Light Bearers
Annual Report
Dear Friend,
Light Bearers is a partnership that exists because God has given you and us a shared vision and passion. At some point, you connected with this ministry because you resonate with the message we proclaim and the mission God has led us to execute: vindicating the beauty of His character in a world where ugly portraits of Him are ubiquitous.
As you take in the following report, we hope you are as encouraged as we are by what you read and that you celebrate with us the lives changed, the seeds planted, and the hearts opened through this beautiful collaboration between you, us, and the Holy Spirit. We pray it invigorates you with fresh energy as we all, as followers of Jesus, reclaim territory for the kingdom of God in this dark world.
Bearing the light with you,
Ty Gibson
On behalf of the entire Light Bearers team
Millions of Pages, Countless Lives Changed
Through your generosity, gospel literature is reaching around the world, speaking to more hearts than we ever could on our own. This year, millions of tracts and thousands of Bibles flowed into homes and hands across six countries. Each page carried the story of Jesus, literally changing lives and planting seeds of faith that will ripple outward for eternity.
Total Literature Distributed to Date:
Countries Reached:
Republic of Congo, Guatemala, Cuba, Ghana, Kenya, and Costa Rica
Literature Distributed:
4.78 million pieces of gospel literature and 40,000 Bibles
DID YOU KNOW?
It costs only $1.52 to print and ship one Truth Link Bible Study set.
With just $91.20, you can sponsor a full box of 60 sets, delivered directly into the hands of Bible workers in the mission field.
ARISE Around the World
ARISE was on the move in 2025. In Australia, we discipled all ages, helping students discover the meaning and mission in the story of God's love. The program in Finland sparked a new generation of enthusiastic and gospel-centered young adults to light Europe with the truth of Jesus. Our online program reached homes worldwide, and our intensives in Tarragona, Spain, and Houston, Texas, catalyzed communities with gospel clarity.
ARISE is more than a school, course, or project. ARISE is a movement, and Jesus is its champion.
ARISE Australia:
- 31 students representing six countries: Norway, Switzerland, Austria, New Zealand, the USA, and Australia
- 86% of the student body was under 30 years old
- 24 students stayed on for the six-month Bibleworking program, ARISE for Life
ARISE Finland:
- 32 students representing 10 countries: Finland, Norway, Australia, USA, Canada, Czechia, Switzerland, Kenya, Estonia, and the Netherlands
- 96% of the student body was under 30 years old
Testimony
The ARISE program showed me the love of God in a way I had never seen, felt, or experienced before. It also helped me to better understand my past and to discover my purpose in life.
Every gift helps more people see the beauty of God's character.
YES, I WANT TO IMPACT MORE LIVES WITH MY GIFT!
Dwell: The Sanctuary and the Heart of God
For our 2025 Light Bearers Convocation, we gathered in Jasper, Oregon, for four days of worship, fellowship, and studying the sanctuary message. It wasn't just four days of sermons, though. Between the morning walks, evening afterglows, special feature Convo-sations, and engaging kids programs, the Holy Spirit was moving. Commitments to Jesus were made, friendships were renewed, and all of us saw more clearly a God who wants to dwell with us.
■ 10 sessions covering the sanctuary message
■ Hundreds gathered, with attendance peaking on Saturday at close to a thousand attendees
■ 8 baptisms
Testimony
I was expecting to be blessed as usual, but this time I was really, really blessed. I have heard messages on the Sanctuary many times before, but never with God's love so woven in. The messages opened my eyes to the way to God. By the time the last message was given I could see God standing in the Most Holy Place/The Holy City, looking at me with His arms open wide, waiting for me to run to Him so that He could give me a hug and dwell with me forever!
— Sandy
Journey through Scripture, encounter Jesus,
and connect in community
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Light Bearers Convocation.
June 24-27 | Jasper, OR
Jeffrey
Rosario
Ty
Gibson
David
Asscherick
Streaming Grace, One Episode at a Time
In addition to sharing our convocation messages on our YouTube channel, this year, we produced a brand-new series called Gospel Conversations, a candid, unscripted video podcast that reveals why the gospel is truly good news. The series clarified what often feels like complex or legalistic theology so listeners can experience the gospel as liberating grace instead of condemnation. People were so enthusiastic that we've committed to filming a second season this winter.
Hours of Gospel Conversations
(that's over seven full years of watching non-stop)
Hours total on the Light Bearers YouTube channel
So far this year, we've seen a 33% increase in YouTube subscribers.
You guys have no idea how life-changing these conversations have been for me and how many people I've already shared the series with!
— Haley
Financial Allocation
The Work Isn't Done
On behalf of the entire team at Light Bearers, I want to again say thank you for helping us spread the good news of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus around the world. In a time when you have likely struggled with cynicism, grief, defeat, anger, and a million other emotions, you also chose to hope.
Your contributions helped bring that hope and faith to others. I write with no hyperbole that every tract handed out, every Bible shared, every disciple trained was possible because of you. Each dollar you gave helped reveal to people from Kansas to Kenya the opulent grace and mercy of God, which is the ultimate story this world needs to hear. Thank you.
But the mission isn't over yet.
As you read these words, church planters are trekking through steaming jungles to reach the indigenous tribes in Central America. They need more literature. Young adults are searching for meaning and confidence in their faith. They need to be discipled. Countless people wounded by religion may never step foot in a church again. They need to encounter the gospel where they are, often online. Your support keeps our mission in motion.
As we enter our fortieth year of ministry, we celebrate all that God has done through our partnership and look ahead with renewed determination to keep sharing the unadulterated gospel together.
As we close out 2025, would you consider making a special year-end gift? Your donation will not only strengthen our financial foundation as we wrap up this year but also position us to fund our initiatives in 2026.
Warmly,
Ty Gibson