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Reverend Lawrence Funderburk, a local Charlotte minister, recounts his involvement with the Billy Graham Crusades in Charlotte, particularly the 1958 Crusade, and his role in the Southern Baptist Convention. He shares his thoughts about Reverend Billy Graham, including his skill in preaching in an understated style and his relationship with presidents and other powerful leaders. He also discusses his own career as a minister, including starting his career at Secrest Grove Baptist Church, then working at Sandy Ridge, Oak View, and Harmony Grove, where he worked for 29 years.