He has four siblings and is the fourth born. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on July 14th every year. Funk, Tim and Alexander, Ames, contributors. Graham underwent heart surgery in November 2021. Their children are William Franklin, Roy Austin, Edward Bell, and Jane 'Cissie' Austin. [38], When Sudanese president Omar Hassan al-Bashir was indicted by the International Criminal Court in March 2009, Graham argued in an op-ed in The New York Times that Bashir should not be indicted for alleged genocidal acts because the indictment would lead to the collapse of the 2005 peace agreement. By. Edward is married to Kristy and they both have three biological children and an adopted son Levy, who they brought from China in 2017. Billy Graham, 88, expects to attend but his level of participation depends . "[44] Nevertheless, in November 2016, Graham told The Washington Post that God had played a role in Donald Trump's election as U.S. president, saying: "I could sense going across the country that God was going to do something this year. It only costs $10 to provide a Bible or Christian literature for a family in need through the Christmas catalog. The artist told the outlet about her and her husband's plans to host her niece's wedding at their farm. In 2018, Will portrayed his grandfather, Billy Graham, in the Universal Studios biopic Unbroken: Path to Redemption (about Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini). This picture was taken at a 1994 Crusade. The expense was noted as income in Trumps tax returns uncovered by The New York Times in September. He further founded the Samaritans Purse, an international Christian relief organization. [23], Franklin Graham drew scrutiny in 2009 for drawing a full-time salary from Samaritan's Purse, while simultaneously receiving a full-time salary from Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). "We have seen what COVID can do," said Graham, citing Samaritan's Purse work to help during the outbreaks in Cremona, Italy; Los Angeles; North Carolina and the Bahamas. This elections aftermath, he continued, will create an opportunity for evangelical dissidents like Jerushah, Aram, Chancellor John Piper, Christianity Today and many others to be heard now that the supportive din for Trump has faded. in Religion, Liberty University (Lynchburg, Va.), 2001: Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Wake Forest, N.C.), 2006: Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Toccoa Falls College (Toccoa Falls, Ga.), 2015: Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Trinity College (Trinity, Fla.), 2018: Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Dallas Baptist University (Dallas, Texas), 2018: Redeemed: Devotions for the Longing Soul (Thomas Nelson), 2019: Redeemed: How God Satisfies the Longing Soul DVD curriculum (Thomas Nelson), Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College (Wheaton, Ill.), Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (Charlotte, N.C.), Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada (Calgary, AB), Blue Ridge Broadcasting (Black Mountain, N.C.). Aram knew that the co-worker was active in the gay community and that she was stunned to later learn that Samaritans Purse was headed by Franklin Graham. "[45] At the Inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017, Graham chose to read a passage from Paul's First Epistle to Timothy, chapter 2, which calls for prayers for all people, including "kings and for all those in authority, that we may live peacefully quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Funk, Tim and Alexander, Ames. The other candidates must be wondering why some GOP hatemonger doesn't attack them. The pastor of Liberty Church in Blackpool, who organized the petition, said: "As a Christian and as a leader of a church that particularly welcomes LGBT people, I'm horrified that other local churches are inviting someone with this record of hate speech." Cissie is married to football star Corey Lynch. "She loves to laugh, which you can hear a mile away. [8] They have four children: William Franklin Graham IV (Will), born in 1975, Roy Austin Graham (1977), Edward Bell Graham (1979) and Jane Austin Graham Lynch (Cissie) (1986). All contributions designated for specific projects shall He was overheard on tape in a conversation with then-President Richard Nixon expressing anti-Semitic views words for which he later apologized and expressed deep regret. She pulled out her cellphone and read one: Jerushah, I am sitting here crying after reading this and several other articles about you. But they agreed to be interviewed by AVL Watchdog a few days before the election to voice their belief that their uncle and other evangelical leaders were tarring with shame the faith that Billy Graham espoused in his decades-long public preaching. "My mom kept us on a regular routine. For the Rev. