Mike Olson
President & Chief Operating Officer, Living on the Edge
Dear Friend,
When Living on the Edge began, there were no strategies, systems, or global platforms—just a simple, powerful conviction: God’s Word transforms lives. By His grace, we’ve seen that truth lived out again and again.
Today, millions of people around the world are engaging with biblical teaching through this ministry. Lives are being changed. Churches are being strengthened. And people are discovering what it means to truly follow Jesus. But as we look at the world around us, one reality becomes increasingly clear. Many people identify as Christians, but far fewer are living as disciples. And even fewer feel equipped to help others follow Jesus.
That’s where the opportunity is. Because discipleship is where transformation happens. It’s where lives, families, and communities are changed. And it’s how movements begin.
Our vision is bold: To see a global movement of Christians living like Christians—for the glory of God and the good of all. The opportunities are greater than ever, but we cannot do it alone.
Your partnership fuels this mission. And your faithfulness is helping bring hope to people across the street and around the world. Thank you for being part of what God is doing. Together, we are helping people not just believe but truly live like Jesus.
With gratitude,
Pillar 1
Rooted in the WORD
True discipleship begins in relationship with Jesus and by moving the teachings of God's Word from the head to the heart. When God's love and truth truly take root, lives are transformed for eternity. Available on radio stations across the country and streaming and video platforms across the globe, Living on the Edge's broadcast ministry focuses on helping people learn to live out what they believe as true disciples of Jesus.
Through the generosity of people like you, God is using Living on the Edge to guide believers across the U.S. and around the globe to dig deeper into Scripture and learn what it means to be true disciples—people whose lives reflect the love and grace of the One True King. Will you encourage even more believers to become true disciples?
Choosing Peace
When Carrie’s husband was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, he was filled with questions. While the family was in a short-term rental home as he underwent yet another clinical trial, he found a copy of I Choose Peace on a bookshelf. “This book became the foundation for my husband,” Carrie shared.
Soon Carrie and her husband discovered that he had been incorrectly diagnosed and had been receiving the wrong treatment for nearly a year. But Carrie’s husband didn’t give in to anger. “He was not overcome with blaming others, but instead he was grateful for each day he still had to be with our boys and me. He would remind us to give thanks, to trust in the power of prayer, and lean on God to find true contentment.
“I am forever grateful he picked up your book. He chose peace, and that has, in turn, allowed me to choose peace as well.”
Thank you for helping families like Carrie’s discover the love, truth, and comfort of their heavenly Father!
"This book became the foundation for my husband. He would read chapters, and we would discuss them together. It was a beautiful way for us to be even closer in our relationship."
Pillar 2
Leading with FAITH
As the global Church continues to grow, so does the need for confident, biblically grounded pastors who understand how to build healthy, disciple-making churches—the kind of churches that encourage true transformation in the lives of God's people.
Through the support of generous partners like you, Living on the Edge trains and encourages pastors across the globe, equipping them with Jesus' model of discipleship to strengthen their churches and nurture their growing congregations. Will you equip even more pastors around the world to see their churches and communities transformed by God's truth and love?
Responding to Persecution
Christian persecution in northern Africa is often severe and systematic, targeting mostly Christian converts from Islam through state-sanctioned church closures, arbitrary arrests, and restrictions of religious freedom. Many churches have been closed, and many others have shut their doors in fear, leaving believers to meet secretly in house churches.
Recently, Living on the Edge trained 30 ministry leaders from a closed country. These leaders were equipped with in-person training and printed resources to help them strengthen their own faith and guide their congregations to become true disciples who reflect God's love and forgiveness in their lives.
"We have almost stopped evangelism because of fear and confusion," one of the leaders shared. "But now we go back with renewed zeal to reach the lost. We look forward to seeing how God will raise up His people to bring His truth and grace to our people."
Thank you for helping pastors in north Africa across the globe to see true transformation in their communities!
Pillar 3
HOPE for the Next Generation
In a digital world where algorithms determine "truth" and social media shapes minds more powerfully than families, schools, and churches, young people are seeing a sense of identity, belonging, and purpose. They desperately need the hope that is only found in Jesus.
With the help of generous friends like you, Living on the Edge is developing a discipleship pathway designed to meet these young people right where they are and bring them from isolation into Christian community. The digital discipleship platform, called Live It Collective, will deliver the truth of God's Word and the trusted wisdom of Chip's 40 years of ministry onto their phone screens and into their hearts, guiding them into relationship with Jesus an fellowship with other believers by redirecting technology for good. Will you help deliver hope to even more of the next generation?
Finding Hope
When her granddaughter began cutting herself and finally attempted suicide, Sheran was confused and heartbroken. She wanted to bring truth and encouragement into her granddaughter's life and found an opportunity through Chip Ingram's online messages. "Your teaching is very uplifting and helps us both get through the day," Sheran shared. Through the truth of God's Word, Sheran's granddaughter is learning to replace the lies of the world with the knowledge that she is a precious, beloved child of God.
Thank you for helping young people like Sheran's granddaughter discover that they are created by God with love and purpose!
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Thank you for standing with us and for living out your faith! God will use your generosity to help people across the world discover what it means to be true disciples that change the world with God's love.
Be part of the Jesus Revolution!
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