Our Team

SkateMin Asia is powered by a passionate team of missionaries, local leaders, and volunteers who use skateboarding to share God’s love with youth across Asia. We are a network of skaters, pastors, and mentors united by a vision to see skateparks become centers of hope and discipleship.

Dale Nolan

Taiwan

Dale has over a decade of experience in Christian skateboarding ministry. He started with an inner-city skateboard outreach in Akron, Ohio, where he saw firsthand how skate culture opens doors for mentorship and faith conversations. Today, Dale leads SkateMin Asia’s vision, overseeing ministries in the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.

Jordan Thiesen

Japan

Our Japan ministry leader is building bridges between skate culture and faith in Tokyo and beyond. With skateboarding’s rise since the Tokyo Olympics, he’s equipping local churches and skaters to use skateparks as a hub for outreach and discipleship.

Minori

Japan

I am a Japanese skater who is loved by God. Through skating I share Christ with others.

Michael Steindl

Japan

God opened the doors for me to move back to Japan, where I now use skateboarding to build meaningful relationships.

Joel Ruiz

Philippines

Pastor Joel leads SkateMin Asia’s thriving Philippines outreach, where his team serves over 80 skaters weekly through feeding programs, skate lessons, and Bible devotions. Passionate about empowering youth, he partners with local churches to create safe, faith-driven spaces for skaters and their families.

Tj Tamayo

USA Office

I have been skating for 25 years and serving the skate community for 12. My heart still beats for skaters from the Asian skate community. I am now U.S.-based to provide logistical support, communications, donor relations, and training to ensure every missionary has the tools they need to reach skaters in Asia effectively.

what our Team does

Our team is on the ground across Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines, building relationships, running outreach events, and training leaders to grow skateboarding ministry in their own communities.

Create

We work alongside local churches and skate families across Asia to create safe, welcoming spaces where young people can grow in faith, character, and skill.

Action

Whether running local skate events, feeding the hungry, or organizing international mission trips, our team is hands-on in showing Christ’s love in practical ways.

Disciple

Our team walks with skaters both on and off the board—teaching life lessons, sharing the Gospel, and encouraging them to pursue God’s plan for their lives.

Train & Expand

From Taiwan to the Philippines, Japan to Indonesia, we train and equip leaders who will carry the vision forward in their own cultures and communities.

A Global Family

Missionaries

Full-time workers living in Asia to grow skateboarding ministry.

Local Leaders

Indigenous pastors, skaters, and volunteers who lead day-to-day ministry efforts.

Support Staff

Coordinators and partners who provide resources, training, and logistics from the U.S. and beyond.

Why we Serve

We believe that skateboarding is a powerful language that connects with youth across cultures. Our team exists to meet physical and spiritual needs, encourage growth, and make disciples through skate culture.