Their daughter also wrote about her childhood, saying that Jane kept the family grounded and orderly. "[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". You are a disgrace for normalizing Donald Trump's behavior. "[45] The same newspaper noted that the day after Trump's victory, Graham had posted a comment on Facebook in which he wrote, "Did God show up? "Today marks 5 years since my father Billy Graham's homegoing to heaven," Rev. He is the son of Robert and Elizabeth Bevans Graham. Franklin Graham Says President Obama was 'Born a Muslim', "Franklin Graham's New Obama-Muslim Conspiracy Theory", "Franklin Graham Response to NAACP Faith Leaders", "Franklin Graham wants Obama to step in on Prayer Day slight", "US religious figure backs Donald Trump White House bid", "MSNBC's most viewed in 2012: Rev. In June 2016, Graham told a crowd, "I have zero hope for the Democratic Party; I have no hope for the Republican Party. The inside scoop on the most famous religious people in the world. For the Rev. American Christian evangelist and missionary, Born on July 14, 1952 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA , United States (70 years), This form allows you to report an error or to submit additional information about this family tree: Franklin GRAHAM (1952), Copyright Wikipdia authors - This article is under licence CC BY-SA 3.0. In the August 30, 2010, issue of Time magazine, "Does America Hate Islam? (RNS) Franklin Graham, the conservative North Carolina evangelical and president of Samaritan's Purse, has undergone heart surgery at Mayo Clinic in . 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. Graham was 29 years old at the time. 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. [7] In 1974, he graduated from Montreat-Anderson College, now Montreat College, with an A.S. That same year on a trip to Jerusalem and he repented and experienced a new birth. "[34][35] In a March 2011 interview with the conservative Internet publication Newsmax, Graham claimed officials in the Obama administration had connections to the Muslim Brotherhood: The Muslim Brotherhood is very strong and active in our country. Franklin Graham hosts the half-hour program, which tours the places where Jesus walked, taught, healed the sick, died on the cross, was buried and rose again on the third day. Funk, Tim and Alexander, Ames. But they question whether these organizations will find new donors among a younger generation of evangelicals who, according to multiple surveys, reject Franklin Grahams harsh opinions. 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.). (Cleveland, OH). The children were reunited with the entire family at their parents' home in Boone for the holiday season. All of them married and with children of their own. The artist told the outlet about her and her husband's plans to host her niece's wedding at their farm. He was the source of so much pain for so many of her dear friends [only to] find out that this guy she despises was head of the organization that she loved…. Also with their families through the union, commitment, and teamwork that all its members develop today. | Image: YouTube/CBN News. Additionally, in the same year, Graham told ABCs This Week program that Donald Trump was his preferred candidate. Their children are William Franklin, Roy Austin, Edward Bell, and Jane 'Cissie' Austin. Solicitation Disclosure Statement Graham underwent heart surgery in November 2021. Graham is currently the CEO and President of the Billy Graham Evangelism Association. We will remember him forever. More. "[19][20][21][22] On April 22, 2010, after objections from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation and the Muslim group Council on AmericanIslamic Relations (CAIR), the Pentagon rescinded his invitation from the Christian conservative National Day of Prayer Task Force to speak at a Pentagon National Day of Prayer event. He has four siblings: Anne Graham Lotz, Ned Graham, Gigi Graham, and Ruth Graham. Overcoming struggles, Billy Graham's children are rooted in ministry today. [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's wife Jane was born on Christmas Eve in 1950, making her 69 years old. [6] In 1973, Graham joined Bob Pierce, founder of Samaritan's Purse, on a six-week mission to Asia. "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. She has always put her children before herself. He was born William Franklin Graham on July 14, 1952, in Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America. Longmont, Colorado, Christine Jane (CJ), Rachel Austin, William Franklin V (Quinn). In a response to his uncles post, Tchividjian wrote with withering sarcasm: "Ill never forget that day in 2016 when my grandfather @BillyGraham, shrugged off the symptoms of Parkinsons and hydrocephalus, got up out of bed for the first time in a year, drove down to the polling station, and cast his vote. Billy Graham was already known around the world as a spiritual leader, but he wasn't the only spiritual giant in the family. The other candidates must be wondering why some GOP hatemonger doesn't attack them. We've brought in Muslims to tell us how to make policy toward Muslim countries. Both generate hundreds of millions of dollars in donations annually and a sizeable income for Franklin Graham. Franklin Graham is an American Protestant Evangelist and missionary better known for his Christian revival tours and political commentary. This picture was taken at a 1994 Crusade. AVL Watchdogis a nonprofit news team producing stories that matter to Asheville and Buncombe County. 