Changing the World, One Heart at a time. The ministry of CMA was founded out of a desire to reach out to others with the love of Jesus.

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1 PRESENTATION SCRIPT A quick overview of CMA s Run for the Son, our ministry partners and testimonies of the ministries effectiveness. Intended for use with the Run for the Son Presentation PowerPoint Show Slide 1 Slide 2 Changing the World, One Heart at a time. The ministry of CMA was founded out of a desire to reach out to others with the love of Jesus. The ministry of CMA was founded out of a desire to reach out to others with the love of Jesus. From the very beginning the vision of CMA has been to change the world, one heart at a time. Slide 3 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19-20 We believe that it is a scriptural command for every Christian and Christian organization to play their part in fulfilling the great commission found in Matthew 28:19 where Jesus tells us: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Slide 4 Changing the World, One Heart at a time. We understand that no one person, or one organization, is capable of fulfilling that command alone, but we firmly believe that we must do our part. We understand that no one person, or one organization, is capable of fulfilling that command alone, but we firmly believe that we must do our part.

2 Slide 5 Changing the World, One Heart at a time. The Christian Motorcyclists Association has partnered with three other ministries: Missionary Ventures International, The Jesus Film Project, and Open Doors. The Christian Motorcyclists Association has partnered with three other ministries: Missionary Ventures International, The Jesus Film Project, and Open Doors. Slide 6 This map shows the countries impacted by the Christian Motorcyclists Association and Run For the Son. Slide 7 Together through Run for the Son, we have been able to touch all but 4 nations of the world with the Gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Together through Run for the Son, we have been able to touch all but 4 nations of the world with the Gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Slide 8 Ministry Results Over the past twenty-six years, CMA has seen over 17 million people profess acceptance of Jesus Christ as a direct result of the outreaches funded by Run for the Son. Over the past twenty-six years, CMA has seen over 17 million people profess acceptance of Jesus Christ as a direct result of the outreaches funded by Run for the Son. Slide 9 Changing the World, One Heart at a time. CMA is a evangelistic ministry; we are not a fundraising organization. Run for the Son is the only official fundraising effort we are involved in and we give away more than we keep. None of the money raised is used to fund the day to day operating expenses of CMA or our partner ministries. CMA is a ministry; we are not a fundraising organization. Run for the Son is the only official fundraising effort we are involved in and we give away more than we keep. It is important to note that none of the money raised is used to fund the day to day operating expenses of CMA or our partner ministries.

3 Slide 10 Of the money raised CMA keeps 40% which we use to reach out to bikers, and others, throughout the USA and around the world. 40% of the Run for the Son goes to evangelistic outreach to bikers, and others, throughout the USA and around the world. Slide 11 We do this primarily by getting involved in rallies, events and with various motorcycle organizations. CMA is involved in rallies, events and with various motorcycle organizations. Slide 12 We don t become them but we reach out in service and look for opportunities to let our light shine. CMA serves motorcyclists and always looks for opportunities to let our light shine. Slide 13 We strive to demonstrate and share the unconditional love of Christ. CMA strives to demonstrate and share the unconditional love of Christ. Slide 14...the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28 Time doesn t permit me to fully explain the training and many tools we have developed and make available to our members but all are intended to reach out with the Gospel of Christ to the hurting and the lost. Very simply put we follow the example of Christ when he said in Matthew 20:28 (just as) the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

4 Slide 15 Missionary Ventures International 20% of Run for the Son goes to Missionary Ventures International. Through Missionary Ventures, CMA has been supplying motorcycles, bicycles, and other forms of transportation to indigenous pastors and evangelists around the world. Of the money raised, we give 20% to Missionary Ventures International. Through Missionary Ventures, CMA has been supplying motorcycles, bicycles, and other forms of transportation to indigenous pastors and evangelists around the world. Slide 16 To date, CMA has placed 4,779 motorcycles, 6,296 bicycles, 23 horses, 24 boats, 1 camel and 1 Horse & Buggy to pastors working in ninety different countries. CMA has placed 4,779 motorcycles, 6,296 bicycles, 23 horses, 24 boats, 1 camel and 1 Horse & Buggy to pastors working in ninety different countries. Slide 17 Many of the vehicles have gone to pastors and evangelists to assist them in planting new churches and going into new areas with the Gospel. These vehicles go to pastors and evangelists to assist them in planting new churches and going into new areas with the Gospel. Slide 18 Typically every new church plant sees at least 100 people come to Christ within the first year. Typically every new church plant sees at least 100 people come to Christ within the first year. Slide 19 Statistics are difficult to calculate but we have seen as many as twelve new churches being planted with the use of just one motorcycle. As many as twelve new churches are being planted with the use of just one motorcycle.

