About The Edge Short-Term Missions

During this time, we’ve learned that when a group of young people step out of their comfort zones and embrace what God is doing around the world, they do not return the same.

Often, they even bring a little bit of the mission field back with them.

While AIM has been doing short-term missions for many years now, we believe that “The Edge” does a better job of communicating our purpose and vision for why we do short-term missions.

The Edge is not a new program, but rather a new direction and description of something we’ve been doing for a long time.

For some, it means going to the edge of yourself and realizing that you have what it takes to be a person of godly character. 

For others, it means leaving the comfort of your own culture and coming to the edge of where two worlds meet.

 

For all, The Edge is a place of decision. Staring off of a huge cliff, you don’t come back the same. You can either retreat or take the plunge into the unknown.

As we introduce your group to situations that will give them opportunities to allow God to work in and through them, our intention is that an Edge trip will be “your stage for impact” – a place for each person to experience dramatic life change.

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The Edge – Adult and Family Mission Trips

If you thought mission trips were just for youth, think again!

These trips for adults and families feature intense ministry opportunities with times of worship, debrief, and fellowship included. Custom trips are also available.

Teams will join local ministries to meet crucial needs of the area, such as feeding the hungry, caring for the sick and elderly, and building new homes for people.

Locations include: Mexico, England, South Africa, India, Israel, and others.

See a list of our youth and teen international mission trips

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The Edge – Urban and Rural USA Mission Trips

Teams will participate in all levels of ministry through VBS, door-to-door evangelism, community outreach, homeless ministry, sports evangelism, construction, prayer walks, and more.

Locations include: Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Denver, CO; Butler, PA; Applachia, KY; Gulf Coast, MS; and more. The opportunities are endless!

See a list of our youth and teen urban and rural mission trips

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A Note from the Founder of AIM:

A short-term mission experience with AIM’s “The Edge” Program will pull your team out of their comfort zone and prepare them to follow God in changing the world.

“I initially came to Peru thinking I would be the one helping them, but in reality they have helped me to let go of worldly things and to praise God… I feel this is only the beginning.”

-Peru Mission Project Participant   

 

“This was a great experience and made me get out of my comfort zone… God was stretching us like a rubber band.”

-Gulf Coast Mission Project Participant