History of Franklin Graham in Timeline

William Franklin Graham III, known as Franklin Graham, is an American evangelist and missionary prominent in the evangelical movement. He heads both the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan's Purse, a major international Christian humanitarian aid organization. Under his leadership, Samaritan's Purse has become a leading provider of emergency assistance in global crisis zones, including significant relief efforts in Ukraine and Pakistan. Graham is considered a highly influential evangelical figure in America, overseeing one of the largest charitable organizations in the United States, funded by over a billion dollars in private donations.

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July 14, 1952: William Franklin Graham III Born

On July 14, 1952, William Franklin Graham III, known as Franklin Graham, was born. He later became an American evangelist, missionary, and the president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan's Purse.

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1960: Decision Magazine

Since 1960, Franklin Graham is the editor-in-chief of BGEA's Decision magazine, funded by his father. Graham has his own column in the journal.

1970: Attended and Expelled from LeTourneau College

In 1970, Franklin Graham attended LeTourneau College in Longview, Texas, but was expelled for keeping a female classmate out past curfew.

1973: Joined Samaritan's Purse Mission to Asia

In 1973, Franklin Graham joined Bob Pierce, founder of Samaritan's Purse, on a six-week mission to Asia, where he decided to focus on world relief.

1973: Billy Graham's relationship with Jimmy Carter

In 1973, the relationship between Billy Graham and Jimmy Carter, dating back to the Atlanta Crusade, later integrated evangelical outreach activities in Georgia. Franklin Graham also met with President Jimmy Carter, linking to his father's relationship with Carter.

August 1974: Marriage to Jane Austin Cunningham

In August 1974, Franklin Graham married Jane Austin Cunningham of Smithfield, North Carolina. The wedding ceremony was officiated by his father, Billy Graham.

1974: Became a "committed Christian"

In 1974, Franklin Graham became a "committed Christian."

1974: Graduated from Montreat-Anderson College and Experienced a New Birth

In 1974, Franklin Graham graduated from Montreat-Anderson College (now Montreat College) with an A.S. That same year, on a trip to Jerusalem, he repented and experienced a new birth.

1975: First Experience in Ministry with Samaritan's Purse

In 1975, Franklin Graham gained his first experience in ministry when he accompanied Bob Pierce, President of Samaritan's Purse, on an international trip to South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Nepal.

1975: Birth of Son, William Franklin Graham IV (Will)

In 1975, William Franklin Graham IV (Will), the first son of Franklin Graham, was born.

1977: Birth of Son, Roy Austin Graham

In 1977, Roy Austin Graham, the second son of Franklin Graham, was born.

1978: Graduated from Appalachian State University

In 1978, Franklin Graham graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.A.

1978: Founded World Medical Mission

In 1978, while studying at Appalachian State University, Franklin Graham assisted in founding World Medical Mission, the medical ministry of Samaritan's Purse, after being approached by surgeons Lowell and Dick Furman.

1979: Birth of Son, Edward Bell Graham

In 1979, Edward Bell Graham, the third son of Franklin Graham, was born.

1979: Became President of Samaritan's Purse

In 1979, after the death of Bob Pierce, Franklin Graham became the president of Samaritan's Purse, mirroring the organization after the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA).

1980: Samaritan's Purse Headquarters Relocated to Boone, NC

In 1980, the headquarters of Samaritan's Purse was relocated to Boone, North Carolina, and merged with World Medical Mission.

1982: Ordained by Grace Community Church

In 1982, Franklin Graham was ordained by Grace Community Church in Tempe, Arizona.

1982: Ordination and Call to Ministry

In 1982, Franklin Graham was ordained, and he stated that God had called him for his own work in Samaritan's Purse, denying he was groomed to be his father's successor.

1982: Ordination

In 1982, Franklin Graham was ordained.

1986: Birth of Daughter, Jane Austin Graham Lynch (Cissie)

In 1986, Jane Austin Graham Lynch (Cissie), the daughter of Franklin Graham, was born.

