"America's Pastor" William Franklin "Billy" Graham Jr., is celebrating his 95th birthday today by reaching out to the nation in a televised revival, "The Cross." It will air on Fox News Channel at 10 tonight.

Graham, spiritual adviser to several presidents, has repeatedly been on Gallup's list of most admired men and women. He has appeared on the list 55 times since 1955 (including 49 consecutive years), more than any other individual in the world.More than 3.2 million people have responded to the invitation at Billy Graham Crusades to "accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior," according to his website.Area ministers weighed in on the impact Billy Graham has had on Christianity.The Rev. Nancy Moore of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church of Lehighton remembers well hearing Billy Graham preach on radio and television as a child. Her grandmother, Florence "Alma" Penrod, was an avid follower of his preaching. Moore's father had even taken her grandmother to see Graham at a revival.'A gentle man'"I can't say how much that may have impacted me to become a minister," Moore said.She believes that Graham has impacted several generations of Christians."He was a gentle man with a strong voice and a strong conviction. He was a personable pastor, able to draw many people in from many different countries, cities, towns, social classes, race, gender. He reached people of all walks of life. He preached at the White House and to the poorest of people," Moore said. "I think his legacy is that he was true to himself and the people. He didn't just talk the talk, he walked the walk of Jesus Christ."The Rev. Stuart T. Szmaciasz, senior pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Kresgeville, was also inspired by Graham."I was privileged to hear Dr. Billy Graham preach in person years ago in Philadelphia and there experienced his giftedness as a clear communicator of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a heart of passion for lost souls," Szmaciasz said. "Beyond that, his personal life characterized by faithfulness to his wife, love for his children, and Christ-like humility has been an example for me to follow as a pastor."The Rev. Suzanne Brooks-Cope, pastor of St. Matthew's UCC in Kunkletown, believes Graham made a huge impact on Christianity."Rev. Graham possesses a sincere, authentic and spirit-filled-faith that is contagious. I have had the opportunity to attend two of his crusades and here him preach twice. It was an amazing experience to be surrounded by thousands of faithful and faith-seeking individuals. His life and ministry has been a gift that will be cherished for generations," she says.'The plain unvarnished truth'The Rev. Barbara B. Lucia, pastor at Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church in Summit Hill, believes Graham's impact is particularly in the area of mission that goes beyond the local church."His preaching enhances the idea that Christians are more than Lutheran, Catholic, or Presbyterian. That we have a common ministry to reach out to all people. And certainly his son's ministry with the Shoeboxes for Children (Samaritan's Purse) has impacted congregations in their giving. Billy Graham has crossed denominational lines," Lucia said.The Rev. Lou E. Troester III of Faith Alive United Methodist Church in Palmerton says, "The Rev Billy Graham is for many of my generation the voice of evangelism. I have friends and had parishioners who came to Jesus Christ as a result of the preaching of this man in the great conventions, particularly Philadelphia. His is not only a call to Christ but also a call to righteous living."Troester said as pastor to the presidents, he is no man of "political correctness.""Brother Graham speaks the plain unvarnished truth. At 95, this may be the last chance you have to hear him. Hit the record button. You will want to listen carefully again," Troester said.