 EVENT CALENDAR
UNITED STATES
Ongoing
Lessons with Josiah Gatlyn
Ramp 48
Fort Lauderdale, FL
 April 30 - May 2
Woodward Am Bush
Tehachapi, CA  April 30
The Gathering Art Show
Etnies Skatepark Lake Forest, CA
 April 30
Small Towns Burn a Little Slower Art Show
Push Skateshop Ashville, NC
 April 30 - May 2
Top Shop Trade Show/Contest
Golden Valley, MN
 May 1st
KKSM Demo & $500 Best Trick Contest
Pink Church
Pompano Beach, FL
 May 1st
The Real Deal Art Show
Hensley's Flying Elephant
Carlsbad, CA
 May 1st
Pat-Wachter Bowl Contest
Veterans Skatepark
Alabaster, AL
 May 1st
Kinetic Re-Opening
Wilmington, DE
 May 1st
Philly Am
Philadelphia, PA
 May 1st
Fairfield Skatepark Spring Kick-Off
Fairfield, CT
 May 29th
Skate-For-A-Cause
Skatepark of Lake FOrest
Lake Forest, CA
 June 14 - August 20, 2010
Ramp 48 Fort Lauderdale, FL
 August 14th
Fairplex
Pomona, CA
 August 28 - October 3
Skate It Up
Various Locations
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NEWS:
Bomb Dropping in Iraq
Jud "Farmboy" Heald recently went to Iraq to build some ramps and do
some demos with a bunch of bike riders. Focus Magazine was stoked about
the trip, so they had Jud write in a Guest Editor for last months issue. Pick up the latest Focus Magazine and make sure you read up about his trip.
THE UPRISING SKATE CONTEST
Hundreds heading over to The Sanctuary in Huntington Beach to join The Urpising crew for a $1,000 Best Trick contest April 24th. Judges included Christian Hosoi, Brian Sumner, & Josh Harmony. Skate Bible, Reliance Skateboards, Siren Skateboards and many other companies donated tons of prizes for the event. And, Josiah Gatlyn took home the prize.
"People heard The Gospel, Christ was GLORIFIED! John 4:34" - Brian Sumner
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DO YOU HAVE A SKATE SHOP, SKATE COMPANY, SKATEPARK, DEMO TEAM OR SKATE MINISTRY? Get listed in out upcoming searchable database and iphone app coming late 2010. Just click here to enter your info. You will also get a chance to win 2 free tickets this this year's International Skate Conference. |
WATCH:
 Click on the image to the left to see USKO & Untitled rider Tom Geilfuss with a few minutes of solid skate
Click on the image to the left -  BWall shares a few leftover clips of KKSM rider Elijah Moore
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RESOURCES:
DISCIPLESHIP FOR THIS GENERATION -
The Death 2 Life Revolution is called to proclaim the truth of Jesus
Christ and to train, disciple and empower a generation to die to self
and live a radical life that will create a worldwide revolution for
Jesus Christ. Check their site for some awesome discipleship resources from skater, bmx riders, and more. Check out all of the Testimonies and the Discipleship resources. Here are a few samples below.
 Click on the image to the left to check out Vic Murphy sharing what THE GOSPEL means.
 Click on the image to the left to check out Dave Voetberg talks about why church is important for us a believers.
 Click on the image to the left to watch Brian Sumner answer the question "Is hell real?"
FUNDRAISING IDEAS FROM YOUTH WORKER MAGAZINE -
Most (skate ministry) workers I know serve in a volunteer
capacity, even the ones getting paid. The pay is usually so low they
might as well be volunteering. (Skate ministry leaders) serve out of love,
passion and conviction. So, for the first year or two they don't worry
too much about cash. After a while, though, you have to do something if
you are going to be around for the long haul. "Long
haul" is critical for urban ministry because we often are working with
young people who have lots of brokenness, lots of interruptions and lots
of in-and-outs in their relationships. They don't need a Gospel Playboy
who will be their spiritual parent and then abandon them. They need to
feel, see and experience faithfulness year after year. Read the rest of this article and check out some more resources below and look for more in the coming months...
Tips
on FundraisingHere's a list to help you on your journey through the hectic
world of fundraising. By Hannah Davis
Phoneraiser takes the hassle out of cell phone recycling and
fundraising.
By Phoneraiser
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Samaritan Fundraising, an innovative Christian fundraising
company, has introduced a groundbreaking new way for church youth groups
to raise money. The fundraising product, called the Samaritan Card, is
catching on fast with...
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Think Again: 5 New Ways to Look at Your Youth Group's Budget
By Don Pearson
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GROW:
Why We Don't Have to Listen to Satan
by Ney Bailey
 It was early January. I had just returned home from speaking at
several conferences. I awakened that day depressed and discouraged. I
was having thoughts like: "My life is over. You've already lived the
best years of your life. My ministry is over. It doesn't feel like God
loves me." Why would I have those thoughts? Where did they come from?
And how could I make them go away? By the end of the day I was fine. My
spirits were lifted and I had hope. But what did I know and what did I
do that brought about the change? That's what I want to share with you,
so that you too can have victory whenever fear or discouragement or some
other spiritual battle descends upon you.
