By-Laws Introduction
Wheels of Faith Motorcycle Ministries By-Laws
There is a fellowship among those who ride motorcycles born only from the common experience of riding. This common bond creates unique opportunities for evangelism and fellowship. Wheels of Faith Riding Fellowship exist to reach the lost, disciple the believer, and develop the bonds of Christian Love through fellowship and accountability. Our constitution, found in the back of this handbook, establishes the qualifications and responsibilities for membership.
People ride motorcycles for a variety of reasons. For some it is their primary form of transportation. For others it is a hobby. Although most enjoy riding alone, there is something unique and fulfilling about riding in a group or formation. For many, it is this group riding experience that draws them to become a part of Wheels of Faith, RF. Riding in a group presents additional safety issues to each rider.
Wheels of Faith is a Riding Fellowship. Discipleship and Fellowship are two of the three mandates of our ministry. Evangelism is the third. We evangelize everyone we come into contact with, the barber, the waitress, the store clerk, and even the 1%er. As bike riders we have a natural point of contact with the 1%er. This thread is a fragile one. Most 1%ers would say we have nothing in common but perhaps that we ride motorcycles. The following pages will open the door to understanding the 1%er and how to share with them should the opportunity present itself.
What does it mean to be a disciple? For some it means to be a student of a person or teaching. Although this is accurate, there is a more literal meaning. “A person who submits to a discipline, or one who disciplines themselves to a teaching.” While many people study Christianity, those who discipline themselves to the teachings of Christ are fewer. Remember, its one thing to know who Jesus is, and quite another to submit oneself to Him as Lord and become obedient to His teachings which are His will for us.
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