A Request to Reach 30,000 Soldiers

Goal: Reach 30,000 soldiers
Progress: 29,466

To donate to this program, go to our Donate page and use the "The DWYL Army Sponsorship Program."

Fort Benning, Georgia, is home to the second largest basic training reception company in the armed services. This year alone they will receive and send out over 30,000 soldiers, many into combat zones around the world.

Desiring God was recently contacted by a U.S. Army Captain serving out of Fort Benning with a special request. His words both moved and excited us:

Recently, I partnered with our unit chaplain to provide a table with religious literature free for our soldiers in our large reception areas. Presently, we cannot keep the table filled with enough Bibles and other tracts, such has been the demand.

As Desiring God has communicated the gospel in my own life, my desire is to see the gospel work in the lives of these soldiers. On behalf of our unit ministries and the support of my chain of command, we would like to be a partner with Desiring God in giving soldiers the opportunity to have the gospel available to them.

After sharing this letter with John Piper, we were moved to provide a copy of Don't Waste Your Life for all 30,000 soldiers who will pass through Fort Benning this year. But we need your help.

We estimate it cost around $1 per recruit to purchase these materials and ship them out. Will you help us cover the cost of this tremendous project? Imagine being able to touch the lives of 10 men and women in uniform in such a meaningful way for only $10.00!

You can give online to purchase these resources on behalf of 10, 50, or 100 soldiers or more. This page also displays a special counter we’ll update regularly showing how many resources have been covered and how many still remain. Check back often!

Thank you in advance for your kind support, and let’s pray together that these materials make a significant difference in the lives of these dedicated and heroic men and women.