In my years of ministry I have learned that we have an enemy of our
souls. You don't see him but he's there. 1 Peter 5:8 says, "Be on the
alert, your adversary the devil prowls about like a roaring lion seeking
someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith." Thus, we resist him
by being firm and taking God at His Word.
Who is Satan?
Who exactly is Satan? He is the one in Scripture who is called the
"evil one." He is not the opposite of God, as if he had equal standing
with God, because God has no counterpart. God has no equal. Satan is
merely an angel under God's judgment. Satan attempts to have power over
Christians, but we are told, "Greater is He who is in you, than he who
is in the world." (1 John 4:4)
Yet Satan tries to discourage Christians. He tempts us to sin and
tries to keep us from believing God. He is our opponent. We don't see
him, but he is there. Jesus himself prayed for us that the Father would
keep us from the evil one. (John 17:15) Continue Reading the Article Here...
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What is happening around the globe - Events, Skate Missions, and more
SOUTH FLORIDA/BRAZIL -
Christian Skaters and Patmos Reality Discipleship are partnering up for a unique discipleship opportunity. Head to Patmos Brazil for 2 weeks, one month, or two months, then join us for a n optional matching internship with Ramp 48 Skatepark & Christian Skaters. Opportunities are flexible, but will change your life! Check out the video on Facebook.
SOUTH AFRICA -
27-30 May - Asian X-Games - A team from Son Skate is heading to the Asian X-games to represent Christ there and share his love with other riders. Please prayer for the planning and organizing involved.
17-20 June - Son Skate (Chrisitan Skaters Outh Africa) Conference in Jbay.
Also, pick up the 09 Son Skate Mission DVD called "Lifelight" find out more here.
 AUSTRALIA SKATE CONFERENCE- Dates are locked in to do a Skate Conference in Tweed Heads(Gold Coast) on the weekend of the 29th, May 2010. If you are in OZ, and doing skate ministry, DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT! For more details email David
2010 UK Skate Conference  | INDONESIA - Plans are in the works for a new skatepark in Indonesia. Please join us in prayer for this project. $1500 is still need to secure the lifetime lease on the property. Pray for His provision. The park will be used as an outreach to the youth and will be the first of it's kind.
 SWEDEN- Next month, Christian Skaters will be sending Roberto Bustamante & Josiah Gatlyn to Sweden for Christ Air. Christ Air is a big Skate competition in Alingsås, Sweden. It is
organized by a local church.
ECUADOR - Join Touch the World Ministries and our friends at Solid Foundation in New Jersey for a Skate Mission to Ecuador July 13-18, 2010.
Your Mission: Make
the Quito, Ecuador skatepark skate-able again! Encourage and build up
this skate scene both physically and spiritually. Once the construction
projects are finished, your team will host a skate contest for the
locals. Share what God has done in your life with each new friend you
make.
Start saving up your used [but in good shape] decks, trucks,
wheels, shoes, etc. Bless the locals with some "new" gear! In Quito,
many kids share boards and shoes - if they even wear shoes at all! Your
simple gift can make a great impact on the lives of young skaters in
Ecuador. Interested in joining the team? Cost is $1050 plus airfare and you must be at least 16 years old. More Info: Click Here
 GUATEMALA - The 2009 CS Skate Mission team helped build skate ramps and kick
off the ministry. This set into motion a Skate
Outreach which is where IHS are skating with the local kids a few times
a week and holding a weekly skater Bible study. Six of our regular
skaters just made decisions for Christ in December!
The 2010
team will build upon this solid foundation by helping us use
skateboarding as a platform to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to
strengthen our witness to the local skate culture. What will you be doing? Serving at a reginal skate contests, skating at school demos, and more! If you have a
passion to come and serve God through this event. Find more at: http://www.inhisstepsinternational.org/extreme/skate.html
SWITZERLAND- The Sk8DTS has all elements of a 'normal' DTS (Discipleship
Training School). Our mandate of the school is to live a radical
christian lifestyle, to call forth others for a radical relationship
with God. The same time we want to serve the people in need.God but Europe on my heart. The setup is a little bit like a mobile
DTS. We will have about 8 weeks of Lectures in Davos with a break of
about two outreach weeks in Switzerland. During the main outreach part
we travel with a big van throughout europe. The rest of lectures are
done traveling at other locations, spread out during the outreach,
before we debrief back in Davos. Read more here. CANADA-A unique skate community internship begins this fall in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Step Up is a partnership between Young Life of Canada & Youth For Christ. Participants will be living together at the Hoffman House in Winnipeg for 7 months of the 8 month term. This time will be spent serving in Winnipeg, learning about missions, growing deeper in faith in Christ, and doing alot of skateboarding! One month will be spent at one of our 15 skate ministry locations across Canada to put into practice what they have learned through the internship. This is a one of a kind opportunity for young adults to receive solid teaching, coaching, and to serve in the heart of Canada's skateboarding community. For further information, or to receive our Step Up application form, please contact: skatelife@younglife.ca
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GET INVOLVED:
Opportunities to serve in Skate Ministry
Street Team
Help spread the word about Christian Skaters. Volunteers are needed to spread the word online and at events throughout the world. If you believe in our mission and want to serve, let us know.
