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.). And if you wait, it could be too late. "Franklin Graham takes pay he once gave up". 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. He is the son of Billy Graham, a renowned American evangelist. Asked about Mitt Romney, Graham said that most Protestants do not view Mormonism as a Christian faith. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! She loves Jesus, and has a heart for young people to know His LOVE.". Wilmington is one of the eight stops on the upcoming Decision America Tar Heel State Tour. Some are in shock. "Today marks 5 years since my father Billy Graham's homegoing to heaven," Rev. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. The seed of Islam is passed through the father like the seed of Judaism is passed through the mother. 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. [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. Billy Graham's oldest son was born, raised, and educated in North Carolina. His dad Billy died of natural causes at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, on February . The couple met at Appalachian State University and tied the knot in 2007. 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. They worry that young people who hear Franklin Grahams reactionary messages will assume he inherited them without change from his father. Franklin Graham's maternal grandfather, Lemuel Nelson Bell, was a medical missionary . In March 2011, Graham stated in an interview with Newsmax that the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan would be the second coming Armageddon. He is also, according to a source close to The Family, the only source of. 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. In the open letter closing Graham stated, "In this election season and challenging economic time I am praying for our country and for those who lead itfor we are commanded in Scripture to do so. 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. ", Graham reportedly said that Islam "is a religion of hatred. He is president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and of Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief organization. On August 19, 2010, when asked by CNN correspondent John King if he had doubts that President Barack Obama is a Christian, Graham stated, "I think the president's problem is that he was born a Muslim; his father was a Muslim. 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. Raised in a log home in the Appalachian Mountains outside Asheville, North Carolina, Franklin now lives in the mountains of Boone, North Carolina. 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.. 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. He frequently engages in Christian revival tours and political commentary. The Bible says marriage is between a man & a womannot two men, not two women." "Her no meant no and her yes meant yes.". In 1958, the Grahams' youngest child, Nelson Edman (Ned) was born. Former presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Visit our website at http . Boz Tchividjian, older brother of Aram and Jerushah, tweeted: Wow, almost $400k paid to the Trump hotel and most of that money likely coming from hard-working donors to BGEA who give primarily because of their love for my late grandfather … and who probably couldnt afford to stay even one night in a Trump hotel. In this connection, he has become the most vociferous evangelical ally of President Donald Trump. [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). Franklin Graham Response to the President's Support of Same-Sex Marriage. He was born a Muslim, his father gave him an Islamic name." Together, they have four children and eleven grandchildren. They have four children; William Franklin "Will" Graham, IV born in 1975, Roy Austin Graham born in 1977, Edward Bell. He also compared conversion therapy to Conversion to Christianity. Does America have a Muslim problem? Franklin Graham is an American Protestant Evangelist and missionary better known for his Christian revival tours and political commentary. He was born and brought up in Asheville, North Carolina, to evangelists Billy Graham and Ruth Graham. Funk, Tim and Alexander, Ames, contributors. "Even when I was discovering my own sexuality and meeting people that had a different . Jones found that in the past decade, the number of white evangelicals dropped from 21 percent of the U.S. population to 15 percent a greater decline than any other religious bloc. I can only hope -- for their sake and the sake of the country -- that these outlier voices represent a groundswell rather than some last gasp, Prothero continued, and that Franklin and his enablers (in his family and in the wider white evangelical world) will be called in some way to account.. Franklin Graham and Jane Cunningham have four children together. 