Borders For Christ (BFC), is a mission thats focus is the skater generation, both locally and internationally.
In 1997, Chris Lauri had a dream in mind to reach the kids that were both outcasts, and desirable. So, lets hold the thought there, you say outcasts and desirable? What does that exactly mean?
Well, with the inspiration of Lauri’s personal savior, he found his focus, and area to reach. The Skating Industry, taking salvation from the heart and taking it the streets.
First based in Coeur d’Alene, BFC has over the last 12 years been building chapters in several cities. Their touring skate team, tours around the U.S. six months out of the year. The insight of Chris Lauri, has inspired many that fall in contact with this ministry. “We do not have time to sit on our faith,” Lauri states.
BFC’s goal for reaching the World with the Love of Christ, is bringing to knowledge the gifts, & talents that the many skaters have. Whether it be art, photography, skating, music, or really whatever. They feel as though they are to help nuture those searching, find the area and field they feel called to pursue. They believe its about relationship, versus attendance in a local congregation.
This 8 year strong touring team, having the heart Chris Lauri has, is now looking more internationally this new year. This last December, the team went to Egypt to do some demos and outreaches there. In May the team is planning to go to China. If anyone is wondering about trip info, or would like to go with BFC, check out there webpage at Boardersforchrist.com.
Once in a video presentation about the hungry, lost and hurting. You know the kind, the ones that are ever so moving, seeking partnership. During this particular film, Chris saw a vision of those skater kids in the place of the faces of these faces on the clip. The inspiration led to taking the love of Christ not only to the underprivledged, but those that are as well.
One of the battlecries that this ministry goes by is that… they are not building a team, they are building an army. Bringing the light to the other wise dismal surroundings, is what they are commissioned to strive towards.
If you feel as though you have a simular heart, desire to assist wherever posssible, or would like to donate to this ministry. Contact Boarders For Christ at:
107 N. 2nd St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
877.304.6849
contact@boardersforchrist.com,
Bfcstudios.com, Bfcsupply.com, Bfcpodcast.com, Ethosskateboards.com, or Youtube.com/boardersforchrist.
One of the many events organized by BFC, is the Rail Jam Tour. A local competition that is open to all. Unique in the way, that all the points earned in each contest, in kept on file. At the end of the series of tourneys, you are able to have those points and work towards the grand prize($200.00 cash prize), which is in March of this year. For registration and location information see the links listed above.