Intern
Want some hands-on experience in Skate Ministry? Join us at our hometown park, participate in our Skater's Bible Study, serve at our Free Saturday morning Skate lessons, get tips and see if skate ministry is for you. Motivated interns with a heart to serve are wanted. Want to serve the Lord full time in Skate Ministry? Christian Skaters is putting together a Skate Ministry Discipleship program. You will spend four months in life changing discipleship, then serve two months at our skatepark ministry. You will leave changed, equipped and ready to serve the Lord. Our campus offers a Bible College & School of Worship where you can grow while serving at our skate ministry. To find out more, email us today.
Serve as a Skate missionary
Serve in the UK, Sweden, or Guatemala. Christian Skaters is looking for
dedicated skaters who love the Lord to serve as missionaries in various
skate ministries. Long and short term opportunities available. Email us today.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, SIMPLY REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.
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NEW RESOURCES:
 CS Resource USB Drive
Every resource you need to start a skate ministry loaded on our exclusive 2Gig USB drives designed specifically for Christian Skaters.
You will find information on Building Ramps, Contests & Demos, Discipleship, Fundraising, Growth in Ministry, Media & Marketing, Non-Profits & Charities, Starting Your Ministry, Running Your Park, Sample Forms, Teams, VolunteersAnd More.
This is the first and only resource of it's kind with over 10 years of ministry experience packed in one place. No longer is there a need to re-invent the wheel. These items have been time-tested in skate ministry and are available for you to use to reach skaters in your area. Buy these now for $50 each (including shipping within the continental USA)
 Public Skatepark Development GuideHundreds of new skateparks are being built every year. It is a boom
era for public skateboarding facilities. However, no public skatepark
has ever been built without a group of dedicated advocates promoting
the project. This new book encourages and guides people through the
skatepark process.
Skatepark advocacy is usually a lonely
effort. Groups have been isolated in their activity and were required
to research the most effective ways to build support for their project.
The non-profit organization, Skaters for Public Skateparks
(SPS), was founded in 2004 to address the need for accessible skatepark
advocacy information and now reaches thousands of advocates across the
world. Until the creation of SPS, precious few resources existed to
support the cause. Now a single, comprehensive book guides the advocate
from the early stages of envisioning, through planning and development,
all the way to managing the open facility.
The Public Skatepark Development Guide
is the world's first comprehensive instructional manual on skatepark
advancement and is a publishing collaboration between the International
Association of Skateboard Companies, Tony Hawk Foundation, and SPS. The
Guide presents the collected wisdom of dozens of the nation's most
effective skatepark proponents and expertly discusses every stage of
skatepark creation.
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HELP WANTED:
Job Listings in Skate Ministry
 SkateChurch Intern Wanted in Iowa
SkateChurch is a multi-faceted ministry for skateboarders, BMX bikers, boarders, and post-high school young adults located as an outreach ministry of St. John's United Methodist Church in Davenport, IA. We are looking for a committed Christian to mentor, lead small groups Bible studies for today's skaters, provide mission opportunities, and skate along-side students.
The successful candidate will work alongside the Director of SkateChurch in operating the ministry. Currently, SkateChurch is open Wednesday - Saturday with room for expansion. Salary is provided in the form of housing, with stipends available for additional events.
For a complete job description, contact Naomi Copeland at: naomicopeland@stjohnsumc-dav.com. E-mail your resume to: naomicopeland@stjohnsumc-dav.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
SkateChurch Intern Wanted in New Jersey
Valley View Chapel, a Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Long Valley, NJ seeks to hire a summer intern for our skate ministry, Revelation Skate Park. The Skate Park Intern will promote, staff and direct the skate park.
Intern Qualifications:Growing, passionate relationship with Jesus Christ;Passion for connecting students with Jesus Christ through skateboarding;Skate boarding skills;Must be at least 18 years of age;Preferably CPR certified;Ability to prepare and present weekly devotionals (public speaking) to skaters;Responsible to maintain, set up and take down equipment with volunteer staff.
Ministry Details:12 hours per week. Hours will include overseeing two weekly skate sessions: one mid week and one weekend. The weekend session would be open skate and the mid-week session would be more of "skate church". Hours will also include preparation of devotionals, skater contact, and setting up/breaking down ramps. Set up and break down will require physical moving of portable ramps.
Duration: Start date: approximately May 15
End date: approximately October 15 (maximum 25 weeks)
Total salary/driving/phone expenses: $3,000.00
Contact Information:
Mrs. Sandie Brackmann
c/o Valley View Chapel
P O Box 430
Long Valley, NJ 07853
Email: jhrocs@valleyviewchapel.org
Half-pipe for Sale to Highest Bidder
Ramp 48 is embarking on a new building project. They will replace their current 5 and 1/2 ' half-pipe with an epic wood bowl. They will be auctioning off the ramp to the highest bidder on Ebay. Details coming soon at http://www.Ramp48.com or by emailing info@Ramp48.com All proceeds go to the bowl project.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, SIMPLY REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.
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