The Board Meeting: A Unique Way to Reach Youth

CLEBURNE, TEX. – Every week, the gym at the Cleburne First Seventh-day Adventist Church transforms into more than just a meeting place for sports or events—it becomes an indoor skatepark. For the past two years, this unique ministry called “The Board Meeting” has welcomed kids and young adults from around the community to skate, enjoy pizza and receive prayer and encouragement.

What started as a simple idea has grown into a meaningful outreach, building community connections and planting seeds of faith. Once a week, skate ramps, rails, grind ledges and other obstacles are set up across the gym floor, giving young people a safe, fun place to skate and connect.

Over the past two years, the ministry has drawn a steadily growing group of community members. “The Board Meeting” reflects the church’s desire to reach beyond its walls and into the lives of people who might not normally attend an Adventist church service. Whether someone shows up for the skating, the pizza or just a place to hang out, they are welcome. This ministry is one of many ways of reaching the community, making new friends, planting seeds of faith and presenting the blessing of the Adventist message.

God has called us to reach those around us, so whether it’s through music, preaching, art, social media, sports, hobbies or new ideas, each unique vision can spark an interest and build bridges for God’s kingdom.

You can follow “The Board Meeting” on Instagram @theboardmeeting_tx.

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By Harly Charles

Pastor

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