August 11-15 the boys of JSAW, alongside our friends at Foundation Skate Ministry from Illinois, successfully had ourselves a time of skateboarding in Denver CO, experiences and fellowship. With the 19 of us total we discussed what we think it means to be men, and especially, what it means to Read more…
Have you ever wanted to serve with an action sports ministry in southern China? Here is your chance! You will have the opportunity to be a part of Ardent Skatepark’s outreaches, an English corner, professional skate/BMX demos, competitions, and musical events. These activities are used to reach different communities in Read more…
Wednesday July 30th was our Gnarbecue event at the Eden Prairie Skate Plaza. About 35 riders came out for some competition, good times and food provided by our friends at Grace Church (who also did a great job interacting with the riders.) They had some free Bibles up for grabs Read more…
This was our 4th year bringing our mobile skatepark to Chaska River City Days. Valley Free church has been sponsoring JSAW to do this event for a few years now as a way to reach out to the community. We bring out our mobile skatepark and set it up for Read more…
Skatuary is Now Open in Denver, CO About a year ago, Uriel Luebcke, the pastor of a skate ministry, found out that after 5 years at the same location, he was going to have to find someplace new to hold his Friday night skate church. But you know what they Read more…
Why I love Help Board Shop: A Mother’s Perspective What do I like about Help Board Shop? Why do I support it? Easy. The purpose, the staff, the programming, and it doesn’t involve a screen. The purpose of Help Board Shop is to provide youth a safe, positive environment where Read more…
The 4th of July celebrates the United States independence from Great Britain remembering the day our country gained freedom! As a skater and as an American I love my freedom and my independence. I enjoy being able to do whatever I want, when I want. Many have given their lives Read more…
This past week we had a skate camp in our park. We had five skaters come for the whole week, our numbers were a bit lower than we had hoped for, but we made the best of it and the kids had a blast! One of the campers even prayed Read more…
CSALT Leadership Program in Africa At some point in your life I’m sure you’ve probably dreamed about taking an extended surf trip, about searching for perfect waves, and getting lost along the way. Maybe for a couple of months, maybe for a year, maybe for longer. We have the perfect Read more…
Philip Goldney lives in Italy and runs an action sports ministry there. JSAW’s Executive Director, Jonny, recently caught up with Philip to learn more about the trip they have coming up throughout Europe, and how you can get involved! Jonny: Hi Philip, so what’s with the big truck and road Read more…
The Zoo Skate Park in Dubai is Looking for Staff You heard right! Earlier this year JSAW helped build an indoor skate park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They are currently looking for staff for The Zoo Skate Park. They are also asking for prayer because without the staff to Read more…
We love to see how God moves in the lives of others inspiring them to make a difference, especially when it involves skateboarding and Jesus. Here is an awesome story of just that from Danielle! In June of 2013, I hopped on a plane and headed across the world to Read more…