1987: Previous Record of the Guadalupe River

In early July 2025, severe flash flooding struck central Texas, the flooding caused the Guadalupe River to rise rapidly surpassing the previous record set in 1987.

1989: First Evangelistic Event

In 1989, Franklin Graham held his first evangelistic event, continuing his father's preaching to large audiences. He has preached at more than 325 outreaches across the U.S. and in over 55 countries since 1989.

1990: Dave Cooke founded Operation Christmas Child

In 1990, British businessman Dave Cooke founded Operation Christmas Child, which later was adopted by the Samaritan's Purse.

1993: Samaritan's Purse Took Over Operation Christmas Child

In 1993, Franklin Graham took over Operation Christmas Child under Samaritan's Purse after being contacted by Dave Cooke.

1995: Assumed Greater Role in BGEA

In 1995, Billy Graham collapsed at a crusade in Toronto and Franklin Graham took his place. A few months later in 1995, Franklin Graham became vice-president of the BGEA.

1998: UK Human Rights Act

In April 2021, Judge Claire Evans referenced that the UK Human Rights Act (1998) protects religious expression, even when views may be controversial. The judge ruled in favor of BGEA UK, stating that Blackpool Council had breached human rights laws by removing advertisements for Franklin Graham's event.

2000: Named CEO of BGEA

In 2000, Franklin Graham was named the CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) after his father retired from ministry.

September 11, 2001: Comments on Islam After 9/11 Attacks

In the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks, Franklin Graham came under criticism for comments he made about Islam, referring to it as "a very evil and wicked religion."

2001: Succeeded Billy Graham as President of BGEA

In 2001, Franklin Graham succeeded his father, Billy Graham, as President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA).

2001: Limited Funding for HIV/AIDS Prevention

In 2001, Samaritan's Purse allocated only $1.6 million for HIV/AIDS prevention efforts due to a lack of donor-designated contributions.

February 2002: Organized International Conference on HIV/AIDS

In February 2002, Franklin Graham organized a five-day international conference on HIV/AIDS in Washington, D.C., urging Christians to help prevent its spread globally.

2002: Partnered with Bono to raise HIV/AIDS awareness

In late 2002, Franklin Graham gathered with Bono and the Brooklyn Tabernacle Youth Choir at New York's JFK International Airport to send off more than 80,000 Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for delivery to Ugandan children affected by HIV/AIDS.

April 18, 2003: Preaching at Good Friday Service at the Pentagon

On April 18, 2003, Franklin Graham preached at a Good Friday service at the Pentagon, during which he made controversial remarks against Islam.

2003: Support of the Invasion of Iraq

In 2003, Franklin Graham voiced his support for the Invasion of Iraq.

2004: Graham's Superstar Status among Evangelicals

In 2004, Foreign Affairs journal noted Graham's superstar status among evangelicals.

June 2005: Continued Crusade Ministry

In June 2005, Franklin Graham continued the crusade ministry following his father's final evangelistic event, the Greater New York Crusade.

2005: Recognition as Influential Evangelical

In 2005, TIME magazine recognized Franklin Graham as one of the most influential evangelicals in the United States. Graham was also inducted into the Hall of Faith by the Southern Baptist Evangelists.

2005: Sudan Peace Agreement

In March 2009, Franklin Graham cited the 2005 Sudan peace agreement in his argument against the indictment of Sudanese president Omar Hassan al-Bashir. Graham argued that the indictment would lead to the collapse of the 2005 peace agreement.

2006: Preached Alongside Billy Graham

In 2006, Billy Graham preached alongside Franklin at two events: the Celebration of Hope in New Orleans and the Metro Maryland Festival in Baltimore.

November 2007: Responded to Flooding in Mexico's Tabasco Region

In November 2007, Franklin Graham led Samaritan's Purse in responding to severe flooding in Mexico's Tabasco region, providing survival kits, water filtration systems, and medical care.

2008: Combined Compensation of $1.2 Million

In 2008, Franklin Graham's compensation from both Samaritan's Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) totaled $1.2 million, leading to questions about his dual roles.

