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With that large a sum in hand, and not wanting to deposit it in a personal account (as it would be subject to income tax), Graham was encouraged to establish a non-profit corporation, which was named BGEA.  The original headquarters was in Minneapolis but later moved to Charlotte to be near his home.

With that large a sum in hand, and not wanting to deposit it in a personal account (as it would be subject to income tax), Graham was encouraged to establish a non-profit corporation, which was named BGEA.  The original headquarters was in Minneapolis but later moved to Charlotte to be near his home.

BGEA is currently headed by [[Franklin Graham]] (son of [[Billy Graham]]) would join the organization.  As Franklin is also the head of [[Samaritan's Purse]] (SP), the two organizations often share resources and work together on projects (commonly, in responding to a disaster, SP will provide disaster relief while BGEA will provide chaplains to provide counseling to affected individuals).

BGEA is currently headed by Billy's oldest son [[Franklin Graham]].  As Franklin is also the head of [[Samaritan's Purse]] (SP), the two organizations often share resources and work together on projects (commonly, in responding to a disaster, SP will provide disaster relief while BGEA will provide chaplains to provide counseling to affected individuals).

BGEA's main focus is Christian evangelism.  In addition to city-wide meetings (known as Festivals or Celebrations) BGEA also broadcasts older Billy Graham crusades on Christian networks such as [[Trinity Broadcasting Network|TBN]] and maintains an active presence on YouTube, the Internet, and other social media outlets.  BGEA also operates the Rapid Response Team, groups of chaplains specially trained to provide counseling and Gospel presentations in times of disasters and other tragic events.  It also provides discipleship training via The Cove, a Christian retreat in western North Carolina.

BGEA's main focus is Christian evangelism.  In addition to city-wide meetings (known as Festivals or Celebrations) BGEA also broadcasts older Billy Graham crusades on Christian networks such as [[Trinity Broadcasting Network|TBN]] and maintains an active presence on YouTube, the Internet, and other social media outlets.  BGEA also operates the Rapid Response Team, groups of chaplains specially trained to provide counseling and Gospel presentations in times of disasters and other tragic events.  It also provides discipleship training via The Cove, a Christian retreat in western North Carolina.