NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM
announced today the launch of "The Billy Graham Channel," a
limited-run channel headlined by world-renowned Christian
evangelist, Billy Graham, founder of
the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
"The Billy Graham Channel" will debut on Monday, November 6 at 12:00 am ET through Friday, November 17 at 11:59:59 pm ET on channel 145 on satellite and
via streaming.
Launching in celebration of the acclaimed preacher's
99th birthday, SiriusXM listeners nationwide will have
access to the preacher's timeless, inspiring messages from his
seven decades of ministry.
"On November 7, Billy Graham celebrates his 99th birthday and
we, along with SiriusXM, thought a channel featuring some of Mr.
Graham's most memorable messages would be a fitting way to mark the
occasion. 'The Billy Graham Channel' is the kind of gift Mr. Graham
would greatly appreciate: it helps point others to the hope found
in Jesus Christ," said Jim Kirkland, Executive Director of Audio Media,
the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
"Billy Graham has inspired
millions of Americans with his uplifting messages of hope, courage,
love, and forgiveness," said Dave
Gorab, Vice President and General Manager, Talk Programming,
SiriusXM. "We are honored to be part of Billy Graham's 99th birthday
celebration by bringing this limited engagement channel to SiriusXM
listeners coast to coast."
In addition to the catalog of Graham's motivational messages and
sermons, "The Billy Graham Channel" will also include personal
reflections on the pastor's life by family and friends including
Billy Graham's son, Franklin Graham, and his daughter, Anne Graham Lotz. The channel will also
showcase remarks from Presidents Jimmy
Carter, Ronald Reagan,
George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George
W. Bush.
Born in 1918, evangelist Billy Graham has preached the Gospel to
nearly 215 million people in more than 185 countries and
territories. Since the 1949 Los Angeles Crusade that vaulted Mr.
Graham into the public eye, he has led hundreds of thousands to
make personal decisions to live for Christ, which is the main
mission of his ministry.
About The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), based in
Charlotte, N.C., was formed in
1950 to carry the message of Jesus
Christ throughout the world by every effective means
available. The BGEA's audio ministry, Billy Graham Radio,
accomplishes that mission by producing a number of online and
broadcast programs. The newest program in the ministry's line-up is
GPS: God. People. Stories. Each weekly GPS podcast features
an inspiring story of how God has worked in someone's life.
Decision Minute is a one-minute feature that airs on more
than 600 radio stations. To listen to the programs, visit
www.billygraham.org/radio.
The BGEA's other ministry endeavors include: large-scale
festivals led by 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 and Internet.
About SiriusXM
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radio company measured by revenue and has approximately 32.2
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