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CG and a Cup of Tea...photos

2011-12-19T16:12:00.001-08:00

Breakfast joint in downtown Fullerton:

Dental appointments are the worst....

2011-12-19T12:44:00.001-08:00

Good quotes from "Whoever makes the most mistakes wins"

2011-12-16T23:38:00.001-08:00

These are some good quotes about being objective while succeeding. We need to always evaluate where we are and be brutally honest with our need to improve.

-The most farsighted corporations reinvent their culture before they are forced to.

-They distrust apparent success, and begin to transform themselves once again as soon as a renewed cycle is completed.

-Even when a transformation is apparently successful, it is viewed not as an episode but as a never-completed story.

-Healthy originations in the future will be constantly self-scrutinizing, continually self-renewing, regularly overhauling their culture.

If we want to last as leaders we must refuse to be complacent. Don't allow your current success to keep you from succeeding for the long-haul.

Thoughts and quotes on "Common Purpose" by Joel Kurtzman

2011-12-12T14:31:00.001-08:00

Chapter 5 - The Best Leaders are Part of the Group

- Leadership is not about what you do its who you are. As a leader you model who you are to others more than what you do. What you model is what others will do. The behavior of those around you is a mirror of what you've been modeling.

- People always watch people at the top. You can't change that, but you can use it to the company's advantage.
- Leaders can't treat themselves differently from the rest of the team.
- Leaders need to have character.
- Leaders don't tell people what to do, they dialogue with people and empower them to make decisions.

Jesus was the best leader of all. He was the servant of all. Allow Him to be your example in leading others.

Ordination Service at The Sanctuary...photos

2011-12-11T18:18:00.001-08:00

The presence of God was super strong when Pastor Jay started praying over these guys. The Anointing was in the house!

Staff Christmas Party....

2011-12-10T19:36:00.001-08:00

Gift exchange photos...

Trip to LA, Hillsong Concert at Nokia Theater...photos...

2011-12-06T13:34:00.001-08:00

Looking in Downtown Los Angeles for a Sanctuary venue.

2011-12-02T16:20:00.001-08:00

Here are some photos of a venue on Spring st. It's a cool area...a lot going on around there. Jesus Revive LA!!!

New Post: Aaron Morgan - krooks - Germany 2009

2011-11-28T17:23:00.001-08:00

Four Quotes for the Preacher:

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1. I go out to preach with two propositions in mind. First, everyone ought to give his life to Christ. Second, whether or not anyone gives Him his life, I will give Him mine. -Jonathan Edwards

2. O let the place of secret prayer become to me the most beloved spot on earth. -Author Unknown

3. When a Christian shuns fellowship with other Christians, the devil smiles. When he stops studying the Bible, the devil laughs. When he stops praying, the devil shouts for joy. -Corrie Ten Boom

4. All our difficulties are only platforms for the manifestations of His grace, power and love. -Hudson Taylor

Trust is the currency of relationships.

2011-11-21T22:23:00.001-08:00

1. If there is no trust the relationship is broke. Like when there is no money in your bank account...you're broke.

2. You can earn trust from others when you follow through with commitments.

3. Sometimes you've got to sow trust in faith even when people have let you down. God will always honor a seed sown.

4. Love never fails. Let 1 Cor. 13 be your guide for relationships.

Addicted to decaf...

2011-11-21T14:36:00.001-08:00

CG wanted a burger...

2011-11-20T19:30:00.001-08:00

What I learned at church today....

2011-11-20T16:04:00.001-08:00

1. Praise produces breakthrough
2. Praise produces anointing
3. Praise produces protection
4. Praise produces the overflow
5. Praise produces weapons

The Sanctuary Skate Ministry featured in The Christian Post

2011-11-19T17:38:00.000-08:00

The Sanctuary Skate Ministry featured in The Christian Post. Skateboarding and ministry have always went hand in hand for me since the day I experienced the power of Jesus Christ! Click the link above and see what God is doing with our youth ministry. It's encouraging for me to read this article because this is exactly how I came to Christ. I wanted to skate, that's all....and as a result of skating at a church in San Jose in the early nineties...I heard the Gospel and the rest is history. God is calling and reaching out with open arms to all people in every culture, sub-culture, ethnic group, country, etc. God is moving. Jump in and enjoy the ride.

My nephew is buff

2011-11-19T17:19:00.000-08:00

Austin is one tough dude. Gonna see the family over the holidays.

Love the city

2011-11-19T13:07:00.001-08:00

Inspiration to build churches in the major cities of the world. My other office wall.

