Stories of Change

I came for the surfing and stayed for everything else. The conversations, the mentorship, the faith — this place changed my life more than anything I've ever experienced.

Diego, 19

Former Student, now Volunteer

We brought our whole family down to Jacó — not knowing what to expect. We left with a completely different view of what a family trip can be. Our kids are still talking about it. We'll be back.

The Henderson Family

Visiting Group, Tennessee

As a supporter from the States, I've watched this ministry transform young men in ways I could never have imagined. The surf is the door — and Jesus is what's on the other side.

Mark T.

Ministry Partner, USA

I volunteered for two weeks thinking I'd be helping them. I left realizing they helped me just as much. The faith, the brotherhood, the simplicity of the life here — it reset something in me.

James R.

Short-Term Volunteer, Georgia

My church group came down for a retreat. Eight men, most of us strangers. We left as brothers. The combination of the mission, the surf, and just being in Jacó together did something to all of us.

Pastor David L.

Group Leader, North Carolina

I brought my teenage son thinking he'd have fun surfing. What I didn't expect was that he'd come home asking deep questions about God, about manhood, about his future. I'm still amazed.

Michael H.

Father, Visiting Family, Florida