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A Rider's California Dream Came True
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...

Josiah Kimball
Aug 262 min read


The Power of Progression: What Our Riders Learned from a Pro
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...

Josiah Kimball
Aug 82 min read


Four Riders Responded to the Gospel at The Session!
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....

Josiah Kimball
Jul 302 min read


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

Josiah Kimball
Jun 272 min read


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

Josiah Kimball
Jun 243 min read
Wake Trip to the Cabin
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Jonny Nelson
Aug 9, 20211 min read
2020 Winter Recap
To reach people no one is reaching, we do things no one is doing. Being on the hill is what makes a difference. JSAW’s staff is on the...

Jonny Nelson
Mar 17, 20201 min read


2020 Copper Mtn Trip Report
It can be intimidating strapping in at 12,000 feet with wind in your face that can blow you over. For many of the guys on JSAW’s trip to...

Jonny Nelson
Feb 21, 20202 min read
JSAW Snow Outreach
JSAW Snow Outreach We started our snowboarding outreach in mid-November and have been riding at Hyland every Tuesday and Thursday since....

Jonny Nelson
Jan 7, 20202 min read


All Nighter Report
All Nighter Report On Friday November 8th, JSAW had an all night lock in at Help Boardshop. This consisted of games, hanging out, eating...

Jonny Nelson
Nov 21, 20191 min read
Andrew’s Last Day
Andrew’s Last Day To my friends and family, thank you for supporting JSAW during my time here. I started here at JSAW three years ago in...

Jonny Nelson
Oct 1, 20192 min read


2019 Snowboard Trip Recap
2019 Snowboard Trip/Season Recap JSAW finished the 2019 snowboard season by taking a group trip up north to Giants Ridge and Spirit...

Jonny Nelson
Mar 25, 20192 min read
Snow Season Kickoff + Cocoa & Wax
Snow Season Kickoff + Cocoa & Wax This past week Andrew and I (Jonny) launched fully into snow season. Each week we are out riding with...

Jonny Nelson
Dec 3, 20182 min read
Volunteers
Volunteers Here at JSAW something we have never done a great job at is managing volunteers. We have always had people willing to jump in...

Jonny Nelson
Nov 30, 20183 min read
Jake’s New Position
Jake’s New Position For the past 5 years I (Jake Tastad) have been on staff at JSAW. It has been an incredible time filled with many...

Jonny Nelson
Oct 18, 20181 min read


Rider Spotlight – Mason Erickson
Six years ago, JSAW did a demo at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Bloomington. In the crowd was seven-year-old Mason Erickson. Who would have...

Jonny Nelson
Aug 31, 20182 min read


Summer Re-cap
Summer is action packed at JSAW! If you have been following JSAW ministries on Instagram you will have seen photos of all the trips,...

Jonny Nelson
Aug 27, 20182 min read
Skate Camp
Last week concluded JSAW’s second and final week of skate camp. In total 17 riders attended. Each week was filled with games, fun food,...

Jonny Nelson
Jul 27, 20182 min read
Denver Trip Report
Denver Trip Report We took a 5 day trip to Denver, Colorado to skate some of the best parks in America. Throughout the trip the 9 guys...

Jonny Nelson
Jul 2, 20182 min read
All Night Lock In
Imagine 13 teenage boys hyped up on sugar, whizzing by you on skateboards at max velocity, while also needing to be entertained by games...

Jonny Nelson
Apr 27, 20182 min read
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