My blog shawnmandoli.com

2011-11-19T12:00:00.000-08:00

My blog shawnmandoli.com

My first Board...Kevin Ancell Art

2011-11-19T10:17:00.001-08:00

I was stoked that Kevin Ancell did the art work for it. I think he was working for DLX at the time. We got sued for the artwork though because the metalic guy in the piece looked like some artwork one of his art teachers did. The teacher found out about it and sued. I felt bummed for DLX but I was stoked on the work.

Skateboarding in LA...Stoner Plaza...another park.

2011-11-19T10:10:00.000-08:00

Parks are fun...but it seems like that's all people skate nowadays....I miss the days of actually going skating in the streets...that's actually what street skaters did back in the day....there were no parks like there are now...they're almost too perfect. It's all good. Skating is still skating.

Greg Hunt interview on Skateboard Mag

2011-10-13T22:38:00.001-07:00

Greg Hunt shares a few things about a gnarly car accident we got in back in '96. I look back just thanking God that we all lived through it. I Believe in miracles.

Check out the link of the interview: Skateboard Mag

Been 10 years since I've seen Ed and his wife...

2011-10-13T11:56:00.000-07:00

We were preaching and skating in HB....Ed appeared and was photo happy...

ED CHRONICLED OUR OUTREACH IN HB

Leadership is Essential - thoughts

2011-10-11T18:48:00.001-07:00

"Ministry is a blend of spiritual fervor and practical application."
- You need both to be effective.
- Much like a powerful locomotive needs tracks to move, the spiritual side of ministry needs systems to move.

"A true leader finds pleasure in seeing those under his care get broke free from limitations."
- Leaders are to serve others, and in so doing they empower others to go beyond their own expectations.
- Jesus was the best leader ever. He lived and died to see others get free.
- Be like Jesus.

Me and Christian at Heelbruise...Japan got a hold of it.

2011-09-30T14:00:00.000-07:00

CLICK IF YOU KNOW JAPANESE

My first photo in Thrasher

2011-09-29T12:18:00.000-07:00

I grew up skating with Ed and Salman in San Jose. We skated for Sessions skateshop and entered the Quartermaster Cup at the Powell Warehouse; it was a huge skateshop contest they did for a few years back in the early nineties. It was a huge deal for me back then coming up with these dudes. They spelled Ed's name and my name wrong....it's all good, we were just a couple groms stoked to be in Thrasher. Funny....I'm rockin' the helmet for the photo.

Ode to (Intern) Tom Geilfuss

2011-07-02T15:59:00.000-07:00

Me and Tom did a demo in Oceanside a while back...here are a couple photos of a nice frontside air.

Tom is a rad dude. He's a legit follower of Jesus Christ. He's pro for Untitled Skateboards. I had the pleasure of getting to know him while he was an intern at The Sanctuary a while ago.So, here's to the intern. Keep shreddin' Tom.

Aaron "fingers" Murray

2011-06-29T12:19:00.000-07:00

"If you don't submit to God and the process He is taking you through He will give you what you need in a package you don't want." - Aaron 'fingers' Murray

QUOTES #2

2011-06-21T22:36:00.001-07:00

To be like Christ is to be a Christian. -- Daniel Webster
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We should live our lives as though Christ was coming this afternoon. --Jimmy Carter
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If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world. -C.S. Lewis

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2011-06-20T21:24:00.000-07:00

You gotta love these quotes...

2011-06-18T12:11:00.000-07:00

1. Joy:"The Christian is a [person] of joy... A gloomy Christian is a contradiction of terms, and nothing in all religious history has done Christianity more harm than its connection with black clothes and long faces." -William Barclay

2. Leadership:"Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility." -Augustine

3. Revival:"Revival is measured by the transformation of human lives and the transformation of culture as a result of those transformed lives." -Gregory Koukl

Preaching The Gospel to Huntington Beach

2011-06-13T19:57:00.000-07:00

Beachside Summerfest 2011 - HB Pier

2011-06-13T19:25:00.000-07:00

We did some skateboarding and we preached the Good News....always a goodtime...

2011-06-13T14:39:00.001-07:00

"Only a life lived for others is worthwhile." -Albert Einstein

Three Thoughts on Destiny

2011-06-11T22:48:00.001-07:00

When you put your faith in Christ you begin on a journey I call destiny. Here are three thoughts on fulfilling God's plan for your life.

1. Your destiny will always yield victorious results. No matter how hard it gets, if you're obedient to the voice of God you will experience triumph at every turn.

2. Meditation on the Word manifests destiny. Biblical success is the result of giving your entire being over to the Word. Your maturity in Christ is in direct proportion to the level of your meditation in the Word.

