We will Ride Ministries is a church designed by bikers, for bikers . . . but you don’t need to ride a motorcycle to attend. It’s a welcoming, eclectic gathering of believers who care about their faith walk and the community. Meet senior pastor and founder Rocky Summerfield. He leads the nondenominational congregation and takes the Bible seriously with the mantra, “Live to Read, Read to Live.” As a combat decorated Marine, he was called to ministry in 1997 and in 2002 became an alumnus of Washington Bible College/Capital Bible Seminary. He’s also a life time student of Tai Chi and retains his credentials as an NRA Certified Instructor and Glock Factory Armorer.
In short, Reverend Rocky is especially qualified to impact the lives of those who are not ready to enter a traditional church or who feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. “Come as you are,” says Summerfield. “Our church is open to anyone who can identify with jeans, t-shirts and leather. This is a church, not a fashion show or a place to show off the new duds!” Pierced, tattooed up, or just wanting to hear the Word of the Lord in a safe, friendly and fun environment—all are welcomed with open arms at We Will Ride Ministries.
We Will Ride Ministries was formed after Summerfield met a couple members of the Pagans motorcycle club. This group along with the Outlaws, Warlocks, Hells Angels and Bandidos are located predominantly in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico and are labeled as outlaw. Yet Summerfield understood them and was able to minister, bond and gel, realizing that this demographic needed Jesus like anyone else. “I don’t push religion but provide counseling, prayer, hospitalization, etc.,” says Summerfield. “I’ve performed marriages for motorcycle riders from others clubs but not yet an outlaw club.” Summerfield has since shepherded all lifestyles of motorcycle enthusiasts. “Our “Biker Church” is a place for all to come, whether you ride a bike or not.”
We Will Ride Ministries is active in the community. Just recently, church members secured a storage unit at U-Haul in Katy to collect donations for victims of the fires. They also take prayer requests on their website. The congregation meets at the Spring Creek HOA Clubhouse located off 529 at 6722 Spring Creek in Houston and invite seekers to visit. A warm, accepting environment awaits as bikers and non-bikers worship the Lord.
Reverend Summerfield can be reached by phone at 713-480-8227 or by email at reverend.summerfieldjr@yahoo.com. The church website is bikerchurch.webs.com