March 2009: Argument Against Indictment of Omar Hassan al-Bashir

In March 2009, after the International Criminal Court indicted Sudanese president Omar Hassan al-Bashir, Franklin Graham argued in an op-ed in The New York Times that Bashir should not be indicted for alleged genocidal acts. Graham argued that the indictment would lead to the collapse of the 2005 peace agreement.

December 2009: Controversial Remarks Against Islam

In December 2009, Franklin Graham made controversial remarks against Islam to CNN's Campbell Brown, stating, "True Islam cannot be practiced in this country".

2009: Criticism for Receiving Full-Time Salaries from Two Organizations

In 2009, Franklin Graham faced scrutiny for receiving a full-time salary from Samaritan's Purse while simultaneously receiving a full-time salary from Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA).

April 22, 2010: Pentagon Rescinds Invitation to National Day of Prayer Event

On April 22, 2010, after objections from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation and the Muslim group Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Pentagon rescinded Franklin Graham's invitation from the Christian conservative National Day of Prayer Task Force to speak at a Pentagon National Day of Prayer event.

August 19, 2010: Comments on President Obama's Religious Beliefs

On August 19, 2010, Franklin Graham stated to CNN correspondent John King that President Barack Obama was born a Muslim because his father was a Muslim. He later acknowledged that Obama had renounced Islam and accepted Jesus Christ.

August 30, 2010: Reported Comments on Islam in TIME Magazine

In the August 30, 2010, issue of Time magazine, Franklin Graham reportedly said that Islam "is a religion of hatred. It's a religion of war." He also commented on the building of a cultural center near Ground Zero.

September 2010: Claim on ABC's This Week about Churches and Synagogues in Muslim Countries

In September 2010, Franklin Graham claimed on ABC's This Week with Christiane Amanpour that building churches and synagogues is forbidden in most Muslim-majority countries.

2010: Violated of the UK Equality Act

In 2020–2022, Graham's events in multiple UK cities faced cancellations by local authorities and venue operators, often due to concerns about his past comments on LGBTQ+ issues and Islam. Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association took legal action against multiple venues, arguing that their cancellations violated the UK Equality Act (2010).

2010: Equality Act

In April 2021, Judge Claire Evans referenced that the Equality Act (2010) protects religious expression, even when views may be controversial. The judge ruled in favor of BGEA UK, stating that Blackpool Council had breached human rights laws by removing advertisements for Franklin Graham's event.

March 2011: Claim of Obama Administration Connections to Muslim Brotherhood

In a March 2011 interview with Newsmax, Franklin Graham claimed officials in the Obama administration had connections to the Muslim Brotherhood.

April 2011: Graham States Trump Is His Preferred Candidate

In April 2011, Graham told ABC's This Week program that Donald Trump, who had recently declared an interest in the Republican nomination for the 2012 U.S. presidential race, was his preferred candidate.

February 21, 2012: Graham Aligns Rick Santorum to "Christian values"

During an MSNBC Morning Joe interview on February 21, 2012, Graham said that Rick Santorum was most closely aligned to "Christian values" in his words and deeds and that Senator Santorum was certainly a "Christian at heart".

February 28, 2012: Response to Open Letter from Faith Leaders Regarding Statements

On February 28, 2012, Franklin Graham responded to a letter sent by the NAACP, titled "Open Letter from Leaders of Faith Regarding Statements by Franklin Graham". The letter expressed concern over Graham's questioning of President Obama's Christian faith.

May 8, 2012: North Carolina Amendment 1 Passed

On May 8, 2012, North Carolina Amendment 1, prohibiting same-sex marriage and all domestic partnerships, was passed by a voter referendum. Graham supported this amendment.

May 9, 2012: Graham Responds to Obama's Support for Same-Sex Marriage

On May 9, 2012, Graham responded to Obama's statement of support for same-sex marriage, stating, "President Obama has, in my view, shaken his fist at the same God who created and defined marriage."

2012: Statements on HIV/AIDS and Compassion

In 2012, Franklin Graham stated that individuals with HIV or AIDS are often marginalized and asserted that the church should respond with compassion and support, which led to Samaritan's Purse introducing programs fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa.