3. You will experience seasons of brokeness when you obey God. The Lord has a future and a hope for you. His destiny for you is that you become conformed to the image of Christ. Our outershell (flesh) must be broken for Christ to shine through us.

"For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren." Romans 8:29

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Jesus Saves

2010-08-27T19:32:00.001-07:00

2010 Christian Skaters Conference

I will be speaking for one of the sessions. Plus, Crystal-Gayle is meeting me out there before we come home together....stoked!

WHEN: October 13 - 16Fort Lauderdale, FL USA

Here's the link for more info: http://www.skateconference.com/main-stage.htm

48 BLOCKS Interview...

2010-08-01T15:57:00.001-07:00

Shawn Wisenant did an interview for me recently....a little skate history, Real Skateboards, the 90's, and of course Jesus Christ...check it out if you'd like....

http://www.48blocks.com/shawnmandoli/

Few Pictures from our honeymoon.....way back in 2009...

2010-06-19T18:45:00.000-07:00

downtown huntington.....skating is fun ... mandoli

2010-03-06T21:43:00.000-08:00

CALIFORNIA WEDDING RECEPTION

2010-03-06T21:07:00.000-08:00

We had a really cool reception at The Sanctuary in the summer of 2009...here are some pics of family and friends................ mandoli

Love Revolution Retreat - January 2010

2010-01-24T16:43:00.000-08:00

I was invited by my good friend, Quoc Nguyen, to speak at a youth retreat called "Love Revolution" in the Santa Cruz mountains recently. We had a great time preaching, praying, hanging out and worshipping the Lord with these on fire young people. River of Life Christian Church is the church that sponsored it. They were awesome. It was a blessing to see these young people passionately worshipping Jesus. Here are a few photos.....

WHY A MENTOR?

2010-01-05T21:51:00.000-08:00

You Need A Mentor Because:

1.) They happen to be where you're headed.

2.) They challenge your present condition.

3.) They care more about your future, and less about your past.

"Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ."

1 Corinthians 11:1

Mark Gonzales and Christian Hosoi art

2009-12-09T21:15:00.000-08:00

PREACH WITH FIRE

2009-12-09T21:13:00.000-08:00

How do I operate in God's Wisdom?

2009-12-06T18:52:00.000-08:00

"If you lack knowledge, go to school. If you lack wisdom, get on your knees! Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is the proper use of knowledge." ~ Vance Havner

1. Ask for it.
- James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."

- God desires to give you His wisdom. Simply ask; He's your Heavenly Father.

2. Expect to operate in it.
- Isaiah 11:2 "The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding..."

- Come boldly to the throne of grace and expect to receive His wisdom. The Holy Spirit within you is the Spirit of Wisdom.

3. Understand that it is supernatural
- James 3:17 "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocricy."

- God's wisdom comes from above. It isn't earthly wisdom, it is of a heavenly nature. God will give you HIS wisdom which will far exceed your ability, talent, gifting, intellect, etc.

demo in hb

2009-11-06T16:03:00.000-08:00

Skating was fun, but the funnest part was when we were able to preach on the street with a microphone. Go into all the world......

OBEY JESUS!

2009-11-06T15:50:00.000-08:00

Lennie is one of my favs. He was an inspiration to me. A lot of people would trip on him, and he got into some trouble. But I believe he was truly touched by the Lord at one time. He was bold in the Holy Ghost! I pray for him all the time. Nothin but love for Lennie. Lord, keep Him!

PREACHING with Aaron IN KANSAS - 2009

2009-08-05T21:54:00.000-07:00

GERMANY 2009 ---- PART 2

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GERMANY 2009 ------SKATIN AND PREACHIN WITH MORGAN.

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VICTORVILLE - PREACHING WITH BRIAN

2009-08-03T21:42:00.000-07:00

Beachside summer fest...PREACH!

2009-08-03T21:32:00.000-07:00

JUNE 2009---PREACHING AND SKATING AT THE BEACH.

ME AND CRYSTAL-GAYLE IN SONORA, CA.

2009-04-22T23:42:00.000-07:00

PREACHED AT THE PURITY CONFERENCE THAN VISITED POPS IN SONORA.

Purity Conference - San Jose

2009-04-22T23:39:00.000-07:00

Me, Tim Tim, and Harmonay spoke at a purity conference in my home town of San Jose in March. Cab and Quoc came by to say whats up. SJ in full effect.

Tour days

2009-04-22T23:38:00.000-07:00

new york city = dEC 2008

2009-04-03T20:16:00.000-07:00

CHILLIN IN NYC WITH JORDAN AND VINCE ON OUR WAY HOME FROM EGYPT.

