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Evangelist Billy Graham passed away on Wednesday. Minnesota pastor 

 reflected on his legacy and influence on American Christianity and politics.

"[Billy Graham]  was focused so much on what he was for when a lot of Christian leaders even today are more focused on what they're against. He focused so much on what he was for and that was people knowing Jesus and having a relationship with him," Williams O'Brien said, "That's why I think he was able to be so influential with so many leaders, so many presidents, so many leaders around the world."

Evangelist Billy Graham, who reached millions, dies at 99

Graham's career began in Minnesota

Williams O'Brien is lead pastor at Mill City Church in Minneapolis and adjunct professor and program director at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul. 

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Evangelist Billy Graham passed away on Wednesday. Minnesota pastor Stephanie Williams O'Brien reflected on his legacy and influence on American Christianity and politics.

Evangelist pastor Billy Graham passed away at age 99. Graham's ministry headquarters were based in Minneapolis for more than 50 years.

A Minnesota pastor reflects on Billy Graham's legacy

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