Bell, whose parents were Presbyterian missionaries in China. "The ground at the foot of the cross is level, and it touches my heart when I see whites standing shoulder to shoulder with blacks at the cross. Will is the grandson of Billy Graham and the oldest son of Franklin Graham. Graham has been spiritual adviser to several United States Presidents and has met with 12, dating back to Harry S. Truman. At one point, Johnson even considered making Graham a member of his cabinet and grooming him to be his successor, though Graham insisted he had no political ambitions and wished to remain a preacher. "[58] Graham's advisor, Grady Wilson, replied to King that "even though we do not see eye to eye with him on every issue, we still love him in Christ. On September 22, 1991, Graham held his largest event in North America on the Great Lawn of Manhattan's Central Park. Graham was 28 years old. William Franklin Graham Jr. (November 7, 1918 – February 21, 2018) was an American evangelist, a prominent evangelical Christian figure, and an ordained Southern Baptist minister who became well-known internationally in the late 1940s. [10] According to his staff, more than 3.2 million people have responded to the invitation at Billy Graham Crusades to "accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior". "The organized Jewish community and evangelical America". [121] This was mentioned by George W. Bush in his eulogy. [24] He gave his support to various political candidates over the years. Then 86, he used a walker during the ceremony. [96] During the 1960 campaign, Graham met with a conference of Protestant ministers in Montreux, Switzerland, to discuss their mobilization of congregations to defeat Kennedy. '"[105], In 2012, Graham endorsed the Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney. [184] Graham's eldest daughter, Gigi, praised the film and was hired as a consultant to help promote it. [123][124] They first met in 1955 and Graham preached at Windsor Chapel at the Queen's invitation during the following year. He and his wife, Kendra, have two daughters, Christine Jane (CJ) and Rachel Austin, and a son, William Franklin Graham V. [81], There had been controversy over Graham's proposed burial place; he announced in June 2007 that he and his wife would be buried alongside each other at the Billy Graham Library in his hometown of Charlotte. [72], Graham deliberately reached into the secular world as a bridge builder. 1999-2000: Pastoral Intern, Bay Leaf Baptist Church (Raleigh, N.C.) [139][140] He further stated that the role of wife, mother, and homemaker was the destiny of "real womanhood" according to the Judeo-Christian ethic. Graham's younger son Ned had argued with older son Franklin about whether burial at a library would be appropriate. [118], During the 1964 United States presidential election, supporters of Republican nominee Barry Goldwater sent an estimated 2 million telegrams to Graham's hometown of Montreat, North Carolina, and sought the preacher's endorsement. Billy Graham on his lasting legacy", "The Presidents' preacher: From Truman to Trump", "John F. Kennedy, Billy Graham: irrecoverable moments in 1963", "America's Pastor: At 74, Billy Graham Begins to Sum Up, Regrets and All", "Why Is Abortion Such a Big Issue For Christians? [24], In 1970, Nixon appeared at a Graham revival in East Tennessee, which they thought safe politically. [39] Graham initially intended to become a chaplain in the Armed Forces, but he contracted mumps shortly after applying for a commission. William had 5 siblings: Josephine Graham , John A Graham and 3 other siblings . "[118] In addition to his White House visits, Graham would visit Johnson at Camp David and occasionally met with the President when he retreated to his private ranch in Stonewall, Texas. It wasn't confrontational and he wasn't angry, but when he decided, that was the end of it." "Profile: William (Billy) F. Graham, Jr". Graham William Franklin, Graham William Franklin, W F Graham, William F Graham and William F Graham are some of the alias or nicknames that William has used. He was 99 years old. Franklin Graham and his father have been in ministry together for decades. 