Franklin Graham

IDENTITY

Field	Value
Born	July 14, 1952, Asheville, North Carolina (age 73)
Education	Stony Brook School (prep); Montreat-Anderson College (AA); Le Tourneau College (transferred); Appalachian State University (BA, 1974)
Spouse	Kristy Graham (hosts "On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse" podcast)
Residence	Boone, North Carolina (mountain compound near BGEA HQ)
Church	Does not pastoring one church publicly
Full Name	Franklin Graham

Career Arc

Who: Chairman & CEO, Coca-Cola Consolidated (largest independent Coke bottler in U.S.). On BGEA board since 2002. Charlotte-based. Co-founded Open Eyes ministry (Sudan). Servant-leadership culture.
Why: Business-world credibility validator. Board-level endorsement to Franklin carries weight a pastor's does not.
Approach: Long-term, tertiary. Only after primary paths warm.
Status: Not yet initiated.

Rebelled in youth — drinking, smoking, expelled from boarding school — before spiritual conversion at age 22.
Began with Samaritan's Purse in 1975 under founder Bob Pierce; became president 1979.
Took over BGEA as CEO upon Billy Graham's retirement in 2000.
Grew SP from small relief agency into $1.8B/year humanitarian logistics machine with 24 aircraft, 9 Domestic Disaster Relief Units, 5 emergency field hospitals, operations in 100+ countries, 4,091 employees.
Prayed at three presidential inaugurations (Trump 2017, 2021, 2025).
Spoke at 2024 Republican National Convention.
2025: appointed to Presidential Religious Liberty Commission.
345+ events preached in 55 countries (lifetime).
Operation Christmas Child: 244 million shoeboxes since 1993.
24/7 prayer line: 4.5 million calls received.
Decision Magazine circulation: ~400,000.

Who: Chairman & CEO of Coca-Cola Consolidated (largest independent Coke bottler in U.S.). On BGEA board since 2002. Charlotte-based. Servant-leadership culture. Co-founded Open Eyes ministry (Sudan).
Why: Business-world credibility validator. If Harrison is intrigued by Genesis's mission, his board-level endorsement to Franklin carries weight that a pastor's does not.
Approach: Long-term, tertiary. Only after primary paths are warm.

Field	Value	Source
Full name	William Franklin Graham III	Public record / IRS 990
Born	July 14, 1952, Asheville, North Carolina (age 73)	Public record
Education	Stony Brook School (prep); Montreat-Anderson College (AA); Le Tourneau College (transferred); Appalachian State University (BA, 1974)	Official BGEA bio
Family	Son of Billy Graham & Ruth Bell Graham; wife Jane Austin (m. 1974); 4 children: Will IV, Roy, Edward, Cissie (Graham Lynch)	Public record
Residence	Boone, North Carolina (mountain compound near BGEA HQ)	Public record
Organizations led	Samaritan's Purse (President/CEO since 1979); Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (President/CEO since 2000)	IRS filings / Official bios

Career arc:

Rebellious youth (self-described prodigal; drugs, alcohol in teens/20s)
Conversion experience at age 22 (1974) — gave life to Christ
Bob Pierce (founder of Samaritan's Purse) asked Graham Sr. to recommend a successor; Franklin chosen as 6th president (1979, age 27)
Built Samaritan's Purse from ~$1M/year to $1.84B/year revenue (2024)
Became BGEA president/CEO upon father's retirement (2000)
Grew both organizations into the two largest evangelical ministries in the world by combined revenue
Global evangelist: led crusades (now "Festivals") on 6 continents
Politically outspoken: endorsed no party but publicly supports conservative/Republican causes and candidates
Navigated succession: son Edward (Ed) now COO of Samaritan's Purse; son Will IV leads Festivals

The Graham dynasty:

Billy Graham (grandfather of modern evangelicalism, d. 2018) → Franklin → Edward Graham (COO, SP), Cissie Graham Lynch (media/advocacy), Will Graham IV (evangelist, Billy Graham Library). This is American evangelicalism's most recognized family. Franklin inherited not just organizations but a NAME that carries unmatched credibility in the global church.