2013: BGEA Revenue

In 2013, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association reported revenues as $106.5 million.

February 28, 2014: Defense of Putin's Policy on "Propaganda of Nontraditional Sexual Relations"

On February 28, 2014, Franklin Graham defended aspects of Russian President Vladimir Putin's policy that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations to minors" in an opinion piece titled "Putin's Olympic Controversy: Morality & Nations in a Changing World". Graham argued that the law was intended to protect children from what he considered harmful influences and contrasted it with what he perceived as a decline in American moral standards.

2014: Highest Paid Employee at Samaritan's Purse

According to 2014 data, Franklin Graham was the highest paid Samaritan's Purse employee at $622,252 annually, leading other charities in compensation.

2014: Samaritan's Purse Begins Operating in Ukraine

According to the Ukrainian government, Samaritan's Purse has been operating in Ukraine since the start of the hostilities in Ukrainian Donbas in 2014. Since the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, the organization, through local partners, has been delivering food, water, warm clothing, and medical assistance.

December 2015: Franklin Graham Leaves Republican Party

In December 2015, Franklin Graham left the Republican Party and declared himself independent. His decision stemmed from frustration with a GOP-led budget that continued funding Planned Parenthood, criticizing their fetal tissue donation practices.

2015: Resumption of Salary from BGEA and Increased Compensation

In 2015, Franklin Graham was again criticized when it was revealed he had resumed taking his salary from BGEA, where his annual compensation was significantly higher than that of the CEO's of similar non-profit organizations.

June 2016: Graham Expresses Lack of Hope in Political Parties

In June 2016, Franklin Graham told a crowd, "I have zero hope for the Democratic Party; I have no hope for the Republican Party. I am running a campaign to put God back in the political process."

November 2016: Graham States God Played a Role in Trump's Election

In November 2016, Graham told The Washington Post that God had played a role in Donald Trump's election as U.S. president, and he posted a comment on Facebook about it.

2016: Graham Supports Trump's Policies After the 2016 Election

Since the 2016 election, Graham has been a prominent supporter of some of Trump's policies on the U.S. economy, abortion, and religious freedom.

December 2017: British MPs Urge Refusal of UK Entry to Graham

In December 2017, several British MPs urged the Home Secretary to consider refusing UK entry to Graham from speaking at an event due to take place in Blackpool, due to concerns about hate speech.

2017: Opposition to Ban on Conversion Therapy

In 2017, Franklin Graham spoke against a bill proposing a ban on conversion therapy, referencing the biblical text of Leviticus 18:22 and stating that homosexuality is defined by God as sin.

2017: Samaritan's Purse Establishes Emergency Field Hospital Near Mosul

In 2017, Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse partnered with the Iraqi Health Ministry and the World Health Organization to establish an emergency field hospital near Mosul, Iraq, during the battle against ISIS. The 54-bed trauma hospital, located just 6 miles (10 km) from the front lines, provided critical medical care to civilians, Iraqi soldiers, and ISIS fighters injured in the conflict.

February 2018: Petition Against Graham's Visa in the UK

As of February 2018, a petition against Graham being granted a visa to the UK had gathered more than 7,500 signatures, due to his views on LGBT rights.

September 2018: Potential UK Entry Refusal for Graham

In September 2018, there were concerns about potentially refusing entry to Franklin Graham into the UK, related to views on LGBT rights, which was a controversial topic.

2018: Removal of Advertisements for Lancashire Festival of Hope

In 2018, Blackpool Borough Council and Blackpool Transport Services removed advertisements for Franklin Graham's Lancashire Festival of Hope from local buses due to complaints about his past comments.

April 2019: Accusations of Attacking Pete Buttigieg for Homosexuality

In April 2019, Franklin Graham was accused of attacking Pete Buttigieg for his homosexuality and marriage to another gay man after Buttigieg announced his run for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President.

November 21, 2019: Graham Suggests Opposition to Trump Is Demonic

In a November 21, 2019, interview with Eric Metaxas, Graham suggested opposition to Trump was the work of a "demonic power."

