Global evangelist Billy Graham dies
Televangelism pioneer Rev. Billy Graham, the force behind millions becoming Christians globally has died. Graham, 99, passed away on the morning of Feb. 21 at his home in Montreat, NC. The world has lost the man who was the template for a General in God's Army, Rev. Billy Graham. The renowned preacher was characterized by a straight forward, passionate approach to the gospel that spoke of the power of Jesus Christ, repentance from sin and eternal life that drew massive crowds wherever he went globally, as opposed to the seeker friendly approach that has become normalized in the modern era of the American church. According to documented records and vidoes, Mr. Graham preached in 185 countries. He was one of the first ministers to deliver the gospel via radio and television. His archived sermons air on TBN currently. An agent for racial reconciliation, per the advice of his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Graham held integrated meetings dur...