Samaritan's Purse, Graham Ministries, Named Among Top 10 Charities Changing the World

Julie Brown Patton : Dec 19, 2016
Gospel Herald

"All of our work is done in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and He is the One able to change hearts and lives—and able to change the world." -Franklin Graham

(Washington, DC)—[Gospel Herald] The ministries of Samaritan's Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) recently were listed in the top 10 charities changing the world. "That is an incredible privilege. All of our work is done in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and He is the One able to change hearts and lives—and able to change the world," stated Franklin Graham, president and CEO of both relief groups. (Photo via Gospel Herald)

The top charity list, compiled by Charity Navigator, a service that provides information about various charities, and reported on by CNBC, looked at big-name charities—with budgets exceeding $100 million and net assets of at least $65 million—that do "exceptional work" both in the U.S. and abroad, while "maintaining top-notch financial management and transparency standards."

The full top 10 list of charities changing the world, according to Charity Navigator's rankings, include: 10) Natural Resources Defense Council 9) United Nations Foundation 8) Caring Voice Coalition 7) Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 6) Catholic Medical Mission Board 5) AmeriCares 4) Samaritan's Purse 3) The Rotary Foundation 2) MAP International 1) Direct Relief.

Graham said he is thankful for all of the dedicated staff God has brought to these ministries, both in the United States and around the world.

"I am grateful to God for those He calls to support this work by their faithful prayers, their volunteer time, and their giving. We want to honor Him as we help those in need and share the hope of the Gospel with a hurting world. Thank you for your prayers and encouragement," Graham posted on his...

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