Name: Sophie Adams
Role: National Women's Coordinator
Country: Australia

Would you like to partner with me?

 My name is Sophie.

I am the Christian Surfers Australia National Women's Coordinator. I am 23 and live in a small surf town called Ocean Grove on the south coast of Australia. In 2020 I completed Christian Surfers Australia Leadership Training (CSALT) and volunteered as a peer leader for the program in 2022. 

When I stepped into the Women's role God highlighted the verse 2 Tim 1:6-7 which refers to overcoming our timidity through God. I believe with passion and fire that through the freedom we have received from Christ every woman (and Man) in and out of the water can "overcome their timidity" to live in the fullness God designed for them. Ultimately, my role looks like empowering and equipping women across Aus to step into this fullness, while supporting them to help others do the same.  

Christian Surfers International Gathering is of great importance to myself, and I believe my role also. It is an incredible opportunity to; connect with worldwide leaders, grow a global network, learn and understand what CS ministry looks like in other countries and gain insight to bring home, have time away to reflect and dream, be encouraged and inspired by likeminded leaders, and ultimately surf and spend time with surfers to connect with the heart of CS mission outside of daily life. Additionally, I'd love to inspire others to deeply connect with and live out their specific callings within their subgroup of CS.

In hope, I have purchased my conference ticket but will need an additional $1,500 AUD to cover flights and associated transport costs.

After years of leading in CS this is my first opportunity to attend an international gathering and feels like the next step in my leadership journey so it would mean so much both missionally and personally to be there! At every CS event I've attended, God has grown and moved me in new and inspiring ways, and I have no doubt attending this conference will encourage further revelation and grow my faith beyond its current bounds. 

I am deeply grateful for any involvement you would like to have in my journey and Gods mission!

Ways to support

Prayers: For funds and provision

Donations: Every cent is one step closer and holds deep meaning in my heart  

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*Each donation will be met with a matching gift courtesy of Christian Surfers (up to $500AUD per nominee).

*If a team member can't attend the Gathering, their raised funds will be allocated to support other leaders fundraising for the event.