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When did Billy Graham begin his ministry career?
1943
Where did Billy Graham work when he began his ministry career?
Graham briefly served as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Western Springs, Illinois.
How long did Billy Graham work for the church?
From 1943 to 1944
What did Billy Graham do for the church from 1943 to 1944?
Consulting with the members of his church in Western Springs, Graham decided to take over Torrey Johnson's program, Songs in the Night, with financial support from his congregation.
Did billy graham find funding or did the radio show get cancelled?
While the radio ministry continued for many years, Graham decided to move on in early 1945.
What was billy graham's biggest accomplishment as a minister?
Graham was 29 in 1948 when he became president of Northwestern Bible College in Minneapolis.
What were the circus tents used for during billy graham's ministry career?
Graham scheduled a series of revival meetings in Los Angeles in 1949, for which he erected circus tents in a parking lot.
What did Billy Graham do as president of the bible college?
What did billy graham do after his presidency of the bible college?
Graham initially intended to become a chaplain in the Armed Forces
Did billy graham succeed in becoming a chaplain?
No, he contracted mumps shortly after applying for a commission.

Question: Did he retire after his mumps diagnosis?
Self-contained rewrite: Did billy graham retire after his mumps diagnosis?