THE CSA NATIONAL GATHERING WAS HELD APRIL 5TH TO 9TH 2012 AT COOLUM BEACH, QLD. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS REEL…
AND SOME FINAL WORDS FROM SOME OF THE CREW…
Paddle Against Poverty 2012 – Wollongong – Saturday, April 14
February 29, 2012 By
The surf was pumping and the sun beating down as the paddlers for the twelfth annual Paddle Against Poverty arrived one-by-one bright and early on Saturday morning. As is usual for the event, the diversity of paddlers quickly became apparent as tiny, 13-year-old bodyboarder Darcy King registered directly before a group of much larger and older Bulli boys, including Sandon Point Boardriders president Jason Gava, a veteran of the pro surfing tour. They in turn were followed up by India Davis and Sophie Peatman, two 14-year-old girls, both of whom have only recently taken up surfing. Read full article at http://paddleagainstpoverty.org/
Paddling Against Poverty Manly-Dee Why 2011
November 14, 2011 By
Paddle Against Poverty Manly – Dee Why 6km
19th Nov 2011
Thanks to ALL who paddled, supported and donated to today’s Paddle Against Poverty! Crazy fog and a massive pod of dolphins added to the experience!
About Paddle Against Poverty Manly-Dee Why
As a surf community we are coming together to use our energy, boards and actions to voice our opposition to poverty! We are using the funds raised to practically to support World Vision Hunger project in East Sumba.
Surfers have always been passionate about caring for the environment and those in need. It is with this generous spirit and passion in mind that together we want to rally the Aussie surfing community to raise their voice and send a clear message to their communities and the Australian Government that we want more done for the poor in our world.
The East Sumba district in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) Province is one of the poorest districts in one of Indonesia’s poorest, least developed provinces. People who live there rely on dry land farming, which is highly dependent on good weather conditions for success. Today, East Sumba is experiencing a heightened food crisis, blamed mainly on prolonged drought and worsening weather conditions, as well as environmental degradation. These conditions have disrupted the planting season and caused harvests to fail. The dry season is longer, bringing extreme heat that kills crops.
Rainfall is heavier during the wet season, and has swept crops away. Food shortages are common and many children suffer from malnutrition. World Vision has been working in East Sumba for a number of years, mostly supporting long-term community development projects. But the people are stalled by this current food crisis. World Vision is helping the people of East Sumba to improve their livelihoods by introducing more sustainable farming techniques, making healthcare more accessible, and increasing the quality of education.
Ministry Internship
October 15, 2011 By
8 FEB – 13 DEC, 2012AD @ COFFS HARBOUR, NTH NSW.
For holistic leadership development, intern for CS whilst completing a Cert IV in Ministry through Alphacrucis College. Study and be practically equipped over the year (25hrs total per week) in a cohort with other likeminded crew! Students receive: expert training in Bible and theology, focused and personalised mentoring, heavily subsidised conferences (CS, CSI, Hillsong & more), optional OS mission-trip to India, and last but not least the opportunity to intern for CS Nth NSW (with RCs Nic & V Gilmour). Hone whatever gifts God has given you – from evangelism to artistic to practical to pastoral – and all things in between! The course is fully accredited, Austudy certified, can be leveraged for future study options, & will transform your mind.
Fearless & committed applicants with a passion to change the world need only apply!
More info: http://lifehouse.net.au/
LifeHouse Leadership College – 2012 Promo from LifeHouse Church on Vimeo.
C.S.A.L.T – CS Africa Leadership Training
September 29, 2011 By
J-Bay South Africa
The Christian Surfers Leadership Program is a 5 month or 1 year, cyclical course that’s been designed to equip people with the necessary skills for surf ministry and life. The program consists of a 3-month training phase, followed by 2 months of hands-on mission experience. The Year program consists of the same initial foundational phase with a further five months of internship working within the CS mission to complete the 10-month course. The course has two start dates and cycles through the program from each date. Start dates are 1 Feb & 1 July.
