August 9, 2026

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Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ

BGEA

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Great Commission is for Everyone | On The Ground Podcast

The Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) couldn’t operate without the people working tirelessly behind the scenes in roles like water and sanitation,...

Edward Graham Dedicates Brand-New Bridge Rebuilt By Samaritan’s Purse After Hurricane Helene

“I could do nothing but sob at the news that Samaritan’s Purse agreed to help,” Sharon said. “As soon as I knew they were going to help us, there was such a relief.” On April 13, the Breitenstein family and their neighbors gathered with Samaritan’s Purse COO Edward Graham and rebuild staff to celebrate and dedicate the completed structure. “God entrusted us with this money and with these resources to be able to put you and this community back into living safely,” Graham said.

How Lighthouse Churches Are Helping Wisconsin Flood Survivors

Back in 2025, hundreds of Milwaukee homeowners suffered water damage, and many families still needed repairs to their homes. As natural disasters like this...

From NASA to AI: Tech Pioneer Wants to Glorify God

Nick Skytland spent 25 years working for NASA—and sharing his faith in Jesus Christ along the way. Then he sensed God calling him to...

Carrying One Another’s Burdens | On The Ground Podcast

Almost a year and a half ago, Hurricane Helene changed western North Carolina forever—not just the landscape, but the people and the churches. One...

Ukrainian Pastor Shares Stories from the Frontlines | On The Ground Podcast

No matter what is happening around you, God is faithful. Amid four years of war and tribulation in Ukraine, Pastor Daniel and his congregation...

How We Bring Clean Water To Communities In Need

One in four people worldwide lack access to clean drinking water. However, Samaritan's Purse is committed to helping bridge the global clean water gap....

Does Prayer Really Do Anything?

When Noah prayed, God handed him a blueprint for the ark of deliverance. Moses prayed, and God delivered the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. Gideon prayed, and the host of formidable enemy fled in fear before his valiant, prayerful 300. Daniel prayed, and the mouths of the lions were closed. Elijah prayed, and the fire of God consumed the sacrifice and licked up the water around the altar. David prayed, and he defeated Goliath on the Philistine battleground. 

Called Out of Our Comfort Zone: A Conversation with Edward Graham | On The Ground Podcast

God likes to call us out of our comfort zone, but often we hesitate out of fear—we like the comfort and safety of the...

Nearly a Child Bride: Zahara McCoy’s Rescue Story

After losing both of her parents during the AIDS pandemic in Uganda, Zahara McCoy became an orphan at just 10 years old. Soon after,...

Samaritan’s Purse and BGEA Offer Free Lunches And Prayer For Federal Employees Impacted By The Government Shutdown

“We are grateful for the federal workers who dedicate themselves to serving in these roles that our country depends on,” said Franklin Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian disaster relief organization, and BGEA, a global evangelism organization. “We want to serve them and thank them as they go through a challenging time. We want them to know that we care—and most importantly, that God loves them and cares about them.”

Samaritan’s Purse Provides Urgently Needed Relief, Shares The Word Of God In Lebanon

As they walked the streets of Beirut to visit the displaced, one church team identified many sick people with no access to medication. The team came back the very next day with the exact medications needed as well as food assistance. One of those who received help began weeping and said, “You didn’t lie to us. Everyone else takes our pictures and disappears, but you came back the next day.”

Suffering for Christ’s Sake | On The Ground Podcast

Hundreds of churches once bombed and burned to the ground are not only standing again but thriving in Sudan and South Sudan. Hear stories...

Giving Veteran Marriages A Fighting Chance With Operation Heal Our Patriots

For many married US veterans, the effects of war last long after deployment. The physical and mental traumas of war can bring a marriage...

Severe Storms Rip Through The Midwest: Chaplains Offer Support To Communities In Indiana And Illinois

Earlier this week, severe weather caused deadly tornadoes that left a trail of destruction across several Midwestern states. The tornadoes killed an elderly couple in Lake Village, Indiana, and left others trapped or injured. The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is sending chaplains to some of the hardest-hit areas in Kankakee County, Illinois, and Newton County, Indiana.