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." Local: 704-401-2432 Graham says Obama seen as 'son of Islam', "Faith Leaders Speak Out on Rev. William Franklin (Will) Graham IV Level Cross United Methodist Church Cemetery. William Franklin Graham III (born July 14, 1952) is an American evangelist and missionary. His father Billy Graham and oldest son Will Graham (far left) both attended. But Jerushah said she has private support from other cousins who have thanked her for speaking out while they feel they cannot. But the insult was compounded by the fact that Christianity Today had been founded by his recently deceased father, Billy Graham, the revered evangelist often called Americas Pastor. "[53], In January 2021, Graham compared the ten Republican members of the House of Representatives who voted to impeach Trump to Judas Iscariot, suggesting that the Democrats had promised them "thirty pieces of silver". Political pundits are stunned. He told Fox News host Laura Ingraham: I love [homosexuals] enough to care to warn them that if they want to continue living like this, its the flames of hell for you., Jerushah agreed that the work done by Samaritans Purse merited praise. They are offended because both say that gay people are among their closest friends and strongest supporters. William Franklin Graham III, 68, known as Franklin Graham, is the fourth child of the world-renowned evangelist and Christian preacher William "Billy" Graham Jr. and his wife Ruth Bell Graham. April 23, 2010. To us, Jerushah said of her brothers and sisters, he was a regular grandfather. Copyright 2023 Samaritans Purse. The Tchividjian-Graham grandchildren are emblematic of those who insist this reckoning is necessary to save the faith they trace back to Billy Grahams teachings. In the winter, the evangelist and his wife Ruth often flipped that routine, visiting for extended periods in Delray Beach and spending idle time with the Tchividjian grandchildren. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on July 14th every year. She kept an open line of communication. Each year, he conducts festivals around the world as an evangelist for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. About. "Even when I was discovering my own sexuality and meeting people that had a different . Billy Graham, 88, expects to attend but his level of participation depends . "[64] The Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin rebuked Graham as a "hypocritical bigot" who "has rationalized Trump's infidelity and racism, ignored his lies, cheered his inhumane immigration policy and behaved as a political hack rather than a religious leader," also writing "Buttigieg gets the benefit of being attacked by a right-winger whom progressives revile, gets to underscore a message of generational change and acceptance and gets to demonstrate what a class act he is. In 1958, the Grahams' youngest child, Nelson Edman (Ned) was born. Charlotte Observer. Death. Graham disinvited from prayer event over Islam comments. Franklin Graham and Jane Cunningham have four children together. 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. Franklin Graham, the scathing editorial in Christianity Today last year calling his friend Donald Trump a leader of grossly immoral character and urging that Trump be removed from office was heretical. to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. And she said she is confident that her positions on such issues as gay rights, the treatment of refugees and respect for the most marginalized are those that not only resonate with the future generation, but that align with those of her grandfather. [59][60][61][62][63], The tweet was met with a strong negative response against Graham, much of which condemned Graham as a hypocrite for selective criticism of a Democratic candidate's perceived wrongdoings while remaining silent on those perceived of the incumbent Republican. (T)urbocharging these trends is the exodus of young people from white Christian churches and into the ranks of the nones, the growing number of Americans who claim no religious affiliation., Living through legacy: In church youth groups, Graham's influence, not his name, survives. Billy Graham passed the reins of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to Franklin Graham in 2000, but historians note stark contrasts between the styles of father and son, especially in politics. Former presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Right now we have many of these people that are advising the US military and State Department on how to respond in the Middle East, and it's like asking a fox, like a farmer asking a fox, "How do I protect my henhouse from foxes?" [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. Under his leadership, Samaritan's Purse has met the needs of poor, sick, and suffering people in more than 170 countries. It's infiltrated every level of our government. Graham has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Gordon Marsden, an openly gay Labour MP suggested that Graham's comments may have contravened British laws on hate speech. Thank you so much.. 1850 - Coffey Benjamin Morrow 1842 - 1915 Robinson Martha Lucinda 1849 - 1931 Bell James Harvey Franklin Graham doesn't preach like his father and his supporters are OK with it, Year after Billy Graham's death, son Franklin Graham, grandson Will Graham, poised to lead, Overcoming struggles, Billy Graham's children are rooted in ministry today, Living through legacy: In church youth groups, Graham's influence, not his name, survives, Minister to millions, Billy Graham in Montreat was both good neighbor and religious outsider, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She drove us to school, went to sporting eventsshe didnt miss anything. A survey of young millennial voters by the conservative American Enterprise Institute found that 95 percent of them arent interested in affiliating with any religious faith, and 59 percent believe that people who practice a religious faith are less tolerant. "No-name radicals vs. 