I have been asked many times here in Florida to start a Biker Ministry or Biker Church, as they know I birthed the nationaly known Biker Ministry called Soldiers for Christ M/M back in 1992, which by the way is still alive today.
Though I enjoyed the adventure and often time challenges of doing that type of God's work, it put me in a box. You see our church in KY, Set Free, became known as the biker church, and it alienated those who were not motorcycle riders, thus I believe stopping some from coming to be a part of our congregation or even visiting.
A church should be open and acceptive to everyone, and when a pastor, teacher, etc gets up in his "biker outfit" time after time and speaks, some people do not feel as they fit in, no matter the message.
The Bible says we must become all things to all men, so by that, some will be saved. Just as the suit and tie pastor may cause a blue jean type man from coming to his services, so to would a "BIKER PREACHER" hinder the average Joe or Judy from attending worship.
I personally believe the best title for a church, is come as you are. Don't be concerned with cleaning yourself up first, on the outside by now dressing fancy, or on the inside (like quitting alcohol, drugs, etc.), as He will do that for you as you take Christ into your heart and walk daily with Him. Remember, my friends, you cannot clean a fish before you catch it, and neither should the church try to do this as well.
So, when the church here gets to rolling, it will be wide open for everyone to come as you are, and of course bikers will be just as welcome as the surfers, the skate boarders, the drunks and the straights. There will be no limitations placed on looks, rather on character, the way you act in the house of God. For we want the broken hearted, the back slider, the hurting and the lost to come, and receive love, acceptence and healing.
Love you all,
Cochise
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