5 Slide 20 The Jesus Film Project 20% of the Run for the Son goes to the JESUS Film Project. The mission of the JESUS Film Project is to provide people with a life changing encounter with Jesus through film. To date the JESUS film has been translated into 1196 languages and shown in over 200 countries. 20% of the money raised goes to the JESUS Film Project. The impact of the JESUS film has been felt in jungles, deserts and bustling cities throughout the world. The mission of the JESUS Film Project is to provide people with a life changing encounter with Jesus through film. To date the JESUS film has been translated into 1196 languages and shown in over 200 countries. Slide 21 For every dollar invested in The JESUS Film, at least ten people worldwide see the film and one person accepts Christ. CMA s partnership with The JESUS Film Project has made a huge impact in the lives of countless faithful Christians. Historically, for every dollar invested in the JESUS Film, at least ten people worldwide see the film and one person accepts Christ. Slide 22 With these estimates in mind, approximately 93 million people have viewed the film and about 9.3 million people have made decisions for Christ resulting from gifts to Run for the Son! Approximately 93 million people have viewed the film and about 9.3 million people have made decisions for Christ resulting from gifts to Run for the Son!. Slide 23 The Jesus Film Project Through our partnership with the JESUS Film Project, CMA has helped train church planters, equip JESUS film teams, provide new translations, equipment; film prints, DVDs, and vehicles that help get the Good News to some of the most remote areas of the world. Through our partnership with the JESUS Film Project, CMA has helped train church planters, equip JESUS film teams, provide new translations, equipment; film prints, DVDs, and vehicles that help get the Good News to some of the most remote areas of the world. Slide 24 Through our partnership with the JESUS Film Project, CMA has helped train church planters, equip JESUS film teams, provide new translations, equipment; film prints, DVDs, and vehicles that help get the Good News to some of the most remote areas of the world. CMA was also the major contributor to one of the JESUS Film Project s newest films that is being used to reach women in very difficult/hard-to-reach areas. CMA was also the major contributor to one of the JESUS Film Project s newest films that is being used to reach women in very difficult/hard-toreach areas.

6 Slide 25 Open Doors 20% of the Run for the Son goes to Open Doors. Open Doors works in over 50 of the most oppressive, dangerous countries in the world, strengthening persecuted Christians to stand strong and equipping them to shine Christ s light in these dark places. 20% of the money raised goes to Open Doors. Open Doors works in over 50 of the most oppressive, dangerous countries in the world, strengthening persecuted Christians to stand strong and equipping them to shine Christ s light in these dark places. Slide 26 Open Doors can be found, often working covertly, supplying Bibles, training leaders, developing Christian communities, ensuring prayer, presence, and advocacy for persecuted Christians around the world. Open Doors supplies Bibles, trains leaders, and develops Christian communities around the world. Slide 27 Open Doors works alongside an estimated 100 million Christians worldwide who suffer interrogation, arrest, persecution and even death for their faith in Christ. Open Doors works alongside an estimated 100 million Christians worldwide who suffer interrogation, arrest, persecution and even death for their faith in Christ. Slide 28 CMA through its partnership with Open Doors has distributed approximately 2,453,000 Bibles and Christian resources to persecuted Christians. CMA s partnership with Open Doors has made a huge impact in the lives of countless faithful Christians. Since Run for the Son began in the mid-eighties, CMA through its partnership with Open Doors has distributed approximately 2,453,000 Bibles in many languages and supported the distribution of many other Christian resources to persecuted Christians around the world. The impact of Run for the Son knows no boundaries with suffering believers around the globe.

7 Slide 29 [- -Click the Video to begin playback- -] Slide 30 Changing the World, One Heart at a time. CMA believes all Christians should do their part to help fulfill the great commission. CMA s Run for the Son is a place where you can invest and know beyond any doubt that you will be participating in something that will result in someone s life being changed. You can touch someone, somewhere in the world, but the choice is yours. As I stated in the beginning, it is our belief that all Christians should do their part to help fulfill the great commission. CMA s Run for the Son is a place where you can invest and know beyond any doubt that you will be participating in something that will result in someone s life being changed. You can touch someone, somewhere in the world, but the choice is yours. Slide 31 On the first Saturday of May, CMA members across the United States and Canada will participate in our annual Run for the Son. On the first Saturday of May, CMA members across the United States and Canada will participate in our annual Run for the Son. Slide 32 Will you help us spread the light of Jesus around the world? Will you help us spread the light of Jesus around the world? Slide 33 Will you help us spread the light of Jesus around the world? Will you support Run for the Son?

