BRAZIL

JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 7 // $1,250 +flight

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What makes Ride Nature different from other mission organizations is the strategy to use action sports as a tool to train leaders for ongoing ministry, reach the lost with the Gospel outreach events, inspire a new generation as we pioneer into new communities, and serve the local leaders who carry on the work of disciple making long after we leave. 
This is the mission for every trip we lead.

Trip Vision

We’re heading back to Brazil—one of the most vibrant action-sports cultures on earth—to build on the relationships God has already grown and to discern the future of a potential Ride Nature Brazil Headquarters. This trip is more than reconnecting with partners; it’s a strategic effort to identify new leaders, strengthen existing ones, and invest deeply in what God is stirring across the country.

Our team will travel through Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, and Florianópolis to encourage and equip local leaders, pray with them, and unify vision. We’ll host Lead Your Local trainings in all three cities—teaching why action sports is a powerful missionary platform, how to build sustainable ministry rhythms, and inviting leaders to consider deeper involvement with a future Brazil HQ. These gatherings will help us discern character, calling, chemistry, and cultural influence as we seek men and women who can pioneer long-term, locally-led ministry.

We’ll also join thousands at The Send Brazil, standing with believers united in worship and mission as God mobilizes the next generation. Throughout the trip, our focus remains clear: to lay the relational and spiritual foundation for a strong, sustainable movement of leaders who multiply disciples through action sports in every corner of Brazil.

  • The cost for the trip is: $1,250
    *This price does NOT include your flight cost. Only in country expenses.

    What’s Included

    • All in country needs including;

      • Lodging

      • Transportation

      • 3 meals a day

      • Water and snacks

      • Group free day

    What’s NOT included;

    • Additional expenses;

      • Additional snacks or special food requests

      • Additional activities or board rentals aside from group activities

      • Personal emergencies

  • January 29- February 7

  • Thursday // Jan 29th

    • Fly to Brazil

    Friday // Jan 30th

    • Fly to Belo Horizonte

    Saturday // Jan 31st

    • The Send Brazil - Belo Horizonte

    • Attend (9am-9pm)

    • Fellowship with other leaders. 

    Sunday // Feb 1st

    • Church Sunday morning in Belo. 

    • ACTA Gathering in Belo Horizonte that evening.

      • 7pm-9pm

      • At a local church (need to find a church to host and a local point of contact to lead and facilitate this gathering) 

      • “Lead your Local”

      • Equipping and empowering leaders on how to reach their local community and how to do effective discipleship while also casting vision for future HQ of RN in Brazil. 

        • Leadership recruitment 

        • Vision casting 

    Monday // Feb 2nd

    • Fly to São Paulo in the afternoon or a little before lunch. 

      • Chill day. 

      • Rest. 

      • See the city. 

      • Skate. 

      • Meeting some leaders. 

      • Fellowship. 

      • Holy Burger! 

    Tuesday // Feb 3rd

    • ACTA Gathering in São Paulo

      • 7pm-9pm

      • At a local church

      • “Lead your Local”

      • Same concept at in Belo. 

    Wednesday // Feb 4th

    • Follow up meetings. 

    • Skate. 

    • Drive to the coast. 

      • Visit Christian in San Sebastián and also go to Santos? 

    Thursday // Feb 5th 

    • Fly to Florianopolis around lunch. 

    • Get checked into hotel or house. 

    • Explore the city. 

    • Meet up with local leaders for dinner. 

    Friday // Feb 6th

    • Check out the city in the morning. 

    • Skate. 

    • Surf. 

    • Fellowship with leaders. 

    • ACTA Gathering in Florianopolis that night. 

      • 7pm-9pm

      • At a local church

      • “Lead your Local”

      • (Same as other evenings)

    • Maybe fly home late this evening? 

    Saturday // Feb 7th

    • Fly home in the morning.

TRIP PROCESS

  1. Submit Application – Complete and send in your trip application.

  2. Trip Leader Review – Please allow 1–2 weeks for our team and trip leaders to review your application and respond.

  3. Approval & Payment Details – Once approved and after background checks are finished, you’ll receive trip payment details.

  4. Initial Payment – Make your initial trip payment to confirm your spot.

  5. Book Flights – After your initial payment is received, you can move forward with booking flights.

  • We know that team members will be traveling from all over, and we’re here to help make that process simple and stress-free. Once your application has been approved, our staff will personally connect with you to share our team’s travel plans, including flight details, schedules, and arrival instructions. You won’t need to figure things out on your own—we’ll guide you through the process to make sure your travel lines up with the rest of the team.

    While every trip looks a little different, our goal is always to keep travel as safe and coordinated as possible. Whether you’re flying from across the country or driving in from nearby, we’ll make sure you know exactly what to expect and how to connect with the group when it’s time to go.

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FACTS ABOut brazil

Population?

Brazil is the largest country in South America and home to over 215 million people!

Geography?

Brazil is massive—covering nearly half of South America and stretching from the Amazon rainforest to over 4,500 miles of stunning Atlantic coastline.

Language?

