It has always been an unwritten rule to show up to a ride with your tank full. Many times, however, there’s usually a few riders in the group that show up with their tank empty, or even running on fumes.

We read in 1 Corinthians 9:24:
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

We aren’t simply in motorcycle ministry for the ride, but we are in a race, running for the prize of eternal life with Jesus Christ, and striving to take as many with us as we possibly can.

I’m reminded of an old song that I grew up hearing in church,
“Lord, I’m running, trying to make a hundred. Ninety nine and half won’t do.”

Each day, as we begin our daily run with Christ, don’t take off on empty. Spend some time with Him in prayer, building up your most holy faith. Be FULL when you step out into this world that is crying out for help.

Running on fumes in our walk with God can not only harm us spiritually, but it can hinder the effectiveness of our witness.

So, let’s continue to fill up before we head out. With a full tank, you may just be able to top off someone else along the way, that is running on fumes.

Jeremiah Hayes
President
Azusa StreetRiders International

After a courageous 3 year battle with cancer, Sis. Linda Thompson has fought a good fight, and finished her course.

We do not sorrow as those who have no hope, for we understand that to absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Sis. Linda lived her life as a reflection of her Savior, a faithful servant of God.

We are grateful for the many years Sis. Linda faithfully served the ministry of ASR as First Lady, alongside her husband, Bro. Robert Thompson, who served as President.

Azusa StreetRiders would not be the ministry it is today, without the leadership of Bro. Robert and Sis. Linda Thompson. Her legacy will continue to be an example of what it means to be Apostolic.

Please continue to lift up Bro. Robert and his family through this time.

Services for Sis. Linda will be:
First Apostolic Church of Maryville, TN
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Viewing: 6:00pm
Service: 7:00pm

 

 

What a blessed time we had in Midland, MI for the 2025 National Rally!

God met with us in a special way during each service, during each ride, and throughout the entirety of the rally. There was a special presence of the Lord each day.

We rejoice with the 2 souls who were baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ during the rally, and everyone who received a special touch from the master.

The Board of Azusa StreetRiders would like to give special recognition to Pastor Kevin Willis, the saints of Pentecostal Temple, and the Midland MI chapter for a phenomenal job hosting the rally. Everything was done with excellence, and we are grateful for the hospitality that ASR was shown throughout the event.

Also, a special thank you to Machaila Zerbe for capturing several special moments throughout the rally.

 

 

On Monday, August 25, Azusa Street Riders disbursed $30,300 to provide motorcycles to missionaries in 7 countries, giving them the ability to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in remote areas.

Thank you to all of the chapters and membership who sacrificed and gave to missions this year. You are making eternal impacts around the world!

The Gospel will be preached to all the world, largely in part to your participation in raising money for Motorcycles for Missionaries.

God bless you all!

The ASR National Board would like to extend a warm welcome to Pastor Kris Dillingham of First Apostolic Church, Toledo, OH as a new Honorary Member.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pastor Dillingham has supported the Toledo chapter in their efforts, by assisting financially, approving new members, and supporting multiple chapter events each year.

Pastor Dillingham has also attended and spoke at two national “Bind The Strong Man” events in Ohio, and has agreed to host the 2026 “Bind The Strong Man” prayer meeting.

 

 

Thank you Pastor Kris Dillingham, for your continued support of this ministry.

Jeremiah Hayes
President
Azusa StreetRiders International

We are still in need of several chapters to report their officers and roster of members. Currently, we have only received information from 10 chapters.

Thank you to those who have reported. For those who have not, please send that information ASAP to your state coordinator or to asr.national@azusastreetriders.com.

There is vital information and communications that need to be sent to local chapters from time to time, and it is imperative to have the correct chapter information to expedite the communications.

The event calendar is starting to fill up, and event planning is kicking off in full swing. It is exciting to see the expansion and growth in the ASR ministry!

With this growth, there is usually multiple events going on each month. There is a lot of work that goes into chapter events. From the organization, to food preparation, to route planning, to the outreach planning, it takes a lot of energy to put an event on.

We need each other! I know it’s nearly impossible to make it to every event across the nation, but let’s make an effort to support those events that are within reasonable riding distance. It is encouraging to see the membership showing up to support a chapter in reaching the lost in their area, and many times will give a much needed boost to that local chapter.

One of the things I love about ASR, is the willingness of the membership to travel hours away, to help a local chapter witness in their area, and grow the kingdom of God.

You are ministers of the Gospel, ready to take the Gospel to the streets, not only in your own city, but in every city across the country.

As you begin your planning, be sure to include some form of outreach and ministry into your event. We are a ministry. Our goal is to reach the lost, and be a witness of the grace and mercy of God to a hurting world.

And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. Luke 14:23