Period	Role
1980	Began restaurant ownership
1985–2001	McDonald's Owner/Operator (14 restaurants, Albuquerque NM)
~1998–2001	Chairman, National Leadership Council, McDonald's
2001–2003	SVP, USA Corporate Division, McDonald's Corporation
2003–Present	President & CEO, Manna Development Group
2007–2009	COO, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Present	Board, Samaritan's Purse; Chairman, Issachar Initiative

Name	Connection	Strength
Omeed Malik	1789 Capital — former TCN investor (bought out; relationship remains)	3
Joe Rogan	Mutual podcast guests; discussed each other's work	3
Franklin Graham	Both spoke at 2024 RNC	2
Lynn Friess	Foster Friess "invested" in Tucker Carlson	3
Larry Arnn / Hillsdale	Claremont scholars interviewed on Tucker Carlson Today	3
Turning Point Brands	ALP nicotine pouch JV partner	3 (business)
Daily Caller alumni	Tucker co-founded; network of journalists	3
Ben Shapiro / Daily Wire	Same ecosystem (not personal friends)	2
Patrick Bet-David	Offered $100M in 2023; NOW ADVERSARIAL (2026)	❌ DO NOT USE

SBC President (2002–2004): Among most powerful roles in Protestant Christianity (~14M members, 47,000+ churches)
Connected to conservative resurgence (Pressler/Patterson coalition)
Billy Graham connection: Called Billy Graham his "spiritual father" after 2002 Texas crusade — sacred bond maintained for decades

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Description: The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) was founded by evangelist Billy Graham in 1950. It is dedicated to p

WEALTH & HOLDINGS

Asset/Metric	Detail
Net Worth	$500M+ institutional (not personal). Graham operates through two primary vessels:

Metric	Value	Date / Source
Personal compensation (SP)	$945,493	MinistryWatch (most recent 990)
Personal compensation (SP, prior)	$812,909	FY2023
BGEA salary	Undisclosed (exempt from 990 filing)	—
Combined two-org pay (range)	$880K–$1.2M	Charlotte Observer, Nonprofit Quarterly
Personal net worth	Not publicly disclosed; described as modest	—
SP total revenue (FY2024)	$1.8 billion	Audited financial statements
SP cash contributions (FY2024)	$1.4 billion	Audited
SP non-cash contributions (FY2024)	$360 million	Audited
SP government grants (FY2024)	$76 million	Audited
SP total net assets (FY2024)	$2.46 billion	Audited (Dec 31, 2024)
SP unrestricted net assets	$1.45 billion	FY2024
SP donor-restricted net assets	$1.01 billion	FY2024
SP total assets	$2.59 billion	FY2024
SP net assets (FY2023)	$1.71 billion	—
SP net assets (FY2022)	$1.53 billion	—
SP net assets (FY2021)	$1.22 billion	—
SP net assets (FY2019)	$702 million	—
BGEA total support & revenue (FY2023)	$175.3 million	BGEA audited statements
BGEA contributions (FY2023)	$154.4 million	BGEA financial statements

Capital behavior: SP has added ~$750M to savings in 2024 alone. Balance sheet aggressively strengthened — $702M (2019) to $2.46B (2024). This is a war chest built for institutional durability, not spent-down operations. All funds are restricted, donor-designated, and emphatically NOT investable discretionary capital. Charlotte Observer comparison of NC's 15 largest nonprofits found Graham's salary was the lowest among comparable chief executives.

Capital verdict for Genesis: Graham is NOT a funding source and must NEVER be approached as one. The capacity that matters is non-monetary: distribution into 100+ countries, a 70-year trust brand, NRB seat, China Ministry Team, and the Search for Jesus digital funnel. If a dollar ever flows from the Graham orbit, it flows through the National Christian Foundation (BGEA is a major NCF grant recipient) on the donor side — not from BGEA/SP outward. Treat Graham as the channel that makes the other Kings' capital worth deploying.

