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Snowboarders & Skiers for Christ

OUR Culture is Dark.
We Exist to be THE Light.

A BRIDGE TO THE ski and snowboard CULTURE

The ski and snowboard culture is spiritually dark and the effects of the community’s embrace of sin is evidenced in high substance abuse and addiction rates, mental health crises, disjointed transient communities and heartbreaking suicide rates. We want to see the light of Jesus changing lives and making communities whole!

We believe God’s Word calls us to find our identity in Jesus, to engage people within our culture through genuine, loving relationships and to do selfless acts for others as we share the Gospel message.

Our Mission is to B.R.I.D.G.E. the ski and snowboard culture to Jesus, partnering with the local Church.

SHREDDABLE NATIONS

There are 70 nations that host the “shred culture” and range from predominantly-Muslim nations in the Middle-East to post-church nations in the Western world and everything in between. SFC has acting individuals, groups, or partners in the countries below.

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Join the Community

If you’re a skier or a snowboarder following Jesus, then YOU are a part of this movement! Welcome to the family! No Christian snowboarder or skier should embark on this journey alone. God is using us to reach people all over the world in different contexts. Which context below sounds most like you?

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Individual

“It’s just me here…can I still be a part of this?” Of course you can! We have individuals all over the world being lights in their communities. Join now to receive access to resources, materials, and most importantly, our global community.

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Group

When a handful of people band together to minister to their community, it has a powerful supernatural impact. By joining a group, you’ll receive specialized training and build missional momentum in your area.

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Partner

SFC is currently partnering with other ski and snowboard ministries. God is using multiple avenues to build His Kingdom here! If this is you, we’d love to encourage you by collaborating on events and sharing resources!

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Things That Never End

Things That Never End

Usually, when we think about things that will never end, we think of bad things that we don’t want. But the things of God – his wonderful deeds – never come to an end.

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Alone

God has promised he will never leave us. When you are alone or afraid, remember God’s promise.

Shredding the Czech Republic

Shredding the Czech Republic

Despite the less-than-ideal weather and reliance on artificial snow, a vibrant community of 35 campers from across the Czech Republic converged for a unique winter ski camp experience this past week. However, the spirit of the camp remained undeterred, with the close-knit community banding together to make the most of the situation. Leave it to a group of shredders to have a good time, right?

Libor Osouch has been hosting ski camps for young people for many years. He started this project with the heart for high schoolers to come to know Jesus and learn how to combine their faith with riding. This year, he noticed an unexpected surge in snowboarders, adding a fresh dynamic to the gathering. In the past, Libor has run these camps mostly on his own. This season, he was blessed with the help of SFC’s European Director Cedric Leung and another SFCer who most call Yoshi Bear.

Libor invited a guest speaker, who captivated the crowd to discuss truth and its significance in contemporary Christian life. This topic resonated especially with newer believers and those rediscovering their faith. Worship nights and Cedric spontaneously sharing his testimony sparked meaningful conversations among the group.

One notable participant was a returnee camper, an unbeliever, who confessed that the camp had sparked her curiosity about God. This year, she asked more questions and engaged more in discussions about faith. The campsite owner, initially indifferent, expressed gratitude for our group’s presence and even participated in some of the nighttime sessions. She confessed that Libor’s group seemed different to her and that she was happy to be hosting the group for a second year in a row. Libor has already booked the same location for camp next year. He is also planning to host two camps with the help of Cedric and Yoshi Bear—one in the Czech Republic, like usual, and a new camp in the Alps.

Please pray for more snow in the Czech Republic next season. Pray for new leadership and the continued growth of the Czech Republic ski community.

SUPPORT SFC

Jesus is already changing the hearts and lives of people in the ski community, and He invites us all to be a part of His work. Over 75% of SFC’s support comes from individual donors like you. Will you join us?