ETHAN AND JACQUI

 
 

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Dear friends and family,

We are overwhelmed by God’s goodness and faithfulness in bringing us to this point in our lives and ministry. Growing up on the Gulf Coast of Florida, I was captivated by action sports like surfing, skimboarding, and skateboarding. These sports became more than just hobbies—they shaped my identity and opened the door to an incredible community and culture. However, when I surrendered my life to Christ as a teenager, I wrestled with how my passions fit into God’s calling on my life. I wondered if I had to leave those things behind to fully follow Him.

At age sixteen, everything changed when I was introduced to Ride Nature, a global mission organization dedicated to using action sports as a tool for outreach, evangelism, and discipleship. For the first time, I saw people wholeheartedly living for Jesus while remaining deeply immersed in the action sports community. This intersection of faith and passion transformed my perspective and ignited a vision for how God could use these interests to build His Kingdom. Since my first encounter with Ride Nature in 2018, I have had the privilege of participating in local outreach in Fort Myers, leading a weekly skimboard ministry in West Palm Beach, and traveling on multiple international trips. I even spent a month living at Ride Nature’s headquarters in Nicaragua. These experiences not only deepened my faith but also revealed the incredible ways God moves through action sports ministry.

God’s faithfulness was also evident during my time at Palm Beach Atlantic University, where I pursued a degree in marketing. It was there that I met Jacqui, who would become the love of my life. From the moment we became friends, I was drawn to her kind heart, her servant’s spirit, and her shared passion for ministry. Jacqui’s studies in intercultural studies and her dedication to serving the less fortunate inspired me deeply. In May 2022, I asked Jacqui to marry me, and by God’s grace, she said yes! We were married this January and have since been walking together in the calling God has placed on our lives.

This past year, God has continued to open doors beyond what we could have imagined. After graduating college, we stepped into full-time ministry with Ride Nature, serving from the organization’s headquarters in Fort Myers. It has been an incredible year of coordinating and leading over 25 international mission trips, building relationships, and discipling others in the action sports community. We’ve seen firsthand how God uses these unique platforms to bring people to Himself and transform lives around the world.

Now, God is calling us into an exciting new chapter. We have the opportunity to return to West Palm Beach to partner with Urban Youth Impact, where we’ll pioneer skimboard and surf ministry among inner-city youth. This partnership will allow us to reach young people in a deeply meaningful way, combining our love for action sports with our heart for mentorship and discipleship. While we’ll continue our current role with Ride Nature, we are eager to explore new ways to connect with and serve the action sports community in Southeast Florida.

Throughout this journey, God’s faithfulness has been undeniable. From opening doors for ministry opportunities to providing for us through incredible community support, He has guided each step. We are humbled and honored to follow His lead and invite you to join us in this mission. As we move forward, we’ll be fundraising our salary to sustain this work, trusting God to provide as He always has. Your prayers and support will be a tremendous blessing to us and will directly impact lives as we seek to make disciples of Jesus to the ends of the earth.

We are so grateful to walk this journey together with you and look forward to seeing how God continues to move in and through this ministry. Thank you for being part of this mission to bring the hope and love of Christ to the world.

Ethan and Jacqui
Ethanrushing@ridenature.com // JACqui@ridenature.com



CURRENT PRAYER REQUESTS:

  1. A smooth transition back to West Palm Beach

  2. Upcoming mission trips in 2025 to be spirit-filled and fruitful.

  3. Ethan’s mom, Lori Rushing’s, fight against Cancer.

FInancial Needs:

  • Monthly Support: $4,000

    This amount will be fully supporting our family while we are serving and leading alongside the organization.