CHARLOTTE,N.C.—The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association recently launched an intensive, 12-part online training course titled School of Evangelism Online. The course draws from more than 60 years of evangelistic outreach to impart practical information and strategies for reaching the world with the Gospel, and is the first title available under the banner of the association’s new training ministry, titled Billy Graham Online Evangelism Training.
“God has blessed the BGEA through the decades, and given us the opportunity to proclaim His love, forgiveness and hope to multiple generations,” said association Vice President Will Graham, who oversees online training. “As we’ve focused on this one singular mission, we’ve developed a wealth of information and practices that we are excited to offer to others who desire to make an impact in their community.”
The course of study for School of Evangelism Online includes four courses, and each contains three lessons. The four courses focus on (1) preparation; (2) proclamation; (3) power; and (4) preservation. Included in the curriculum are sermon messages from Billy Graham, introductions and details from Franklin and Will Graham, and videos from well-known Christian leaders such as John Stott, Ron Hutchcraft and Greg Laurie.
School of Evangelism Online will give participants practical strategies for proclamation evangelism, with an emphasis on evangelistic preaching and preparing their churches for follow-up with new believers.
“For years we have held Schools of Evangelism around the world, but we also recognize that many people don’t always have the money or time that is required to travel a great distance and sit in a classroom for several days in a row,” Will Graham said. “We’re always seeking ways to utilize every effective means available to us to spread the Gospel. The Billy Graham Online Evangelism Training program helps us make the information more accessible and meets a great need for those who haven’t been able to attend one of our previous schools.”
The course is available online at BillyGrahamOnlineTraining.org. The 12 lessons cost $99. After enrolling, students will have 180 days to work through the course of study at their own pace. All required materials are furnished for the course, and no additional purchase of books or materials is needed.
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association proclaims the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world by every effective means available. From its headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., the association directs a wide range of domestic and international ministries, including: large-scale festivals led by evangelists Franklin Graham and Will Graham; The Billy Graham Library; The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, located outside of Asheville, N.C.; SearchforJesus.net, an Internet evangelism project reaching thousands of people for Christ online; and many others through print, television, telephone, radio and the Internet.
