Brigade Leader | Site-Wide Activity https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:45:47 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 b151eb8916775bb6e2863b5bcf41b6d1 Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: Last fall, I shared about the service project our unit […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16585/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:59:48 -0400 Last fall, I shared about the service project our unit took on-repairing and refurbishing a garden well for a woman whose lkate husband first got this 20 or more years ago.

We started with a rebuild using treated lumber, but it needed a few months to dry before we could finish, so we started back up in April and delivered the final product…

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]]> 0 be7f5f7f63781d62fbb0e5c1be595d3d Steven Thompson became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16577/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:23:00 -0400 2 7341029fa4ea2febea9eec1ab15d31ed kyle mitchell became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16569/ Tue, 26 May 2026 13:07:22 -0400 3 eec082bd25b6c961c4069855d3212b88 smith Guillaume Lamothe became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16562/ Fri, 22 May 2026 10:12:01 -0400 1 9ff5088394c8b1188c70bac4fb1e72e6 Thomas Weeks posted an update: Wow.. it's been a while.. https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16560/ Thu, 21 May 2026 03:15:25 -0400 Wow.. it’s been a while..

]]> 0 a6aaace85c538ecf283079957b59ca41 Andrew Koser posted an update: After a chilly camping trip last weekend with our […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16539/ Sat, 09 May 2026 00:49:07 -0400 After a chilly camping trip last weekend with our unit (5987) along the New River, my son Caleb and I got to enjoy participating in Pedaling for a Purpose for the first time. We bike 26 miles along the beautiful New River Trail and an extra one mile along a nearby mountain bike trail. Dad was definitely feeling pretty tired on the way back…

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]]> 5 6f8c59664439c921cfb8073437725ccb Christopher Neubecker became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16534/ Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:40 -0400 1 25a52a53113cc545bff45dc956294aee Dennis Thompson posted an update: As I approach the end-of-the-year review for our […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16529/ Mon, 04 May 2026 00:02:26 -0400 As I approach the end-of-the-year review for our Stockade and Battalion, I plan to collaborate with our youth pastor and men’s ministry leader to discuss the evaluation process for our church’s Brigade Ministry. I’m interested in hearing from anyone who has involved their youth pastor and men’s ministry leaders in their Brigade Review. Any…

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]]> 0 2978cb4cfb4cd17ab6423e6e7ce5c9c2 Michael Buffalino posted an update: Are there any teaching articles on apologetic for battalion guys? https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16527/ Sat, 02 May 2026 18:23:19 -0400 Are there any teaching articles on apologetic for battalion guys?

]]> 2 817f91e65b6c695faed96beb69e9b7eb Michael O’Hara posted an update: Finish Strong! It's a lesson the next generation needs […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16525/ Fri, 01 May 2026 18:21:28 -0400 Finish Strong! It’s a lesson the next generation needs to learn. And it’s the focus of my article in this month’s ‘Brigade Bulletin’ just emailed out this morning. In it I highlight the ‘Greatest Come Back’ in NFL history. Take a look at the following link, encourage the boys in your Units, and know we’re praying for you and are here to…

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When the Benchwarmer Became the Hero

But what captured my attention most wasn’t the award, the crowd, or the speakers; it was the story behind “Call to Courage” founder Frank Reich. Frank Reich, a man known not only as Jim Kelly’s former backup quarterback, but also … Continue reading

]]> 1 d892cd8e16b2747812c07eefa8fea4a2 Jethro Okiru posted an update: The difference is crazy https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16512/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:47:25 -0400 The difference is crazy

]]> 3 6cbe38b9af6dcb23a6c4488bd28cbaa9 Dave Gregg posted a new post. https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/?p=168668 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:38:24 -0400
Less Stress: Register Your Unit Early Without Risk and Avoid the Fall Scramble

Every year, many of us feel the same pressure when Fall arrives: getting your Brigade Unit registered, leaders organized, and everything in place all at once.
We’re making changes to eliminate some of that pressure.

