The original brainstorm for such an organization occurred in 1972 when Herb Shreve and his teenage son purchased their first motorcycles. It was not until 1974 when the need for a new organization began to be realized. Herb attended his first motorcycle rally and saw a massive crowd of motorcyclists who did not know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. The realization of such a great need prompt
ed Herb to share his vision with a couple of Christian friends. Together, they began to pray. Herb became more and more convinced that God wanted a Christian organization dedicated to reaching motorcyclists with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the spring of 1975, he put action to his prayers. An attorney was contacted and a non-profit charter was applied for and approved. The waiting was over. The Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) was born. Now we are a World Wide organization with 1200 Chapters in the United States, and chapters in 27 other countries. Ministry of CMA
Vision: Changing the world, one heart at a time. We will accomplish our vision through:
Evangelistic outreach primarily, but not exclusively, to the motorcycling community. Run for the Son, where we will partner with ministries with world-reaching potential. Equipping our members in ministry training that aligns itself with Biblical truths. A servant's attitude to the world and to our members (i.e. Here if you need us). Quality products that aid in evangelistic outreach. An effective WorkCenter support team. CMA Ministry Partners:
CMA partners with three other ministries (Jesus Film Project, Missionary Ventures, and Open Doors) to spread the Gospel around the world. In 2016 CMA donated $898,333.71 to each one of the three ministries as a result of the Run for the Son fundraiser. Mission:
To inspire our leaders and members to be the most organized, advanced, equipped, financially stable organization, full of integrity in the motorcycling industry and the Kingdom of God. Doctrinal Statement:
The Christian Motorcyclists Association is interdenominational and evangelistic in nature. We believe in:
The Bible as the inspired and infallible Word of God. One God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The virgin birth and deity of Christ, His explicit atoning death, bodily resurrection and ascension. Salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ. The sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit who enables a believer to live holy. The second coming of Jesus Christ.