Holy Rollerz
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| Founded | 1999 |
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| Founders | Brian Wood Gustavo Torres[1] |
| Type | 501(c)3 non-profit organization |
| Location | |
| Origins | Kennesaw, Georgia |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
| Method | Christian ministry in the automotive field |
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Members
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738 members, 5073 website profiles |
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Key people
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Chapter presidents and officers |
| Slogan | Isaiah 61:3 "...a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor" |
| Website | http://www.holyrollerz.org |
Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club (HRC3) is a non-profit Christian ministry started by Brian Wood and Gustavo "Gus" Torres in Kennesaw, Georgia.[2] Since its beginning in 1999, it has grown to be the largest Christian automotive ministry of any kind in the world, with chapters across the United States and members across the world.[1][3]
Contents
Mission statement
"The Corporation is organized for charitable, educational and recreational purposes. The goal is to spread the Word of God throughout the community and to provide a positive environment for automotive enthusiasts."[3][4]
Membership
Membership to Holy Rollerz is through a lengthy application process. Once completed, the application is sent to the officers of the club, who include the presidents of each chapter, for review and discussion. The club's trademark, a decal for the windshield of a member's car,[5] is then given to the new member.
Chapters
Domestic chapters
- Atlanta, GA
- Southern California
- Charleston, WV
- Columbus, GA
- Albuquerque, NM
- Chattanooga, TN
- Roswell, NM
- Orlando, FL
- Raleigh, NC
- Beaumont, TX
- Houston, TX
- El Paso, TX
National chapter
For members of Holy Rollerz who do not live close to a local chapter, there is a National Chapter that they can belong to.
International chapter
For international members, they belong to the International Chapter.
Internet forum
The Holy Rollerz Forum is the largest Christian automotive forum on the internet.[6] Popular threads are their Faith-based Discussion, General Discussion, and the local threads for each of the chapters.
Membership and posting ability on the Holy Rollerz Forum is separate from the car club. A "user" may sign on to the forums to post, but may not become an official member of the club without going through the application process and submitting their application to the officers of the club for approval.
Media coverage of HRC3
Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club has been featured in many news articles, TV shows and their officers have been invited on radio shows.[7] Some include,
News Papers
TV Shows
- Car Crazy on the Speed Channel
- American Bible Society Presents
- Family Net TV
Radio Shows
- KKEI Radio
Feature-length Movies
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