Metric	Value	Source
Samaritan's Purse revenue (2024)	$1,839,497,527	IRS Form 990 (EIN 58-1437002)
Samaritan's Purse total assets (2024)	$2,589,307,799	IRS Form 990
Samaritan's Purse employees	5,380	Form 990 (2024)
BGEA revenue (2023 audit)	$175,321,963	BGEA audited financial statements
BGEA total assets (2023)	Not publicly disclosed (church-classified since 2014)	BGEA audit / StartCHURCH
Franklin Graham compensation (SP, 2024)	$945,493 total	Form 990 Schedule J
Franklin Graham comp (BGEA)	Not disclosed (IRS church exemption since 2014)	MinistryWatch / IRS rules
Combined organizational revenue	~$2.0B+ annually	SP 990 + BGEA audit
Combined assets controlled	$2.6B+ (SP alone) + BGEA undisclosed	Public filings

Compensation history (Samaritan's Purse only):

Year	Total Compensation	Source
2024	$945,493	Paddock Post / Form 990
2023	$882,156	Form 990
2022	$832,738	Form 990
2021	$807,479	Form 990
2020	$740,704	Form 990
2019	$722,403	Form 990

Key financial growth (Samaritan's Purse):

Year	Revenue	Source
2024	$1,839M	Form 990
2023	$1,202M	Form 990
2022	$1,312M	Form 990
2021	$1,008M	Form 990
2020	$894M	Form 990
2019	$734M	Form 990
2018	$700M	Form 990

Net worth: Graham is NOT personally wealthy in billionaire terms. His power is INSTITUTIONAL — he controls $2B+ in annual charitable flow. Personal net worth estimated $10-25M (compensation + real estate + investments). The wealth here is influence, not liquidity.

Franklin Graham's "giving" is institutional — he DEPLOYS $1B+ annually through Samaritan's Purse and hundreds of millions through BGEA. This is not personal philanthropy; it is organizational stewardship at a scale matched by almost no one in American Christianity.

Program	Annual Scale	Source
Samaritan's Purse (total program expenses)	$922M (2024)	Form 990
Operation Christmas Child	$360M+ in non-cash contributions processed	Form 990
BGEA evangelistic activities	~$150M+ annually	BGEA audit
Disaster relief (SP)	Hundreds of millions per major disaster year	SP reporting
Grants to other organizations (SP)	$402M (2024)	Form 990

Year (FYE Dec)	Total Assets	Total Revenue	Total Expenses
2024	$2,589,307,799	$1,839,497,527	$1,093,195,701
2023	$1,826,473,329	$1,201,910,256	$1,037,513,821
2022	$1,

FAITH & ALIGNMENT

Denomination: Baptist (independent evangelical; ordained by Dallas Baptist Church)

Theological position: Conservative evangelical; biblical inerrancy; substitutionary atonement; unapologetic on traditional marriage, sanctity of life, exclusivity of Christ

Key faith signals:

Ordained minister; preaches regularly at festivals/crusades
"The Bible is God's Word. Period." — public posture
Conducts evangelistic festivals globally (continuing Billy's legacy with more edge)
Board member of multiple evangelical institutions
Public prayer at presidential inaugurations (2017, 2025)

Alignment score: 95/100

Both stories: Franklin is BOTH the global humanitarian (Samaritan's Purse — pure mercy, meeting physical needs regardless of religion/politics) AND the cultural warrior (outspoken on traditional values, politically engaged, controversial). He holds BOTH without contradiction: "We help everyone in Jesus' name — AND we proclaim Jesus' truth without softening it."

Composite Score: 91/100 (Tier 1 — THE VOICE)

Note: CRM shows 86; dossier verified at 91; prior War Room had 94. Reconciliation: 91 is the most recent verified score (June 2, 2026 dossier). The 94 was revised down 3 points for lower tech-adoption readiness and elevated brand/political volatility. The CRM 86 predates the full dossier and should be updated to 91.

