In his statement Dr. McNeely said:
Billy Graham was a remarkable man. Obedient to God’s call on his life, he was one of the greatest evangelists of the modern age. With a passion for Jesus and a genuine love for people, he brought the Good News of the gospel of Jesus Christ to millions of people around the world in a ministry that spanned the best part of six decades.
As Christians, in our own way, we are all called to share that Good News, just as he did, letting people know that they are loved by God and through His Son they may have eternal life. It is a simple, life-changing message that is as relevant today as the day the world first heard it – a message that God richly blessed Billy Graham in preaching, using him to bring many, many people to Christ. I give thanks for his life and ministry.