Go skate day 2026 was one for the books! Riders from all around Minnesota and some surrounding areas all came and gathered together for the great “Push” through downtown Minneapolis. JSAW was ready to serve them through both physical and spiritual means; everything from our legendary coolers on mopeds to our trained team on the ground doing outreach to having a trained medic on the scene to care for any injuries that arose. As the day went on, skaters pushed themselves to the

"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect..." —1 Peter 3:15-16 JSAW kicked off the summer with an incredible weekend of skateboarding and ministry at Help Boardshop. Friday night, we hosted The Session featuring Olympian and professional skateboarder Cordano Russell, where the skatepark was packed with riders for worship, his te

You don't always see it coming, the season that open up like a new spot, smooth and waiting. This past stretch has been one of those seasons. Doors swinging open one after another, and behind each one, the same thing: skaters who are ready to talk, ready to connect, ready to connect with God. Seven Saturdays with the World's Best Earlier this year, I headed down to the LA area for one of the most unique opportunities I've had in chaplaincy: coaching the Los Santos team for th

There are trips you remember because of the views… and then there are trips you remember because of the people, the moments, and the stories you come home with. Our recent trip to Big Sky Resort was definitely the second kind, though the views didn’t hurt either. We took a crew of six out to Montana for a couple unforgettable days on the mountain. For some of our riders, this was their first time seeing terrain on this scale. For all of us, it was our first time experiencing

In Taiwan, ministry to surfers happens wherever the waves break—and often those beaches are scattered hours apart. That’s why transportation isn’t just helpful for YWAM Yilan and Christian Surfers Taiwan—it’s essential. Their van is the backbone of their ministry: getting leaders, surfboards, outreach teams, and youth to beaches, churches, and events all over the island. It’s how they show up, stay connected, and build trust in the surf community. This year, the need for a ne

What a great summer we had on the water! From May through September, we had the incredible opportunity to spend over 350 hours on boats,...

JSAW was able to bring six riders on a 5 day getaway skateboard dream trip to LA. During this trip, we did everything from surfing in...

On July 24th and 25th, we had twenty eager riders sign up for JSAW's Skate Camp Pro. This skate camp is specifically designed to help...

As JSAW was getting ready to head in 2025, we realized that out of all the sick stuff we do, we rarely get to share the gospel message....

At JSAW, our vision and mission is to transform action sports culture by making riders into disciples of Jesus. One way we live this out...

This past week, JSAW had 16 riders attend our beginner skate camp. Every day we would do everything from stretches, to clinics, to games....

On June 21st, skaters from all over the world hit the streets, parks, and driveways to celebrate Go Skateboarding Day. Everyone has their...

Over the last couple of months, something powerful has been taking shape behind the scenes at Street League Skateboarding (SLS). In the...

JSAW held the spring guys all nighter with 3 fun games, pizza, 3 bible studies, lots of skating, and a movie! The theme for the night was...

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JSAW recently took the opportunity to take some kids on a dream skate trip all the way to Los Angeles, California. We found great local...

Des Moines IA Dew Tour Trip We planned a trip to visit the new skatepark in Des Moines, Iowa. It is now the largest skatepark in America...

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