Billy Graham’s Home Now a Retreat Centre

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Billy Graham’s Home Now a Retreat Centre

2023-03-29T11:38:29+01:00

By Church News

The late Evangelist Billy and Ruth Graham’s home was recently purchased and turned into a place of rejuvenation for pastors and those in ministry.The homestead of the Grahams at 198 Mississippi Road in Montreat, North Carolina, was recently purchased by his third daughter, Ruth, Charlotte businessman, Stephen L. Thomas, and actor Kirk Cameron. Together the three created the space to offer respite for weary pastors and ministry workers called Billy’s Home Place.According to the website, “Rich in Christian history and gospel-legacy, this humble estate is more than a standing relic of a life well lived. Rather this house serves as a continuation of Dr Graham’s legacy. A retreat for weary pastors and missionaries; a solace to seek the face of God.”As reported by The Christian Post, Ruth put her parents’ first home up for sale with a price of $599,000, as an attempt to raise funds for her daughter’s medical treatments. According to Redfin, the house was sold for $750,000 on Sept. 1, 2021.At the time, Ruth said that her parents first bought the home in 1940.“It was selected because it was right across the street from my grandparents,” she said. “I was born during the time my family lived in the house. The Los Angeles Crusades and [my father’s] tour of England happened during those years. … it is where it all began.”The Grahams later moved from the two-story house in 1957, but still lived in Montreat. In recent years, the property would be used as a vacation rental before finally being sold in 2021. The home still remains in good condition and contains memorabilia from the Grahams’ young family life, including photos, books, and furnishings.Ministry leaders staying at this picturesque home will not only find rest inside but can also explore the streams nearby with adjacent walking paths. The stay is offered for free to those who have served for 20-plus years in ministry.ALSO READ: New Billy Graham Archive & Research Centre Opens