Professional Skateboard
Chaplaincy
Professional skateboarders face pressure, physical challenges and doubt, especially at pro contests. A Chaplain can provide spiritual support, helping skaters cope with the stress, and find purpose beyond the sport. They offer comfort during injuries, guidance for a balanced lifestyle, and mentorship that fosters resilience, integrity, and community—helping skaters thrive on and off the board.
Chaplain, Dave Jonsson
Dave is a professional skateboarder with an incredible story of surviving a plane crash in the mountains of Squamish, BC. He loves Jesus and has 15 years of experience in pastoral leadership. As pro skateboard chaplain Dave will:
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Provide spiritual guidance and mentorship for pro athletes.
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Organize Bible studies, prayer sessions, and fellowship events.
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Attend key skateboarding events globally to build relationships and serve athletes.
Connect with Dave
Support
JSAW's skateboard chaplaincy program is fully funded by donors like you. We are working to raise $160,000 for 2025 chaplaincy work. You can transform action sports culture by supporting Dave's work with professional skateboarders.
Sponsor an Event - $5000
Sponsor a Day - $1500
Sponsor a Flight - $500
Sponsor a Hotel Night - $250
USA
Canada
Schedule
Tampa Pro: April 3-6, Tampa FL
SLS: May 3, Miami, FL
Far and High: May 9-11, Paris, France
Skullcandy Crusher Cup: May 15, Salt Lake City, UT
Jackalope Virginia Beach: May 30, Virginia Beach, VA
World Series: June 1-15, Rome, Italy
Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert: June 14, Salt Lake City, UT
Jackalope Mississauga: July 11-13, Ontario, Canada
Red Bull Origin: July 11, Venice Beach, CA
X Games: Aug 22, Sacramento, CA
Jackalope Montreal: Sep 12, Montreal, Canada
Skate DSM Streetstyle Open: Sep 18, Des Moines, IA
SLS: Oct 11, Paris, France
Exposure Skate: Oct 30, Encinitas, CA
The Boardr Series Championships: Dec 5, Tampa, FL
SLS: Dec 6-7, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Stories of Transformation
Tampa Pro
Dave partnered with a local ministry called Ride Nature at the Tampa Pro skateboard contest to minister to the professional athletes. He lead a chapel service Sunday morning teaching from God's word.
SLS Super Crown
Chaplain Dave was at the Street League Skateboarding Super Crown in Sao Paulo, Brazil serving the athletes and sharing his story about how Jesus changed his life forever.
