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A Week of Teaching in Battle Creek, MI
Just 10 months ago Jonny Nelson and I (Ian Wheat) went and built an indoor skatepark in Battle Creek, MI. This past week Josh Franco and...

Jonny Nelson
Jul 14, 20141 min read


The Perfect Wave and Christian Surfers
Just arriving in North American theaters this weekend is The Perfect Wave, the true story of Ian McCormack. Ian was a diehard surfer who...

Jonny Nelson
Jul 12, 20141 min read
The ESPN Body Issue… Where do you stand?
Lately all the big action sports magazines and every other news outlet has been posting about ESPN Magazine’s latest: the Body Issue...

Jonny Nelson
Jul 11, 20142 min read
Is ZION a Christian Snowboard Brand?
I recently came across an article floating around Facebook by Jon Foreman, the singer for the band Switchfoot talking about Why...

Jonny Nelson
Jul 11, 20142 min read


Do you feel dead?
Do you feel dead? I always loved that line from Pirates of the Caribbean. Not just because it is morbid, but because of the reality of...

Jonny Nelson
Jul 10, 20143 min read
Leadership in an Action Sports Ministry
Leadership in an Action Sports Ministry Action sport enthusiasts don’t typically have leaders; they have idols. In sports like...

Jonny Nelson
Jul 9, 20143 min read
Discipline in Difficulty
“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who...

Jonny Nelson
Jul 5, 20143 min read
A Challenge for your Freedom
The 4th of July celebrates the United States independence from Great Britain remembering the day our country gained freedom! As a skater...

Jonny Nelson
Jul 3, 20141 min read
CSALT Leadership Program in Africa
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...

Jonny Nelson
Jun 30, 20141 min read
5 Reasons Opening an Indoor Skate Park is a Bad Way to Start a Skate Ministry
Anyone who wants to start a skate ministry dreams of opening a big beautiful Street League style skate park in a massive facility....

Jonny Nelson
Jun 28, 20144 min read
BeeTankFul Tour in Europe
Philip Goldney lives in Italy and runs an action sports ministry there. JSAW’s Executive Director, Jonny, recently caught up with Philip...

Jonny Nelson
Jun 27, 20143 min read


Blown Away By His Majesty
After 10 years of doing actions sports ministry sometimes I feel like I’ve got nothing to show for it. While I know that’s not true, I...

Jonny Nelson
Jun 26, 20141 min read


G.O.S.P.E.L. by Propaganda
G.O.S.P.E.L. by Propaganda is a fantastic resource from Dare2Share that you can use share and explain the gospel. The gospel is not...

Jonny Nelson
Jun 25, 20141 min read
Josh Stock SFC Europe Interview
Recently Josh Stock, International Director at Skiers and Snowboarders for Christ (SFC), took a trip to Europe to visit the SFC chapters...

Jonny Nelson
Jun 23, 20141 min read
Serving Others
Jesus is teaching at the Mount of Olives just before being betrayed by Judas. He is talking about when he returns as King to judge the...

Jonny Nelson
Jun 21, 20143 min read
3 Simple Ways to Start An Action Sports Ministry
With over 22 million riders and an industry producing 12.2 billion dollars a year, action sports is definitely here to stay....

Jonny Nelson
Jun 20, 20142 min read


Why do Ministry on the Water?
Why wakeboard ministry? Growing up I lived all my summers in and around the great 10,000 lakes of Minnesota. The lake not only cools you...

Jonny Nelson
Jun 19, 20142 min read
Chasing Satisfaction
Isaiah 26:3 says, “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you” (ESV). What are some things a lot...

Jonny Nelson
Jun 16, 20143 min read
A Culture Without Fathers
For many today is a reminder of brokenness. My father left my mom before I was born. I met my dad when I was 18 and was lucky to spend...

Jonny Nelson
Jun 15, 20143 min read


4 Ways to Make Summer Camp Next Level
Summer is here which means it is time for summer camp! Action sports ministries all over the world are hosting camps this summer teaching...

Jonny Nelson
Jun 12, 20141 min read
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