Many industry experts note Christian based groups are among the fastest growing type of motorcycle clubs in the United States.

One such group in Orange County California is accused of straying from their original path of offering to redeem riding-sinners as Phillip Aguilar, 61, pastor of the Anaheim-based Set Free Soldiers, pleaded not guilty to charges of being a felon in possession of a handgun, ammunition and brass knuckles, and of being an active gang participant. Four other members of the group, including his son, Matthew, 29, pleaded not guilty to weapons and gang charges, and another pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.

The charges came from a search of the Aguilar home in Anaheim after a barroom brawl with members of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang on July 27 at a Newport Beach restaurant, Blackie's by the Sea. Two Hells Angels members were stabbed and Phillip Aguilar was charged with attempted murder.

Another 11 people, 10 of which were Set Free members, were arrested and some also charged with attempted murder, but those were later dropped.

The search of Aguilar's home produced a handgun, brass knuckles and confiscated hundreds of items, including clothing and expensive cars and motorcycles.

Thirty years ago, Aguilar was addicted to heroin. Aguilar now preaches to recovering drug addicts in the back yard of one of his Archer Street properties and runs several Southern California rehab homes. He also recently inspired an A&E reality show pilot. The ministry itself has close ties to a Christian rap group and has an urban-influenced clothing line called Soldier Made.

The Set Free Soldiers website writes 'We are a group of men who love Jesus and Love to ride Hard. We are not your normal motorcycle club. Some say we are too Good for the Bad guys, and too Bad for the Good guys. We don't argue that.'

Phillip Aguilar's attorney has said that so far he has not found any evidence of gang activity among the Set Free Soldiers. The three are scheduled to appear in court again Dec. 4.