Garbage City - Egypt

2009-04-03T20:13:00.000-07:00

A CAME ACCROSS THIS CROSS WHILE ROLLING THROUGH GARBAGE CITY IN DECEMBER 2008

mULDER pHOTO

2009-03-27T19:28:00.000-07:00

bACKSMITH IN tEXAS

Texas in 2008

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PREACHING WITH RICHARD MULDER IN TEXAS!!!!

Germany 2008

2009-03-27T19:10:00.000-07:00

Cool building in Germany with a cool sky.

Wise men are going to the EAST...

2008-11-22T16:35:00.000-08:00

I'M HEADING TO EGYPT WITH bfc.....

Skateboarding is fun

2008-11-14T18:02:00.000-08:00

Me and Mulder doing a demo in Houston

2008-11-14T17:56:00.000-08:00

Jennifer, Classic, and Christian -mandoli

2008-10-25T13:52:00.000-07:00

Jennifer's Birthday was some good 'ol family time. Classic is tough.

A couple days of filming with Jeff Zimmerman. - mandoli

2008-10-23T16:28:00.000-07:00

Staying in shape. John 15:13

In the BFC Van - Calistoga Demo - mandoli

2008-10-23T16:21:00.000-07:00

We just finished a demo in Calistoga, Ca. It almost rained but praise the Lord, it stopped and we able to skate. Here we are in the van on the way back to the hotel.

BFC Trip up the West Coast - mandoli

2008-10-23T16:16:00.000-07:00

In the beginning of October we took a couple car loads up the coast of California to do demos and preach the Gospel. This was one of my favorite trips. Not only did we have fun skating and preaching, but we also had some quality fellowship and Bible study. Aaron, Pat, and Wes are breaking some bread in a mansion we stayed at.

Florida -SEP 2008 -Chillin' with my fiancee- mandoli

2008-10-23T16:12:00.000-07:00

Crystal~Gayle and I hung out with family and friends. I preached at my friend Sammy's church and we also took engagement photos in Clearwater, Fl. This was an awesome trip.

Hanging out with locals in Germany - mandoli

2008-10-23T16:08:00.000-07:00

We went to a local skate park, skated and hung out with the locals. I wasn't the oldest skater there, which was cool. They were very receptive to my testimony.

Speaking in Germany - SEP 2008

2008-10-23T16:01:00.000-07:00

These kids were awesome. We through out some goodies after the skate demo/ministry of the Word.

I like the feeling of rolling up to something....photo by Delgart...Christmas of '07

2008-08-29T14:39:00.000-07:00

martinez, el gato, alabamy, hosoi, mulder, and mandoli

2008-08-29T14:37:00.000-07:00

mandoli, orkin, morph, burnquist, max schaff, and mike frazier

2008-08-29T14:35:00.000-07:00

vancouver in the mid nineties...slam city jam contest....memories.

Real Tour 1995

2008-08-21T11:11:00.001-07:00

One of the best tours I went on. It ended early....we crashed the van, but God spared us.

chilling in Germany back in 2001

2008-06-26T20:08:00.000-07:00

demo in huntington beach with the Uprizing possee

2008-06-26T20:06:00.000-07:00

shawn mandoli back in the day....good times

2008-06-26T20:01:00.000-07:00

Back tail

2008-06-10T19:26:00.000-07:00

Lance shot this during Christmas of '07.

Hosoi and me chillin'.

2008-06-10T19:22:00.000-07:00

Christian is a real deal Christian.

My Mom and Dad - Early Seventies

2008-06-10T19:18:00.000-07:00

My dad's name is Guido. This picture brings out his "Guidoness." I love my parents.

2008-01-04T19:48:00.000-08:00

Me and Drake Jones at L&K Limited's Grand Opening.

Drake's got some good footy on youtube. He hooked me up with a lot of stuff for our Raw Talent skate contests. Thanks Drake.

THE GONZ

2007-12-31T18:51:00.001-08:00

Best frontside pivots ever. Alcatraz...in the late 80's...THE GONZ.

The Gonz - CLASSIC JUDO AIR

2007-12-31T18:40:00.000-08:00

CLASSIC! The Gonz doing a judo air in the rain....look at Natas Kaupus in the background.

2007-12-31T18:19:00.000-08:00

Homies from SJ at the SKATEBOOK signing at Hensley's rig.

Me
Dave Ashley - Ollie Impossibles before anyone,
Paul Sharpe - Highest ollier in SJ history,
Freddy - Well Ed is just dope.