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CMA INTERNATIONAL

CMA INTERNATIONAL

“ We joined CMA because we are Christians who have a passion for biking. We realized that so much is happening during gatherings of bikers, and we felt the need to introduce Christ to them. The majority are good people who listen attentively when addressed about God.” Boy Khumalo – National President – CMA Eswatini
CMA has been birthed around the world by men and women who came in contact with CMA through personal connection( and sometimes internet searches), who felt the calling of God to link arms with the vision of this ministry and ride with us, and we made a place for them. It is amazing to listen to the stories of how God worked in each nation to birth the ministry, draw members to it, and mobilize it to effectively share the love of Jesus in their culture. This October, you will have the opportunity to meet many of them face to face and talk to them about their testimonies as we gather at the International Changing of the Colors Rally on Iron Mountain. It is going to be an event you won’ t want to miss.
This month, I want to invite you to a time of reflection: Why did you join CMA? What drew you to the ministry? Are you now providing that same opportunity to others who come after you? CMA
John Jr and Holly Ogden, Holly serves as the Executive International Ambassador for CMA.
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joined a CMA chapter in North
Idaho in 1989 called Glory Bound Riders. I was their road captain for a few years, even though I did not have a CMA number until 1991. I basically rode with them for Christian fellowship and a ride group. I really did not get into the ministry side of CMA until 2004 in Florence, Oregon, where I was the founding president of Mid Coast Soldiers. This is when I really felt God’ s calling on my life. I really enjoyed the ministry and led a very faithful group into doing a lot of secular rally ministry each year. I was president for eight years, then became the Fast Lane Area Rep, then the lead Area Rep for nine years.
It was different, going from primarily secular rally ministry to ministering more to CMA members and helping chapters. But God changed my heart to realize that is where He wanted me to serve. I still went to rallies and
ministered at secular events, but He wanted me to focus on helping others build up and prepare them to minister more effectively. After nine years of being Area Rep, my wife, Terri, and I were moved into the State Coordinator position for Oregon, where we served another almost two years. We enjoyed leading the Oregon team of leaders. The previous State Coordinators mentored us, giving us the knowledge and tools to succeed in the new position. The team we led was such a faithful, hardworking group of people; it was a couple of the best years for us, and we had such a good team of friends and co-workers to grow in the things God would ask of us in the future.
We were asked to serve as National Evangelists for the West Region in 2021, drastically changing our lives. We shut down our excavation / construction business and became fulltime evangelists on the road most weeks of the year. Our children had just about all graduated, so it was God’ s perfect timing for us. This position is such a stretch for me, and I have to rely on God daily for the wisdom and the ability to do as He wants. CMA
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