Relatable culture: Skateboarding, BMX, surfing, and similar sports resonate with youth who may feel disconnected from traditional church settings.
Built-in community: These sports foster tight-knit groups where trust and mentorship naturally develop.
Non-threatening environment: Sharing faith through shared passion feels less like preaching and more like living out the gospel.
Real-Life Examples
The Hub of Brevard County, Florida, uses skate parks and events to boldly and biblically proclaim Jesus.
Sports Friends equips churches to use sports for discipleship and evangelism, especially among youth and refugee communities.
Scripture Union’s Sports Team helps churches engage the 95% of kids who don’t attend church—using games and fitness to share the gospel in fun, accessible ways.
Twenty is a Christian business that was founded to use the spirit of Action Sports to reach souls.
How Churches and Ministries Are Doing It
Hosting skate jams or surfing camps with testimonies and prayer.
Training Christian coaches to mentor athletes and share biblical truths through character development.
Creating faith-based fitness programs that combine physical activity with spiritual growth.