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When Newsweek asked Graham whether ministers – whether they think of themselves as evangelists, pastors or a bit of both – should spend time engaged with politics, he replied: 'You know, I think in a way that has to be up to the individual as he feels led of the Lord. ", "AUDIO: Billy Graham Confronts Racism, Teaches God Loves Everyone", "Billy Graham, InterVarsity & New York City", "William Borden: No Reserves. Vice President and Associate Evangelist. Billy was the first of four children, followed by Catherine, Melvin, and Jean. No Regrets", "My Answer from the writings of the Rev. [55] In private, Graham advised King and other members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). [74] [64] Young also claimed that Graham had often invited King to his crusades in the Northern states. [180] Other songs written to honor Graham include "Hero of the Faith" written by Eddie Carswell of NewSong, which became a hit,[181] "Billy, You're My Hero" by Greg Hitchcock,[182] "Billy Graham" by The Swirling Eddies, "Billy Graham's Bible" by Joe Nichols, "Billy Frank" by Randy Stonehill, and an original song titled "Just as I Am" by Fernando Ortega. [185], Graham's My Answer advice column appeared in newspapers for more than 60 years as of 2017. 2006: Associate Evangelist, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (Charlotte, N.… They do not reflect my views and I sincerely apologize for any offense caused by the remarks. 1. "Billy Graham (1918–2018): Prophet of World Christianity? [56] Following King's assassination in 1968, Graham mourned that the US had lost "a social leader and a prophet". Supportive of Johnson's domestic policies, and hoping to preserve his friendship with the President, Graham resisted pressure to endorse Goldwater and stayed neutral in the election. He turned down the offer in order to continue his touring revivals. In the 1970s, for instance, The Jesus Generation sold 200,000 copies in the first two weeks after its publication; Angels: God's Secret Agents had sales of a million copies within 90 days after release; How to Be Born Again was said to have made publishing history with its first printing of 800,000 copies."[33]. Frank and Morrow Graham had four children: William, Jr., Melvin T., Catherine, and Jean. [170], A professorial chair is named after him at the Alabama Baptist-affiliated Samford University, the Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth. In 1939, Graham was ordained by a group of Southern Baptist clergy at Peniel Baptist Church in Palatka, Florida. Graham was offered a five-year, $1 million contract from NBC to appear on television opposite Arthur Godfrey, but he had prearranged commitments. [67], On October 15, 1989, Graham received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [10] The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry. [73] He appeared as a guest on a 1969 Woody Allen television special, where he joined the comedian in a witty exchange on theological matters. William Franklin Graham IV (born January 30, 1975) is an American Christian evangelist.He is the executive director of the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove and associate evangelist of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.. Graham is the third generation of Grahams to evangelize under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). New York: Putnam. William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr. (born November 7, 1918) was an American evangelical Christian evangelist, who rose to celebrity status as his sermons were broadcast on radio and television. Grossman, Lawrence. Raised in a log home in the Appalachian Mountains outside Asheville, North Carolina, Franklin now resides in Boone, North Carolina, with his wife Jane. Graham became a national figure with heavy coverage from the wire services and national magazines. [55] After King's "Beyond Vietnam" speech denouncing US intervention in Vietnam, Graham castigated him and others for their criticism of US foreign policy. As Graham recalled to his biographer Frady, "I almost used the White House as a hotel when Johnson was President. [31][32] A memorial there marks the site where Graham made his decision. William Franklin Graham IV (Will) is the third generation of Grahams to proclaim the Gospel under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. They have two daughters, Christine Jane (CJ) and Rachel Austin, both high schoolers in Buncombe County Schools, and a son, William Franklin Graham V, who goes by Quinn. He was a retired farmer. "Thank You Billy Graham: The Inspiration". November 7 was Graham's 95th birthday, and he hoped to cause a revival.[79]. [159] On the day of his death, Graham had been on Gallup's Top 10 "Most Admired Man" list 61 times, and held the highest rank of any person since the list began in 1948. Local: 704-401-2432 He's...well, I hadn't ought to say this, but he's one of those counterfeits I was telling you about. [24] Later he always treated his conversations with presidents as confidential. [158], Graham was frequently honored by surveys, including "Greatest Living American" and consistently ranked among the most admired persons in the United States and the world. 