It has become a well-worn mantra amongst evangelical Christians that the days of public rallies to evangelise the lost are long gone. The future of evangelism is relational. I have been on that bandwagon for decades. But I am not so sure now.
In the wake of Billy Graham’s death we asked the TGCA Council and contributors to share some memories of his ministry. Here are three of them: The Impact of Billy Graham on Holy Trinity Adelaide Two months ago a new staff family joined us from Singapore. Their five year old son, Billy, was named in honour of Billy Graham. It will not surprise you to know that (Singapore) Billy’s dad has been employed as an Evangelism mobiliser! Billy Graham’s impact continues in Adelaide in 2018 and I am sure will for many years. I was not around when Billy Graham...
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of the great sporting stadiums of the world. First built in 1853, it is the home of Australian Rules Football. For 6 months of the year, 10,000s of football fans descend onto the G each weekend to watch their teams play. The MCG has also been the scene of many memorable Cricket Tests, where on Boxing Day, 90,000 Melbournians take their seats to watch 590 balls bowled to terrified or dumbfounded batsmen. During the Second World War, thousands of American Marines and GIs camped under the stands. In 1956, Ron Clarke lit the...
