More than 4,000 people asked Jesus Christ to forgive their sins and received Him as Savior at the Festival Esperanza CDMX (Festival of Hope Mexico City) in mid-February. Altogether, over 43,000 people heard Franklin Graham share the Good News at the two-night outreach.
Festival Esperanza CDMX kicked off with FestiKids, which included colorful performances and a Gospel presentation for children and their parents.
Franklin Graham, along with Christian music artists, shared the Gospel with tens of thousands of people along a 1,500-mile stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border during the 10-city God Loves You Frontera Tour from February to March.
More than 1,000 churches in Texas, Arizona, and California partnered with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) to reach their communities with a message of God’s love.
See photos from each stop.
“The Bible says today is the day of salvation,” Franklin Graham told those gathered at the third stop in Laredo, Texas. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, this man came forward to make a decision for Jesus Christ after hearing the Good News proclaimed in the Texas border town.
More than 3,000 people braved cold and windy weather to attend the fourth stop in Eagle Pass, Texas. Prayer counselors followed up with those who responded to the Gospel, and these new believers received a Bible and materials to help them grow in their faith. Read Camilla’s story: “I’ve never heard the Gospel before so clear, so understandable.”
On the final Frontera Tour stop in Chula Vista, California, over 400 people prayed to surrender their hearts to Jesus Christ. All along the border, more than 58,000 heard the Good News—with thousands beginning a new relationship with Him. Will you help reach more people in the U.S. with the Gospel in 2025?
Franklin Graham recorded an Easter message in Jerusalem. Featuring special music from Michael W. Smith, the program was televised nationwide and online. Watch the powerful 30-minute video about Jesus Christ’s resurrection and victory over sin and death.
During the God Loves You Tour in April in Kraków, Poland, Franklin Graham encouraged thousands of attendees—including many Ukrainian refugees—to look to God for comfort and hope. More than 700 people responded to the Gospel and surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ.
Located on the northern coast of Portugal, Porto is known for its rich cultural history and diverse population. At the Celebration of Hope on April 26, Will Graham’s message was translated into English, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, and Hindi.
Most of the 400 people who responded to the Good News in Porto were teenagers and young adults. Many came forward with family and friends to receive Jesus Christ.
After fervent prayer from more than 500 churches for God to move in Birmingham, England, many people—including little ones—asked Jesus Christ into their hearts at the God Loves You Tour UK in June.
Franklin Graham shared the Good News with more than 7,500 people in Glasgow, Scotland, where over 500 made a decision to follow Christ. “You come to Jesus,” Graham said. “Let Him heal your heart—let Him set you free tonight.”
In Australia’s wealthy Gold Coast region, Will Graham shared a message of hope worth infinitely more than this world’s treasures—how to receive eternal life in Jesus Christ.
A young boy learns by example as God’s Name is lifted high during heartfelt worship in Queensland, Australia, on June 29.
During the Look Up Celebration on Australia’s Gold Coast, Josh Havens of The Afters invited the crowd to give their burdens to Jesus Christ.
Retired neurosurgeon and former U.S. Cabinet member Dr. Ben Carson greeted more than 650 people in July as he signed his newest book, The Perilous Fight, at the Billy Graham Library. He encouraged attendees to stand strong for God’s truth, explaining that Biblical values can change our homes and our nation.
In August, the Billy Graham Library welcomed 17-year-old Gabriel Salstein (left) as its 2 millionth visitor. The Miami, Florida, family visited the Library at the teen’s request—after he was moved by reading Billy Graham’s autobiography, Just As I Am.
Each year, law enforcement officers who have experienced trauma in the line of duty come with their spouses to be refreshed during Marriage Resiliency Weeks in Alaska. The time is designed to minister to their unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The beautiful wilderness provides the perfect place for couples to connect with God and with each other.
At a memorial near Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains offered a ministry of presence after a shooting at the school in early September left two students and two teachers dead. Read how chaplains supported this grieving community.
More than 300 evangelical churches in southern Italy worked together for the Noi Festival with Franklin Graham, a free, family-friendly event in Naples. Volunteers invited passersby to the event in mid-September.
Piazza del Plebiscito, an iconic public square, was packed with more than 21,000 people attending the Noi Festival. The outreach followed other evangelistic events in Italy in the previous two years: Milan (2022) and Rome (2023).
Chaplains with BG-RRT deployed to Western North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee in the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes. Catastrophic flooding and mudslides caused by Helene killed over 230 people in six states, ripping apart homes, roads, and businesses. A week later, more than two dozen perished during Hurricane Milton.
After Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, residents have struggled with the loss of friends and neighbors, and many are dealing with a damaged or destroyed home. During trying times, BG-RRT chaplains are offering the hope and compassion of Jesus Christ in these communities.
Cissie Graham Lynch joined chaplains in offering a word of encouragement to residents of Boone, North Carolina, following Hurricane Helene. Listen to her Fearless podcast about trusting God through life's storms.
Will Graham invited thousands gathered at the Northern Colorado Look Up Celebration in Loveland to consider their relationship with God. “Do not let this moment pass by,” he urged. “Eternity is at stake.”
“The hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him” (John 4:23, ESV). More than 5,000 people heard the Good News of Jesus Christ during the two-day outreach in October.
BGEA held Hispanic Evangelism Summits in Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; and New York City. These events focused on Biblical teaching, fellowship, prayer, and worship to encourage evangelism efforts within Spanish-speaking churches and communities.
The Billy Graham Library hosted nearly 800 people for the annual Bikers With Boxes event. Each fall, the gathering collects gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child to share the love of God with needy children around the world. Many attendees took the Library’s Journey of Faith tour—telling the inspiring story of Billy Graham’s journey from a farm boy to a worldwide evangelist—and how the Gospel he preached is still transforming lives today.
Speaking to more than 9,000 people at November’s two-day Grande Prairie Look Up Celebration, Will Graham shared about the peace of God in Canada’s Peace River Country. The majority of those who responded to the Gospel in this northwestern Alberta city were between the ages 10 and 18.
Rend Collective brought rousing praise and worship to the stage, followed by Will Graham’s sermon on salvation. “The message of the cross is that God loves you and He was willing to die just for you,” Will Graham said.
Each year, Christmas at the Library provides an opportunity to bring friends and family to experience the true meaning of Christmas at the Billy Graham Library. A live nativity is a wonderful way to share the story of Christ’s birth with visitors of all ages.
Ahead of an evangelistic outreach in Vietnam, Franklin Graham was welcomed to the country by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Bình and a distinguished delegation, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government Committee for Religious Affairs. Franklin Graham received a Bible translated into one of Vietnam’s tribal languages.
More than 24,000 people heard the Gospel during the Season of Love Festival with Franklin Graham in Can Tho, Vietnam. “I never heard this message before,” said one elderly man who responded to the Good News alongside his wife during the event Dec. 3–4. Even a downpour on the second night didn’t dampen spirits as many in this predominantly non-Christian nation decided to put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ.
Will Graham shared how to find true peace in the midst of a busy holiday season during an online special. The 30-minute video, Christmas with Will Graham: Peace on Earth, featured musical guests Cochren & Co. and was filmed at Billy Graham’s childhood home on the grounds of the Billy Graham Library.
Dec. 7–8 marked a historic moment in Laos. Nearly 14,000 people heard about the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ during the Christmas of Love Festival with Franklin Graham in Vientiane. It was BGEA’s first ministry outreach in this majority Buddhist country. Hundreds came forward in response to the Gospel and received New Testaments and discipleship materials in their own language to help them grow in their faith.