Bikers for Christ

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Bikers For Christ (BFC) is a Christian motorcycle ministry started in 1990 by Pastor Fred Zariczny, known as Pastor Z, in California. It began with Calvary Chapel of Marysville and now operates under Rushing Wind Ministries in Southern California. Rushing Wind started in 2003 as a Biker Church in Oceanside, founded by Pastor Z, and now has many affiliate churches in the U.S. and abroad. There are more than 100 BFC chapters with thousands of members worldwide. Paul Crouch Jr. of Trinity Broadcasting Network has called BFC one of the largest Christian motorcycle ministries.

As of April 2020, BFC had chapters in 50 states and 24 countries, including Australia and several European nations (the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Lithuania, Sweden) and South Africa. BFC runs motorcycle events to raise money for the handicapped, underprivileged, and disabled, and it also hosts events to honor Vietnam Veterans, featuring a 370-foot mini replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Pastor Fred is married to Esther. They have seven children, thirteen grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter. He is known for his tattoos, including a BFC patch tattooed on his back by Kim Saigh on LA Ink. He plays bass in the BFC Full Throttle Band, with Eric Turner as lead vocalist and guitarist, and several drummers. The band has performed at Sturgis, Daytona, Hollister, Arizona Bike Week, and other events, playing classic biker rock and some Christian songs. Pastor Z also takes photos and writes articles for Quick Throttle magazine.