'South Park' just a distraction CNN.com", "Franklin Graham conducts services at Pentagon", "Rev. "She loves to laugh, which you can hear a mile away. Occasionally, [54], In 2017 Graham spoke against a bill proposing to ban conversion therapy. This is a Christian private school on Long Island, New York. (October 7, 2009). (Hau Dinh/AP) Article. [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). This was called into question after his 2008 compensation from both organizations totaled $1.2 million. Billy Graham's oldest son was born, raised, and educated in North Carolina. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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William Franklin Graham III, 68, known as Franklin Graham, is the fourth child of the world-renowned evangelist and Christian preacher William Billy Graham Jr. and his wife Ruth Bell Graham. [49][50] In December, when Christianity Today magazine, founded by Graham's father Billy, published an editorial calling Trump "profoundly immoral" and supporting his removal from office, Graham responded by saying his father had voted for Trump and saw him as the "man for this hour in history for our nation" and that the magazine was "representing the elitist liberal wing of evangelicalism". [3], William Franklin Graham III was born in Asheville, North Carolina, on July 14, 1952, to evangelist Billy Graham and Ruth Graham. Asked about Mitt Romney, Graham said that most Protestants do not view Mormonism as a Christian faith. 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. Billy Graham and his firstborn, Gigi, share a tender moment in 1971. William Franklin Graham III was born the fourth of five children to William (Billy) Franklin Graham Jr. and Ruth Bell. 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] In 1978 he graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.A. Franklin Graham and Jane Austin Cunningham got married on August 14, 1974. I have a burden in my heart to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Franklin Graham was born on July 14, 1952 in Asheville, North Carolina. As a Christian I believe the Bible which defines homosexuality as sin, something to be repentant of, not something to be flaunted, praised or politicized. He has traveled and proclaimed the gospel to more than 38 of the 50 states of the USA and in more than 49 countries since 1989. Burial. 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. Showing Editorial results for franklin graham. He is a son of the American evangelist Billy Graham. A DVD Bible study curriculum (and accompanying book) based on Redeemed was released in May 2019. Permissions Franklin Graham, Cissie Graham Lynch March for Life in D.C. Watch Franklin Graham's Message from Fort Myers, Florida. Here, Billy and Ruth Graham are pictured with 13 of their 19 grandchildren in 1982. Contact usatavlwatchdog@gmail.com. He never wanted to stand out or draw attention to himself.. In a tribute to her 60th birthday, Cissie wrote: "She taught me integrity. Billy Graham Sermon | The Family Follow 'Kingdom Of God' Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqX7j2hA9A6zk4VjphbIH7wSubscribe for a new video every. (Most of this was the result of a new IRS rule that required him to re-report deferred retirement contributions that had already been reported over the previous three years. Franklin Graham is a very different sort of man, better known today for his right-wing political pronouncements than for his evangelism. Graham's March 24 Facebook post uncovered a deep divide among evangelicals, many of whom are suspicious of COVID-19 vaccines. Billy Graham's oldest son was born, raised, and educated in North Carolina. According to her daughter Cissie, she said that Jane instilled the love for the Bible into her children. He is the son of world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham and has taken over his fathers ministry. On Aug. 13, 1943, Billy Graham married Ruth McCue Bell, a fellow student at Wheaton College in Illinois. In a 2013 interview with the LGBTQ news outlet PrideSource, Grant said she knew by the time she was 18 she had a gay fan base. Building the cultural center near Ground Zero, he says, means Muslims "will claim now that the World Trade Center property is Islamic land."[33]. During that time she shared her faith with the wives of other players. She said: "Most importantly, my mom made the Scriptures real. [71] Graham's organisation said it would seek other venues. 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.. It grieves me that our president would now affirm same-sex marriage, though I believe it grieves God even more. William Franklin Graham IV (Will), born in 1975, is the firstborn. 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 also insists he isnt anti-LGBTQ. She accompanied her husband during his six years in the NFL along with their two daughters. 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. He is the son of evangelist Billy Graham and is the president of Samaritans Purse, an international Christian relief organization. [8][9][10], He was ordained in 1982 by the Grace Community Church in Tempe, Arizona, a non-denominational church. Franklin Graham and Jane Cunningham have four children together. Edward is Franklin's third child and the youngest of his sons, he serving for 16 years in the Army after attending West Point Academy. Both grandchildren admit to struggling with the new demands placed on them because of their criticism of fellow evangelicals. While his single mom was out partying, Greg sought solace through drugs and alcohol in his pre-teen years. These have included condemning gay marriage (sin against God); inveighing against LGBT rights (unisex bathrooms and locker rooms are frequent targets); disparaging Islam (an evil and wicked religion), and spreading such false conspiracy theories as former President Obama is secretly Muslim and anti-Christian. He also has one renowned nephew, Tullian Tchividjian. So I just have to believe that the president is what he has said. Evangelist who was promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in