Music is the language of the spirit. It can change the world because it can change people. Where mere words fail, music speaks. Music is one of the greatest gifts and tools that God has given us; yet, it is just that – a tool. Music does not replace our need for God; rather, it helps us to grow closer to Him. Ministry through music comes with a great burden and responsibility. Because of its potency, we must handle music with care – ensuring its message is God-honoring and for His glory – not our own.

Therefore, our purpose is to unashamedly give a reason for the hope [faith] that we have in Jesus through the transformative power/influence of music and artistic expression (1 Peter 3:15). We strive to accomplish this through transparency and authenticity (Ephesians 4:25) while maintaining a spirit of quality and excellence that is worthy of Him. Through more than just music, we intend to serve the community within our reach directly, intentionally, and lovingly (Galatians 5:13) through fellowship and with humility.

We are Damon and Sharon Curtis. In 2019, we heard God calling us to full-time ministry as staff missionaries with The Extreme Tour (a global missions and outreach project). We had no idea what that meant or what it would look like, but in obedience, we responded to His call.

We are committed to serving our local partners, their communities, and artists and creatives by providing a non-traditional outreach resource to our local partners both domestically and abroad. By bringing an engaging and FREE event to our partner communities, which includes music and activities that appeal to our target audience, a setting is created where we, along with our partners, are able to DEMONSTRATE the love of God with no strings attached. In this space, services and resources that meet the critical needs of the community are made available as well.

As full-time staff members of The Extreme Tour, Sharon and I are on the leading edge of demonstrating and declaring the love of Christ to the overlooked and marginalized, awakening others to their calling in Christ, and creating a safe and all-inclusive atmosphere where people can (re)discover Jesus for themselves.

This is more than just full-time ministry. This is a call to service, and we are committed to being obedient in responding to this call. We invite you to experience our Ministry In Action and to learn more about how you can help us to open hearts, open minds, and change lives.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to awaken artists to their calling to reach overlooked communities by demonstrating and declaring the love of Christ through music, compassion, and acts of service. We aim to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of the people we serve by building bridges to available resources while sharing a message of hope, healing, and redemption.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to awaken and equip artists to use their gifts and talents to inspire transformation through God's love, fostering a culture of support, hope, and unity. By partnering with local ministries and organizations and inviting artists to use their gifts and talents in real-world applications, we strive to create sustainable change that extends beyond the immediate outreach. We build lasting relationships and share the reason for our hope with the most forgotten and overlooked people groups.

2025 Initiatives and Action Plan

As we look to 2025, we are excited for what God has in store for The Extreme Tour and the role that Sharon and I will play going forward. We experienced a lot of growth in 2024, and now we are looking forward to applying what we have learned as we continue to expand and grow our ministry.

Continuing in 2025, sharon and I will be tasked with leading the North American team through its outreach season, traveling to 30 - 40 communities, partnering with artists and creatives, and collaborating with local churches, ministries, and organizations to reach the underserved and overlooked. As well we have also been blessed with the opportunity to be a part of our International Development team, where we will put boots on the ground in emerging nations and develop relationships with community leaders who are looking to take advantage of our unique ministry approach to demonstrate and declare God's love.

Below are highlights from our 2025 action plan:

Community Outreach and Engagement:

Objective: Reach underserved and overlooked communities with the message of God's love and practical support.

Actions:

Partner with local churches, schools, and organizations to identify communities in need.
Organize and host outreach activities (concerts, extreme sports, etc.) to engage people and open opportunities to share the gospel.
Collaborate with (and equip) local partners to meet immediate physical needs and provide emotional support/counseling.

Resource Distribution and Support:

Objective: Provide local resources that meet both the material and spiritual needs of the community.

Actions:

Collaborate with local partners (where applicable) to supply items such as food, clothing, and school supplies.*
Develop a system for ongoing support for families or individuals in need (e.g., mentorship programs, discipleship, etc.).
Offer Bible study materials, prayer groups, and spiritual counseling as part of resource distribution efforts.

* Each community we serve will have different and unique needs; therefore, resources will vary based on those needs.

Collaboration and Team Building

Objective: Strengthen the impact of the mission through collaboration, mentorship, and teamwork.

Actions:

Invite artists and creatives to consider the power that their gifts and talents have to change lives. Cast vision to the artists and then equip them (training, mentorship, and application) to assist with outreach, respond to the need, and build lasting relationships.
Recruit and train a dedicated team of staff volunteers to assist with artist development, community outreach, resource distribution, and relationship building.
Build partnerships with local churches, ministries, and/or social organizations to expand their reach and share resources.

By implementing these actions, we will be able to fulfill our mission and vision, effectively transforming overlooked communities, providing hands-on support to our local partners, and awakening artists and creatives to the power of their gifts and talents through a tangible demonstration and declaration of the love of Christ.

Give A Gift and Join Our Community

We are prayerfully trusting God that He will provide the $12,000 that we need to kick-off the 2025 season within the next 90 days.

This is where you can join our efforts and help us to be fully ready to mobilize. Would you prayerfully consider giving a gift to help us reach our goal? Whether it’s $10, $100, or even $1000, every gift counts and helps us strengthen our efforts in three powerful ways:

Provide for travel expenses so that we can put boots on the ground in the Middle East as we explore and develop opportunities to expand and serve.
Provide for housing assistance as we will be spending extended time in some areas building relationships, growing fellowship, and assessing needs.
Provide resources that will help us to awaken local partners to the power that music and the arts have to strengthen the impact they have in changing people’s lives.

As a partner of our ministry efforts, you are joining a movement to demonstrate and declare the love of Christ and transform lives – here at home and abroad. You have so many choices in how you can invest your resources. We thank you in advance for your prayerful consideration.

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