#	Dimension	Score	Reasoning
1	Theological alignment	96	Broad-evangelical, conversionist, sovereignty-of-God frame — native match for Kingdom-patterned Genesis. 70-year inherited credibility. Capped below 100 only because hard-edged theology narrows framing options.
2	Faith-business / mission fit	88	Persecuted-church-needs-infrastructure worldview is direct bridge. US-persecuted-Christians fund proves he funds defensive infrastructure for silenced believers — exactly Genesis's thesis. Capped because he's proclamation, not business-as-mission.
3	Sovereignty	90	"Gospel cannot be silenced" is lifelong theme. Anti-CCP, pro-persecuted-church, free-speech-for-believers. Maps to computational sovereignty IF framed against Chinese tech dominance, not as libertarian tech argument.
4	Technology adoption readiness	68	Most AI-permissive senior evangelical (real signal). Decision Magazine pro-AI article. BUT: BGEA stack is modest, no tech-executive buyer beyond Appleton, org is procurement-resistant. Tolerance ≠ adoption capacity. Weakest dimension.
5	Distribution / reach	99	100+ countries, 1,900 digital volunteers, 20M decisions, 9 languages, 244M shoeboxes, NRB seat, 4.5M prayer line calls. Unmatched in evangelical world.
6	Cultural / generational lock	95	Graham name is 70-year, three-generation institution with succession secured (Will, Edward, Cissie). Unparalleled durability.
7	Political reach	82	Spiritual-authority weight + Religious Liberty Commission seat = real reach. Three inaugural prayers. BUT highly polarizing (Trump-fused, ~quarterly controversy). High reach, high volatility.
8	Organizational capital	85	$2.46B net assets (SP); $1.8B annual revenue; 4,091 employees; 24 aircraft. Enormous capacity — but restricted/donor-designated, not discretionary.
9	Network quality	92	Trump inner circle, Religious Liberty Commission, Dan Patrick, every major evangelical leader, NRB, NCF donor network, hundreds of churches globally.
10	Reputational risk	72	~Quarterly controversy cycle: AI-Jesus image, CPAC misspoke, "morally rotten" sermon, compensation criticism, 12,400-signature removal petition. High polarization imports to any partner.

Mission Fit (CRM): 93/100 (T:92 V:92 F:96 Fl:92 S:95)

Strategic Value (CRM): 79/100 (Cap:92 Reach:89 Syn:75 Access:75 Bridge:65)

Dimension	Assessment	Source
Self-identification	Born-again evangelical Christian	Lifelong public identity
Alignment score	100/100	His entire life IS the Gospel mission
Theology	Conservative evangelical; inerrancy of Scripture; salvation through Christ alone	Public statements, BGEA doctrinal basis
Political engagement	Outspoken conservative; led "Decision America Tour" rallies in all 50 states (2016); prayed at Trump inauguration (2017)	Public record
Missional priority	Global evangelism + disaster relief as Gospel demonstration	Samaritan's Purse mission
Generational faithfulness	3rd generation Graham ministry leadership	Public record

Key conviction markers:

Unapologetically biblical on marriage, sanctity of life, religious liberty
Led prayer at Trump inauguration (January 2017) — only Graham-family member to pray at a presidential inauguration since Billy Graham
Called on Christians to run for office at every level (Decision America Tour, 2016)
COVID response: deployed Samaritan's Purse field hospitals to NYC (Central Park, 2020) — criticized but doubled down
Defended Operation Christmas Child against LGBT criticism; refused to change partnership requirements
"God's definition of marriage" — publicly maintained stance through all cultural pressure

Overall Kingdom Alignment Score: 94/100

Dimension	Score	Analysis
Theological	95	Broad-evangelical 70yr infrastructure. Graham is the living bridge from Billy Graham's 20th-century crusades to 21st-century digital evangelism. His theology is orthodox, non-charismatic, broadly Protestant — no sectarian friction.
Business	85	$1.8B combined operations, 70+ years of institutional credibility, global logistics infrastructure (Samaritan's Purse operates in 100+ countries). He understands scale, systems, and fiduciary discipline.
Sovereignty	90	Explicitly believes the Gospel cannot be silenced. Defended Trump's AI-generated Jesus image (April 2026). Warned at CPAC 2026 that AI could enable Revelation's one-world government — meaning

WARM PATH & RELATIONSHIPS

Who: Pastor Jack Graham, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano TX. No blood relation to Franklin; "adopted" into Graham family during Billy's final 2002 Texas crusade; called Billy his "spiritual father."
Federal co-membership: Confirmed appointed May 16, 2025 to Religious Liberty Commission Advisory Board of Religious Leaders — the only Southern Baptist among 11 advisory appointees. Franklin sits on main commission; Jack on advisory board — same federal body.
Proximity: ~25 minutes from Carter's Dallas base.
Both spoke at Rededicate 250 (May 17, 2026).
Why primary: Geographic proximity. Deep personal relationship with Franklin. Shared federal body. Theological alignment. SBC establishment credibility.
Approach: Request 15-min coffee with Jack Graham's executive pastor at Prestonwood, framed as faith and mission — NOT a pitch. Carter attends Prestonwood, becomes known through consistent presence, builds relationship naturally.
Status: Not yet initiated.