December 2020: Graham Praises Trump's Presidency on Facebook

In mid-December 2020, Graham wrote on Facebook that "President Trump will go down in history as one of the great presidents of our nation, bringing peace and prosperity to millions here in the U.S. and around the world."

2020: Cancellations of Graham's Events in UK Cities

In 2020, Graham's events in multiple UK cities faced cancellations by local authorities and venue operators, often due to concerns about his past comments on LGBTQ+ issues and Islam. Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association took legal action against multiple venues, arguing that their cancellations violated the UK Equality Act (2010).

2020: Cancellation of UK Tour Bookings

In 2020, all venues booked for Franklin Graham's planned eight-city UK tour cancelled his booking after protests by LGBTQ+ activists and local councils.

2020: Pete Buttigieg Presidential Campaign

January 2021: Graham Expresses Dismay About Attack on the U.S. Capitol

Graham did not support and expressed dismay about the attack on the U.S. Capitol that took place in January 2021.

January 2021: Graham Compares Republicans Who Voted for Trump's Impeachment to Judas Iscariot

In January 2021, Graham compared the ten Republican members of the United States House of Representatives who voted for the second impeachment of Donald Trump Trump to Judas Iscariot, suggesting that the Democrats had promised them "thirty pieces of silver".

April 2021: Judge Rules in Favor of BGEA UK

In April 2021, Judge Claire Evans ruled in favor of BGEA UK, stating that Blackpool Council had breached human rights laws by removing advertisements for Franklin Graham's event.

November 2021: Heart Surgery

In November 2021, Franklin Graham underwent heart surgery to treat constrictive pericarditis.

March 2022: Visit to Ukraine and Call for Ceasefire

In March 2022, Franklin Graham visited Ukraine after the Russian invasion. He conducted an Easter Sunday sermon in Ukraine and called for a 10-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in observance of the Easter holiday, addressing both Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy.

August 2022: Samaritan's Purse Launches Relief Operation in Pakistan Following Severe Flooding

In August 2022, Franklin Graham directed Samaritan's Purse to launch a relief operation in Pakistan following severe monsoon flooding. The aid provided during August and September included distributing emergency food, water filtration kits, shelter materials, and hygiene supplies to thousands of affected families.

September 2022: Samaritan's Purse Airlifts Aid to Ukraine

As of September 2022, Samaritan's Purse, led by Franklin Graham, had conducted at least 30 airlifts carrying essential relief and medical equipment into Ukraine. The organization also provided training to local healthcare providers, aiding Ukrainians affected by the conflict.

November 2022: Operation Christmas Child Milestone

In November 2022, Samaritan's Purse celebrated distributing its 200 millionth shoebox through Operation Christmas Child.

2022: Rescheduling of UK Tour

After legal threats and assurances, Franklin Graham's UK tour, which had been cancelled in 2020, was rescheduled for mid-2022.

2022: Samaritan's Purse Responds to Russian Invasion of Ukraine

In 2022, Franklin Graham deployed Samaritan's Purse disaster response specialists to Poland and Romania in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, providing medical supplies, food, and temporary shelter. The charity also shipped over 600,000 Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to children in Ukraine and set up field hospitals to treat the wounded.

2022: Legal victory against the Scottish Event Campus (SEC)

In 2022, Franklin Graham had a legal victory against the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).

2022: Cancellations of Graham's Events in UK Cities

In 2022, Graham's events in multiple UK cities faced cancellations by local authorities and venue operators, often due to concerns about his past comments on LGBTQ+ issues and Islam. Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association took legal action against multiple venues, arguing that their cancellations violated the UK Equality Act (2010).

February 2023: Samaritan's Purse Deploys Emergency Field Hospital to Turkey After Earthquake

In February 2023, after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated Turkey and Syria, Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse deployed a 52-bed emergency field hospital to Antakya, Turkey. The hospital treated over 530 earthquake victims in its first week.