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. Local: 704-401-2432 Year after Billy Graham's death, son Franklin Graham, grandson Will Graham, poised to lead. He also has one renowned nephew, Tullian Tchividjian. [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. He is the son of evangelist Billy Graham and is the president of Samaritans Purse, an international Christian relief organization. After making a trip to Jerusalem in 1974, he made the decision to become a Christian. Level Cross United Methodist Church Cemetery. Frank was born into a family of five children. Franklin was ordained by the Grace Community Church in Temple, Arizona, a non-denominational church in 1982. [47] He has strongly opposed the impeachment process, calling it an "unjust inquisition". It's infiltrated every level of our government. To Jerushah and brother Aram, Franklin Grahams views and devotion to Trumps presidency are only part of their reason for going public with their criticism and, in her case, of endorsing President-elect Biden. Overcoming struggles, Billy Graham's children are rooted in ministry today. 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. 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To be sure, Franklin Graham has retained the public respect of other family memberswhich includes his three older sisters, a younger brother and Billy and Ruth Graham's 19 grandchildren -- and from many within the evangelical community. She and Aram now live in Greenville, S.C., where he is the technology analyst in an advertising agency owned by Jerushahs husband, Kyle Duford. 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. Franklin Graham and Jane Austin Cunningham got married on August 14, 1974. For those who hadnt followed the insular world of evangelical Christianity, this exchange blew into full view a rip in the Graham familys fabric that mirrors a larger split within the entire evangelical community a split likely to be accelerated by Trumps defeat for reelection. Birth. Cissie is married to football star Corey Lynch. [] In watching the news after the election, the secular media kept asking 'How did this happen?' "She would talk about real issues with us. The family lived in Highland Co, OH were he was married to Ruth Ruse on 26 Apr 1837. The couple has four children and live in North Carolina. (The BGEA later defended the expense and the location saying that it was necessary because it was the only venue able to handle a banquet of that size on that date). 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. Cissie Graham Lynch is Franklin's youngest daughter, she is married to former NFL player Corey Lynch. [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. The elder son of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, Franklin Graham has served as president and CEO of Samaritan's Purse since 1979. . You have to give him blind, complete loyalty, or he shuts you out. 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. The tweet was one of three in a thread. "[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. Graham supported the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. Later that day he was a prominent guest at the White House gathering announcing Amy Coney Barretts nomination to the Supreme Court (an occasion that became a Covid-19 super-spreader). Franklin News-Herald, May 24, 1963: Miss Margaret Graham, 96, a former resident of Franklin, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Garmong Convalescent Home where she had been a patient for several years. It only costs $10 to provide a Bible or Christian literature for a family in need through the Christmas catalog. Their daughter also wrote about her childhood, saying that Jane kept the family grounded and orderly. He is the son of Robert and Elizabeth Bevans Graham. Graham became a "committed Christian" in 1974 and was ordained in 1982, and has since become a public speaker and author. There were 10 children: Samuel Steele, Nancy Jane (McFarland), William, George, Sarah E, Henry, Charles Franklin, Elizabeth, Albert and Leander. Billy Graham's oldest son was born, raised, and educated in North Carolina. Aram and Jerushah concede that their criticisms make them outliers in both the extended Graham family and among many evangelicals. Graham says Obama seen as 'son of Islam', "Faith Leaders Speak Out on Rev. By. [11], In 1995, he became vice-president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association[6] and became the CEO in 2000. If thats to an arena full of people or one person on the street, I will do whatever God is calling me to do.. Franklin is 70 years old as of 2022. His support for Trump hasnt been confined to scripture and politics. Additionally, in the same year, Graham told ABCs This Week program that Donald Trump was his preferred candidate. Hank Williams Jr Lost 'Drop-Dead Gorgeous' Wife of 31 Years in March Inside Their Marriage, Liam Neeson Never Did Know How Much Older Helen Mirren Was - It Was Difficult for Him to Be In Her Shadow, Queen Elizabeths Kids Were Often Left With Nannies & Lacked Tactile Connection While She Was Away for Months, Robin Williams Wanted His Children to Be Proud of Him Meet His 3 Kids Who He Cherished. Franklin Graham was born in 1952 on 14th July to American Evangelist Billy Graham and Ruth Bell. Jerushah, Aram and their five siblings grew up in South Florida with summer vacations near their grandfathers home in Montreat, east of Asheville. Inside, the house is decorated with beautiful furniture and art, and there is a large library where Graham can read and work. Cissie wrote: "We lived in a humble home in the mountains of North Carolina. His organization, Samaritan's Purse, is managing vaccine clinics in . I felt so alone in my feelings and questions about the churchs support of Donald Trump. [26] However, Graham was again criticized in 2015 when it was revealed he had again taken up his salary from BGEA, and that his annual compensation was significantly higher than that of the CEO's of similar but much larger non-profit organisations [27], According to 2014 data, Graham is the highest paid Samaritan's Purse employee at $622,252 annually and leads other charities in compensation. | Image: YouTube/CBN News. "[15] Graham stated that he and his wife are both vaccinated. He has four siblings and is the fourth born. The couple has welcomed four children: William Franklin Will Graham IV; Roy Austin Graham; Edward Bell Graham; Jane Austin "Cissie" Graham Lynch. North Carolina, USA. Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. "Why Franklin Graham's salary raises eyebrows among Christian nonprofits" Washington Post. [5], In 1970, Graham attended LeTourneau College in Longview, Texas, and was expelled from the school for keeping a female classmate out past curfew. 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. BGEA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! His daughter, Cissie Graham Lynch, was among the speakers at the Republican National Convention heaping praise on the president and vilifying the Democratic candidates. None of them understand the God-factor. "And she can make anyone feel comfortable. Although in the article she didnt criticize her uncle by name, she said in the interview that he is included among the evangelical leaders she labels as hypocrites. Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, stated Liverpool is proud of its LGBT+ community and would challenge hatred and intolerance. "[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". 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. The couple settled in Boone, North Carolina, after committing their lives together. (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. It was during that tour that the evangelist developed the mission of helping poor people affected by war, disease, poverty, and natural disasters. The son of breakfast co-founder Billy Graham, Franklin Graham is openly anti-LGBTQ, anti-Islamic and partisan. Will and his wife, Kendra, have two daughters, Christine Jane (C.J.) 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 . Billy Graham and his firstborn, Gigi, share a tender moment in 1971. Their children are William Franklin, Roy Austin, Edward Bell, and Jane 'Cissie' Austin. But who is Franklin's wife, Jane? 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. The demands on her time were nearly overwhelming, she said, but she found a reward in getting scores of messages daily from other evangelicals who were similarly distressed by their church leaders support for Trump. His income is mainly attributed to his career as an evangelist. (RNS) Franklin Graham, the conservative North Carolina evangelical and president of Samaritan's Purse, has undergone heart surgery at Mayo Clinic in . Political pundits are stunned. William Franklin Graham III, born July 14, 1952, is the fourth of five children of the late evangelist Billy Graham and his wife, the late Ruth Bell Graham. On his Instagram account, Franklin posted a photo of everyone with the message: "From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!". She currently has a website and shares her faith through it and through podcasts. More, Franklin conducted his first evangelistic event in 1989 and committed to spend 10 percent of his time preaching. Would you like to add $10 to give a family a copy of Gods Word? [24]) Some experts on non-profit organisations have questioned whether one person can perform two full-time jobs leading organizations that employ hundreds and spend hundreds of millions around the world. But, she added, her uncles controversial positions were eroding the support it has previously enjoyed. 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, 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. 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. 1854. He never wanted to stand out or draw attention to himself.. [48] In a November 21, 2019, interview with Eric Metaxas, Graham suggested opposition to Trump was the work of a "demonic power". 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 . Franklin Graham Family. William Franklin Graham III (born July 14, 1952) is an American evangelist and missionary. In his twenties, Franklin joined Bob Pierce in Samaritans Purse for a 6-month evangelism mission in Asia. It's a religion of war." Faith & Family: CBS Interview with Franklin Graham A recent profile of Franklin Graham with CBS News colleague Byron Pitts of 60 Minutes billygraham.org 2012-04-10T18:00:06.000Z Franklin married . An error has occured while loading the map. 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. Franklin Graham is an American Protestant Evangelist and missionary better known for his Christian revival tours and political commentary. In the days following the Nov. 3 election when the outcome was uncertain, he wrote in one tweet: Its not over! According to her daughter Cissie, she said that Jane instilled the love for the Bible into her children. Hed take us to school and visit our classes. "[65] Opinion pieces in the National Review,[66] The Charlotte Observer,[67] and The Arizona Republic[68] were also critical of Graham's comments. "[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? (Charlotte, NC). 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