Christian Motorcyclists Association 
The information on this page was last updated 7/26/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
CMA is a non-profit, interdenominational organization, dedicated to reaching people for Christ in the highways and byways through motorcycling. Since its beginning in the mid 1970s, CMA has had over 160,000 applicants for membership and over 1,380 chapters chartered in the United States. Also, through the CMA International Ministry, CMA is represented in other countries throughout the world.
CMA is not a club but a ministry. Our Member Training program is designed to make ministers of our members. We are involved in motorcycling events across the country and in taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ into America's prisons. Our Seasons of Refreshing Conferences, conducted by CMA staff evangelists, prepare our members for ministry in the coming rally season.
CMA also has State, National, and Regional rallies. These rallies are times of fellowship, praise and worship, fun bike games, and encouragement.
CMA operates under the heading of a Board of Directors working in conjunction with six regional evangelists and a special projects evangelist in order to support the growth of the ministry. Together, this leadership team oversees CMA from a national level appointing state, area, and local leaders across the country.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Christian Motorcyclists Association
PO Box 9
Hatfield, AR 71945
Website: www.cmausa.org
Phone: 870-389-6196
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 751645187
CEO/President: John Ogden Sr.
Chairman: John Ogden Sr.
Board size: 8
Founder: Herb Shreve
Ruling year: 1980
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2003
Purpose
Vision: Changing the world, one heart at a time. We will accomplish our vision through:
Evangelistic outreach primarily, but not exclusively, to the motorcycling community
Run for the Son, where we will partner with ministries with world-reaching potential
Equipping our members in ministry training that aligns itself with Biblical truths
A servant's attitude to the world and to our members (i.e. Here if you need us)
Quality products that aid in evangelistic outreach
An effective Support Center team
Mission statement
To inspire our leaders and members to be the most organized, advanced, equipped, financially stable organization, full of integrity in the motorcycling industry and the Kingdom of God.
Statement of faith
The Christian Motorcyclists Association is interdenominational and evangelistic in nature. We believe in:
The Bible as the inspired and infallible Word of God
One God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
The virgin birth and deity of Christ, His explicit atoning death, bodily resurrection, and ascension
Salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ
The sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit who enables a believer to live holy
The second coming of Jesus Christ
Articles
| 11/14/2025 | Christian Motorcyclists Association, Reaching Unreached Nations Among Ministries No Longer Posting Audited Financials |
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Fellowship Evangelism
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 130 of 1479 | 1 of 25 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 215 of 1479 | 1 of 25 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 306 of 1479 | 1 of 25 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 396 of 1480 | 5 of 25 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 85% | 85% | 88% | 86% | 87% | 86% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 15% | 15% | 12% | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 90% | 89% | 88% | 90% | 90% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 104% | 104% | 101% | 97% | 88% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 82% | 93% | 92% | 89% | 87% | 80% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | -4% | -4% | -1% | 3% | 12% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | -6% | -6% | -2% | 4% | 16% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 13% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 9% | 9% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.16 | 1.54 | 1.44 | 1.39 | 1.25 | 1.17 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.62 | 3.14 | 2.68 | 2.28 | 2.14 | 2.29 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.12 | 4.85 | 3.86 | 3.17 | 2.67 | 2.67 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.14 | 18.70 | 14.33 | 24.74 | 21.24 | 22.76 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.94 | 2.34 | 2.89 | 3.63 | 4.28 | 4.30 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 86% | 64% | 68% | 71% | 78% | 84% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $894,461 | $1,245,073 | $1,680,640 | $2,003,456 | $1,893,035 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $832,311 | $904,643 | $975,203 | $898,247 | $711,453 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,726,772 | $2,149,716 | $2,655,843 | $2,901,703 | $2,604,488 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,685,640 | $3,613,623 | $3,393,679 | $3,277,016 | $3,172,060 |
| Other long-term assets | $7,088 | $7,562 | $7,888 | $19,309 | $179,695 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,692,728 | $3,621,185 | $3,401,567 | $3,296,325 | $3,351,755 |
| Total assets | $5,419,500 | $5,770,901 | $6,057,410 | $6,198,028 | $5,956,243 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $92,328 | $150,045 | $107,335 | $136,593 | $114,443 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $92,328 | $150,045 | $107,335 | $136,593 | $114,443 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $92,328 | $150,045 | $107,335 | $136,593 | $114,443 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,083,976 | $5,358,284 | $5,604,450 | $5,743,309 | $5,580,887 |
| With donor restrictions | $243,196 | $262,572 | $345,625 | $318,126 | $260,913 |
| Net assets | $5,327,172 | $5,620,856 | $5,950,075 | $6,061,435 | $5,841,800 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $6,847,716 | $7,011,504 | $7,157,568 | $6,966,217 | $6,819,434 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | ($6,958) | $42,135 | $6,107 | $23,563 | $15,222 |
| Other revenue | $1,237,549 | $912,087 | $1,141,099 | $985,910 | $1,051,711 |
| Total other revenue | $1,230,591 | $954,222 | $1,147,206 | $1,009,473 | $1,066,933 |
| Total revenue | $8,078,307 | $7,965,726 | $8,304,774 | $7,975,690 | $7,886,367 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $7,527,596 | $7,344,264 | $7,412,674 | $6,951,250 | $6,277,029 |
| Management and general | $760,733 | $857,889 | $913,779 | $718,635 | $600,529 |
| Fundraising | $83,662 | $92,792 | $89,681 | $86,170 | $71,069 |
| Total expenses | $8,371,991 | $8,294,945 | $8,416,134 | $7,756,055 | $6,948,627 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($293,684) | ($329,219) | ($111,360) | $219,635 | $937,740 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($293,684) | ($329,219) | ($111,360) | $219,635 | $937,740 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| John Ogden Sr | Director/Chief Executive Officer | $99,354 |
| Jerod McPherson | VP Evangelistic Outreach | $84,189 |
| Glen McIntyre | Executive Operations Manag | $79,954 |
| Pollyanna Young | Vice President Operations | $61,696 |
| Jennifer Hayes | Chief Financial Officer | $60,204 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2025
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 7/26/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
The original brainstorm for such an organization occurred in 1972 when Herb Shreve and his teenage son purchased their first motorcycles. It was not until 1974 when the need for a new organization began to be realized. Herb attended his first motorcycle rally and saw a massive crowd of motorcyclists who did not know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. In fact, many had never heard the Gospel message.
The realization of such a great need prompted Herb to share his vision with a couple of Christian friends. Together, they began to pray. Herb became more and more convinced that God wanted a Christian organization dedicated to reaching motorcyclists with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the spring of 1975, he put action to his prayers. An attorney was contacted and a non-profit charter was applied for and approved. The waiting was over. The Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) was born.