Ready to Launch
An interns perspective: by Jess Klette
Being the 1st intern ever to do the program in 2009, I have been around to see it grow as well as being actively involved, on the staff, in the shaping of the latest version of the program. The Internship started off with a blast (Similar to the experience that good surfers explain about being spat out of a sick, thundering barrel…don’t worry girls, I too, have no idea what that feels like.)
Since then we’ve had an Afrikaans surfer girl, a local skater, a large Aussie, an amped booger and a snowboarder from the heart of the US. Each of us have enjoyed the course and as well as us being shaped for Gods purposes, I feel we have also shaped what he is doing through the mission of Christian Surfers in South Africa.
We saw a need to open the program up for those who were keen to join us for a shorter time. So together we took on the challenge of designing a new 5 month program to run in conjunction with the 10 month stream. It is packed with training, service, exposure and a whole lot of fun. The program is officially locked down and ready to launch.
We’re gearing up for an epic Internship 2012. We have a great couple joining our team, the social justice rebel Rehgert and his Californian born wife Vanessa. They’ll be running the Aleph Surf Foundation and helping out with the CSALT program as well. We’re amped and excited for what God is going to do and who He is going to bring our way.
If you’re keen to apply or find out more email: leadership (at) sonsurf.co.za.
DOWNLOAD CSALT Brochure here (pdf)
Alternatively you can log out to the website at http://www.sonsurf.co.za/CSALT/.
To find out more about Aleph visit http://www.alephsurf.org/
RISE UP – The CSA Girls movie series…..COMING SOON!
September 20, 2011 By
Christian Surfers Australia Girls: RISE UP Movie Series // COMING SOON! from CSA Girls: RISE UP on Vimeo.
Yeah, yeah! Welcome to Christian Surfers Australia Girls movie series called RISE UP. This is our short taster promo to give you an idea of the goody gumdrops goodness is to come. RISE UP is a series of episodes (30 minutes) with quirky little stories from all over Oz that show that the ordinary is very extraordinary, when you believe.
We froth on surfing, life, love & God.
Get on board, watch the movies & tell ya friends!
Delayed launch ….sorry 
We’re still working on it! Aiming for mid 2012. Stay tuned for more info!! x
Walking on Water: One for $2 Campaign
June 8, 2011 By
Luke and Tyler are average groms surfing their home breaks in California when they are offered the trip of a lifetime. Founder of Walking on Water, Bryan Jennings, relives his own youth when he takes these up and coming surfers on a worldwide eye opening surf adventure. Along the way they meet up with the Hobgoods in France, Tom Curren and Bethany Hamilton in Indonesia and Christian Surfers crew all over the world. It’s an epic story that reveals the value of mentoring young surfers to get a true perspective on the world and their Creator.
Walking on Water is now available for $2 per copy as part of the ‘one for two’ campaign. The heart behind this is to see this surf film in the hands of every surfer worldwide. Here in Australia, home to over 2 million surfers, the time has never been better for a tool like Walking on Water to be available to Christian Surfers. Keep some in your glovebox, stuff ‘em in your wettie, do whatever it takes to be ready when the opportunity arises to give one away.
Order now online (minimum order is 25 copies): http://walkingonwatermovie.com.au/dvd.php
Soul Surfer: screen this movie at your next CS event!
May 27, 2011 By
Our friends at Heritage HM have now created the opportunity for you to screen SOUL SURFER at your next CS, school or church event. For more info, check out the clip above, or the following website: www.soulsurferthemovie.com.au
I had the privilege of seeing this at the Australian premiere of ‘Soul Surfer” which was run as an evening event of the Layne Beachley Classic ASP tour event. We heard from Layne Beachley & a Sony representative how inspired they were through Bethany’s story which was awesome. It’s incredible to see Bethany now competing on the World Surfing Tour Qualifying Series & continuing to blow minds across the globe – she shreds!! Just goes to show, with God in your heart, “everything is possible” (Matt 19:26).
