What Edge Ministries does

Edge Ministries is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry founded in November 2016 by husband-and-wife co-founders John and Jaimi Jones, headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The organization delivers faith-based marriage enrichment services including the TIME Program (a 12-18 month one-on-one coaching methodology standing for Teaching, Instructing, Mentoring, Empowering), monthly Date Nights with a Purpose events, weekend couples conferences capped at 10-15 couples, all-day seminars, and gender-specific ministries (Men on the EDGE and Edgy Women). All offerings are grounded in biblical principles and the proprietary 'Communicate to Connect' communication framework, aimed at helping couples become 'Marriages of Influence.'

The organization operates with 1-10 employees (essentially the two founders) and depends heavily on a volunteer base and board members to deliver events. Its technology stack is minimal: the curriculum itself is the core 'technology,' with delivery occurring primarily in person at church venues and partner locations, supplemented by Zoom for coaching sessions. Geographic reach spans Oklahoma, South Texas, and Northeast Texas, with event locations in Oklahoma City, Tyler TX, and Wimberley TX.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) donations and contributions as the primary 501(c)(3) funding mechanism; (2) event registration fees such as $187 per couple for the Marriage Workshop at Ballpark; (3) one-on-one coaching and consultation fees from the TIME Program (not publicly disclosed); and (4) Amazon affiliate commissions on recommended marriage books and resources. Customer segments include married couples (primary), engaged couples, individual men and women, and church/pastor partnerships. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, relying on church referrals, social media, blog content, email newsletters, and media appearances rather than paid acquisition.

Name

Edge Ministries

Legal name

EDGE Ministries

Website

https://edge-ministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edge Ministries is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016 in Oklahoma City, delivering biblically based marriage coaching, retreats, and small-group ministries to couples, individuals, and church partners across Oklahoma and Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Marriage Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Marriage counseling services
• Marriage enrichment events
• Christian marriage coaching
• Couples ministry retreats
• Relationship coaching programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Investments: As a non-profit 501c3 organization, EDGE Ministries relies on donations and investments from supporters to fund monthly dinner events, weekend events, and marketing expansion.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from marriage enrichment events, retreats, and workshops such as the Ballpark Marriage Workshop at $187 per couple.
3. Coaching and Consultation Services: One-on-one marriage and relationship coaching sessions, including the TIME Program lasting 12-18 months.
4. Book and Resource Sales: Affiliate revenue from recommending books and resources on Amazon for marriage enrichment. By clicking Amazon image links, EDGE Ministries receives affiliate benefits for entire purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Edge Ministries is a 501(c)(3) Christian marriage ministry that delivers biblically-based marriage coaching, counseling, events, and small group ministries. Its flagship offering is the TIME Program, a 12-18 month one-on-one coaching program, complemented by Date Nights with a Purpose, Weekend Couples Conferences, All-Day Seminars, gender-specific ministries (Men on the EDGE and Edgy Women), and marriage retreats held across Oklahoma and Texas.

