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Led by the Spirit - Chapter Guidelines
- With the divine guidance of the Holy Sprit our doors of ministry opportunity are opened.
- We Will share the love of God with others.
- You must have a desire to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Sons of Thunder M/M shall be a nondenominational organization open to all religious practices provided they comply with the teachings of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
- We believe our motorcycles are tools to be used of the Lord Jesus Christ as a way to reaching the hurt, lost and sharing His love with others. It is not mandatory to be a motorcycle rider; it is open to all Christians.
- Sons of Thunder M/M is open to every Christian regardless of race, creed, color or sex.
- There shall be no required fees or dues to be a member of a chapter. Chapters are to be self-supporting through free will offerings, fund-raisers, and donations.
- Members are encouraged to wear SOTMM colors, especially when involved in motorcycling events.
- We ask that our members exhibit a lifestyle that is pleasing to God and honors his word. No one is to wear SOTMM colors while consuming alcohol, or partaking in an immoral activity, deed or word-anything that would discredit the ministry of the Sons of Thunder Motorcycle Ministry or the testimony of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
- If the need of discipline of any SOTMM member shall arise, it shall be handled with prayer and love according to Biblical principle, as found in Matthew 18:15-20, Luke 17:3, Titus 3:10.
Elected chapter officers:
- President: To preside over and conduct all chapter meetings, to appoint all committee chairmen, to conduct chapter staff meetings and chapter business meetings; to observe and enforce the chapter constitution as well as the laws of Jesus.
- Vice President: To assume the duties of the president in the event of an absence. To be present at all chapter staff and business meetings; to assist others. Assume the duties of any other officer in the event of an absence.
- Chaplin: To provide spiritual direction for the chapter members. To pursue and coordinate ministry opportunities for the chapter. To encourage and help members in individual ministry opportunities. To lead a devotion at chapter meetings.
- Secretary: To keep minutes of all chapter meetings and to prepare them for publication in the chapter. Record attendance at chapter functions.
- Treasurer: To receive and disperse all chapter funds; to keep an accurate account of such transactions and provide a report of such transactions at each meeting.
- Their lives and lifestyles must exhibit a profound faith in Christ and His teachings.
- Be an active member of the SOTMM for Jesus for 3 months.
- Be willing to make a commitment to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the elected position.
- Uphold the Constitution and the Laws of the Holy Bible For Jesus Christ.
- Please read the following scriptures to give you a better understanding of these requirements. If you become a member of Sons of Thunder Motorcycle Ministry you will be accountable to God for your decisions and actions:
Hebrews 4:12-16 - Nothing is hidden from God…
Ephesians 5:1-21 - Standards for Godly living...
Romans 6:1-23 - Dead to sin - alive in Christ…
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