Mission Field

When you think of a missionary, you often think of some one in a foreign land far away. You think of people living in primitive conditions and sacrificing a lot of what we take for granted everyday to reach people for Christ.
I would like for you to consider though, that it isn't as much about the distance from home as it is the difference in culture. Now, I would like for you to consider that you can experience as much of a culture change without ever getting on an airplane. When you put on a set of three piece colors, that is exactly what you do and if you are not aware of that it can be just as dangerous. If you are wearing a set of colors now or you are considering it I urge you to get familiar with the idea first. You can find out a lot of information on the following web site http://www.rcvsmc.net/index.html. This isn't one of my sites, but it has a lot of information on it that should be helpful to you in understanding the three piece patch and the respect that must go with it.
Motorcycle Ministries are identified with a MM on their patch or M/M instead of the MC that the clubs use. If you are wearing an MM patch, respect it and treat it as the club brothers do theirs, but remember we wear these patches to bring Christ into a world where he mostly isn't. If you disrespect a club or carry yourself in a way that would lead them to believe your intentions are more than that (such as claiming territory) you have damaged your witness and that of everybody else in your ministry, some of whom have worked very hard to get into those circles. When a club member asks you to remove your patch, do as he asks. Do not argue with him over your right to wear it, simply take it off fold it up and put it away. You can later notify your chapter President, who can deal with the situation or ask for help from those above him. Do not mention the size of your group or how many states it is recognized in. This can be perceived as a show of force and will not be tolerated by the club or upper leadership of the ministry. Be very polite, remove your vest and continue to show the love of Jesus to them, by being there for them. That is what we are here for, in the first place. We do not care anything about being the biggest MM or the best MM, we are hear to bring those who don't know the Lord into a relationship with Him. We are not in competition with other MM's, but are teammates with them and should assist them anytime we have an opportunity. Remember the best thing we have to show these lost brothers and sisters is the love of Jesus through us and they will not see that if we can't even get along with our Christian brothers and sisters. I am thankful for all of you that wear the patch, please wear it with pride as it clearly shows are mission statement on our back "Riding For Jesus", this is the reason we do not allow any other patches to be worn to the rear of the side seams of your vest. Nothing should take away from the mission statement. We are out there riding for Jesus asking everyone, will you ride with me?
I see great things for all of the MM's in 2012 and look forward to riding with all of you. God Bless!
Riding For Jesus,
Rev. Red Beard
National VP
Circuit Riders MM