{"id":47,"date":"2013-10-11T23:22:15","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T23:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/peanutsandpopcorn\/?p=47"},"modified":"2013-10-11T23:22:15","modified_gmt":"2013-10-11T23:22:15","slug":"old-school-billy-graham-brings-high-tech-crusade-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/peanutsandpopcorn\/2013\/10\/old-school-billy-graham-brings-high-tech-crusade-home.html","title":{"rendered":"Old School Billy Graham Brings High Tech Crusade Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In 1949, Billy Graham held the Los Angeles Crusade for eight weeks. The event captured the public\u2019s attention and thrust Mr. Graham\u2019s ministry into the media spotlight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 1949, Billy Graham held the Los Angeles Crusade for eight weeks. Since that time he has presented his crusades all over the world preaching the gospel to anyone who will listen. At age 94, Graham doesn\u2019t get around a much as he used to and is hardly in shape to put on a crusade. But Graham knows that God isn\u2019t finished with him yet, and will be visiting folks across the nation in their homes\u2026through the magic of video.<\/p>\n

Launching next month, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will be presenting \u201cMy Hope America with Billy Graham,\u201d a nationwide effort to do what the association has always done, attempt to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing a simple biblical model, \u2018My Hope America with Billy Graham\u2019 combines the impact of video programs with\u00a0the power of personal relationships,\u201d states the promotional website<\/a>. \u201cChristians across America will open their homes this November to share the Gospel message with friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors using one of several new evangelistic programs featuring life-changing testimonies and powerful messages from Billy Graham.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yes, old school Billy Graham is going high tech asking you to share the message with family and friends over dinner or dessert, in your home or local hangout. Sound scary? You\u2019re not alone. \u201cMany are nervous about sharing their faith. However, as we have done this outreach around the globe, people like you have shared how \u2018My Hope\u2019 made it simple for them and they have been able to help impact lives in a way they never thought possible\u201d<\/p>\n

\"My<\/a>So, what is the urgency? Well, according to the Association, if you were to take a poll of about 100 people in your community, you would find that:<\/p>\n