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! My father knew [Trump], believed in him & voted for him. Birth. Referencing the biblical text of Leviticus 18:22, he said, "Homosexuality is defined by God as sin, an abomination to Him". Jane is a homemaker and also serves on the board of directors for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. There were 10 children: Samuel Steele, Nancy Jane (McFarland), William, George, Sarah E, Henry, Charles Franklin, Elizabeth, Albert and Leander. He then began conducting events for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in 1989 later becoming the CEO in 2000 and its president in 2002. Evangelist who was promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in the year 2000. It only costs $6 to provide lesson books and a Bible for a boy or girl participating in this discipleship program by Samaritans Purse. In September, he co-organized a prayer march that drew thousands to the National Mall and, though he claimed this, too, was non-partisan, he urged the crowd to just pray that God will watch over and protect Trump who, he said, had fulfilled all his promises to evangelicals. Amy Grant is hosting her niece's same-sex wedding on her farm, and Franklin Graham wants everyone to know he disapproves.. Of course, this should come as no surprise to Graham. Graham continued, "Now it's obvious that the president has renounced the prophet Mohammed, and he has renounced Islam, and he has accepted Jesus Christ. Franklin Graham said he first set eyes on Jane when she was just eight years old. He was born in Asheville, North Carolina, as William Franklin Graham III. That's what he says he has done. Would you like to add $10 to give a family a copy of Gods Word? Graham wrote on Facebook. In 1974, she and Franklin Graham were married North Carolina. His dad Billy died of natural causes at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, on February . But who is Franklin's wife, Jane? But in an interview with Hugh Downs on ABCs 20/20 program, Downs asked Graham, If you had a homosexual child, would you love him? Grahams immediate reply: Why, I would love that one even more. Duford said she couldnt envision such words coming from her uncle Franklin. He also had contributions to his retirement plans suspended until the economy bounced back. Visit our website at http . Then there he, too, married his wife Jane Austin Cunningham, 70, who is a native of North Carolina in 1974. ranklin Graham interviewed on CBN News channel in January, 2021. "When I visited him at his home on that Saturday, I didn't know it would . [25] In response to the questions about his compensation, Graham decided to give up his salary from BGEA, stating his calling to the ministry "was never based on compensation". Franklin Graham is a very different sort of man, better known today for his right-wing political pronouncements than for his evangelism. In the interview at an outdoor restaurant in Greenville, both said they are motivated by a fear that Billy Grahams preaching about the importance of love and inclusion of all and especially of marginalized people -- is being nullified by his sons actions. "[15] Graham stated that he and his wife are both vaccinated. She said: "Most importantly, my mom made the Scriptures real. 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He is the son of evangelist Billy Graham and is the president of Samaritans Purse, an international Christian relief organization. But, Prothero continued in an interview for this article, they signal what could be growing disquiet about the hijacking of what was once a clearly Christian (and evangelistic) purpose for what is raw Republican politics.. "[16], Graham came under criticism for comments he made about Islam in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks when he referred to Islam as "a very evil and wicked religion". Tchividjian said that he now regards his uncle and Trump as two peas in a pod., Jerushahs split from her uncles positions burst into public view on August 25 coincidentally the opening day of the Republican National Convention in a column she wrote for USA Today under the headline, Im Billy Grahams granddaughter. Does America have a Muslim problem? Franklin Graham Response to the President's Support of Same-Sex Marriage. Evangelical support of Donald Trump spits on his legacy.. "Franklin Graham moves to address concerns about his $1.2 million pay packages" The Plain Dealer. William is the fourth of five children born to evangelists Billy Graham and Ruth Graham. "[70], All venues booked for Franklin Graham's planned eight-city 2020 UK tour cancelled his booking after protests by LGBTQ+ activists, petitions and requests from local councils. He is the fourth of their five children namely Virginia Leftwich (Gigi), Anne Graham Lotz, Ruth Graham, and Nelson