Battalion is a discipleship-centered program where Christian men build personal relationships with teen guys and mentor them to be effective Christian leaders. These 12-18 year-old young men share experiences in peer group leadership through weekly meetings, the achievement program, service projects and outings, helping them to become leaders by leading.
Ministry to Boys, Ages 12-18
Battalion focuses on discipleship. Christian men build personal relationships with teen guys and train them to be effective Christian leaders. These 12- to 18-year-old young men experience peer group leadership through weekly meetings, service projects and outings. As Christian men:
Battalion leaders are trying to:
- Guide young men to the Lord
- Guide young men to the Word of God
- Guide young men to Christian maturity
- Guide young men to the local church
The Weekly Meeting
The weekly meeting is a time of activities, games, stories and small group study. Leaders regularly challenge the boys from the Word of God.
Camps
An integral part of Battalion is camp. Brigade runs camps across North America. These camps provide you with an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your boys. Just some of the activities available are: archery, horseback riding, crafts, swimming, boating, Bible studies, campfires, special trip camps and food. Battalion boys also receive leadership and service opportunities.
Shape N Race
Some Battalions join in the church’s annual Shape N Race derby. This might be a good way for your Battalion boys to serve the boys in Stockade by helping the younger boys make their cars. Click here to go to the Shape N Race page.
Regional Events
Many regions conduct special events and try to bring together the other Stockades in the area. These include camping trips, sporting events and other fun activities.
Super Achievers
» Click here to view the current Battalion Super Achievers
We honor boys who’ve completed the Guide rank and the Three Star rank. If you have a Super Achiever in your Battalion, send his name and a picture, the name of the church, and the city and state where the church is located. Be sure to tell us if he earned Guide or Third Star. Send it to:
or, if you prefer to send hard copies;
Super Achievers
P.O. Box 150
Wheaton, IL 60189.
Herald of Christ
» Click here to view the current Herald of Christ award winners
The highest award in Battalion is the Herald of Christ. The boys who earn this award go through an intense nine-month period of service and study. Many past Heralds have gone on to become pastors, missionaries, full-time Christian leaders and influential businessmen.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you are interested in finding a Battalion near you, contact our office in Wheaton or, our Staff Representative in your area from our staff list.
