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This is an unofficial answer and should probably be confirmed by more official sources. I am an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA), and this is the "oral tradition" that I have heard on more than one occasion. My understanding is that Mr. Graham was a Presbyterian in his youth. When he felt God's call to become an evangelist, the Presbyterians (proably in the form of a regional governing body called a presbytery) would not ordain him to such a ministry, though I have never heard the reasons why. It might have ben related to seminary education, but that is speculation. Having been rejected by the Presbyterians, he was welcomed by the Baptists with open arms. As a side note related to his Presbyterian connection, Mr. Graham's brother-in-law Clayton Bell (Ruth Graham's brother) was the pastor of the Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas for many years. Darwin Smith, Quincy, IL darsmit@comcast.net
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What denomination is Billy Graham?
Billy Graham started the Billy Graha, Evangelical association.
Is Billy Graham a member of a particular church?
On Sunday, December 28, 2008, Billy Graham became a member of First Baptist Spartanburg. This is in Spartanburg, SC. Rev Graham has watched this church for many years from his home. It airs each Sunday on WSPA TV 7.
What Baptist televangelist began his rise to fame by conducting large scale crusades in major American cities?
Billy Graham was a Southern Baptist minister and conducted large scale crusades.
Is billy Graham a mason?
There's no evidence that he has been, and I don't think it would be in his nature to be -- especially since he is Southern Baptist, and the Southern Baptist Conventionopposes it.
How tall is billy Graham?
Billy Graham is 6.2.
What is Billy Graham's birthday?
Billy Graham was born on November 7, 1918.
What is Billy Graham's favorite meal?
In 1992, Mrs. Graham told Diane Sawyer what Billy Graham's favorite meal is. What is it?
Billy Graham's book hills?
The answer is: "Unto the Hills" - a daily devotional book by Billy Graham.
When was Billy Graham - wrestler - born?
Billy Graham - wrestler - was born on 1943-09-10.
When was Billy Graham - boxer - born?
Billy Graham - boxer - was born on 1922-09-09.
Did Billy Graham di?
Billy Graham is a very famous evangelist, but he is not yet dead, he is very old today. As of January 2016, Billy Graham is still in the land of the living.
Parents of billy Graham?
William and Morrow graham.
