Christian Motorcyclists Association
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| Founded | 1975 |
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| Founder | Herb Shreve |
| Type | Evangelical Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | Prolestyzing/evangelising the Christian faith |
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| Method | Travelling, by motorcycle and word of mouth |
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Members
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125,000 |
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Key people
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John Ogden, Sr. (CEO of CMA USA) |
| Slogan | Riding for the Son |
| Website | www |
John Ogden, Sr. (CEO of CMA USA)
Ray & Marian Burns (CMA Director)
Board of Directors: Charles & Joanne Hale, Lyle & Peggy Herman, Bob & Wanda Sandberg and Chet & Eileen Upp
The Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) is an international Christian, interdenominational, non-profit organization established in 1975. Its purpose is evangelizing to the motorcycling community.
CMA was started by Herb Shreve, an Arkansas pastor who purchased a motorcycle to close the generation gap with his rebellious son. As they rode together to biker events and rallies, it was apparent that the church had no outreach toward motorcyclists. At first, he prayed that others would take this mantle of ministry, but he accepted the task and began evangelizing alone at motorcycle rallies. In 1975, he resigned from his church to start CMA.
The organization grew to over 125,000 members and over 1200 chapters in all 50 states, and then gained chapters in 31 foreign countries, through the CMA International Ministry. René Changuion started CMA South Africa in 1980 and was the first country to be in the CMA International Coalition, now called CMA International. The UK organization was formed in 1983 when members of the Christian Bikers Association, established in the UK in 1979, approached the CMA in the USA and South Africa.
For most of its history, CMA has attracted, and been attractive to, motorcyclists in the 'cruiser' motorcycle category. Currently, the membership seems evenly split between 'cruisers' and 'tourers' with a new emphasis being put on sport bikers, quad riders, and off-road riders with their Fast Lane ministry. CMA South Africa is predominantly sport bike riders as of much of the country, and CMA Off Road for quad sports.
CMA is not a club but a ministry. This distinguishes CMA from other biker organizations that associate due to manufacturer brand loyalty or riding style. CMA's ministry team program is designed to "make ministers of their members." This implies a breakdown of the traditional distinction between clergy and laity that exist in most Christian ministries. Members are associated with the national organization and then independently may become members of local chapters.
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