8 Slide 34 PRESENTATION SCRIPT A quick overview of CMA s Run for the Son, our ministry partners and testimonies of the ministries effectiveness. [ - - SCRIPT ONLY - - ] The ministry of CMA was founded out of a desire to reach out to others with the love of Jesus. From the very beginning the vision of CMA has been to change the world, one heart at a time. We believe that it is a scriptural command for every Christian and Christian organization to play their part in fulfilling the great commission found in Matthew 28:19 where Jesus tells us: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. We understand that no one person, or one organization, is capable of fulfilling that command alone, but we firmly believe that we must do our part. With that in mind the Christian Motorcyclists Association has partnered with three other ministries and together we have been able to touch all but 4 nations of the world with the Gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Over the past twenty-six years, CMA has seen over 17 million people profess acceptance of Jesus Christ as a direct result of the outreaches funded by Run for the Son. CMA is a ministry; we are not a fundraising organization. Run for the Son is the only official fundraising effort we are involved in and we give away more than we keep. It is important to note that none of the money raised is used to fund the day to day operating expenses of CMA or our partner ministries. Of the money raised CMA keeps 40% which we use to reach out to bikers, and others, throughout the USA and around the world. We do this primarily by getting involved in rallies, events and with various motorcycle organizations. We don t become them but we reach out in service and look for opportunities to let our light shine. We strive to demonstrate and share the unconditional love of Christ. Time doesn t permit me to fully explain the training and many tools we have developed and make available to our members but all are intended to reach out with the Gospel of Christ to the hurting and the lost.

9 Very simply put we follow the example of Christ when he said in Matthew 20:28 (just as) the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Of the money raised, we give 20% to Missionary Ventures International. Through Missionary Ventures, CMA has been supplying motorcycles, bicycles, and other forms of transportation to indigenous pastors and evangelists around the world. To date CMA has placed 4,779 motorcycles, 6,296 bicycles, 23 horses, 24 boats, 1 camel and 1 Horse & Buggy to pastors working in ninety different countries. Many of the vehicles have gone to pastors and evangelists to assist them in planting new churches and going into new areas with the Gospel. Typically every new church plant sees at least 100 people come to Christ within the first year. Statistics are difficult to calculate but we have seen as many as twelve new churches being planted with the use of just one motorcycle. 20% of the money raised goes to the JESUS Film Project. The impact of the JESUS film has been felt in jungles, deserts and bustling cities throughout the world. The mission of the JESUS Film Project is to provide people with a life changing encounter with Jesus through film. To date the JESUS film has been translated into 1196 languages and shown in over 200 countries. CMA s partnership with The JESUS Film Project has made a huge impact in the lives of countless faithful Christians. Historically, for every dollar invested in the JESUS Film, at least ten people worldwide see the film and one person accepts Christ. With these estimates in mind, approximately 93 million people have viewed the film and about 9.3 million people have made decisions for Christ resulting from gifts to Run for the Son! Through our partnership with the JESUS Film Project, CMA has helped train church planters, equip JESUS film teams, provide new translations, equipment; film prints, DVDs, and vehicles that help get the Good News to some of the most remote areas of the world. CMA was also the major contributor to one of the JESUS Film Project s newest films that is being used to reach women in very difficult/hard-to-reach areas. 20% of the money raised goes to Open Doors. Open Doors works in over 50 of the most oppressive, dangerous countries in the world, strengthening persecuted Christians to stand strong and equipping them to shine Christ s light in these dark places. Open Doors can be found, often working covertly, supplying Bibles, training leaders, developing Christian communities, ensuring prayer, presence, and advocacy for persecuted Christians around the world. Open Doors works alongside an estimated 100 million Christians worldwide who suffer interrogation, arrest, persecution and even death for their faith in Christ. CMA s partnership with Open Doors has made a huge impact in the lives of countless faithful Christians. Since Run for the Son began in the mid-eighties, CMA through its partnership with Open Doors has distributed approximately 2,453,000 Bibles in many languages and supported the distribution of many other Christian resources to persecuted Christians around the world.

10 The impact of Run for the Son knows no boundaries with suffering believers around the globe. [ - - Thank You video - - ] As I stated in the beginning, it is our belief that all Christians should do their part to help fulfill the great commission. CMA s Run for the Son is a place where you can invest and know beyond any doubt that you will be participating in something that will result in someone s life being changed. You can touch someone, somewhere in the world, but the choice is yours. On the first Saturday of May, CMA members across the United States and Canada will participate in our annual Run for the Son. Will you help us spread the light of Jesus around the world? Will you support Run for the Son?