It’s been a little while since we have sent out an ‘Inside’, but as you have noticed, we have gone digital. Sorry to all you folk who like a piece of paper in your hand or a letter in the mailbox, but times have changed. One great aspect of this new digital format is that you can forward it to all your friends and crew at church, Forward to a friend

Life has been hectic since National Gathering, with so many great things happening around the country. Dave Lovell has written a round up of the 2013 National Gathering, if you didn't make it, you can check out all the photos, highlights and main sessions, by Jono Bailey - Click Here

I have just got back from South Australia where I was privileged to attend the SA Regional Camp at Robe in the South East. The CS crew looked after me so well and it was great to see this amazing part of our beautiful country, which I have never seen before (couldn’t surf though, I hurt my ribs surfing Bears the week before).
 The real highlight was seeing CS missions going gangbusters, they are frothing on Surfing and frothing on serving Jesus, I am so encouraged when I see the CS missions reflecting their communities and being a real presence and witness in them. 

We hope you enjoy the new 'Inside' format, so go grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy the read.

God Bless
Steve Baliey 

As the Tribe left Sunny Coolum, Queensland Easter 2012, the swell of being “Wave Makers” rose in our hearts. The call had also gone out for the family to meet again on the NSW Central Coast 2013.
The search began, Lord prepare the way, “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps” Ps 16:9. Seriously our God is so good!! Lutanda Conference Centre was our first call and they already knew we were coming (no joke, God’s still small voice). Click Here to read more, see all the photos & watch the main sessions... 

Another exciting venture we have launched is CSA for a Day. For CSA to run, it costs around $500 a day. We are looking for 365 people who believe in CSA to partner with us for 1 day, with a $500 donation. At present we have 22 partners - we have a long way to go.. Please pray about this - Join Now!

North Wollongong Christian Surfers are into their twelfth year in the education of five children through Compassion Australia (Rwanda, Philippines, Indonesia, Kenya) with any extra support going to supporting community development work in poor surf communities in Indonesia through Elevate Bali. On the 4th May, 88 people where paddling 15km from North Wollongong to Thirroul, raising over $10,000 for those less fortunate than us. What an epic day! Check out all the fun.. Click Here

Aaron Bradley is the Mission Developer Coordinator for QLD.  This is a new role for CSA & we're stoked to have him on board.  We've rolled out the hard hitting questions to give you an insight into the man, the magic that is Azza!!

Azza, do you have any funny CS stories?
So many stories…..On a Roady down to Coffs with some Surfers, DTS crew and Richard Agius (The Moose), NEK MUNNIT …. the boards fell off the roof at 100km per hour,  I clearly remember one of the boys saying ‘nah man they’re good, they’re not gonna move’. My board was the only one without a board cover, and Mark who didn’t tie them down properly had a board bag fitted with airbags. Classic… Yeah had to be there…….then i found $5. READ AZZA's WHOLE Q&A

Join Walking on Water for their 10th annual mission trip to Japan this August! Japan has a thriving and vibrant surf culture with approximately 2-3 million surfers. Japan is also one of the least reached countries in the world with the gospel–less than 1% professing faith in Jesus. There are more surfers in Japan than Christians and there is no better place to use your love for surfing to reach the lost. This year the team will minister in the area of Sendai which was greatly affected by the tsunami. you will be working closely with Christian Surfers Japan to minister the hope of Jesus to a broken and hurting area of Japan. Need more info Click Here

We would like everyone to think of one person who isnt connected with the CSA family & if you could be the one to invite them - that would be awesome - Forward to a friend.

Finally, we would just like to thank you for your ongoing support whether you are in a mission, prayer partner, financial partner, young, not so young or involved in any other way, we THANK YOU.