Edman Graham. He also preached that homosexuality was contrary to scripture. Overcoming struggles, Billy Graham's children are rooted in ministry today. His sister Anne McCue Graham Lotz is an American Protestant evangelist, his brother Ned Graham was born in May 1958, Gigi Graham was born on 21 September 1945 in Montreat, North Carolina, United States. [6] In 1973, Graham joined Bob Pierce, founder of Samaritan's Purse, on a six-week mission to Asia. "[65] Opinion pieces in the National Review,[66] The Charlotte Observer,[67] and The Arizona Republic[68] were also critical of Graham's comments. He is also the president of Samaritan's Purse, an international relief organization. Aram Tchividjian recalled the story of a former female co-worker from the Caribbean island of Saint Martin whose family members were displaced by Hurricane Irma in 2017. Born William Franklin GRAHAM American Christian evangelist and missionary Born on July 14, 1952 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA , United States (70 years) Born on July 14 45 Family tree Report an error Graham William Crook 1840 - 1910 McCall Maggie J. 1,194 Franklin Graham Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE EDITORIAL All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 1,194 franklin graham stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. He also compared conversion therapy to Conversion to Christianity. You cannot murder your children if you think they've committed adultery or something like that, which they do practice in these other countries. If I had known this would happen, I may have kept quiet, Aram said of the media attention. The son of breakfast co-founder Billy Graham, Franklin Graham is openly anti-LGBTQ, anti-Islamic and partisan. Tchividjian and his more outspoken sister, Jerushah Duford, whose mother, Gigi Graham Tchividijian, is Billy Grahams oldest daughter, have emerged as the familys most visible critics of their uncle and of Trump. Their daughter also wrote about her childhood, saying that Jane kept the family grounded and orderly. "I've had some of my own staff, one of them was on a ventilator for three months, Graham said in an interview with CBS News, "from what I have seen and experienced myself, I don't want COVID and I don't want anybody else to get it. Graham is currently the CEO and President of the Billy Graham Evangelism Association. March 15 has passed, but keep praying! Later that year he would marry Jane. After making a trip to Jerusalem in 1974, he made the decision to become a Christian. Exit polls showed that nearly eight in 10 voted for the incumbent, about the same percentage as in 2016. The Rev. He recently led a National prayer March in Washinton DC, praying for the country and showing support for Donald Trump. But, she added, her uncles controversial positions were eroding the support it has previously enjoyed. On President Obama, Graham said that he is "a fine man" but could not know whether the president was a Christian in his heart. The 70-year-old Graham agreed that God calls Christians to love one another but cited John 14:15 to stress that loving the Lord means obeying Him. Pastor Greg Laurie describes his troubled past, growing up in the turbulent 1960's. As an illegitimate child, Greg questioned whether his life had any meaning or purpose. we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need. Several former employees of have confided in her of their extreme disappointment of Grahams stances and political views and said theyre done supporting Samaritans Purse.. As recently as October, Graham criticized Pope Francis for declaring that the Roman Catholic Church would no longer oppose civil unions for homosexuals: For Pope Francis to attempt to normalize homosexuality is to say that Holy Scriptures are false, that our sins really dont matter, and that we can continue living in them, he wrote on social media. January 30, 1975 Cissie is married to football star Corey Lynch. Graham and all Christian leaders to exemplify this essential teaching of Jesus and refrain from using Christianity as a weapon of political division. Billy Graham was already known around the world as a spiritual leader, but he wasn't the only spiritual giant in the family. As an evangelist for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, he has led crusades around the world. Franklin Graham is an American evangelist and missionary who has a net worth of $25 million. Franklin's oldest son has traveled sharing the gospel like his grandfather and his father. "[13][14], Graham has also cited the work of Samaritan's Purse in describing his support for the vaccine. 