With such an extreme generation before us it is often times hard to see the positive side of being a apart of this Millennial Generation. I not only get the privilege to pour into them but also the honor to see them step into their destiny as children of God.
My latest experience with our Snowboarders DTS has been a very fulfilling one. Since last Thursday our school has been in Aspen, CO at the 15th annual X Games. With a record crowd and a lot of media attention we hit the venue hard, holding nothing back. Our heart in taking are current school to the X Games is to show Aspen and the world that their is a lifestyle that is “Counter Cultural” to what the world sees as normal in the extreme sports realm. What does this mean you might ask?
Sculpture of the Ten Commandments we found downtown.
Through this local outreach we are not only showing the world but our students how to enjoy a passion without the by products that define most extreme sports. Our students are able to see first hand how to look at everyday people with a purpose of building relationships that show them value and love. I must say that even though I have been a part of full-time ministry for the past four years the challenge to spread God’s love is something that is ever changing.
Boarders DTS with Kelly Clark after she won the gold.
Through our time in Aspen not only have the students tackle the challenge to get outside of themselves but it has also brought this principle back to me. Our team often split into small groups and did different types of ministry. We were able to not only share the Gospel but we also passed out hot coco, played music on the streets, and purposely loved on the security/policemen at the venue.
God really showed us what true radical obedience is all about. There were many opportunities for us to experience God in practical ways. One of our main focuses was showing an independent documentary film called Jesus Freaks that was filmed here at YWAM Denver.
Guys sleeping on the floor of Christ Church in Aspen.
With a vision to show the snowboard culture that there is a different way to enjoy this extreme sport, we partnered with A Circle of Belief Productions to promote this film. Jesus Freaks captures the true nature of a Discipleship Training School and what it really takes to have your life radically changed by the knowledge of who Jesus is. 
This was very encouraging to see how God has partnered with us in the production and the amazing way we were able to bring this to this generation. Many people were touched by this and we as a group we changed as we saw God untie us for one purpose and one cause. I am privileged to be a staff member here at YWAM Denver. I have seen that not only is the Lord using me in this next generation but He has specific plans for me in this season. God has been birthing in me three things that are on His heart for me. One is to establish me in a ministry (Teaching), Two is that He is establishing me relationally (Building stronger relationships), and the third is that He is going to establish me financially (Monthly Support).
Angela speaking to a woman she met in a board shop.
I have faith that as I continue to do what God is calling me to do here in Denver and in life that He will continue to open up new doors for me. I ask you to follow me in what God is doing in my life and through my life!
Me and My small group in downtown Aspen for ministry time.