1999-2000: Pastoral Intern, Bay Leaf Baptist Church (Raleigh, N.C.) [110], Graham had a personal audience with many sitting US presidents, from Harry S. Truman to Barack Obama – 12 consecutive presidents. [10] Graham recalled in his autobiography that during this time, he and King developed a close friendship and that he was eventually one of the few people who referred to King as "Mike", a nickname which King asked only his closest friends to call him. Roy Austin Graham Parents are Franklin Graham, Jane Austin Cunningham Graham. [71], Graham played multiple roles that reinforced each other. After his close relationships with Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon, Graham tried to avoid explicit partisanship. [83], Graham died of natural causes on February 21, 2018, at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, at the age of 99. [57], Despite their friendship, tensions between Graham and King emerged in 1958 when the sponsoring committee of a crusade which took place in San Antonio, Texas on July 25 arranged for Graham to be introduced by that state's segregationist governor, Price Daniel. He would preach the gospel and invite people to come forward (a practice begun by Dwight L. Moody). [91] Graham's pine plywood casket, handcrafted in 2006 by convicted murderers at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, is topped with a wooden cross nailed to it by the prisoners.[92][93]. [89][90], A private funeral service was held on March 2, 2018. Graham traveled throughout both the United States and Europe as a YFCI evangelist. [136], Graham expressed inclusivist views, suggesting that people without explicit faith in Jesus can be saved. In a secret letter from April 15, 1969, made public twenty years later, Graham encouraged Nixon to bomb the dikes in North Vietnam if the peace talks in Paris should fail. Templeton applied to Princeton Theological Seminary for an advanced theological degree and urged Graham to do so as well, but he declined as he was already serving as the president of Northwestern Bible College. Graham prepared one last sermon, "My Hope America", which was released on DVD and played around America and possibly worldwide between November 7–10, 2013. The "Billy Graham Children's Health Center" in Asheville is named after and funded by Graham. He ventured into the Ohio Valley where Indians and whites waged an expansionist war. [118] Graham's biographer David Aikman acknowledged that the preacher was closer to Johnson than any other President he had ever known. William G Graham was born circa 1874, at birth place, to Joseph Graham and Sarah Jane Graham. Dr. William Franklin "Billy" Graham. [165] Singer Michael W. Smith was active in Billy Graham Crusades as well as Samaritan's Purse. I just don't go for people like that. Davies, Caroline. [149], Graham regarded homosexuality as a sin, and in 1974 described it as "a sinister form of perversion". "[43][44] In Moscow, in 1992, one-quarter of the 155,000 people in Graham's audience went forward at his call. [15], In 1967, he was the first Protestant to receive an honorary degree from Belmont Abbey College, a Roman Catholic school. All five of Billy Graham's children gathered at his Montreat, North Carolina, home with him and their mother in 2003. [55], Following Graham's death, former SCLC official and future Atlanta politician Andrew Young, who spoke alongside Coretta Scott King at Graham's 1994 crusade in Atlanta,[63] acknowledged his friendship with Graham and stated that Graham did in fact travel with King to the 1965 European Baptist Convention. He wrote about Graham in his 1974 autobiography Plain Speaking, "But now we've got just this one evangelist, this Billy Graham, and he's gone off the beam. [103], In 2007, Graham explained his refusal to join Jerry Falwell's Moral Majority in 1979, saying: "I'm for morality, but morality goes beyond sex to human freedom and social justice. Franklin denied this, and said that he would continue to act as his father's spokesperson rather than allowing press conferences. After meeting with Truman in 1950, Graham told the press he had urged the president to counter communism in North Korea. William's Reputation Score is 3.02. He claims he's a friend of all the presidents, but he was never a friend of mine when I was President. He also hosted the radio show Hour of Decision from 1950 to 1954. ", "Franklin Graham followed in his father Billy's footsteps, but took a right-leaning path", "Homosexuality And Religion:An Introduction", "The outpouring of grief for evangelist Billy Graham is disturbing given his homophobic views", "Former Belmont Abbey College president dies at 85", "Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom", "Billy and Ruth Graham awarded Congressional Gold Medal for service". William Franklin Graham III is the fourth of five children of