Rumblings

As many of you are aware, Bro Theodore has resigned his position as the International President of Azusa Streetriders as of January 7, 2024. As per our bylaws, upon resignation of the President, “the Vice President shall be elevated to President, and shall fulfill the duties thereof for the remainder of his term of office.” I do not take this responsibility lightly, and I desire your prayers for the board as we navigate new territory.

My first request as President of this ministry, is to ask you to please lift Bro and Sis Theodore up to the Lord in prayer. The Theodores have been a valuable asset to ASR for many years. We are very grateful for their years of sacrifice for this ministry.

My desire for this ministry is to see spiritual growth in each member, chapter, and region. We are living in a dark hour in this world, but it is now that our light can shine the brightest. I believe the hand of God is on this ministry, and if we are careful to follow His leading, we will see an outpouring of His Spirit! God is going to do a mighty work in this hour, and I want ASR to be a part of it. “And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9.

I know there has been some tumultuous times in the past couple years, but I believe in this ministry. I have never experienced such a unified body of believers like there is in Azusa Streetriders. You have been called and equipped to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world on 2 or 3 wheels. Paul, in writing to the church in Ephesus said, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling. One Lord, one faith, one baptism. One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Ephesians 4:1-6

Let this year be the year, as we fire up our bikes, and head out into the mission field, that we go with the fires of revival. Let this year be the year, that we hit the roads with a renewed mission minded focus, that we must reach someone today with the Gospel.
As you plan your events:
Be intentional about outreach.
Be intentional about souls.
Be intentional about your witness.

Only eternity will tell of the impact this ministry has had on our world. I love and appreciate each and every one of you. I look forward to seeing what God is going to do in our midst.

Jeremiah Hayes (Bullfrog)
International President
Azusa Streetriders International

The board of Azusa Streetriders would like to extend a warm welcome to our newly appointed  International Vice President, Pastor Jeff Keck from Chillicothe, MO. Pastor Keck brings many years of experience in the motorcycle community and in ministry. We look forward to working with him as we move forward.

Praise the Lord, Azusa StreetRiders!

It is a great honor to be the newly appointed Vice President and with all humility, I will do my best to fulfill the current term of office with excellence.

As many of you know, I have been associated with Azusa StreetRiders since 2004. When I was living in San Diego, CA I had a desire to begin a new motorcycle ministry and sought Brother Beall’s advice. After talking with him I decided it would better for me to join Azusa StreetRiders instead of beginning a separate ministry and as they say, the rest is history. . .

ASR is blessed with our founders, Brother Fred and Sister Diane Beall, and our current Officers, Brothers Jeremiah Hayes and Travaris Mallory, and Sister Cynthie Zerbe. I am excited to serve alongside these spiritually dedicated Apostolic men and women as we are “Taking It To The Streets” in 2024.

Godspeed,
Pastor Jeff Keck

Just a friendly reminder, invoices have been sent out. Please check your email inbox, along with spam or junk folders. If you have not received an invoice, please contact Sis Cynthie Zerbe. If you have received an invoice, please pay them as soon as possible. Thank you for supporting ASR and being a part of this ministry!

Cynthie Zerbe
International Treasurer
Azusa Streetriders International

What is the Recovery Conference?

This conference is designed to equip those involved, or who desire to be involved, in the Recovery Ministry.

This is also an opportunity to network and connect with others involved in the Recovery Ministry for future collaboration.

Sessions will include: Understanding Addiction, Genesis Process Facilitator Training, Why Real Recovery is a Process, Creating a Safe Environment for Recovery, Whole Life Treatment Plan, M.A.P. – Mentoring and Accountability Plan, How to Help, Not Enable an Addict, Recognizing Your Role in the Recovery Process, Merging Recovery Ministry with the Church, A Recovering Addict’s Accountability, Networking with Other Recovery Ministries, Program Policies and Procedures, Substance Abuse Prevention, Recovery Management, Lifeline-community/Non-residential Recovery Program, Navigate – How to Facilitate Faith-Based Recovery Meeting, Recovery Tools Workshop, Preventing “Burnout” and Developing Long-Term Stability in Recovery Ministry, and more…..

For More Information Call: Les Cotton – 217-367-5433 Ext: 3

Register today!

Early Registration – Single Rate – $169

Registration includes: All sessions, printed handouts, dinner on Thursday, and lunch on Friday. Drinks and refreshments will be provided throughout the conference.

Early Registration – Group Rate- 3 Or More – $130

To qualify for the group rate, attendees must be from the same organization. Registration includes:  All sessions, printed handouts, dinner on Thursday, and lunch on Friday. Drinks and refreshments will be provided throughout the conference.