Who: VP of Internet Evangelism at BGEA. 15 years at BGEA, 12 as digital lead. Former Newport News Shipbuilding engineer.
Why: The only senior BGEA leader with public engineering provenance. Reachable via BGEA Internet Evangelism press room.
Quote (Apr 2026): "This milestone reflects our continued commitment to carry forward Billy Graham's legacy—proclaiming the Gospel to every nation regardless of barriers like language, culture or distance."
Approach: Engineer-to-engineer outreach: "We built something that helps your 1,900 volunteers ensure scriptural fidelity in real-time, across 9 languages."
Status: Not yet initiated.

Who: Franklin's daughter. SP spokesperson. Spoke at Rededicate 250.
Quote from Rededicate 250: "For 250 years, this nation has returned again and again to the God who created this beautiful country that we get to call home."
Why: The most personable, least guarded member of the inner family. If Jack Graham warms, the ask is a soft introduction to Cissie — who can carry a faith-framed Genesis story upward.
Approach: Via Jack Graham introduction. Low-pressure, faith-framed conversation.

Who: Franklin's "longtime friend and partner in ministry." SP board member. Spoke at BGEA's 2025 European Congress on Evangelism with Will Graham.
Approach: Via NRB convention or mutual ministry connections.
Status: Not yet initiated.

Who: Bill Maupin — VP of IT at SP (26 years, $396K). Kyle Klein — Senior Director IT (since 2018, LinkedIn: kylegklein). Eugene Jesel — Director IT (ejesel@samaritan.org).
Why: If Genesis serves SP's operational/logistics tech needs (field hospital coordination, disaster response), this is the buyer.
Approach: Only AFTER Jack Graham or Appleton relationships are warm. Do not cold-approach IT.
Status: Not yet initiated.

Who: Chairman & CEO, Coca-Cola Consolidated (largest independent Coke bottler in U.S.). On BGEA board since 2002. Charlotte-based. Co-founded Open Eyes ministry (Sudan). Servant-leadership culture.
Why: Business-world credibility validator. Board-level endorsement to Franklin carries weight a pastor's does not.
Approach: Long-term, tertiary. Only after primary paths warm.
Status: Not yet initiated.

1. Mark Appleton direct cold professional outreach

2. Edward Graham (Franklin's son; West Point; COO SP; may be more tech-receptive)

3. NRB Convention (meet BGEA digital team)

4. Will Graham (Franklin's son; Associate Evangelist; younger, more accessible)

5. BGEA donor pathway (meaningful gift → donor events where Franklin appears)

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The Graham fortress has no cold front door. There are four documented routes plus two new operational paths, ordered by leverage.

Who: Pastor Jack Graham, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano TX. No blood relation to Franklin; "adopted" into the Graham family during Billy's final 2002 Texas crusade; called Billy his "spiritual

Key Connections

"does this advance human flourishing?" lens
"does this demonstrate the values it claims?"
"does this help reach people with the Gospel?"
"does this serve our mission?"
"honoring God" lens
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(former HUD Secretary
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April Chapman (Generous Giving — warmest path
Josh Kwan (CEO of The Gathering
Ken Isaacs (VP Programs/Govt Relations
Kyle Klein (Sr
Nicky Gumbel network (if indirect connection exists via UK Christian leaders
The Gathering 2026 (September 17–20
recorded video message

ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY

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PREAMBLE

Target: Franklin Graham — President & CEO, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse ($2.46B net assets combined)

Role: THE VOICE of proclamation. Senior evangelical leader with global reach.

Key Program: Search for Jesus digital ministry (1,900 volunteers, 9 languages, 20M decisions for Christ)

NOT a funding source — approach for REACH and CREDIBILITY, not capital.

Critical: Do NOT contact Franklin directly or first. Approach through Jack Graham and Mark Appleton.

Status: DRAFT — Awaiting Carter review

1. Entry complexity: DIFFERENT PARADIGM — Samaritan's Purse is a recipient of donations, not a grantmaker. It doesn't give grants OUT.

2. Relevance to Genesis: SP represents the TYPE of ministry that NCF/Signatry donors fund. Understanding SP helps map the evangelical giving ecosystem.

