Born on December 8, 1959, in Mt. Arlington, NJ, Warren attended Rutgers University, earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. While at Rutgers, he joined the Air Force’s College Senior Engineering Program, leading to his commissioning as an officer. In 1985, while stationed at Eglin Air Force Base, he met and married Rebecca (Becky) Graham. That same year, he earned a master’s degree in electro-optics from the Air Force Institute of Technology.

Warren and Becky retired from the Air Force after 21 and 26 years of service. In 2000, Warren realized his need to submit fully to Jesus as Lord and was baptized at First Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA. His life changed as he pursued missions, evangelism, and discipleship.

After moving to Dothan, AL, in 2007, they joined Memphis Baptist Church and its F.A.I.T.H. Riders Chapter in 2008. Warren now serves as Chapter Director, actively sharing the gospel and growing in faith alongside Becky.

E-MAIL: Warren Abraham

Tom joined London Bridge Baptist Church on January 29, 2001, as Pastor of Administration. His experience in the U.S. Navy, Atlas Powder Company, mining equipment sales, and Pump Engineering prepared him for this role. After six years, he became Associate Pastor of Adult Education, then Senior Associate Pastor five years later.

Tom is married to his wonderful partner in ministry, Sherry. They have three children: Michael (married to Tracey, with twin sons, Alex and Owen, in Marion, VA), John (Spartanburg, SC), and Carrie (married to Matthew Carver, Asheville, NC).

Raised in church, Tom accepted Christ at seven but fully surrendered in 1996 during a Christmas pageant. He studied biology (pre-veterinary) and psychology at Virginia Tech in the Corps of Cadets.

His life verse is Philippians 1:6: “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

He enjoys motorcycles and fly fishing.

Email: Tom Armbrister

Greg Daniel was born in Southeast Texas in 1973 to parents who rode motorcycle Endurance Trial Races but gave up riding when children entered the picture. His first bike was a Honda moped rescued from a junk pile, along with a Yamaha 350 dirt bike, which the junk pile owner quickly confiscated. He and his wife grew up together, attending the same church, dating in high school and college, and marrying after graduation.

Greg reported for active duty in the Army on September 11, 2001, as planes were crashing into the towers. He served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and retired in 2023. He now has a second career as the Facility Director at First Baptist Church Charlottesville.

Greg began riding as a motorcycle missionary in 2017, joining the FBC Charlottesville FAITH Riders. Since then, he has logged over 100,000 miles on three motorcycles, serving on mission for Christ in Charlottesville, Virginia, and at events in Daytona, Laconia, and Sturgis.

EMAIL: Greg Daniel

Michele and her late husband, Buddy Newsome, founded F.A.I.T.H. Riders Motorcycle Ministry in 2002 while attending First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland, Florida. Married for 19 years until Buddy’s passing in 2015, they have three grown children, five adopted children they sponsor in Moldova, and one granddaughter.

Michele serves as Director of The Porch Light, a Florida Baptist Children’s Homes ministry providing a safe home for minor girls rescued from sex trafficking. She oversees victims, staff, volunteers, and prevention efforts.

A criminology graduate of Saint Leo University, Michele served 24 years in law enforcement as a police officer, detective, and investigator of crimes against children. She later earned a master’s in mental health counseling from Webster University and is working toward licensure.

Passionate about serving others, she partners with Justice and Mercy International to support orphaned children in Moldova. Through F.A.I.T.H. Riders, she remains committed to sharing Christ and ensuring “No One Left Behind.”

E-MAIL: Michele Newsome

Dr. J. Marcus Merritt serves as the Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Doctor of Ministry Program Coordinator, and Director of Church Relations at Luther Rice College and Seminary. He holds a B.A. and M.Div. from Luther Rice College and Seminary and a D.Min. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Raised in a Southern Baptist church, Marcus accepted Christ at age ten and, at twenty-one, surrendered to vocational ministry. His calling has led him to serve as a missionary with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, and the North American Mission Board. He has also pastored churches in Georgia and Alabama.

From 2006 to 2009, Marcus was the Alabama State Coordinator for F.A.I.T.H. Riders Motorcycle Ministry, training hundreds in the 3-Minute Testimony at Sturgis and Daytona Beach.

Marcus and his wife, Michelle, have three children and six grandchildren.

EMAIL: Marcus Merrett