Holy Rollerz
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| Founded | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Brian Wood Gustavo Torres[1] |
| Type | 501(c)3 nonprofit organization |
| Location |
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| Origins | Kennesaw, Georgia, US |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Method | Christian ministry in the automotive field |
| Members | 742 dues paying members, 5000+ website profiles |
Key people | Chapter presidents and officers |
Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club (HRC3) is a nonprofit Christian ministry started by Brian Wood and Gustavo "Gus" Torres in Kennesaw, Georgia, US.[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]
Mission statement
[edit]"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
[edit]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 organization's trademark, a vinyl applique for the windshield of a member's vehicle,[5] is then given to the new member.
Internet forum
[edit]The Holy Rollerz Forum is the largest Christian automotive forum on the internet.[6]
Media coverage of HRC3
[edit]Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club has been featured in many news articles, TV shows and their officers have been invited on radio shows.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Enthusiast". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 2006-07-28. p. S2.
[Gustavo] Torres, 28, is a youth pastor who travels around the Southeast. He co-founded the Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club in 1999 with his longtime friend Brian Wood.
- ^ "Driven By Faith; Co-founders of the Christian car club Holy Rollerz take their message of hope and redemption on the road". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 2006-11-11. p. F1.
- ^ a b "Holly Rollerz official website". Archived from the original on September 24, 2002.
- ^ "Enthusiast". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 2006-07-14. p. S2.
Wood and other members of the Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club perform community service, attend car shows and speak to teens about their experiences.
- ^ ""Holy Roller" Take on New Meaning". WTVM.
Check out the logo. A Christian car club?.
- ^ "Index of the Web".
- ^ "HRC3 Media Gallery".