3. Alternative strategy: Franklin Graham's personal network and influence could open doors. His endorsement carries weight with evangelical mega-donors.

4. Partnership opportunity: SP's massive data/logistics operation could benefit from AI truth technology. Position Genesis as a technology partner, not a grant applicant.

5. Risk: Political polarization around Franklin Graham; some donors/people may resist association.

Objective: Deploy Genesis technology through BGEA's digital evangelism infrastructure.

Proposed Pilot:

Genesis-powered digital discipleship for Search for Jesus inquirers. Currently, Search for Jesus connects people to volunteers for follow-up. Genesis could provide an AI-powered first-response layer that handles initial questions, prays with users, and connects them to human volunteers when appropriate.
Metrics: Number of people who move from "decision" to "disciple" — the conversion rate that matters to Graham.

Long-term Vision:

Genesis as the AI infrastructure layer for the entire BGEA/SP ecosystem
Global deployment through Samaritan's Purse logistics network
Theological AI governance framework co-developed

Option A (Best): Franklin Graham → "Paul, you need to meet someone building something extraordinary for the Kingdom."

Option B: Through a Samaritan's Purse board member (Skip Heitzig, Thomas Hodges, Brian Pauls, John Scott).

Option C: Through San Diego/Encinitas Christian business community (Manna HQ is in Encinitas, CA).

Option D: Through C12 Group (faith-driven CEO peer group — Saber's profile matches perfectly).

Option E (Direct): Call Manna Development directly — (760) 944-1070. Frame as a faith-driven technology founder with a calling story.

1. Call PowerPoint Ministries — ask for Scott Seal

2. Frame: "local DFW entrepreneur building AI that protects Christian broadcasting"

3. Request 15-minute meeting (local, easy logistics)

4. Build relationship with Scott before requesting intro to Jack Graham

5. Once Graham relationship established → Turner (HUD), RLC, Franklin Graham, wealthy congregation

Target: Bishop Bowie — Director of Information Systems, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

Value: CUSTOMER/PARTNER pathway (not capital) — technical gatekeeper for one of the world's most iconic Christian organizations

Faith: Career dedicated to BGEA's evangelistic mission (employees sign statement of faith)

Key Fact: His name "Bishop" is a personal name, NOT a religious title

Contact: bbowie@bgea.org | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bishop-b-4115499

Connection Status: Direct LinkedIn connection with Carter

Location: Charlotte, NC (BGEA HQ: 1 Billy Graham Parkway)

Status: DRAFT — Awaiting Carter review

Who: Franklin Graham (via Jack Graham and/or Mark Appleton endorsement)

When: Weeks 12-20 (Franklin is heavily scheduled; patience required)

Channel: In-person at BGEA Charlotte campus or Samaritan's Purse Boone campus

Action:

Meeting arranged by Jack Graham (pastoral trust) and/or Mark Appleton (operational validation)
Frame for Franklin: "Your father's vision was to reach every person on earth with the gospel. AI can do that at a scale Billy Graham could only dream of — but ONLY if it's free from Big Tech control. Genesis gives your ministry AI you OWN. That no platform can shut down."
Show the Search for Jesus enhancement demo (multilingual, censorship-proof, soul-focused)
Do NOT ask for investment. Ask for PARTNERSHIP: "Let us build a custom Genesis module for BGEA's digital ministry. We'll prove it works. Then we scale it together."
The "give" is a FREE pilot. The "get" is Franklin Graham's name associated with Genesis.
If Franklin endorses, Genesis gets instant credibility with 100M+ evangelical Christians globally.

Materials:

1. Ministry partnership proposal (NOT investment ask)

2. Live demo: Genesis processing faith questions in 9 languages

3. "Billy Graham's Vision, AI's Possibility" brief (one page, respectful of legacy)

4. Risk analysis: What happens if Google/Meta/Op

KEY QUOTES

Quote	Year	Source
"The Promise and Peril of AI"	2026
"I've studied Search for Jesus — you've built the largest faith-based conversational AI deployment on earth. I'd like to show you what we're building at Genesis and explore how our architectures could "
"Lausanne/CT ecosystem; IMB/Wycliffe/Salem/Focus"
"Peer — legacy faith donor adjacency via NCF"
"NCF tertiary validator — BGEA major NCF grant recipient"
"I've been in conversation with Mark Appleton's team about digital evangelism architectures"		low confidence), phone (high gatekeeper friction), or social media (Graham is no
"Does this honor what God did through Billy Graham?"
"AI will save the world"
"Sequenced AFTER Friess/Johnson mature. Premature approach burns channel."
"I've been looking at a project called Genesis — I think you should meet Carter Hill"		If warm paths fail, send the formal letter to Graham's office with a reference t
"We have studied Search for Jesus."
"We are building a sovereign AI platform."

