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About F.A.I.T.H. Riders
"We can do this."
With those four simple words, two
couples at a church in Lakeland, FL said "Yes" to the divine leading of God, and
established a motorcycle ministry called
F.A.I.T.H. Riders
in February 2002.
What began as a four-person step of faith has grown into a team of many
dedicated believers committed to the cause of Christ and to sharing the Gospel
of Jesus Christ on and with their motorcycles to any who will listen. The
ministry has expanded to over 175 churches, with more chapters being established
every year - chapters comprised of motorcycle riders and others
passionate about sharing F.A.I.T.H. through Christian fellowship.
What does F.A.I.T.H. mean?
F orgiveness. Forgiveness must come through Jesus Christ. (Ephesians
1:7)
A vailable. Christ’s forgiveness is available to all, but it's not
automatic. (John 3:16)
I mpossible. It's impossible for God to allow sin into Heaven. (Romans 3:23)
T urn. You must turn from sin & self to Jesus Christ. (Romans 10:9)
H eaven. Heaven is eternal life, and it’s as simple as “A,
B, C”.
Prayer of Salvation
A - Admit you are a sinner in need of a Savior.
B - Believe that Jesus is the sinless Son of God and He died on the cross for
your sins.
C - Commit your your life to Jesus Christ.
About the F.A.I.T.H. Rider
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The F.A.I.T.H. Riders' slogan, "No One Left
Behind," is based on 2 Peter 3:9:
"The Lord is not slow in keeping his
promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not
wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance".
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blazon - their "colors" -- consist of four
primary colors and four symbols. |
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White |
God's
light and glory, in which all darkness disappears and there are no shadows.
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Red |
The
blood of Jesus, which cleanses the sinner of all sin and makes him or her
the righteous saint of God because of its being shed at the Cross.
Salvation to us is free, but its cost is priceless. It represents Jesus.
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Blue |
Regal,
the color of royalty. Our sins cost the life of the King of Kings, and He
gave it willingly so we could have the way to salvation. We are the only
created being offered this gift. |
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Gold |
Purity.
Gold can only be made pure by passing through a crucible's fire until the
impurities are removed and the goldsmith can see his reflection on the
surface of the metal. This is a picture of what happens when a sinner
passes through the blood of Jesus Christ. |
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the
Cross |
The
symbol of where the Prince of Glory died. The Cross on our colors is
empty - the price of salvation is paid in full. Our savior, Jesus Christ,
ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He is our
advocate to the Father, seeing that the covenant provisions are being
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the
Flag |
One
God; a nation set apart as long as we give glory to the God who blesses the
nations. |
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Stars |
There
are only seven complete stars in the blazon. Seven is a symbolic number in
scripture that describes perfection and completeness. Everything in life is
complete in Jesus Christ. |
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the
Eagle |
A
bird of prey that represents power, justice, and God's forthcoming wrath
upon the unholy. |
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F.A.I.T.H. Rider chapters are made up of people from
all areas of life, but we do have a common interest - enjoyment and enthusiasm
for motorcycles, all makes and models. No matter what you ride - or even
if you don't - all are welcome.
The Ministry of F.A.I.T.H Riders
The command of God implores us as we "go into all the world we are to preach the
Gospel to all creation" (Mark 16:15). The
F.A.I.T.H.
Riders take this calling seriously as the lifeblood of its existence and
passion. This is a ministry,
and our sole purpose is to equip the saints to engage in practical ministry
opportunities.
Working with Other Ministries
F.A.I.T.H. Riders was not formed to be in
competition with other biker
ministries, nor do we try to attract members away from other ministries.
Our goal is to work alongside other motorcycle ministries and help and support
them as we can. We may wear a different patch, but we are serving the same
Lord, and are on the same team. Being a church-based motorcycle ministry,
F.A.I.T.H. Riders is inclusive - regardless if members are wearing a
different Christian patch, a secular club patch, or no patch - they are welcome to ride and serve with a
F.A.I.T.H.
Rider chapter. They can even serve in a leadership position in a local chapter.
Mission Statement
F.A.I.T.H. Riders is a motorcycle ministry passionate about sharing Christ with
the world.
F.A.I.T.H. Rider
Merchandise
The neat looking patches and shirts are available only to members, and can only
be ordered through a chapter merchandise coordinator.
Here's a link to the
products, though,
with neat pictures so you can window shop. Orders must be placed through our
Merchandise Coordinator. More information on
merchandise is available by
eMailing Kathy Tingle.
Crossroads Bikers
Crossroads Bikers started in 2005, as an outreach of a single local church - with the
vision of not just riding, but serving our community, and actively pursuing
ministry and outreach opportunities in our area. Our goal was and is to make relationships,
share the gospel message, bring some un-churched people or new believers to our
church, and help them grow in their Christian walk. Our goal from the
beginning was "To Be and Build
Disciples of Christ . . . through motorcycling". Our goals and vision align
well with the F.A.I.T.H. Riders M/M, so in April 2011 we decided to affiliate with them.
Crossroads F.A.I.T.H. Rider
chapter
We may be one of the newest chapters in GA, but we may also be the most active.
You don't have to be a member of
Crossroads Church, or any church, to serve with our biker ministry. You
don't even need to own or ride a motorcycle. You do need to have a heart
of serving others and reaching motorcyclists for Jesus Christ.
If you have any questions or need more information, please
email Ron
LaSocha, our biker ministry director.
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