After stepping away from full-time worship ministry, Brian McMaster found himself navigating scarcity, identity questions, and the quiet formation that happens in the storm. In this Let Known feature, he reflects on beauty, spiritual formation, and writing New Day Dawning for the Skate to Recover documentary in South Sudan. His message to young creatives is simple and freeing: listen to God, find people you trust, and make what you want.

Hidden beyond the crowded streets of Tijuana, in a valley once used as a landfill, a faith-led community has taken root. Ciudad de Dios, The City of Godm, began with a simple act of obedience and has grown into a refuge for migrant families seeking safety, dignity, and hope. This story follows the calling of Pastor Gustavo, the lives being restored within the shelter, and the partnerships proving that faith, when paired with practical love, can transform forgotten places into spaces of healing.

In January, Skate To Recover had a pre-screening at the historic La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas during the 2026 Atmosphere Film Festival. Supporters, friends, and community members gathered to see the documentary on the big screen for the first time, where they were celebrating not just a film, but a movement of hope, faith, and belonging for young people in Juba, South Sudan.

This moment was a reminder of the mission: supporting Tite and the growing skate community in South Sudan, and laying the foundation for the country’s first skate park. The journey continues with more screenings, stories, and ways to get involved through Let Known.

Amidst the challenges of Juba, Titus Dominic is transforming youth culture through skateboarding with the South Sudan Skate Federation (SSSF) and the Skate to Recover program. By blending extreme sports with trauma healing and Christian ministry, SSSF provides a safe space for young people to build resilience, break social barriers, and find hope. Thanks to a $14,400 grant from Samaritan’s Purse South Sudan, the program is expanding in 2025. As SSSF prepares to launch a fundraiser for a dedicated skatepark, join us in supporting this movement of creativity, healing, and community empowerment. Read more and be part of the change!