God's Squad Explained

God's Squad
Founded:1971
Founding Location:Sydney, Australia
Key People:Rev. Dr. K. John Smith
Type:Christian motorcycle club
Region:Worldwide
Purpose:Christian ministry supporting the members and families of the motorcycle scene and those on its fringes
Website:http://www.gscmc.com
Abbreviation:GSCMC

God's Squad Christian Motorcycle Club (GSCMC), is a Christian patch club motorcycle club established in the early 1970s in Sydney, Australia. The club expanded to a broader base and missional style in Melbourne, Australia under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Kevin John Smith[1] in Melbourne after 1972[2] and continues to operate to the present day.[3]

History

The club is one of the oldest Christian backpatch clubs in the world.[4] The club primarily ministers among outlaw motorcycle clubs and associated groups.[5] [6] Since its birth out of the counter culture Jesus Movement of the late 1960s, it has continued to operate to the present day.[7] The club's history is documented in John Smith's autobiography, On The Side Of The Angels.[8] John Smith died in March 2019.[9] [10]

As of 2020, GSCMC has chapters in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Norway, Finland, Ireland, Ukraine, Germany, Netherlands, Lithuania, Michigan US, Sweden, Poland, Estonia and Switzerland.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Smith - Blues Preacher - Concern Australia . 2008-12-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081103125842/http://www.concernaustralia.org.au/johnsmith/ . 2008-11-03 .
  2. Web site: God's Squad preaches at all times . CathNews . CathNews . 18 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120405172314/http://www.cathnews.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=4240 . 5 April 2012 .
  3. Web site: God's Squad at Zac's Place . Yass Tribune . Fairfax Media . 18 May 2012 . ALIX DOUGLAS . News article . 11 March 2011 .
  4. Web site: God's Squad. Live To Ride To Church. livetorideridetochurch.blogspot.com. 18 May 2012.
  5. Web site: John Smith . Contributors, Greenbelt Festivals . Greenbelt Festivals Ltd . 18 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130618060456/http://greenbelt.org.uk/contributors/john-smith/ . 18 June 2013 .
  6. Web site: Pub church aims to reach out to all . This is South Wales . Northcliffe Media Limited . 18 May 2012 . News article . 9 September 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130927060620/http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Pub-church-aims-reach/story-12427095-detail/story.html . 27 September 2013 .
  7. Web site: History:God Squad Christian Motorcycle Club. God Squad Christian Motorcycle Club. God Squad Christian Motorcycle Club. 18 May 2012.
  8. Web site: On the Side of the Angels. John Smith. Strand Publishing. 2007. 24 Nov 2021.
  9. https://www.eternitynews.com.au/in-depth/john-smith-prophet-teacher-evangelist-and-biker-takes-his-final-ride/ John Smith, prophet, teacher, evangelist and biker takes his final ride
  10. https://twitter.com/TimCostello/status/1103798228930052098 Saddened by death of John Smith yesterday after a long battle with cancer
  11. Web site: Australian bikers' club offers Jesus to those willing to accept him . http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20070814183950/http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0704484.htm . dead . 14 August 2007 . Catholic News Service . Catholic News Service/USCCB . 18 May 2012 . Dan McAloon . News article . 7 August 2007 .

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