THE CAUSE:
All funds raised will be used toward the purchase of motorcycles/dirt bikes to enable indigenous Christian leaders to reach their own people with the love and message of Jesus. Transportation is a strategic tool for world evangelism. Most indigenous pastors working in jungles, mountain villages, and distant towns are limited to walking. A motorcycle/dirt bike will help an indigenous pastor expand their outreach "unto the uttermost parts of the earth". (Acts 1:8)
THE GOAL:
Provide motorcycles to indigenous pastors-cost is between $1,500-$3,000 per bike.
THE NEXT RIDE:
Sunday, September 20, 2026 - Flyer
****Important Location Change Below****
Lions Park , 1300 Crosstown Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
****Important Location Change Below****
Lions Park , 1300 Crosstown Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
2025 Jon Just Ride and Updates
“Pray for us. Pray that the Master’s Word will s imply take off and race through the country to a ground swell of response” 2 Thessalonians 3:1,2
God's faithfulness and grace were on full display the end of March as 69 pastors in Kenya and Uganda received their new motorcycles! These important "tools" for their ministry were made possible by the precious donations of many to the 2025 Jon Just Get 'ER Done Memorial Motorcycle Ride where a record smashing total of $135,541.69 raised!! What a blessing and encouragement these new motorcycles are to indigenous African pastors as they face crucial transportation challenges in reaching their communities with the love of Jesus. Graduates and alumni of Africa Theological Seminary (ATS) in Kitale, Kenya were the recipients of 40 Motorcycles while pastors from Christian Mission Aid (CMA) received 25 new motorcycles. A huge shout out to Lawrence and his team from Joyland Honda in Kitale who play an important role every year in the purchasing, preparation and safety training of the pastors. Another 4 motorcycles were given to pastors whose ministries are in difficult to reach areas of northern Uganda and southern Sudan. Additional motorcycles will continue to be presented over the coming months. In addition to their new Honda Tuff motorbike, each pastor received 2 helmets, 2 reflective vests, a reflective jacket, a heavy-duty cable lock, a tank of gas, and insurance for a year. These pastors are truly prepared to "race" though their country on their new motorbikes with the good news of Jesus!
One grateful recipient of a motorcycle this March was Pastor J., an evangelist whose life story is a powerful testament to God's transformation. Once a feared bandit and cattle rustler, he now leads a local church of more than 120 members with the same boldness that he once used in the wild. His mission takes him deep into the remote villages of West Pokot, Kenya. *Pastor J. even goes back into bandit hideouts to the share the Gospel, meeting men who are exactly where he used to be. The motorcycle will be a major boost to his ministry. In a region where distances are long and their terrain is tough, this tool will help him move efficiently between villages, allowing him to reach more people and deepen his impact. What was even more amazing was that the Pastor who had led Pastor J to faith in Christ, was at the motorcycle presentation to witness this next step in *Pastor J's ministry - and that original pastor had received one of "Jon's" motorbikes a couple of years ago!! We are so blessed to have even a small role in this "circle of faith." (*name withheld due to safety concerns)
Pastor Ocan is the Worship Pastor for Called to Serve Ministries in northern Uganda and will make good use of his new motorbike! He oversees five churches and 30 Kid's clubs. He is also the Director of the Jesus Film Project Team and leads the team in weekly outreaches throughout the area to show the Jesus Film. Other pastors are using their new transportation to minister in camps of refugees from Sudan, reaching out to youth providing hope and purpose for the future, ........critical peace-building initiatives, and as "ambulances" in times of medical emergencies in their communities - scorpion stings, snake bites, and injuries. The differences these motorcycles are making in the ministries and communities of these pastors are deep and broad -difficult for us to imagine.
We are truly blessed by each of you who choose to celebrate Jon with us through these motorcycles and the eternal impact that his life continues to make - both here and abroad. We're grateful for each one of you who choose to share your generous financial gifts (and prayers) that are making such a difference in the ministries of these pastors. We are truly humbled and amazed at the "BIG plan" that God has for this ministry - MUCH bigger than we could have imagined!
Plans are underway for the 2026 Jon "just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride which will take place on Sunday, September 20th. We will be departing from Lions Park, 1300 Crosstown Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318. Registration begins at 11:30am with the ride leaving at 1pm. In place of a standard registration fee, "free-will" donations will be taken. After returning to the park, there will be a short ministry update followed by a picnic dinner. We hope that you will join us for the ride and/or dinner as we celebrate Jon's life while raising funds for a cause that reflects two of the passions of Jon's heart - motorcycles and Jesus!
One grateful recipient of a motorcycle this March was Pastor J., an evangelist whose life story is a powerful testament to God's transformation. Once a feared bandit and cattle rustler, he now leads a local church of more than 120 members with the same boldness that he once used in the wild. His mission takes him deep into the remote villages of West Pokot, Kenya. *Pastor J. even goes back into bandit hideouts to the share the Gospel, meeting men who are exactly where he used to be. The motorcycle will be a major boost to his ministry. In a region where distances are long and their terrain is tough, this tool will help him move efficiently between villages, allowing him to reach more people and deepen his impact. What was even more amazing was that the Pastor who had led Pastor J to faith in Christ, was at the motorcycle presentation to witness this next step in *Pastor J's ministry - and that original pastor had received one of "Jon's" motorbikes a couple of years ago!! We are so blessed to have even a small role in this "circle of faith." (*name withheld due to safety concerns)
Pastor Ocan is the Worship Pastor for Called to Serve Ministries in northern Uganda and will make good use of his new motorbike! He oversees five churches and 30 Kid's clubs. He is also the Director of the Jesus Film Project Team and leads the team in weekly outreaches throughout the area to show the Jesus Film. Other pastors are using their new transportation to minister in camps of refugees from Sudan, reaching out to youth providing hope and purpose for the future, ........critical peace-building initiatives, and as "ambulances" in times of medical emergencies in their communities - scorpion stings, snake bites, and injuries. The differences these motorcycles are making in the ministries and communities of these pastors are deep and broad -difficult for us to imagine.
We are truly blessed by each of you who choose to celebrate Jon with us through these motorcycles and the eternal impact that his life continues to make - both here and abroad. We're grateful for each one of you who choose to share your generous financial gifts (and prayers) that are making such a difference in the ministries of these pastors. We are truly humbled and amazed at the "BIG plan" that God has for this ministry - MUCH bigger than we could have imagined!
Plans are underway for the 2026 Jon "just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride which will take place on Sunday, September 20th. We will be departing from Lions Park, 1300 Crosstown Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318. Registration begins at 11:30am with the ride leaving at 1pm. In place of a standard registration fee, "free-will" donations will be taken. After returning to the park, there will be a short ministry update followed by a picnic dinner. We hope that you will join us for the ride and/or dinner as we celebrate Jon's life while raising funds for a cause that reflects two of the passions of Jon's heart - motorcycles and Jesus!
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Over 21 years, over $951,728 has been raised allowing for over 684+ motorcycles to be purchased for pastors in Africa!!
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