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MB ministry makes front page of National Post


Whistler, B.C.

The May 1, 2000 issue of National Post carried a front-page story about Jack Crompton, a 24-year-old snowboarding instructor with a mission to present the gospel to snowboarders and skiers at Whistler, B.C. Crompton also served as an intern youth pastor at Whistler Community Church, an MB church.

Every winter, Whistler, a famous mountain resort town with a permanent population of 9,000, attracts 40,000 new faces who come to ski, snowboard and cycle. About 5,000 are in their teens and 20s, they find work renting out skis or slinging beer in local bars. Others get jobs with Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. The official slogan of Whistler Mountain reads “Work hard, play harder”. Many come to ski and party. The churches here see a spiritual need.

“This place is all about a good time and not much else,” said Crompton. “But I think what most people are looking for is a place where they can sit down and talk about something besides the party last night and how great the snow is.”

Crompton, who is from Kelowna, B.C., arrived in Whistler less than a year ago. He found work as a part-time boarding instructor. His mission is to reach out to young people.

“One of my best friends was here for eight years,” said Crompton. “He came to snowboard and hang out. One year led to the next. Eight years later you realize all you’ve been doing is smoking pot and partying.”

 – National Post

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