October 2023: Franklin Graham Visits Israel to Assess Humanitarian Needs

In October 2023, after the initial outbreak of the Israel–Hamas conflict, Franklin Graham visited Israel to assess humanitarian needs and provide assistance through Samaritan's Purse. The organization pledged to send 42 replacement ambulances, trauma kits, and essential medical supplies, partnering with over 50 local churches to distribute relief to displaced families in both Israel and Gaza.

June 2024: Evangelistic Event at OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow

In June 2024, Franklin Graham returned to Glasgow to hold an evangelistic event at the OVO Hydro arena as part of his "God Loves You" tour, which more than 7,500 people attended.

2024: Ranked Among Largest U.S. Charities

According to the Forbes 2024 ranking, Samaritan's Purse was ranked 13th among the 100 largest charitable organizations in the United States, with $1.111 billion in private donations.

2024: Graham Asks Trump to Stop Using Profanity

In 2024, Graham wrote a private letter to President Trump asking him to stop using profanity. During the 2024 Republican National Convention, Trump publicly said he was trying to follow Graham's advice to stop swearing.

2024: Budget of Samaritan's Purse

In 2024, Less than 5% of Samaritan's Purse's budget came from government grants.

January 20, 2025: Graham Gives Invocation at Trump's Inauguration Ceremony

At the inauguration ceremony for President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, Graham gave an invocation in which he thanked God for Trump's win and stated, "Mr President, over the last four years I'm sure there were times when you thought it was pretty dark. But look at what God has done."

March 2025: Encountering God Ethiopia Event

In March 2025, Franklin Graham led a large-scale evangelistic event, Encountering God Ethiopia, at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, attended by over 430,000 people.

March 2025: Franklin Graham Discusses Humanitarian Aid with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

In March 2025, Franklin Graham spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss humanitarian aid efforts and support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war. Zelenskyy thanked Graham for Samaritan's Purse's assistance, which included medical care, supplies, and disaster relief to affected Ukrainian civilians. Zelenskyy also informed Graham about Ukraine's acceptance of a United States proposal for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire.

May 2025: Graham Welcomes First Families into New Homes after Hurricane Helene

In May 2025 Franklin Graham started welcoming the first families into their new homes that he promised to rebuild, after Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. The homes were provided for survivors for free and were fully furnished.

May 2025: European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin

In May 2025, Franklin Graham held the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, drawing about 1,000 Christian leaders. During the congress on 28 May 2025, Graham met Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and led delegates in prayer for peace in the Russia–Ukraine war, also praying for Vladimir Putin and U.S. president Donald Trump.

May 2025: Franklin Graham Prays with President Zelensky in Berlin

In May 2025, while convening the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany, Franklin Graham met with President Zelensky. During the meeting, Graham prayed for Zelensky and for an end to the conflict in Ukraine.

July 8, 2025: Franklin Graham Prays with Families in Kerrville, Texas

On July 8, 2025, Franklin Graham joined Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem via phone to pray for families gathered in a church in Kerrville, Texas, awaiting word about their missing children and loved ones due to the flash flooding.

July 2025: Samaritan's Purse Airlifts Food to Gaza

In July 2025, Samaritan's Purse began airlifting food to Gaza, sending 65 tons of food for starving Palestinians on three air missions.

July 2025: Franklin Graham Responds to Severe Flash Flooding in Central Texas

In early July 2025, Franklin Graham deployed disaster relief teams with Samaritan's Purse and chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, in response to severe flash flooding that struck central Texas. He also prayed with families waiting for news of their loved ones.

October 2025: Graham Praises Trump for Peacemaking Efforts

In October 2025 Graham wrote a letter to Trump praising him for his peacemaking efforts and outlining God's plan of salvation.

2025: Samaritan's Purse Expansion

As of 2025, under Graham's leadership, Samaritan's Purse maintained offices in the United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, Korea and the United Kingdom, providing aid in over 100 countries worldwide.

2025: Crusade in Ethiopia

In 2025, Franklin Graham's planned crusade in Ethiopia coincided with a period of shifting political dynamics between Ethiopia's government and the Trump administration.