Brigade Leader | Site-Wide Activity https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:45:41 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.5.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 f3d8907286fd5c881df99bccdad789cf Vasil Genov posted an update: Here in battalion 8034, we just, for the second […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16902/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:33:22 -0400 Here in battalion 8034, we just, for the second time, completed the Treasure Hunting Unit that we pioneered 6 years ago!

First week: Lieutenant Jeff presented on deer antler sheds

Second Week: Lieutenant Joel presented on Native American artifacts.

Third Week: Lieutenant Andy presented on Metal Detecting

Fourth Week: Everyone brought their…

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]]> 0 b71512da95e1735f39ac84250001214e Jay Trainer started the discussion Tree Climbers Guild - Colonial Living Additional Resources in the forum Tree Climbers https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/tree-climbers-guild-colonial-living-additional-resources/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:24:32 -0400 Tree Climbers Guild - Colonial Living Additional Resources

Attached is the Dad Mentor Time questions and printable PDF forms to print out for the Colonial Living module.

– Colonial Journal

– Dad/Mentor Time

]]> 69387091e901c4781447bee6de4b9f65 Andrew Dinges became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16897/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:22:46 -0400 0 8c5017d44ac8e933fe3c6a0dc43ccf23 Vasil Genov became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16896/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:19:36 -0400 0 cf7a5d805573b2d585a60572f60328c8 Jonathan Schiedlo Sr became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16895/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:18:50 -0400 0 56bc591b70c22aac01c09d9d836dfeb4 BOBBY CLARK became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16893/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:19:42 -0400 0 46d791bb426677e3e7868773ab9bcdf7 Dean Law became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16891/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:59:31 -0400 0 92d42e0b3411d1cabaa52f3492287ffd Dennis Thompson posted an update: Here is Day 4 of the 7 Days of Prayer--as we prepare […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16888/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:16:40 -0400 Here is Day 4 of the 7 Days of Prayer–as we prepare our hearts and minds to disciple young men and boys.

Day 4 – A Prayer for the Men and Leaders

Lord, strengthen the men of this ministry. Wake up the hearts of Your men and give us a burden for the next generation. Teach us that we are not merely filling roles or attending meetings – we…

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]]> 0 61c4eef09f76c4a2c2b049d4b4cfa959 Joe Farage became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16887/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:17:21 -0400 0 2e388041eb622f78db7e6b16d290105d Michael O’Hara posted an update: Has your CSB Unit hosted a Fathering Adventure Day […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16886/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:52:45 -0400 Has your CSB Unit hosted a Fathering Adventure Day before? They are great one-time opportunities to give dads and kids at your church who aren’t already joining CSB to come and get a taste. Fantastic way to promote your CSB Unit within your own church, or use it as an outreach for the surrounding community. We have lots designed for dads and…

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Fathering Adventure Day Overview

Fathering Adventure Day Transform a single day into a lifelong memory. Christian Service Brigade Fathering Adventures helps local leaders and churches host high-impact, easy-to-plan outdoor events that strengthen the bonds between dads and their kids, mentally, physically, and spiritually. We … Continue reading

]]> 1 a3058fe7766902ec55020ee8e521a540 Kelley Selbher became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16881/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:25:05 -0400 3 b0ce86fffad44e2b6e527ff9028ef35e Dave Gerwitz became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16878/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:08:37 -0400 2 c6858593fa9feb5359e247578e6e9dc9 Jay Trainer started the discussion Tree Climbers Guild - History of Trains Additional Resources in the forum Tree Climbers https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/tree-climbers-guild-history-of-trains-additional-resources/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:08:13 -0400 Tree Climbers Guild - History of Trains Additional Resources

Attached is the Dad Mentor Time questions and printable PDF forms to print out for the History of Trains module.

]]> 93ed0863244c291b91f8d2384d225da0 Jay Trainer started the discussion Tree Climbers Guild - Rocks Additional Resource in the forum Tree Climbers https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/tree-climbers-guild-rocks-additional-resource/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:56:17 -0400 Tree Climbers Guild - Rocks Additional Resource

Attached is the Dad Mentor Rocks resource available to print at any point.

]]> 8f0de0564a0dca21be4d10f71320fc34 Dennis Thompson posted an update: Here is Day 3 of the 7-Days of Prayer:Day 3 - A Prayer […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16872/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:31:04 -0400 Here is Day 3 of the 7-Days of Prayer:

Day 3 – A Prayer for Wisdom in Discipling Boys

Father, give me Your wisdom as I walk with boys and young men. Give me eyes to see the boy behind the behavior. Give me ears to hear what is underneath his words. Help me notice what others overlook and respond with grace and truth.

When a boy struggles, give…

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]]> 0 9cb59f7836b17cf337bc99603ecdb4dc Edward Predota became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16870/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:18:42 -0400 3 f8a14113e4d845c0bb8bbbeff262e419 Michael O’Hara started the discussion The Battalion/Youth Group Connection??? in the forum Battalion https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/the-battalion-youth-group-connection/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:18:00 -0400 The Battalion/Youth Group Connection???

I have learned that some youth pastors/leaders feel like Battalion competes with youth group. What I have also found is that a healthy relationship and collaboration between Battalion and the youth group can have tremendous benefit, because Battalion has the power to develop leaders that the youth group can leverage. Have you experienced…

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]]> fad07e43a7169a972f6f3e825d6e8018 Evan Holliday became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16862/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:38:37 -0400 3 14c017225e7e0cd3115cb901c87ea9aa Michael Fitzgerald replied to the discussion Tree Climbers Guild - Romans Road in the forum Tree Climbers https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/tree-climbers-guild-romans-road/#post-217650 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:27 -0400 Reply to Tree Climbers Guild - Romans Road

I agree-great visual!