ALL FACTS

Key	Value
"A Redemptive Thesis for AI" (Praxis, 2025)	Published through Andy Crouch — directly relevant framework that Genesis embodies
"Yes" trigger	Franklin says yes when he sees (1) a trusted introduction from his inner circle (Jack Graham or Mark Appleton), (2) clear ministry APPLICATION (not abstract technology), (3) zero risk to the Graham br
#1 (BEST)	Through Praxis leadership — Dave Blanchard (CEO) or Andy Crouch (Partner for Theology & Culture)
$200K matching campaign	Through June 30 — indicates active fundraising capacity
1 (Best)	Through Franklin Graham (shared BGEA/SP boards)
2026 Congo Ebola Response	300 personnel deployed; demonstrates enterprise-scale logistics coordination needs where AI could multiply effectiveness
2026 Global Tours	Cambodia, Korea, Madrid, Manchester, Brazil
2026 International Festival Schedule	\	Date \	Location \	Led By \
2026 Political Activity	- Endorsed candidates AGAINST Trump's picks in multiple races
4. Create FOMO That BURNS	"Three billionaires already asking about Truth AI. We're talking to Patrick Bet-David next week. Franklin Graham's family office called. But Travis - you were FIRST. You believed when it was nothing.
5. REAL URGENCY EXPLANATION	The Truth: You have everything lined up but literally cannot move:
90-95 ALIGNMENT	- Tristan Harris / Center for Humane Technology
ADD TO 85-89 ALIGNMENT	- Franklin Graham / Samaritan's Purse (88%)
ADF Attorney	Defended religious liberty in court for years — prayer in schools, Ten Commandments, workplace religious freedom
AI & Church Engagement	Christianity Today has been actively covering the AI + faith intersection. CT has participated in Gloo's "AI and the Church" initiatives (Flourishing AI Standards).
AI/Truth Stance	Unknown — needs verification. Likely cautious/protective given his risk-assessment orientation. Would need to be shown that Genesis PROTECTS truth (his frame) rather than disrupts it.
Academic	Adjunct Faculty, Calvary Chapel University; Associate Professor, Veritas International University
Access	7.5/10
Access value	Wealthy Albuquerque congregation (15,000+ evangelicals who trust his endorsement); Franklin Graham donor network; TBN Christian broadcasting donors
Action	- Meeting arranged by Jack Graham (pastoral trust) and/or Mark Appleton (operational validation)
Action needed	Manual search of Carter's inbox for correspondence with this contact.
Actions	1. Engage Lynn Friess — Get her to understand and endorse Genesis. She is the NCF donor network gateway. If she validates Genesis, that validation reaches Graham through the NCF-BGEA grant relatio
Activities	Operation Christmas Child (11M+ shoeboxes/year); Operation Heal Our Patriots (wounded veterans); SP response in Israel, Ukraine, Hurricane Helene, Myanmar earthquake; met Zelenskyy multiple times; vis
Adjacent Networks	- Evangelical institutional IT community (SP/BGEA scale is among the largest)
Advocacy application	AI built on dignity principles could empower advocacy work like hers
Affiliation	Samaritan's Purse (primary), Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (sister org)
Age	~40–50 (estimated from career timeline)
Alignment score	100/100
Alternative	Direct outreach — Mark explicitly stated he's pursuing "Kingdom involvement" post-retirement and is more accessible than during his firm days.
Alternative strategy	Franklin Graham's personal network and influence could open doors. His endorsement carries weight with evangelical mega-donors.
American Bible Society	Former SVP Ministry Impact
Amplify Conference attendees	CT co-hosts with Outreach magazine
Analyst	Strategic Intelligence Arm, Genesis
Angle	AI that protects and amplifies the Christian voice in media — directly serving PowerPoint Ministries' mission.
Anne Graham Lotz	President, AnGeL Ministries
Annual Grants	$21.5M+
Anti-censorship concern	Faith content increasingly restricted on Big Tech platforms
Approach	Request 15-min coffee with Jack Graham's executive pastor at Prestonwood, framed as faith and mission — NOT a pitch. Carter attends Prestonwood, becomes known through consistent presence, builds relat
