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In 2017, International Youth and Discipleship leaders were approached by a few flagship churches that were seeking partnership in developing a new way to train young men and women that have recognized their call to ministry and have a desire to invest a season of their life in intense leadership development in the context of a thriving local church. After months of collaboration that included developing a strategic partnership with Lee University, the “Regional Schools of Leadership” platform was birthed earlier this year.

My friend Charles wanted a mentor. He was eager to learn the ropes of ministry, so he asked an older pastor for training. The pastor agreed—but Charles soon realized the man wanted a valet, not an apprentice. Charles became the man’s “armor bearer.”

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is partnering with satellite radio provider SiriusXM for the launch of a permanent channel called “The Billy Graham Channel.” The channel will be headlined by the inspiring messages of the late world-renowned Christian evangelist and will feature his timeless sermons from his many years in ministry.