]]> 0 74b09b4638796471049b5100a6a7fa48 Dale Kinkade started the discussion Tree Climbers Guild: Birds in the forum Tree Climbers https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/tree-climbers-guild-birds/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:28:38 -0400 Tree Climbers Guild: Birds

For the one board birdhouse, a five or six-foot (depending on availability) “1×6” Cedar Dog Ear Fence Picket works GREAT! You just need to add 1/4-inch to measurement “E” because the picket is 5/8″ rather than 3/4″ thick. Looks great and lasts for years without paint or stain! Just make measurement “E” 4 1/4 inches.

]]> ca0aadaff5b6a4fae276688d53660e99 Dale Kinkade started the discussion Stockade: Woodworking and Tree Climbers Guild: Birds Complement in the forum Stockade https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/stockade-woodworking-and-tree-climbers-guild-birds-complement/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:11 -0400 Stockade: Woodworking and Tree Climbers Guild: Birds Complement

Are you running both Stockade and Tree Climbers at your church? The Tree Climbers Guild: Birds and Stockade Woodworking work REALLY well with one another. You can make the same birdhouse with both groups. Check out the great one board birdhouse in Tree Climbers Guild: Birds.

]]> b00053dde8e868e7e7a9b385bd005b69 Dale Kinkade started the discussion Tree Climbers Guild: Birds and Stockade Woodworking Complement in the forum Tree Climbers https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/tree-climbers-guild-birds-and-stockade-woodworking-complement/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:57:19 -0400 Tree Climbers Guild: Birds and Stockade Woodworking Complement

Are you running both Tree Climbers and Stockade and your church? The Tree Climbers Guild: Birds and Stockade Woodworking work REALLY well with one another. You can make the same birdhouse with both groups. Check out the great one board birdhouse in Tree Climbers Guild: Birds.

]]> cb353301e8627a5371ced87296fb38f7 Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: We said farewell to two graduating seniors tonight, […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16503/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:47:34 -0400 We said farewell to two graduating seniors tonight, Noah Molitor and Aaron Berlie. Both are registered in the Alumni Association. Both received Alumni hats and challenge coins. They were great examples for the younger guys and we pray for God’s continued grace and strength for them.

]]> 3 0c6c50a7326ecff958d0cee1f61986ad Bruce Buncher posted an update: https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16495/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:57:37 -0400 3 1e43cfa3fcde625cec8946b1536cae0b Bruce Buncher became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16493/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:46:44 -0400 2 83d9e384845964acb9092c64ffecc580 Jay Trainer started the discussion Tree Climbers Guild – Outer Space Additional Resources in the forum Tree Climbers https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/tree-climber-guild-outer-space-additional-resources/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:36:34 -0400 Tree Climbers Guild – Outer Space Additional Resources

Attached are the additional resources for Outer Space including:

* Week 1 – Appendix A – Make Your Own Eclipse

* Week 2 – Outer Space Slideshow for Story Time

* Week 2 – Appendix B – Planisphere

* Week 2 – Appendix C – Constellation Projector

* Dad Mentor Time

]]> e2dffe6630d0c7561888b9e019116ba8 Robert Farnham became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16485/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:16:43 -0400 4 b06e19d5b3c2a86368e8e853bb2f6389 Dave Gregg posted a new post. https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/?p=165949 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:40:16 -0400
Finish Strong

Why a great new season next year starts with a great evaluation this year, and some tools to help make it easy.

]]> 1 e64d839ec6fed04558b7b49349f4451d Jay Trainer started the discussion Post Car Pictures Here! in the forum Cars https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/post-car-pictures-here/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:05:55 -0400 Post Car Pictures Here!

Brigade Staff Car Photos:

1) 1969 AMC Javelin SST: 290 w/ Hurst 4 speed and Holly 4-barrel: owner Joel Fiscus, Head of Resource Development

2) 1969 Mustang fastback: owner Dale Kinkade, Ohio Field Rep;, mildly built 302, Holly double pumper, ~350hp, 4spd. New Mexico car purchased in 1986

3) 2024 Chevy Equinox EV – 2RS Trim – All-Electric


]]> 81d9bfc9b3463f34df5e11f6cddd26f7 Jay Trainer posted a new post. https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/?p=165908 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:49:50 -0400
Cars Mission Guide

The Cars: Driven to Serve Mission Guide helps young men explore the world of automobiles while discovering how their God-given abilities can be used to serve others through innovation, leadership, and encouragement.

