Graham to continue evangelistic missions

SAN DIEGO — Evangelist Billy Graham has decided to continue his career of crusades with an appearance at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. May 8–11. Former San Diego Chargers kicker Rolf Bernischke will serve as chairman of the event, overseeing five months of preparation

Graham, 84, had opted to wait until he completed his 2002 missions with an event in the Dallas/Fort Worth area before deciding whether he would preach in 2003.

“My burden to proclaim the gospel is as strong as ever,” he said in a statement read at the Qualcomm Stadium Jan. 9. “Therefore, health permitting, my associates and I will be glad to accept the invitation to come to California to join hands in proclaiming the gospel. … To be honest, I never expected to continue receiving invitations into my 80s.”