Archetype	The Shepherd-Leader. Warm, relational, steady. Not flashy or aggressive. Patient, builds deep relationships. Comfortable being #2 (served as COO to Billy Graham). Executes vision with excellence.
Ask	30-minute operational demonstration → 90-day single use case pilot → warm introduction to Franklin Graham when strategic fit demonstrated.
Ask amount	N/A (customer/partner value, not capital)
Assessment	Mark DeMoss is a CONNECTOR, not a direct investor. His value is his 35+ year "all-access pass" to evangelical institutional leadership. Through him: Franklin Graham, BGEA, Arthur DeMoss Foundation ($1
Assets	~$1.2B
Attio	https://app.attio.com/day-7-public-benefit-corporation/person/00331706-6746-5e83-b8ff-2926a615e7c2
Authenticity	Love him or hate him, he is who he is — no calculation, no positioning, just conviction
Authority	Patriarchal — commands enormous institutional loyalty; accustomed to being senior voice
BGEA	Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
BGEA Board	Billy Graham Evangelistic Association governance
BGEA Connection	Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) are separate legal entities but operationally linked through Franklin Graham's leadership of both. BGEA has its own EIN and finan
BGEA HQ	1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201; (704) 401-2432
BGEA Revenue	~$300M+/year (major nonprofit)
BGEA connection	Samaritan's Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association share leadership (Franklin Graham leads both). An SP partnership opens the entire Graham institutional orbit.
BGEA contributions (FY2023)	$154.4 million
BGEA digital ministry	Massive online presence — apps, streaming, social media, prayer lines, counseling
BGEA global reach	Evangelistic tours across 6+ continents in 2026
BGEA revenue (2023 audit)	$175,321,963
BGEA salary	Undisclosed (exempt from 990 filing)
BGEA statement of faith	Required for all employees; Bishop has signed and affirmed
BGEA total assets (2023)	Not publicly disclosed (church-classified since 2014)
BGEA total support & revenue (FY2023)	$175.3 million
BGEA's biggest AI concern	Theological safety — secular AI could contradict their message at scale
Baptist General Convention of Texas	Denominational network connection
Base	Boone, North Carolina (Samaritan's Purse HQ); Charlotte NC (BGEA HQ)
Ben Carson	Respected figure; tech-positive; Vice Chair RLC
Best	Through NRB Convention network or Passion City Church (Mark's personal church in Atlanta).
Best Entry	Through Bishop Bowie at BGEA with technology partnership proposal.
Best approach	NOT cold. Franklin is heavily gatekept. Path through:
Best immediate window	Faith community event where Turner is in pastoral (not official) capacity
Betweenness Centrality (s1303)	15,427.8 — Bridges the faith, political, and philanthropic clusters. He connects the Billy Graham dynasty to the Trump administration, the NCF donor network, and the global missionary infrastructure.
Biblical Literalist	"If you want to know what my views are on any issue under the sun, go pick up a Bible" (Oct 2023)
Biblical Policy Framework	Authored "Biblical Foundations for an America First Agenda" — systematic book connecting policy to Scripture. Pro-life, pro-family, pro-Israel, border security all argued from Scriptural basis.
Bill Maupin	VP of IT at Samaritan's Purse — identified as the internal bridge for technology conversations
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association	~$150M annual revenue; global crusades/events; Billy Graham Library; Training Center
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA)	$1.2B+ net assets
Billy Graham Legacy Network	The entire Graham family network spanning decades of evangelical leadership
Billy Graham Library	Charlotte, NC — 40,000+ visitors/year
Billy Graham connection	Called Billy Graham his "spiritual father" after 2002 Texas crusade — sacred bond maintained for decades
Billy Graham legacy	Pioneered radio, TV, satellite for Gospel — AI is the natural next technology in that lineage
Billy Graham legacy network	CT founded by Graham (1956); institutional connection
Billy Graham's legacy quote	"My one purpose in life is to help people find a personal relationship with God"

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