After March 30, 2024

Group Rate- 3 Or More – $150

To qualify for the group rate, attendees must be from the same organization. Registration includes: all sessions, printed handouts, dinner on Thursday, and lunch on Friday. Drinks and refreshments provided throughout the conference.

General Registration – Single Rate – $189

Registration includes: all sessions, printed handouts, dinner on Thursday, and lunch on Friday. Drinks and refreshments provided throughout the conference.

Conference Schedule:

Event Starts Thursday, May 2 @6:00pm and Concludes on Saturday, May 4 @1pm

Recommended Accommodations: 

Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area
2001 North Lincoln Ave
Urbana, IL 61801

Phone (217) 328-3500
Mention “Lifeline-connect” for discounted rate. 

Time is getting close for us to gather for the Annual Bind the Strong Man prayer session. This is a time for us to come together in corporate prayer to ready ourselves for the riding season. This year’s event will be held in four locations on March 1, 2024. All Locations will start at 7:00 PM. I encourage you to seek a location that is close to you to attend. You will be motivated, encouraged, and nourished to prepare for the riding season.

1. New Life Church, 825 Bellaire St, Jacksonville TX 75766 Host Pastor Micah Jones
2. Victory Life Church, 1502 Rose Ave. New Haven, IN 46774 Host Pastor Greg Fries
3. New Life Church, 21789 Eastern Vally Rd., McCalla, AL 35111 Host Pastor Greg Brock
4. Clendenin Pentecostal Church, 7602 Elk River Rd., Clendenin, WV 25045. Host Pastor Bill Monk:

May 2024 Bring A Very Blessed New Year.

Praise the Lord. Wow another Azusa StreetRiders year is in the books. The older I get the faster the days just slip away. I would say that 2023 was a very successful year for ASR. With a huge increase in membership. To a record of events. And the tremendous support in giving to motorcycles for missionaries. But we do though leave December on a sad note. With the passing of Lydia Diaz. She will truly be missed by all. With Lydia’s help in the beginning years of ASR. She has helped build ASR by doing so many things behind the scenes to keep ASR flowing. Please keep Extor and his family in prayer.
Moving forward into 2024. I am extremely excited for our ministry. Can’t wait to see what the Lord has for us. And to see what new doors will be opened for us. The theme for 2024 will be Taking It To The Streets. Looking forward to hearing about what each state chapters have set for the year. The key is being active. On another note what I have noticed. Is that there are quite a few facebook group chapter pages that are not active at all. I am not going to list them. You should know if your chapter page is active or not. For the ones that are not. I ask for the group admins to start to get active on those pages. We use facebook to communicate and get information out there.  All right March 1st kicks off our season with Bind The Strong Man. The locations are posted on both facebook group pages and on the web site. Last this board  would like to wish you all a very blessed New Year.

Michael Theodore (Theo)
International President

Philippians 3:13-14
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

It’s that time, when people begin to look forward to a new year, and what it may bring. They will begin to make resolutions, plan their new diet, begin that exercise regimen,  or make a financial plan. These are all good things to endeavor for. However, many people will focus on their natural lives and what they need to do, but let the needs in their spiritual life suffer. In Philippians chapter 3, Paul was transparent in his writing, saying, to paraphrase, I know I haven’t made it yet, but this is my plan to make sure I do. Sometimes we tend to dwell on past failures and mistakes, and think that they define our future. And, if we continually dwell on them and give them that power in our lives, they very well may define our future. One of the enemy’s greatest weapons on a child of God, is using their past against them. He will bring up faults and failures in an attempt to derail your walk with God. I love the scripture in Micah 7:8; Rejoice not against me, o mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise: when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. If we want to walk in victory, make sure you don’t use your past as a place of residence, but only a point of reference for where God has brought you from. Paul would say in Philippians chapter 3 verse 10, “that I might know Him.” If this great man of God, Paul, could pen the words, “that I might know Him”, where does that leave me? My desire is for the year 2024 to be a year of my closest walk with God that I have ever had. I want to grow in God, to learn of Him, to seek after Him, to know Him! That is also my prayer and hope for every member of this Azusa Street Riders ministry. As we enter the new year, let’s leave everything that may hinder your relationship with Jesus Christ back in 2023, and step into 2024 with a made up mind, to grow our relationship with God to the point, that this ministry becomes an unstoppable, soul winning, hell shaking, force for the Kingdom of God! I wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year, and may the blessings of God rest upon you and your family.

Jeremiah Hayes
Vice President
Azusa Streetriders International