On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

As believers, we do not remember Sept. 11, 2001, without hope. In remembering the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, Kristy and her husband, Edward Graham, talk about how even in hard times—with the Lord's help—we can be fruitful in affliction. 
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Listen to “Remembering 9/11: A Conversation with Preston Parrish” to hear what it was like being at Ground Zero just days after 9/11, ministering to those hurting.

Sept. 11, 2001, was a turning point for our nation. Kristy Graham sits down with Preston Parrish, who was at Ground Zero just days after 9/11, ministering to those hurting with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. It was through this event that the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team was born. 
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Listen to “God Prepares in Advance” to hear how the Lord is working in and through our teams serving after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

We don't know what is ahead in life, but the Lord does—nothing is a surprise to Him. He has prepared in advance good works for us to do. Kristy met Thomas Ovington, the Colombia country director, while she was on the ground in Venezuela. Shortly after her time there, an earthquake hit neighboring Colombia, too. Thomas shares what it has been like to serve in both disasters and the ways that God has prepared and equipped our teams. 
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Learn more about our response in Colombia.
Listen to “A Day of Disaster Response with Kristy: Venezuela Earthquake,” where Kristy takes you on the ground to Venezuela.
In “Missionary Doctor Healed From Ebola,” you will hear from Dr. Peter Stafford and his wife, Dr. Rebekah Stafford, about trusting God in times of uncertainty.

Amid the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, former Samaritan’s Purse Post-Resident Dr. Peter Stafford contracted the disease. The whole ministry—and many Christians around the world—interceded on Peter’s behalf, praying fervently that God would be merciful and spare his life. Hear what Peter and his wife, Dr. Rebekah Stafford, learned about trusting in the Lord through this time of uncertainty. 
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Learn more about our Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Listen to “Bringing Hope In: DRC Ebola Response,” where you will hear what it was like for Kristy to don and doff personal protective equipment alongside staff ready to serve at one of two Samaritan’s Purse Ebola Treatment Centers.

Whether it's a wildfire, tornado, or hurricane, the impact is different—but the mission is always the same. As our teams stand with those who are suffering after disasters, we share the hope of Jesus. Kristy Graham brings you stories from recent U.S. Disaster Relief responses, where we have seen many hurting homeowners come to know the Lord and go on to be discipled. Hear from our staff who have been on the ground witnessing these divine appointments unfold.
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Listen to “Called for Such a Time as This: A Conversation with Stick Williams,” to hear how the Lord has directed Stick’s path.