Ministry Team Training Explanation
Have you ever considered going to a secular rally but were stopped by thoughts like “What would I do? Where would I fit in?” Here is a proven learning opportunity for you, based on Scriptural Concepts — The Christian Motorcyclists Association’s Ministry Team Training Program.
This training material includes practical teaching and illustrations, which demonstrate the importance of using your abilities to reach others with the Gospel. By listening and working through this course, you will learn that two of the key ingredients in sharing your faith are being visible and being involved. You will learn that building relationships with others will eventually open doors for ministry in the motorcycling world.
The training format includes a generalized “Basic Course,” which is necessary for all members taking the training. Also included is a more specialized portion, which will allow a member to work in an area which is related to a special interest, or talent, which they may have. When taking Ministry Team training, the candidate will need to choose which specialty they wish to take. The course will include both the basic portion and the specialized portion. CMA-Canada expects members to commit to whichever ministry team they choose for one full year, and to either renew the same team each year, or take training for a new team.
Just a reminder, you must complete a ministry team in order to obtain a CMA back patch or any item with a large CMA logo.
Individual Training Courses
The specialized courses include:
Servants' Ministry Team
Designed for people willing to be used in a variety of ways by meeting practical and physical needs at rallies. This ministry team member may offer help to the rally promoter in such areas as registration, security, clean-up, motorcycle games, working at the ticket office, etc. You will hear from CMA'ers who are active on this special ministry team. This training series promises to provide you with many creative ways to serve at secular rallies or at one of many CMA events.
Womens' Ministry Team
This special training material provides practical insight on building relationships with women. This specific training is by women who are active in one-on-one ministry in the motorcycling world. You will learn how to open doors for meeting women's spiritual needs by first of all meeting their practical and physical needs. This series offers many suggestions, ideas and illustrations of how God can use you in the Women's Ministry Team.
Prayer Ministry Team
Many of you are actively involved in a prayer ministry in your local church and chapter, but you may not know other ways your prayers can reach out to the lost. Part of this training program is not only to give you the basics for praying for people's needs, but also to put your prayers into practice by visiting downed bikers and others in the hospitals. This ministry gives you the opportunity to minister to others who may not be near home, or may not be a Christian. Your prayers and visits may be the first step for many to come to know the love and forgiveness of the Lord.
Prison Ministry Team
CMA has developed a training program for those of you who wish to be more involved in prison ministry. Gary Wadding will share with you the principles of prison ministry and the procedures for making your visit inside a prison effective. This is a vital program that CMA knows you will want to become involved in.
Hospitality Ministry Team
This is the team for those who naturally seem to draw a crowd around their camp. These team members may provide popcorn, soup, snacks, water, coffee, or just good fellowship at their camp for the purpose of building relationships and sharing Jesus. Practical suggestions in this material will equip you to offer ministry to the campers around you.
Music Ministry Team
The theme of this team is “Music to reach their ears, so that the message can reach their hearts.” The training material details how to provide music for services at the evangelist's request or how to lead group sing-a-longs around the campfire. If you are skilled in this area, this may be the team for you. Once completed, you may notify your Regional Evangelist of your availability in this area.
Mechanical Ministry Team
Designed for the person with mechanical abilities and a servant's heart, the material offered in this program will instruct you on how to use your abilities to meet the mechanical needs of motorcyclists attending the rally. This series will give you the Biblical foundations as to why you are called to service. It will also show you how God can use you to be an effective witness for the Gospel as you reach people through your practical knowledge of motorcycles and engines.
First Aid Ministry Team
If you have first-aid skills, you may consider this ministry team. First Aid Team members offer basic services to rally participants for minor emergencies. The training course is taught by a certified first aid instructor and cover topics that may be graphic in detail for those not familiar with first-aid practices. To serve on this ministry team, you must have completed a CPR or first aid course and have a valid certificate.
Children's Ministry Team
The Children's Ministry Team is geared toward reaching the little ones. Children's Team members will learn what children like to do and what will keep their attention. If you are sensitive to the needs of young people and/or you are working with young people at the present time, this may be the team for you.
Youth Team — Adults
10 Keywords for Youth MinistryCMA Youth Evangelists Jerod and Jennifer McPherson discuss 10 words that should be a part of the life of those who work with young people.
CMA Youth Movement Team - Teens (Ages 13-18)
CMA Youth Evangelists Jerod and Jennifer McPherson discuss the basics of being a Christian teenager. This 90 minute video deals with the greatest commandment given by Jesus: to love God and to love others. This is specially designed for youth ages 13-18 and is the entire requirement for them to earn their colors.