Start A Chapter

So you've searched for a chapter in your area, but low and behold there's not one near you. Before you give up on being a part of Calvary Riders, maybe you'd like to start a chapter of your own. We are looking for people who are interested in being a chapter elder in their area. If you have ever considered getting involved in a local motorcycle ministry now is your chance.

The chapter elder is responsible for the administration of the ministry under God's authority and in particular is responsible for the development of the spiritual life of the ministry and its members. Chapter elders will bring in local memberships, coordinate local activities, etc.

The qualifications of a chapter elder should be an individual who is an active member of a local church and possess the qualifications described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. He shall be:

• Blameless as a steward of God; above reproach (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6-7)
• Husband of one wife; a one-woman man (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6)
• Temperate, sober, vigilant (1 Timothy 3:2)
• Sober-minded, prudent (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8)
• Of good behavior; orderly, respectable (1 Timothy 3:2)
• Given to hospitality (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8)
• Apt to teach; able to teach; he can exhort believers and refute false teaching (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:9)
• Not given to wine (1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7)
• Not violent; not pugnacious (1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7)
• Patient, moderate, forbearing, gentle (1 Timothy 3:3)
• Not a brawler; uncontentious; not soon angry or quick-tempered (1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7)
• Not covetous, not a lover of money; not greedy of base gain (1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7)
• Rules well his own house; his children are faithful, not accused of rebellion to God (1 Timothy 3:4; Titus1:7)
• Not a novice; not a new convert (1 Timothy 3:6)
• Has a good report or reputation with outsiders (1 Timothy 3:7)
• Not self-willed (Titus 1:7)
• A lover of what is good (Titus 1:8)
• Just; fair (Titus 1:8)
• Holy; devout (Titus 1:8)
• Self-controlled (Titus 1:8)

It is recommended that a chapter be operated by more than one elder. However an individual aspiring to start a new local chapter may still do so, but that chapter eldership should grow as the chapter membership grows.

Any funds required for the operation of a local chapter shall be collected by member offerings and not by required fees, dues, or monthly payments from its members. All offerings collected by local chapters stay in that local chapter to fund it's own activities.

If you feel led to start a chapter in your area; you will need to start the petitioning process by completing a Chapter Petition Application, along with an Elder Questionnaire Form, and a Chapter Agreement to initiate the chapter formation process. If you are not currently a CRMM member, you will also need to include a Membership Application. Once the application packet is recieved, a representative will then call on you and discuss your area and get a feel for what you are wanting to accomplish. 

So let's connect and spread the message of Jesus Christ throughout all of our highways and byways!