Product overview

Edge Ministries is a Christian marriage ministry offering a comprehensive suite of services to strengthen marriages and families. The core offerings include the TIME Program (Teaching, Instructing, Mentoring, Empowering) - a 12-18 month one-on-one coaching program, monthly Date Nights with a Purpose, Weekend Couples Conferences, All-Day Seminars, and Intimate Marriage Refinement Nights. Additional services include men's ministry (Men on the EDGE), women's ministry (Edgy Women), individual coaching sessions, and online blog content. The ministry also facilitates Weekend Refinement Experiences for 10-15 couples. All programs are grounded in biblical principles and designed to help couples become Marriages of Influence. The organization operates primarily in Oklahoma and Texas, with events held at various venues including The Grandison Inn, Rose Creek Country Club, and Spring Valley Ranch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TIME Program A 12-18 month one-on-one marriage coaching program for couples. The acronym TIME stands for Teaching, Instructing, Mentoring, and Empowering, and focuses on helping couples understand God's Design for marriage and become Marriages of Influence.
• Date Night with a Purpose Monthly date night events held in Oklahoma City and Tyler, Texas, offering couples opportunities to discuss deeper topics and strengthen their relationships through structured activities and teaching.
• Weekend Couples Conferences Intensive weekend marriage enrichment retreats accommodating 10-15 couples, featuring food, fellowship, multi-media presentations, and teaching on biblical principles for marriage.
• All-Day Seminars Full-day educational events providing in-depth teaching on marriage topics and biblical principles for couples.
• Marriage and Relationship Coaching Sessions One-on-one marriage and relationship teaching sessions addressing topics such as understanding God's Design for marriage, communication skills, conflict resolution, trust building, and blended family challenges, available in-person and via Zoom.
• Individual Coaching Sessions Personal coaching sessions helping individuals set and achieve goals, identify obstacles, discover their identity in Christ, and resolve issues unique to blended families.
• Men on the EDGE Men's ministry small group meeting weekly on Thursday mornings via Zoom to fellowship and study God's direction using Acts 2:42 as a guide, with one-on-one ministry for men working on their marriages or dealing with divorce situations.
• Edgy Women Women's ministry offering monthly gatherings for prayer, fellowship, and Bible study focused on understanding women's roles in God's Kingdom, with study notes and resources.
• Marriage Workshop at the Ballpark A themed marriage workshop held at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark priced at $187 per couple, including practical relationship tools, interactive activities, dinner, and a Saturday night ball game ticket.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Marriage Conference Weekend hosted February 2016 with 11 couples
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dr. TalleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed therapist with involvement in relationship counseling since 1970. Provides marriage counseling, relationship counseling, pre-marital counseling, and step-family support. Developed resources and materials from real-life experiences of people improving their lives and families.
• Trueblood Christian CounselingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian counseling practice focusing on healing MIND, BODY, and SOUL. Specializes in helping people find root issues of difficulties and family structures. Offers solid biblical foundation during counseling journey.
• Eye to Eye Marriage Enrichment CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarriage enrichment organization with vision of strengthening and equipping marriages, leaving a legacy for future generations. Offers year-round events, activities, date nights, and courses.
• San Antonio Marriage Initiative (SAMarriage.com)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization helping local churches and leaders develop marriage ministries to build and strengthen Christ-centered marriages and families through Inspire, Enrich, and Support initiatives.
• Fight Club OKCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of groups of men and women working together to fight for marriages and families through biblical truth. Offers encouragement and tools for those dealing with troubled relationships, separation, or divorce.
• First StoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of sexual redemption through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, leading people in the Body of Christ to freedom from homosexuality and sexual brokenness through relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Bott Radio NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian radio network presenting Bible teaching and Christian news programming. Serves to strengthen Christian families and encourage closer walk with the Lord.
• married is great clothingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLifestyle brand celebrating the gift of marriage, founded by a couple married 14 years. Provides clothing and accessories to help others celebrate marriage.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FamilyLife (a Cru ministry): FamilyLife is one of the largest and longest-running Christian marriage and family ministries in the US, offering marriage conferences (Weekend to Remember), small-group studies (Art of Marriage), and online resources. It directly overlaps EDGE Ministries' mission of biblical marriage enrichment but operates at national scale with significantly larger resources and brand recognition.
• Focus on the Family: Focus on the Family is a broad Christian nonprofit delivering marriage, parenting, and family counseling resources including events, broadcasts, and content libraries. While it is much larger and spans multiple family issues, its marriage ministry and counseling offerings directly overlap with EDGE's marriage enrichment programming.
• Purpose Driven Marriage / Saddleback Church marriage resources: Saddleback Church and related Purpose Driven resources publish marriage curricula, small-group studies, and pastoral marriage materials used across a global church network. It is a broader incumbent in the church-driven marriage enrichment space, overlapping with EDGE's church-partnership and small-group model.
• Avon Lee / Living On the Edge (Chip Ingram): Living On the Edge is a national Christian discipleship ministry producing Bible-based teaching content, broadcasts, and small-group curricula (Chip Ingram). EDGE Ministries uses the "Living On the Edge" brand assets on its website, indicating an affiliate/alignment relationship; the two overlap in faith-based teaching content and small-group ministry.

Direct peers

• MarriageToday (Jimmy Evans): MarriageToday is a faith-based marriage ministry that produces conferences, marriage courses, online content, and a daily broadcast focused on Christ-centered marriage. It competes head-to-head with EDGE in the faith-based marriage enrichment category, with overlapping services (events, coaching, content) and shared target audience of married Christian couples.
• re|engage (Watermark Community Church): re|engage is a church-led marriage enrichment small-group curriculum originating at Watermark Community Church that has been adopted by hundreds of churches nationwide. It directly competes with EDGE's TIME Program and Date Nights in offering structured, faith-based marriage small groups for couples at varying stages of marital health.

Emerging players

• SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts): SYMBIS is a premarital assessment and curriculum used by pastors and counselors nationwide, led by Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott. It overlaps with EDGE's pre-marriage and marriage enrichment use cases but is more focused on the pre-married and newlywed segments, with a more scalable assessment-based product model.

Regional players

• Bridge Builders Marriage Ministry: Bridge Builders is a faith-based marriage ministry that hosts radio (Crossover Radio), conferences, and church-based marriage events. It overlaps with EDGE in mission, faith-based marriage programming, and regional radio media (EDGE appeared on Crossover Radio in 2019), making it a close collaborator/comparator in the same Southern US regional faith-marriage media space.
• fightClub OKC: fightClub OKC is an Oklahoma-based, faith-driven marriage and family ministry that runs small groups and events for couples and individuals working through troubled marriages or divorce. It is a listed EDGE partner and a direct local peer in the Oklahoma faith-based marriage enrichment market.
• SAMarriage (San Antonio Marriage Initiative): SAMarriage is a San Antonio-area initiative helping local churches develop marriage ministries through Inspire, Enrich, and Support programs. It is a listed EDGE partner and a regional peer operating in EDGE's South Texas service area with a similar church-based marriage enrichment model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/JohnJaimiJones
• Facebookfacebook.com/EDGE-Ministries-1008643739212049
• Instagraminstagram.com/edgeministries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edge-ministries

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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