The official language is Portuguese, making Brazil the only Portuguese-speaking nation in the Americas.

Money?

Brazilian Real (BRL)

Faith?

Brazil has one of the largest Christian populations in the world. Around 65% identify as Catholic, and nearly 25% as Protestant, with a growing movement of passionate young believers leading revival across the nation.

Random Fact:

Brazil is home to the Amazon Rainforest, which produces about 20% of the world’s oxygen—and to the city of Rio de Janeiro, where the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue stands overlooking the city as a global symbol of faith.

"We are forging a path and laying a foundation that we pray will one day change not only a community, and this amazing country, but ultimately the world! Many believe Brazil will be one of the largest mission-sending countries in the near future and it feels surreal to be a part of this dream even from a small grassroots position."

-mark koch

Meet your trip leader

mark koch - Fort Myers, FL

“My wife Shannon is my best friend and my three daughters definitely keep me on my toes daily. I’m a jack of all trades, master of none. I love all things adventure and if you can stand on it sideways or ride it, I’m in!

As I’m humbly spearheading the vision of Ride Nature, I am passionate about seeing people come alive in their purpose, training and equipping leaders, and I’m a dreamer at heart. I love pioneering new things and believe we can see the Great Commission fulfilled in our lifetime. I am beyond grateful that God has allowed me to serve in full-time ministry since 2009 and look forward to continuing seeing the world impacted action sports to the ends of the earth..”

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Q&A’s

  • Absolutely. As we lead mission trips all throughout the year, whenever we have openings in trips we welcome others to apply to join the team. YOU HAVE TO BE 18 OR OLDER TO TRAVEL WITHOUT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

  • We gladly welcome ANYONE to join us on our trips, even those who may not call themselves a “surfer” or “skater”. While our trips ARE focused on action sports outreach, all that we ask is that you have a heart and desire to see others reached with the Truth of Jesus Christ and are excited to see that happen through action sports outreach.

  • Basic traveling needs. PASSPORT, clothes, shoes, socks, refillable water bottle, deodorant, etc. A suggested packing list will be sent out to you at least one-month before the trip.

  • Drugs, weapons, large amounts of spending money, alcohol, pornography of any kind, tobacco products, etc…

  • Unless we notify you in advance that you will need to bring additional spending money for visas, exit fees, activities, etc, the only spending money you will need to bring will be for personal snacks and/or souvenirs.

  • Cultural and local dishes. Depending on the location of the mission trip the food we eat varies. While we try very hard to build solid relationships with the individuals located in the areas we are working in, we prefer to eat the local food and experience the culture of the area. If you have food restrictions or allergies, please make sure to let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.

  • We take safety and privacy seriously—those are non-negotiable. Guys and girls will always have separate sleeping areas, unless a married couple requests to stay together. These are mission trips, not vacations, so while we usually have modern comforts like air conditioning, there may be times we’re roughing it a bit. If that’s the case, we’ll make sure you know ahead of time. If you’d like private accommodations, please let us know when you apply.

  • Depending on the location of the mission trip, immunizations vary. Please consult your family doctor with any questions regarding this. We as an organization recommend the following vaccines; Hepatitis A/B and Tetanus/Diphtheria (DT).

  • On the mission trips that we’re doing work projects we ask that everyone bring; pants, closed toe shoes, and work gloves. For girls: no short shorts, no low cut shirts, culturally accepted clothing, etc. Girls: Please bring a one-piece swimming suit, rash guard or t-shirt that you can wear on top of your two-piece if that’s all you have. Guys: Board Shorts.

  • If you are elderly or are prone to health problems, we strongly recommend a thorough physical examination before traveling. Also, medical identification (tags, bracelet, card, etc.) must be carried by anyone with chronic illness such as diabetes or heart conditions. Our trips typically require some form of work and strenuous activity and may require standing/walking/working for long periods of time. Persons with mental illness or physical disabilities are required to disclose such information to the Mission before being approved to travel. If you have special needs while traveling (such as a medical condition, food allergies, or other special requirements), please let us know before your trip, and we will try our best to accommodate you as best as possible. Be sure to bring whatever you need with you in your carry-on luggage.

  • Absolutely. In fact we prefer to lead mission trips with groups and individuals all from one area. Many times we have experienced that the individuals on mission trips grow closer as a group, developing deeper relationships with one another, and growing spiritually. For this reason, we encourage and welcome groups to travel together on mission trips with the goal and intent that they grow closer and stronger as a group. If you would be interested in having Ride Nature lead your youth or school group on a mission trip contact us today at trips@ridenature.com.

  • We are currently looking for individuals to help lead and organize mission trips throughout the year. As a trip leader/coordinator you are responsible for recruiting and organizing the mission team, assisting in trip fundraising and fundraising coaching for the team, communicating with the group before the trip, and help leading the trip on the ground. Ideally we are looking for youth pastors, small group/Bible study leaders, or teachers for a role like this. Generally, when someone assists in leading a team, we as an organization cover the leader’s expenses for that trip, making it free for them. For more information about being a trip leader or if you are interested in leading a trip, please email trips@ridenature.com.

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