evangelist Billy Graham and his wife, the late Ruth Bell Graham. [179] In 2013, the album My Hope: Songs Inspired by the Message and Mission of Billy Graham was recorded by Amy Grant, Kari Jobe, Newsboys, Matthew West, tobyMac and other music artists with new songs to honor Graham during his My Hope America with Billy Graham outreach and the publication of his book The Reason for My Hope: Salvation. [33] He appeared in China in 1988 – for Ruth, this was a homecoming, since she had been born in China to missionary parents. [14] Because of his crusades, Graham preached the gospel to more people in person than anyone in the history of Christianity. If that’s to an arena full of people or one person on the street, I will do whatever God is calling me to do.”. CNN. All he's interested in is getting his name in the paper. [40], Graham scheduled a series of revival meetings in Los Angeles in 1949, for which he erected circus tents in a parking lot. Johnson was also the first sitting President to attend one of Graham's crusades, which took place in Houston, Texas, in 1965. Billy Graham, prominent Christian evangelist, dead at 99", "Evangelist Billy Graham dies at age 99; reached millions", Special Event – Honoring Rev. ©2021 BGEA WILLIAM was born on July 28 1870, in Frankfort, Kansas. 1958), a pastor who runs East Gates Ministries International,[37] which distributes Christian literature in China. At the ceremony, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan called Graham "America's pastor". Longmont, Colorado, Christine Jane (CJ), Rachel Austin, William Franklin V (Quinn), 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 2000-2006: Pastor, Wakefield Baptist Church (Wake Forest, N.C.) 4. This took place in Lausanne, Switzerland (July 16–25, 1974), and the movement which ensued took its name from the host city. [129] Captured on the tapes, Graham agreed with Nixon that Jews control the American media, calling it a "stranglehold" during a 1972 conversation with Nixon, and suggesting that if Nixon was re-elected that they might be able to do something about it. He was always trying to keep me there. "Northwestern Celebrates Billy Graham Community Life Commons Grand Opening", "Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Chronology", Banks, Adelle M. "Billy Graham book 'The Reason for My Hope: Salvation,' talks sin, selfishness, and 'trendy religion'". As Graham's final crusade approached in 2005, his friend Pat Boone chose to create a song in honor of Graham,[173] which he co-wrote and produced with David Pack and Billy Dean,[174] who digitally combined studio recordings of various artists into what has been called a "'We Are the World'-type" production. GRAHAM, WILLIAM FRANKLIN, JR. - N.D. A British tea card with a color drawing of Graham on one side and a brief biography on the other. [163] Graham was the first non-musician inducted,[164] and had also helped to revitalize interest in hymns and create new favorite songs. "[128], During the Watergate affair, there were suggestions that Graham had agreed with many of President Richard Nixon's antisemitic opinions, but he denied them and stressed his efforts to build bridges to the Jewish community. "There was never an idea of a career for us," she said. A lot of things that I commented on years ago would not have been of the Lord, I'm sure, but I think you have some – like communism, or segregation, on which I think you have a responsibility to speak out. In Durban, South Africa, in 1973, the crowd of some 100,000 was the first large mixed-race event in apartheid South Africa in which he stated that "apartheid is a sin. [5], Graham was a spiritual adviser to U.S. presidents, and he provided spiritual counsel for every president from Harry S. Truman (33rd) to Barack Obama (44th). Will and his wife, Kendra, have two daughters, Christine Jane (CJ) and Rachel Austin, and a son, William Franklin Graham V (Quinn). “I have a burden in my heart to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. About William Franklin Graham, I Frank Graham was the son of Crook Graham and Margaret McCall. God can use that voice of yours. William Franklin Graham IV (Will) We have to stand in the middle in order to preach to all people, right and left. He also spoke at the memorial service following the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. "[70] The movement remains a significant fruit of Graham's legacy, with a presence in nearly every nation. On May 31, 2007, the $27 million Billy Graham Library was officially dedicated in Charlotte. [145], Graham's daughter Bunny recounted her father denying her and her sisters higher education. Miller, Merle (1974) Plain Speaking: An Oral Biography of Harry S. Truman. 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