About

Asere means “friend” in Cuban Slang. That’s where it starts for us.

Asere grew out of friendships made through skateboarding, surfing, and a shared love for Jesus. We spend time with people in the places they already gather, get to know the folks who are serving their communities, and ask how we can come alongside them.

Sometimes that looks like skating together and talking about faith. Sometimes it looks like encouraging a local leader or helping a young person figure out how to turn something they’re good at into a small business. I started Asere because I want to share Jesus through real friendship and keep showing up for the people I meet along the way.

A little about me

I’m Brent Van Auken. My wife, Rachel, and I live in Redding, California, with our four daughters. I’m a skateboarder, a photographer, and an entrepreneur. I love a good session at the skatepark, and some of my favorite friendships have started there.