the year 2000. And throughout his presidency, numerous surveys found that about 70 percent approved of his job performance. Franklin Graham is an American evangelist and missionary who has a net worth of $25 million. Although the effort fell short of saving Trump from defeat, white evangelical Christians provided one of Trumps strongest pillars. The couple has welcomed four children: William Franklin Will Graham IV; Roy Austin Graham; Edward Bell Graham; Jane Austin "Cissie" Graham Lynch. The Cove offers multi-day seminars on a variety of Christian subjects and features nationally-recognized speakers. Many thought the Trump/Pence ticket didn't have a chance. His organization, Samaritan's Purse, is managing vaccine clinics in . We were disturbed and disappointed by statements made by Rev. Graham joined Trump in Alabama during the president-elect's "Thank You" tour on Dec. 17. Jane grew up in Smithfield, North Carolina and had a brother, Phil, and a sister, Delle. 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 suggests a bleak future for evangelical leaders like Franklin Graham and perhaps especially for Franklin Graham. In this connection, he has become the most vociferous evangelical ally of President Donald Trump. Suddenly, in the wake of Trumps reelection defeat, it appears possible perhaps probable that this disquiet will force a reckoning within the evangelical leadership. The family lived in Highland Co, OH were he was married to Ruth Ruse on 26 Apr 1837. People outside the church are not going to listen to Franklin., Her brother, two years older, said that his uncle Franklins public claim about Billy Graham voting for Trump was such blatant baloney that he couldnt resist responding with the sarcastic tweet. "Franklin Graham moves to address concerns about his $1.2 million pay packages" The Plain Dealer. "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. 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. Graham married Jane Austin Cunningham of Smithfield, North Carolina, in 1974. She loves Jesus, and has a heart for young people to know His LOVE.". William Franklin Graham III (born July 14, 1952) is an American evangelist and missionary. Raised in a log home in the Appalachian Mountains outside Asheville, North Carolina, Franklin now lives in the mountains of Boone, North Carolina. All the good that is done by Samaritans Purse gets almost negated by his bigotry, his rhetoric, his blind support of Trump., Franklin Graham has been unyielding in defending the required statement of faith disparaging gay marriage noting that, as a private Christian organization it has the legal right to require its workers share its values. Franklin Graham My father knew [Trump], believed in him & voted for him. Will is married to Kendra Leigh Bengds Graham and they have three children: Christine Jane (CJ), Rachel Austin, William Franklin V (Quinn). My name is Chris Routson My wife is Bekah and I have been married for 15 years this June 23rd and we have two children Titus who is 14 and Samantha who is 11. Franklin's oldest son has traveled sharing the gospel like his grandfather and his father. Currently, he serves as the organizations Chief Executive Officer. 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. "[37], Graham has commented on Hinduism as well, saying, "no elephant with 100 arms can do anything for me. Also in 2018, Wills first booka devotional titled Redeemed: Devotions for the Longing Soulwas published by Thomas Nelson, featuring stories centered on the life-changing power of a relationship with God. Referencing the biblical text of Leviticus 18:22, he said, "Homosexuality is defined by God as sin, an abomination to Him". Year after Billy Graham's death, son Franklin Graham, grandson Will Graham, poised to lead. Cissie is married to football star Corey Lynch. MSNBC host Joe Scarborough denounced Graham on his Morning Joe program, saying, "Just shut up Franklin Graham! Franklin Graham's maternal grandfather, Lemuel Nelson Bell, was a medical missionary . He finished his high school education in North Carolina. A chance meeting with a winsome Christian girl led Greg into a . The family spoke glowingly about how a Samaritans Purse relief team arrived on scene within days of the massive hurricane and remained long after most other relief organizations had departed. 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[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. The young Graham shares a tender moment with his father in 1955. As an evangelist for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, he has led crusades around the world. Franklin was ordained by the Grace Community Church in Temple, Arizona, a non-denominational church in 1982. He is also the president of Samaritan's Purse, an international relief organization. BGEA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. And I believe that at this election, God showed up. What a glorious memory!". He is the fourth of their five children. Wrong username or password. The couple settled in Boone, North Carolina, after committing their lives together. Three generations of Grahams have shared the Gospel all over the globe. More, Franklin Graham has written several best-selling books, including The Name (2002), Living Beyond the Limits (1998), and his autobiography, Rebel With a Cause (1995). 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. He is the son of Billy Graham, a renowned American evangelist. She is also involved in various charities and causes, including the Samaritans Purse. "And she can make anyone feel comfortable. Those roles triggered invitations to appear on every major television network, the BBC, and to be interviewed in such national newspapers and magazines as The New York Times, the Washington Post, Newsweek and Time. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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