Franklin Graham
William Franklin Graham III (born July 14, 1952) is an American Christian evangelist and missionary. He engages in Christian revival tours and political commentary. He is president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and of Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief organization.
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.jpg.webp) Graham at the Nebraska State Capitol during his Decision America tour in 2016 | |
| Born | William Franklin Graham III July 14, 1952 |
| Occupation | Christian Evangelist |
| Spouse | Jane Cunningham (m. 1974) |
| Children | 4, including William Franklin IV[1] |
| Parent(s) | Billy Graham Ruth Bell |
| Ordained | Southern Baptist |
Graham became a "committed Christian" in 1974 and was ordained in 1982, and has since become a public speaker and author. He is also known for being a son of the American evangelist Billy Graham.[2]
References
- "Franklin Graham". Franklin Graham Biography. Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Archived from the original on May 17, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- "Franklin Graham". Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
Other websites
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Franklin Graham.
- Official site of Franklin Graham Festivals Archived 2014-01-02 at the Wayback Machine
- Billy Graham Evangelistic Association – Franklin Graham biography
- People magazine – timeline history
- Samaritan's Purse
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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