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/
Christian Surfers International 2012 events
January 18, 2012 By
February 23-25: Foundations Training Weekend: Coledale, NSW
October 13: Surf Report – CSI Partners Dinner: Sydney
November 4-9: International Conference: North Shore, Hawaii
for more info visit www.christiansurfers.net
National Gathering 2012 – Coolum QLD, 5-9 April
December 19, 2011 By
TO REGISTER:
1. Download and read – 2012 National Gathering Brochure pdf.
2. Make the payment:
Adult: $350
Big Grom (13-16yrs): $260
Grom (6-12yrs): $200
Mini Grom (2-5yrs): $100
Prices include 4 days dorm accommodation and food.
Account Name: Christian Surfers Australia
BSB: 036 123
Acct: 296 600
Description/Reference: “NGath-SURNAME” (eg: “NGath-SLATER”)
3. Book flights/organise travel.
4. Fill out online registration form here.
DONE!
ARRIVAL INFO:
If you’e driving …
NG is located at Luther Heights 1592 David Low Way Coolum Beach Qld 4573.
We’re 1.5 hours north of Brissy!
If you’e flying …
The best airport to use is the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore Airport. It’s only 15 minutes from Coolum Beach! We will do our best to pick you up anytime! If you need to fly into Brissy, we’ll have two pick up times on Thursday 5th April 6PM & 11PM.
If possible book you’re flights to arrive within that window. Returning flight shuttle drop off times will be
around 12pm so please book flights after 1pm! If you arrive or depart during NG times, there is a shuttle you
can easily book! Contact Adam Pearce at adam.pearce10 @ gmail.com or after 5PM on 0413 580 168
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.
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
Tribal Gathering 2011 – South Oz – 21-25 Apr
June 8, 2011 By
THE OFFENSIVE
A low pressure system was forecasted for an Easter swell that was going to be EPIC. A forecast of big swell and offshore winds was going to light up the coast. At the same time there was another system that was gaining momentum, but this was unlike any other. It was a wind that would not only bring perfect waves, but would bring the Glory of God!
A month later as I travel along the highway I have the chance to reflect on this system which saw 155 surfers from Christian surfers Australia converge on Victor Harbor in SA for our annual Tribal Gathering, which is always a highlight of every CS surf missionary. And this year did not disappoint, with so many memories that will forever be in the hearts of those who made the journey to SA. There were some real peaks at this years TG which came in the form of great teaching by Neville Strachan our inspirational speaker, Amazing Worship, a Sunday Dawn paddle out that was majestic, a communion service that really saw the tribe being the light to the world and a Surf film festival night which literally brought the CS mission right into the midst of this years gathering.
This year’s theme was “the offensive” and it certainly came out in all facets of the gathering. Neville’s messages filled us with courage to not be timid in faith, but to be bold and to start asking God to show us the waterspouts in our surfing community comparing our quest with Davids army as they conquered the Jebusites (2 Sam 5:8). He enabled us to be able to put practical application to the messages and really sent us away to begin to impart these lessons on our local shores! [Read more...]
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
Tribal Gathering 2010 – Lennox Head NSW
May 23, 2011 By
