The Edge Radio

One of the most enjoyable journeys of my life has been the establishment of the Edge Radio, an FM music network in the Philippines.  I had no history in radio (I had been a senior pastor and college president/professor for 20 years), but whenever I would listen to destructive messages in music I would always think, “Oh, I wish I could get in on that conversation.”  Kids were listening and the messengers sounded so “together” but the direction they were suggesting for young lives would surely lead them to pain and perdition.   As a pastor I had dealt with the mess of broken lives on a weekly basis.  I really began to develop a burden that God’s calling to this generation could be echoed through modern media with an acceptable style.  One thing led to another and the Edge was born.  The most important ingredient was the gathering of the team.  Ron Titular was my first partner.  He became the co-founder and planted the Manila station.  Then Jim Reyes (pictured) who left his job at another radio ministry because he too had a vision for contemporary Christian music.  He founded the Davao station.  Then came Raymond Gonzales who founded Lucena, then finally Tom Arellano, who took over Davao after Jim left for the USA.  Millions each day can tune in to the Edge for Christian music and teaching.  Each of these men has a wife equally dedicated to the ministry.  We are also blessed with Love Benevides and Owie Burns along with a host of volunteers.  These are amazing media missionaries.  Together we are still on a great adventure.