Upon visiting The Cove property, Mr. and Mrs. Graham had a dream of providing a place where people could leave the demands of daily life, come to study God’s Word, and be trained to reach the lost for Christ.

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) purchased the current property in 1972. In 1987 the BGEA Board of Directors approved the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove to train people in God’s Word to win others to Christ.

Today, programs at the BGTC are offered year-round and feature leading Bible teachers from around the world. The Cove teaches people to know God better, know God’s Word, build godly relationships, and help others know God.

Located on 1,200 acres, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the BGTC’s property rises from 2,120 feet at the main entrance to 3,961 feet at the top of Cedar Mountain. The BGTC has an 70,000 square foot training center building, as well as two inns, and the Chatlos Memorial Chapel, which houses the BGTC Visitor Center.