Mission Focus | Motorcycle Ministry
Missionaries | Michele Newsome
Michele Newsome cofounded F.A.I.T.H. Riders motorcycle ministry with her late husband, Buddy. This ministry is different from other ministries because it has chapters — local branches — that are part of Southern Baptist churches. They use the local church as a means to disciple people who come to Jesus because of the ministry.
F.A.I.T.H. Riders attend the same biker events as other bikers, including Sturgis Motorcycle Rally; Daytona Beach Bike Week; and Bikes, Blues, and BBQ. Their purpose in going, though, is different: They look for opportunities to share Jesus, and they creatively engage nonbelievers in conversation.
5 Fun Facts about the Special Workers
Michele Newsome did not grow up in church. She came to know Jesus as an adult and then felt God’s call to start a motorcycle ministry!
The first chapter of F.A.I.T.H. Riders began at Lakes Church in Lakeland, Florida. Now, there are hundreds of chapters (groups) in the United States and two in Cuba!
Before starting F.A.I.T.H. Riders, Michele was a detective for the Lakeland Police Department.
Michele Newsome has an adopted daughter from Moldova, whom she met on a missions trip with F.A.I.T.H. Riders.
Michele Newsome and members of F.A.I.T.H. Riders travel to bike events across the country to share Jesus with others who love motorcycles.
Prayer Requests
Pray that God will give Michele Newsome the wisdom to lead others in F.A.I.T.H. Riders well.
Pray that F.A.I.T.H. Riders leaders all over the United States will follow God’s leading and continue to tell others about Jesus.
Pray that F.A.I.T.H. Riders will have the money they need to do the work of serving others and sharing Jesus.
Pray that F.A.I.T.H. Riders will have many opportunities to tell others about Jesus.
Pray that F.A.I.T.H. Riders will ride their motorcycles with purpose and be bold as they meet people they can tell about Jesus.
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