Christian Rodders & Racers Association Divisions
Christian Rodders & Racers Association is comprised of 5 separate divisions focusing on key points of the motorsports industry. The Christian Rodders & Racers Association ministry itself encompasses all of these divisions while maintaining a focus on the street rod, hot rod and custom car population. CRA now provides chapel services for many organizations: GOODGUYS Rod & Customs Assoc., GOODGUYS Nostalgia Drag Racing, Winner Circle Motorsport Assoc., Championship Auto Shows Inc., Right Coast Assoc., West Coast Hot Rod Association, Circle Track Racing, hotrodshows.com as well as numerous independant events, be it large or small.
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CRA STREET RODS, HOT RODS & CUSTOMS DIVISION
Our Christian Rodders & Racers Association division of Street Rods, Hot Rods & Customs cover a broad arena of the rodding opportunities across the United States. Attending over 30 events a year inside and outside across the country providing Chapel Services for those folks who are away from their home church at the event. If you would like more information about this division of CRA you may email the CRA office at cra@integrity.com Please visit our photo gallery to view our past events.
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CRA INT'L RACING DIVISION
Christian Rodders & Racers Association, is a Christian ministry to the International motorsports world. The race division endeavors to provide chaplains in ministry to short tracks, and racing series all across America. Many hundreds of people are involved in local track racing - stock cars, motorcycles, moto-cross, drag racing, bicycle, go-karts, sprint cars, as well as racing series, ASA, ARCA, AMA, WKA, etc. These people and their families both enjoy and love this sport. We know and believe that we can provide ministry to them, through their local racing association/club/series/track. Our vision is to help them commit their lives to Christ, and enjoy the blessings of God in their homes, communities, as well as their sport.
We provide ministry in two ways at trackside:
- Develop a track fellowship amongst race drivers, mechanics, crew members, business people, sponsors, track staff and their families, as well as other people related to this sport.
- We are an evangelical outreach that challenges race drivers, crew members, mechanics, business people related to this sport to commit their lives to the Lord Jesus Christ.
We provide ministry away from the track as well:
- Building relationships with individuals involved in the racing community by visiting race shops, sending congratulating cards, hospital visitation, and by encouraging cards/letters.
- We desire to see local Bible studies and prayer meetings established at races and race shops, provide pastoral counseling, and help these men and women to be involved in a local church.
We are looking for people who will be dedicated race chaplains. If you are interested, please call our CRA office at 417-338-8537. Please visit our photo gallery to view our past events.
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CRA HOT ROD CAMPS, INT’L
WHY… CRA Hot Rod Camps, Int’l?
CRA Hot Rod Camps, Int’l was born out of a vision and love that Pastor Donavin Calmer has had for teenagers. God’s vision involves spending one week with teenagers building a street rod and teaching values of living a Christian life!
In 2005, Donavin shared this vision with CRA President Dale & Jeannie Daly. After much prayer and seeking God’s guidance and direction regarding this ministry opportunity, it was with great trust and faith that CRA embraced Donavin’s vision and CRA Hot Rod Camps Int’l was given wings.
Donavin and his wife Miriam took a giant step of faith, stepping out of their comfort zone and trusting God’s calling on their hearts as they spent the next two and a half years working side by side with other CRA leaders building CRA Hot Rod Camps, Int’l’s foundation.
As it has become a tradition at the end of every camp for the leaders and teachers to hand off a ‘baton’ to each of the young men who attend the camp, Donavin & Miriam realize that God is ready to take CRA Hot Rod Camps, Int’l to the next level, and in order for this to happen they too must hand off the ‘baton’ of leadership of CRA Hot Rod Camps, Int’l to someone else. They will certainly be missed and we are grateful for their service.
As my predecessor before me, I too believe that God has called me to step out of my comfort zone and take the leadership role of CRA Hot Rod Camps, Int’l. I look forward to the opportunities to help build Christ-like Character in young men’s lives while sharing with them the art of building street rods.
CRA Hot Rod Camps, Int’l is a weeklong opportunity for teenage boys to come together and build a street rod while learning the values of living a Christian life. Christ, Cars and Character—what a combination! These young men not only have the opportunity to learn about building a street rod, they also get to learn about Jesus Christ. CRA leaders and members leave their homes and work places to donate their time and skills to help teach, instruct, and provide camp support through various needs.
We hope you will visit our CRA Hot Rod Camps, Int’l section for completed and upcoming camps. Camp #1 was held in June 2006, Camp #2 was held June 2007, Camp #3 was held June 2008, Camp #4 was held July 2008 and Camps #5 & #6 were both held in 2009. In 2010 we held two camps once again, Camp #7 was held in June and Camp #8 was held in July. In 2011 we held only one camp due to the moving of our CRA headquarters from California to Branson, MO. It is awesome to see how God is changing the lives of young men through CRA’s Camps. Please visit our photo gallery and video gallery to view our past camps.
Camps for 2012 are already being scheduled and if you feel God leading you to donate vehicles, parts, or a monetary contribution for scholarships and/or parts for any of the upcoming camps, please contact the CRA office at 417.338.8537; or via e-mail at cra@integrity.com for more information or you may e-mail me directly at larry@CRAministries.org
Thank you for your prayerful consideration of contributing to CRA Hot Rod Camps, Int’l.
Building Cars—Changing Lives,
Larry & Rickie Wagner
CRA Hot Rod Camps, Int’l, Director
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CRA of CANADA
Christian Rodders & Racers Association (CRA) is being used in Canada to spread the "Good News" of the Gospel. CRA has expanded its boundaries and we are now Canadian Incorporated, and known as Christian Rodders & Racers Association of Canada. CRA of Canada is headed up by Garth & Colette Storms and cover a wide range of motorsports events while also emphasizing the spiritual aspect of CRA. The Storms have a local affiliate group that meets once a month located in Airdrie, Alberta and they would love to have you join them.
If you are in a different province and would like to start a local 'chapter' ministry associate group in your area, please contact the USA CRA Headquarters 417.338.8537 or e-mail: cra@integrity.com to find out how you can become involved.
If you would like to contact me directly, you may do so at the address listed below.
Thanks for stopping by,
In Christ we 'Cruise'
Garth & Colette Storms
Christian Rodders & Racers Association of Canada
Garth & Colette Storms, President
3 Kingsland Way
Airdrie, Alberta
Canada T4A-04A
cra_canada@yahoo.ca
Cell Phone: 403-888-6086
Please visit our photo gallery to view our past events.
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OMEGA EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION
Christian Rodders & Racers Association/Omega Evangelistic
Association offers a Certification Bible Study Course designed for those
that have a schedule that has them on the go all the time.
The OMEGA Bible Study series provides a way for you to discover 'the
entire message' in God's Word while giving you the opportunity to 1) get
into God’s Word at your own pace and earn certificates and if you so
desire, continue on in 2) pursuing your calling and desire for
ministerial licensing.
To learn more about this exciting course, click here
to download a flyer or contact Rev. Jerry Avenall at: CRA Ministries,
Int'l, PO Box 2029, Branson West, MO 65737; (417) 338-8537; cra@integrity.com or jerry@CRAministries.org.
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