]]> 8c70fced41c47647a76052ec954926c8 Dennis Thompson replied to the discussion Tree Climbers Guild - Romans Road in the forum Tree Climbers https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/tree-climbers-guild-romans-road/#post-217641 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:16:34 -0400 Reply to Tree Climbers Guild - Romans Road

Excellent Romans Road

It’s a great visual that we’ll use for each of our guys.

Thanks

]]> 638a509da66c9ba1373b31ee9ccfe707 Jay Trainer started the discussion Tree Climbers Guild - Romans Road in the forum Tree Climbers https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/tree-climbers-guild-romans-road/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:22:21 -0400 Tree Climbers Guild - Romans Road

Here is a PDF downloadable of a copy of the Romans Road to share with your unit.

]]> d714cf10c0e0a17b2df5b7d02bde002b Kristen Sutter became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16854/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:52:47 -0400 2 b5312e609103b9ff9cfd9c37a70d7a7e Matt Oberlin became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16850/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:38:17 -0400 2 9de34c0df21cf281f9393e23a052dba4 William Hepperle became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16848/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:53:25 -0400 2 f709aa80fe1a5c33543f6c6854bb1f32 Dennis Thompson posted an update: Here is Day 2 of my 7-Day Prayer for Brigade Leaders.Day 2 […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16844/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:41:06 -0400 Here is Day 2 of my 7-Day Prayer for Brigade Leaders.

Day 2 – A Prayer to Become the Man I Am Asking men and boys to Become

Lord, make me the man I am asking these boys to become. Form in me the character I long to see in them. Clothe me with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Teach me to forgive quickly, love deeply, and…

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]]> 0 ffc93ee31facfee96b15cb7d3bf82ce1 Katie Thomasen became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16841/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:13:07 -0400 1 fa4b4f56a0af9ee839cdc3feb534b0ab Michael O’Hara posted an update: In September's Brigade Bulletin, maybe I should […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16831/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:30:22 -0400 In September’s Brigade Bulletin, maybe I should have included the encouragement to BE the helpers, as much as “look for the helpers.”

As I leader CSB’s ministry to the next generation, I primary goal is to ensure everything we do, from the National Headquarters to every Unit across the U.S., is connected to the Gospel. AND, that we would…

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Becoming the Helpers in a Broken World

School has already started back in some areas of the country, but for many it will start the day or two after Labor Day. Then, shortly following, will be Friday, September 11th. It’s interesting how a date can carry so … Continue reading

]]> 0 727ac48dbe5ebd4faa52cf8f01af0324 Andy Bradford became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16827/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:52:55 -0400 4 da6e8910eeb9f357cb01f01defbb8953 Greg Messinger became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16825/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:33:55 -0400 2 14da47ffd09f3da1effd308d2a9f917f Kurt Niehaus became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16821/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:42:40 -0400 3 b9ecdb6222fe02aa6c2fe2968cfbbab7 Dennis Thompson posted an update: I have prepared 7 daily prayers for Brigade Leaders as […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16819/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:54:57 -0400 I have prepared 7 daily prayers for Brigade Leaders as we prepare for this coming program year. i have been using these prayers to prepare my heart and mind for discipling the young men and boys and equipping the Brigade leaders.

Here is Day 1 – Prayer:

Day 1 – A Prayer of Surrender

Father, I come before You with open hands and an open…

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Moving on to small engines in September. Happy Labor Day everytone

]]> 2 5122e3bf1b124e637d98b3986d342199 William Rodebaugh became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16803/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:07:48 -0400 1 2564176a44c543881907999a50802e38 Dave Gregg posted a new post. https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/?p=197003 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:08:39 -0400
Make Choosing Your Brigade Module/Mission/Field Guide Easier

Here are some some tools to help you select what you will be focusing on as you plug things into your calendar during your planning meeting.

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Brick Building Leaders Guide

The Stockade Brick Building: Christ the Cornerstone Leader’s Guide combines the creativity of plastic brick building with hands-on construction principles to help boys discover why a strong foundation matters.…

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Foghorns & Sirens Leaders Guide

The Stockade Foghorns & Sirens: Heeding God’s Warning Leader’s Guide takes boys through a four-meeting exploration of warning signals and the important role they play in recognizing danger and finding safety.…

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Maps and Compass Leaders Guide

The Tree Climbers Guild: Maps & Compass Guide takes dads, mentors, and boys on a four-week navigation adventure where practical map and compass skills point to a greater spiritual truth. As boys learn to…

]]> f78a9b872a0f23e8fe53b291e7df97ff Jay Trainer posted a new post. https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/?p=211012 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:25:50 -0400
Fossils Leaders Guide

The Tree Climbers Guild: Fossils Guide invites dads, mentors, and boys to become explorers as they investigate fossils and discover the amazing variety found throughout God’s creation. Through fossil digs,…

]]> 6d07da6201667892f8ea98934e1c6c64 Jay Trainer posted a new post. https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/?p=210994 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:09:51 -0400
Outer Space Leaders Guide

The Tree Climbers Guild: Outer Space Module takes dads, mentors, and boys on a four-week journey through the wonders of God’s creation. Through space-themed games, hands-on projects, Bible verses, stories, and…

]]> 2a046e4eadbd1d4a32c563d5267be6b8 Preston Diehl became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16789/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:42:21 -0400 1 f1d54d8308142f727316422559191bf0 Katie Smith: @Dave-Ping Dave! Come join your group! https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16786/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:41:24 -0400 @Dave-Ping

Dave! Come join your group!

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