As I write you this letter, I find myself in my new condo enjoying a break from life on the road. It comes after a busy fall season, where I was able to be part of wonderful events in Los Angeles, Houston, Minneapolis, Nashville, Charlotte, and Denver. Life has been busy, full of events, video shoots, time spent in arenas, convention centers, media trucks, hotel rooms, and loving Jesus! My job is busy but I love it. I love the opportunity to see the lives of students impacted for the cause of Christ! Could there be a better way to spend my time? Not for me!

Over the course of 2006, our ministry touched the lives of over 400,000 people. I can’t begin to comprehend that number! Our typical events number in the thousands and tens of thousands, but 400,000 people? It can only be explained as a feat of God. One of my favorite things about what we do in joining with many different Christian organizations in their events and media projects, is that we get to join them in their vision statements. Each one is worded differently. However, they all describe the same thing: their desire to bring people into contact with the life-changing person of Jesus Christ. I get the privilege of witnessing the impact of the message of Christ on thousands of lives all across our country. God is so good!

I want you to know how much I appreciate your love and support for me and the Lord’s work that we’re doing. It’s been a challenge for me to raise support on behalf of a ministry that is unknown to most all of the people that I call friends and family. I’m certain, though, that the need for our ministry is so clear through the impact of our ministry. Many of you will be receiving a letter from Rolly Richert, my boss and the president and founder of Outside the Box. I’m excited for you to hear from his heart about more experiences with OtB. I say again to you who have faithfully supported our ministry through financial means and prayer: THANK YOU! Beyond that, I’d like you to join me at an event near you. Since most of my supporters come from the Chicago area, I wanted to let you know that there is a Dare 2 Share event in Villa Park, IL on March 30-31, 2007. I want you to see a first hand example of what our ministry does all over the country. I would love to have all of you attend so that I can introduce you to some members of my team. I’d also like you to witness firsthand the impact of the events that we have the privilege of being a part of all around the country. I will be contacting each of you to see if you’re available to attend. For those of you who are not in the Chicago area, I would love to chat with you about when we’re coming to your part of the country. Please let me know if you’re interested!

Some of the projects that I’m currently involved with include Dare 2 Share Ministries, Luis Palau Festivals, Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Fresh (a Korean youth organization), THRIVE (an evangelistic festival), and many more. Please check out our brand new website at www.otbm.org for our upcoming schedule and to view the rest of our projects. Thank you again for your continued support, for your prayers, and for your investment in Kingdom work by supporting me and OtB. You are much loved and appreciated! THANK YOU!

Teaming with you for His glory,

BJ Strote
Project Developer
Outside the Box Ministries, Inc.
bj@otbm.org