]]> ec344851a348c0dce267fc27f0134d99 Michael English became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16469/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:12:29 -0400 3 015c9173c1e91e2e10f769830b18e7ca Cooper Carmichael became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16462/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:20:14 -0400 3 4af6dbed4bbe000886e258a25e1ae500 Richard Vogt became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16461/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:20:10 -0400 3 850e4887b769298e0c8d9dfd8dc99f35 Donald Neivel became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16454/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:14:35 -0400 2 a0153ae935cbd59aea1dce6b1ecc1349 Jay Trainer posted a new post. https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/?p=163347 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:23:21 -0400
Mentoring Mission Guide

The Mentoring Mission Guide helps young men understand the importance of mentorship and equips them to grow in loyalty, leadership, and Christ-centered relationships.

]]> 459c4930ff84aa7f43eb43c0355798dd Jay Trainer started the discussion Additional Resources - Battalion Mentoring Mission in the forum Mentoring https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/additional-resources-battalion-mentoring-mission/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:46:19 -0400 Additional Resources - Battalion Mentoring Mission

Attached are additional files for the Battalion Mentoring Mission. The mission itself is available in CSB Store. Download this PDF by clicking below on the arrow.

]]> 3f5b432bad34403aa4fbc17fba32777c Jay Trainer posted a new post. https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/?p=162134 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:14:57 -0400
Brick Building Leaders Guide

The Brick Building Mission Guide helps boys discover the importance of a strong foundation—both in building and in life—while pointing them to Jesus Christ as the true Cornerstone.

]]> fb6089db3ba7b09e22935cf0a109460c Douglas Fetters posted an update: Preparing for our upcoming Delaware Valley Camp-O-Rama […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16429/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:58:05 -0400 Preparing for our upcoming Delaware Valley Camp-O-Rama we went to a park on the Delaware River.

]]> 0 bd75dc556513b3a3832280b4c46322a4 Douglas Fetters posted an update: In February '26 we were blessed with warm weather for […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16426/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:53:52 -0400 In February ’26 we were blessed with warm weather for our trip to Cabela’s and a nearby food court. We talked how God gave mankind dominion over all creation.

]]> 3 ec410d16140335fb632612f747340bde Thomas Weeks posted an update in the group Unit 5987 Blacksburg, VA: We completed FOUR Missions this semester! The last two […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16417/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:42:36 -0400 We completed FOUR Missions this semester! The last two are our own version of Amercian Liberty and Marksman-1.

We completely rewrote the whole American Liberty mission. We didn’t care for the whole thing being centered around making a play musket.. so we focused on

* the difference between Liberty, Freedom, and how Laws keep us…

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]]> 5 720f0b31db4698a9e749ecf608e74a85 Joel Fiscus replied to the discussion Additional Resources for Bible Study from Mark Fiscus in the forum Bible Study https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/additional-resources-for-bible-study-from-mark-fiscus/#post-161385 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:38:08 -0400 Reply to Additional Resources for Bible Study from Mark Fiscus

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Additional Resources for Bible Study from Mark Fiscus - Bible Study - Brigade Leader

Additional Resources for Bible Study from Mark Fiscus - Bible Study - Brigade Leader

]]> dc50196bba541778b784ab174374280e Dale Kinkade replied to the discussion Additional Resources for Bible Study from Mark Fiscus in the forum Bible Study https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/additional-resources-for-bible-study-from-mark-fiscus/#post-161048 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:59:52 -0400 Reply to Additional Resources for Bible Study from Mark Fiscus

A great resource. Where can this be easily found when it disappears from the activity thread?

