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Frequently
Asked Questions for Pastors
Question 1. Will this
ministry take people out of my church on Sunday Mornings?
WOF was designed to help build the local church. We do not
participate in rides or events during church service times. We are
dedicated to building the local church. Once per year we have a
National Rally that is held in August that is a training session and
relationship building session that is held Wednesday through Sunday.
We advocate weekly home church attendance.
Question 2. Who is in
charge of the ministry?
Each chapter is under the leadership of its local pastor and is
sponsored by a local church. The pastor chooses the leaders of his
group, who shall be members of his church, and the pastor remains in
charge of the local chapter. Wheels of Faith has State and National
Officers can assist the chapter in coaching and helping with vision
and in other areas. WOF does have guidelines that shall be followed
for the health and success of the ministry at the local level. WOF
National Office holds the authority to patch members who qualify and
are approved by the local pastor, and National has the authority to
remove patches from individuals for violating the member covenant.
Question 3. Can others
who do not go to my church join my church chapter?
Yes. Ideally, each church should start their own chapter, but one
church may not have an abundance of riders, so two churches may join
together to form one chapter. The sponsoring church shall have most
of the
members from its church in leadership, especially the president. Once the group grows in size,
the group would normally multiply into two chapters, one in each
church.
Question 4. Has this
ministry really helped grow the church?
Yes. We have a three fold process to ministry, namely Fellowship,
Discipleship, and Evangelism. We build relationships through
fellowship rides that start at the local church. Everyone is invited
to attend, and those who are unsaved are invited as well. We make
friends and build relationships with them, and they will come and
visit your church. 90% plus of individuals that are saved will tell
you that they were saved in a church service. That is why church is
vital. Once in church, they will get saved, and they will start
attending your church because they have already built relationship
with your members. We have seen this as the standard. Others that
are saved already that are looking for a safe group to ride with
will join your church because of this ministry. This ministry exists
to build your church. We also do ministry evangelism outreaches at
rallies and events.
Every member of WOF goes
through training that is designed to not only help the chapter, but
also the church. New members are required to read "God's Armor
Bearer" 2004 by Terry Nance. This book is the best book that we have
found for assisting leaders and pastors. It will change their lives.
We also have an online manual about fellowship, evangelism, and
discipleship. There is an open book test on both of these resources
that are required for membership.
Question 5. What do I
need to do to get started?
To get started, go to
http://www.chaplainscott.org/contactus.htm and email Chaplain
Scott for a start up manual for Wheels of Faith MM. The manual has
every step that you need to start your chapter in your church.
The manual is nearly 60 pages, and filled with details and ideas
that are proven to be successful for every church. Though the manual is 60
pages, the steps that you need are all on one page, and it is very
easy to follow. We are here to help you.
Question 6. What does
it cost the church to get started?
WOF is not a burden to the church with startup fees and high
administrative costs. We want your church to be blessed by this
ministry. There is a minimal cost for the patch ($80) for each member joining, but it is virtually free for the
church. The Founder and National President is also a US Missionary
with the Assemblies of God, and it is customary to support him not
only with prayer but also with monthly financial assistance, but
this is not a requirement for starting a chapter. If pastors decide
to suppprt this ministry, pastors
determine the amount appropriate for their church. As most pastors
know, giving to missions is vital for the growth of the church, and
large churches seeded their growth by giving to missions. Small
churches grow to big churches because they give 10% or more of their
church income to missions, along with other visionary practices. If
we want our people to have a heart for reaching their community
through evangelism, pastors must set the example by giving to
missions. This ministry is good ground and it is helping the local
church to grow. and giving
to missions is the seed needed for growth for your church. Of
course, this is a decision between the pastor and the Lord.
Question 7. What about
Liability?
While motorcycling is inherently
dangerous, we have taken steps to protect your individuals,
churches, and Districts. We have a waiver that was developed by an
attorney, which will protect you from frivolous lawsuits. It is the
responsibility of each individual to be safe. We obey all traffic
laws and we advocate the use of all safety equipment and DOT
approved helmets. We recommend the Advanced Riders Course for every
rider.
Question
8.
I already
have more things to do than time to do them. How much of my time
will this consume?
As much or as little
as you would like. Once you have selected or approved those you
would like to represent your church and WOF as officers, and because
WOF is a laity-led ministry, you do not have to be directly
involved. The chapter officers will be accountable to you or the
designated staff pastor of your choice. The officers will get
approval beforehand for ministry and outreach events as well as keep
you informed of meetings, rides, and other ministry activities.
Question 9.
Personally, I don’t like or know anything about motorcycles. Why
would I want to have a WOF Chapter at my church?
WOF is dedicated to
building the local church through the three fold ministry. It serves
as a small group ministry of the church. This ministry has been
proven to help the local church grow using hobby ministry, and with
motorcycling being the fastest growing hobby in the nation, why not
tap into a new way of drawing people into your church. Motorcyclists
are looking for fellowship, and what better place to draw them than
into a small group ministry in your church.
Feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have. I look
forward to hearing from you.
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