'What went wrong?' Send to: Samaritans Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, Emergency Field Hospital Opens Amid Devastation in Turkey, Young People Play Vital Role in Surinames Shoebox Outreach, Samaritans Purse Australia and New Zealand. They have four children; William Franklin "Will" Graham, IV born in 1975, Roy Austin Graham born in 1977, Edward Bell. It grieves me that our president would now affirm same-sex marriage, though I believe it grieves God even more. Although they are not the first among evangelicals to publicly charge Franklin Graham with undermining the memory of his father, the fact that they are bringing the charge from within the family brings powerful momentum to it. Franklin Graham, head of a Christian relief organizations as well as president and chief executive of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, has related the quiet concern his father. In addition to that, he is the author of a number of religious publications, such as A Wing and a Prayer and All for Jesus. In 1974, he wed a woman named Jane Austin Cunningham, and the couple went on to have four children together: William IV, Roy, Edward, and Jane. [54], In 2017 Graham spoke against a bill proposing to ban conversion therapy. It comes at a time when evangelicalism is at an existential inflection point weakened by declining membership and threatened by a younger generation that is indifferent if not hostile to it, according to numerous surveys and the anti-Trump protests of high-profile dissidents. He has written several books, including The Name, The Call, and Nearing Home. Bush will speak at the May 31 dedication, said Graham's son, Franklin. They worry that young people who hear Franklin Grahams reactionary messages will assume he inherited them without change from his father. The Biden-Harris vision for America leaves no room for people of faith, she said in painting a dystopian portrait of the nation if Democrats gain control. [69], Graham defended Russian President Vladimir Putin's "gay propaganda" law and has praised his leadership for "protecting children from any homosexual agenda or propaganda. Both generate hundreds of millions of dollars in donations annually and a sizeable income for Franklin Graham. [17] Further criticism came on April 18, 2003, when he preached at a Good Friday service at the Pentagon. I cannot say that he hasn't. Evangelist Franklin Graham and his family bring the Bible to life in Fox Nation's "Return to the Holy Land", exploring the early days of Jesus Christ and offering viewers a unique glimpse of the . He finished his high school education in North Carolina. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 (Cleveland, OH). In the days following the Nov. 3 election when the outcome was uncertain, he wrote in one tweet: Its not over! 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He is currently president of the Association since 2001. But we have a vaccine out there that could possibly save your life. April 23, 2010. Samaritans Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. FRANKLIN Graham is a pro-Trump pastor, and president of Samaritans Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. And nobody cannot ignore the thousands of hours in radio programs, the more than a hundred films, the hundreds of evangelistic events where they have brought the principles of their faith to more than three million people, a figure that also follows increasing. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! So Franklin fired back at the magazine with a powerful riposte to his millions of social-media followers: "I hadnt shared who my father @BillyGraham voted for in 2016 but because of @CTMagazines article, I felt it necessary share now. This is a Christian private school on Long Island, New York. Graham says Obama seen as 'son of Islam', "Faith Leaders Speak Out on Rev. The mantle he inherited from his father includes the proselytizing Billy Graham Evangelical Association and Samaritans Purse, a charitable organization that he took over in 1979 with his fathers support. Longmont, Colorado, Christine Jane (CJ), Rachel Austin, William Franklin V (Quinn). Dietsche of the Episcopal Diocese of New York told The New York Times it was contrary to the Episcopal faiths work on the full inclusion of gay and lesbian people.. To people outside the evangelical community, Franklin Graham may be best known for using his ministry to champion Trump, to forgive him his trespasses and to broadcast his own strident views on culture and politics. Billy Graham's oldest son was born, raised, and educated in North Carolina. Home If thats to an arena full of people or one person on the street, I will do whatever God is calling me to do.. [8], In 1979, after the death of Pierce, he became the president of Samaritan's Purse. Wilmington is one of the eight stops on the upcoming Decision America Tar Heel State Tour. "[15] He told ABC News, "I think for a pastor to tell someone not to take the vaccine is problematic because what would happen if that person got coronavirus and died? The Cove offers multi-day