Midwest Region
Regional and state elders serving the chapters of the Midwest.
Founded by Pastor Z in 1990.
Regional Elder
Joe "Smokin Joe" Drake serves as Midwest Regional Elder for Bikers For Christ. Contact: jdrake@nfcn.org
State Elders
Illinois State Elder
Hi my name is Farmer John or FJ or just John Todd. Yes I do own a farm. I live in a small farming town. God lead me to BFC, while I lived in Las Vegas. Afterwards, I moved back to my hometown of Paris Il where I serve as the Wabash Valley Chapter Elder. If you don’t know me, I hope God creates an opportunity for our paths to cross. I would love to tell you face to face everything Jesus has done for me
Indiana State Elder
Pastor Don is not your typical pastor in a 3-piece suit, and most people can find him wearing leather as a common wardrobe. As the Indiana State Elder for Bikers For Christ, his ministry can be compared to the old time circuit preachers who traveled on horseback spreading the Word. Instead of a horse, he usually rides a Harley, ministering and preaching at campgrounds, church pulpits, rallies, gatherings and many other venues. He incorporates his life experiences into his teaching, bringing the Gospel into everyday life. Meeting while Pastor Don was in the U.S. Marine Corps, he and his wife, Cyndy, married in 1985 and currently reside in LaGrange, Indiana. Both Pastor Don and Cyndy have made the decision to walk the narrow path without change and became totally committed to the Lord. Through the leading of Holy Spirit, Pastor Don became an Ordained Minister in 2004, and a member of Bikers For Christ in 2006.
Kentucky State Elder
Hello to all my brothers and sisters in Christ and fellow road warriors!! My name is Robert Bean, aka “Souljerboy.” I started with BFC Louisville KY as a member in 2008 and then chapter elder for Louisville. I am currently blessed and called to be Kentucky State Elder for Bikers for Christ Motorcycle Ministry. I am the Associate Pastor of Rushing Wind Church in Louisville Ky, the BFC and motorcycle friendly church located in Hillview, KY. I also get the pleasure of being the lead vocalist for the BFC KY band “A new Day.”
Ohio State Elder
Wayne Edingfield serves as Ohio State Elder. He previously led the Brush Creek chapter and brings pastoral, teaching, missions, and ministry leadership experience to BFC Ohio.
West Virginia State Elder
Hi I’m Calvin Wears , WV State Elder of Bikers for Christ. I love the Lord and sharing His Love and Word with everyone I come in contract with. I love preaching Gods word at Rushing Wind Church in Spelter WV, traveling with my wife (Genie) and spending time in fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ. I believe in ALL of Gods word and try to live my life according to what is written in it. God has truly pulled me out of the Miry clay and I am so thankful for His Mercy and Grace and the mighty men of God that has been placed in my life. I pray that God continue to us me to spread His Love and His Word to the world.
Founder, Bikers For Christ
I am thankful that God is good, full of grace and mercy. He is able to take the worse situations and make things new. After coming to the end of myself, I realized that serving the Lord Jesus Christ with all my heart, mind and strength, was the only way to have peace and fulfillment in my life. It’s my desire to have Him rule and reign in my life every day. He continually changes me, helping me grow in the knowledge and grace that He promises.
I have a beautiful wife named, Esther. She is my soul-mate and partner in the Lord’s work. I have three beautiful daughters, Melody, Sandra and Andrea and grandchildren whom I love with all my heart, and who love me. I am also thankful that I have close friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, literally all over the world.
Serving God and living in His presence is the best high that anyone can experience. God has given me the gift of evangelism and teaching. I have had the privilege of sharing His love and truths with many different types of people, on the streets, in churches and at outreaches. It’s an exciting thing to be able to witness to people about the awesome things God has done and continues to do in my life. In 1987 I was licensed as a minister and in 1990 I was ordained as a pastor. I am able to perform weddings, help with funerals and memorial services, and share the gospel in hospitals, juvenile halls and in the jails.
In 1990, I founded Bikers for Christ International Motorcycle Ministry. In 2003, I began a church in a bike shop called, “Rushing Wind Ministries, ” we now hold our Sunday service, Bible studies and events in a rented space which also houses our BFC Headquarters, and offices. I am the senior pastor and in addition to pastoring the church in Oceanside, California, I travel as an evangelist all over the U.S., and have had the pleasure of leading thousands of people to faith in Christ. Jesus has freed me from the bondage of drug addiction, and other sins. It is a daily battle, but I’ve found that living for Jesus and serving Him is the only way to have real peace and true purpose in life.
Love and Respect, Pastor Fred Z