]]> 7344417e4265a4b337700e20036640fd Joel Fiscus posted an update: Recently our unit #8034 hosted our annual outreach Wild […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16408/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:21:54 -0400 Recently our unit #8034 hosted our annual outreach Wild Game and Fish Dinner. We also raised significant funds towards our upcoming Camporama from donations.


https://youtu.be/6TwNXubA0Ds?si=TnmhG-kQSYODOLLU

]]> 0 5cd8b1bf65b3e1e767ae8eeff1a6a0be Joel Fiscus replied to the discussion Additional Resources for Bible Study from Mark Fiscus in the forum Bible Study https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/additional-resources-for-bible-study-from-mark-fiscus/#post-160452 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:09:11 -0400 Reply to Additional Resources for Bible Study from Mark Fiscus

My brother, a teacher by training, created these slides when we did the Bible Study mission. Both leaders and young men benefited greatly using this tool

]]> 967c6978b3468c71ff0b44b7e2f60115 Andrew Westman became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16393/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:59:34 -0400 5 b4e271928e7224ba55d2f3afb6eaf671 Christian Rosado posted an update: Hey Leaders! We are excited to Pedal for a Purpose […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16391/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:05:19 -0400 Hey Leaders! We are excited to Pedal for a Purpose again this year. March 31st is the deadline to register to receive the NEW 2026 Pedaling shirt. New design, new styles, and a dri fit option this year. Have questions? Reach out to me directly: crosado@csbministries.org 716-526-0026 x101. Happy to help in any way I can.

]]> 1 96b0829805e165e6339364705eb23224 Dennis Thompson posted an update: What are you doing to engage the men in your men's […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16386/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:55:52 -0400 What are you doing to engage the men in your men’s ministry to intentionally pray for the men and boys involved in your Brigade program?

]]> 0 6f4ef2823b2b5e976161a3a74ae82988 Jay Trainer started the discussion Additional Resources for Bible Study from Mark Fiscus in the forum Bible Study https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/additional-resources-for-bible-study-from-mark-fiscus/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:16:03 -0400 Additional Resources for Bible Study from Mark Fiscus

Hey all. There have been a few slideshows that have been made for additional resources for Bible Study by Mark Fiscus. Here are the links for these additional resources for this Battalion Mission:

Bible Study – https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DHWhdzVidR_5jj4Ji-uVUd663GrhBNhRdgn5fQjPwbM/edit?slide=id.p#slide=id.p

Psalm 1:1-6…

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Bible Study

Why spend time studying God’s Word each day?

]]> bfd57107f710f3da9bd15c93b63d2c1f Adam Funch became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16383/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:21:27 -0400 1 5ceb3e2976c449a92d44c776282ac6f8 Silas Hough became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16379/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:05:52 -0400 2 dd4ebc8cde0c3582b2e44ab580601e63 Thomas Weeks posted an update in the group Unit 5987 Blacksburg, VA: More great photos from the past couple of years... https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16359/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:21:55 -0400 More great photos from the past couple of years…

]]> 0 08fa5b4ce50891c04646c585fc06e82e Thomas Weeks posted an update in the group Unit 5987 Blacksburg, VA: Some recent 2026 photos from Unit 5987 Battalion group.. https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16352/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:16:17 -0400 Some recent 2026 photos from Unit 5987 Battalion group..

* Overnight Lock-in (knife sharpening & 3D chess..
* Star observing for our Astronomy Mission
* An orienteering for beginners session..
* And wrapping up American Liberty with some hands on black powder practice…

T.Weeks

]]> 0 6df3371c9bde08ea78034af2263d5088 Thomas Weeks posted an update in the group Unit 5987 Blacksburg, VA: So many great memories..Let's hope we're not leaking them.. ;) https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16340/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:11:32 -0400 So many great memories..
Let’s hope we’re not leaking them.. 😉

]]> 0 8bcdf9e687c2a1481275467d858d9751 Dawson Miller became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16306/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:03:00 -0500 2 054d65b8743c643446ce1a6e77f9b35f Dennis Thompson posted an update: I have struggled to find a way to help our […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16299/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:39:20 -0500 I have struggled to find a way to help our Stockaders successfully complete the memory-verse requirements in their Builder and Sentinel Trail books. I have begun to test a new strategy that not only helps the Stockader be successful, but also enables the parents to support and encourage their son to complete the requirements.

I have given each…

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]]> 2 cd9c47e61ce30a0d9322b72c2300e4df Dave Gregg posted a new post. https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/?p=148058 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:08:09 -0500
Unit Dashboard Announcement

Manage your Unit from your Dashboard. Renew, track leader training, see app usage, manage roles & memberships, all in one place.

]]> 1 d4e77b9ea549d3acabb9bd5f8735d696 Joe Zappy became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16292/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:11:21 -0500 3