seminars on a variety of Christian subjects and features nationally-recognized speakers. Under his leadership, Samaritan's Purse has met the needs of poor, sick, and suffering people in more than 170 countries. Moreover, these children have blessed Franklin with eleven grandchildren. In this connection, he has become the most vociferous evangelical ally of President Donald Trump. None of them understand the God-factor. He frequently engages in Christian revival tours and political commentary. In 2017, just weeks after Trumps inauguration, Graham arranged for the Billy Graham Evangelical Association, which he heads, to host a lavish banquet at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC at the cost of nearly $400,000. [36], In an open letter response, Graham apologized to President Obama, saying, "I regret any comments I have ever made which may have cast any doubt on the personal faith of our president, Mr. Obama. She is also involved in various charities and causes, including the Samaritans Purse. "[46], Since the 2016 election, Graham has "become known, above all, as the most vociferous evangelical ally" of Trump. None of their 9,000 gods is going to lead me to salvation". Shortly after 9/11, Franklin Graham provided the sound bite . A chance meeting with a winsome Christian girl led Greg into a . He is the son of Billy Graham, a renowned American evangelist. We were disturbed and disappointed by statements made by Rev. Franklin Graham doesn't preach like his father and his supporters are OK with it. He was born William Franklin Graham on July 14, 1952, in Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America. Sometimes, wed rent a movie and cuddle around him on the couch eating popcorn. Also with their families through the union, commitment, and teamwork that all its members develop today. Among their uncles opinions, the ones that offend and worry these grandchildren the most is his intolerance of gay rights. [12], Graham has said in interviews and social media posts that he believes Jesus would approve of the COVID-19 vaccine, saying "that's what Jesus Christ would want us to do, to help save life. Their daughter also wrote about her childhood, saying that Jane kept the family grounded and orderly. Vice President and Associate Evangelist. That was too much for another Billy Graham descendant, his grandson Aram Tchividjian. The president has said he is a Christian and I accept that." William Franklin Graham III was born the fourth of five children to William (Billy) Franklin Graham Jr. and Ruth Bell. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edward William Franklin Liverance to . "Franklin Graham takes pay he once gave up". Together, they have four children and eleven grandchildren. I am running a campaign to put God back in the political process. The house is a peaceful and serene place, and it is clear that Graham enjoys spending time there. During his teens and early adult years, Franklin was not exactly a follower of his father's footsteps. Graham married Jane Austin Cunningham of Smithfield, North Carolina, in 1974. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Although the effort fell short of saving Trump from defeat, white evangelical Christians provided one of Trumps strongest pillars. [71] Graham's organisation said it would seek other venues. Franklin Graham is an American Protestant Evangelist and missionary better known for his Christian revival tours and political commentary. His influence extends to social media where he has nearly two million followers on Twitter and seven million on Facebook (though many followers viciously attack his posts). Everyone I have always looked up to and admired in my life and my Christian faith has shocked me and hurt me by their support of him. All rights reserved. He is also, according to a source close to The Family, the only source of. Suddenly, in the wake of Trumps reelection defeat, it appears possible perhaps probable that this disquiet will force a reckoning within the evangelical leadership. Profile. Many opponents said statements Graham had made were incompatible with their values, and that his appearance would be divisive, could be disruptive or lead to a breach of the peace. [5], In 1970, Graham attended LeTourneau College in Longview, Texas, and was expelled from the school for keeping a female classmate out past curfew. William Franklin Graham III (born July 14, 1952) is an American evangelist and missionary. He was born a Muslim, his father gave him an Islamic name." The Jan. 24 event was the 47th annual peaceful protest of the legalization of abortion in See the conclusion to the Decision American Sunshine State Tour on Facebook! [48] In a November 21, 2019, interview with Eric Metaxas, Graham suggested opposition to Trump was the work of a "demonic power". 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