What to do when … Boys act silly, throw things at each other and disrupt the program
View a list of all the problems covered in this series. —————————- A statement frequently heard by the wives of Brigade leaders as their husbands walk…
Author: Brigade Leader
What to do when … A boy is uncooperative but comes because his parents send him.
View a list of all the problems covered in this series. —————————- It’s particularly challenging to motivate a boy who does not want to be motivated,…
What to do when … A boy uses foul language
View a list of all the problems covered in this series. —————————- This situation usually catches a leader by surprise. In the middle of a hotly-contested…
What to do when … A ”hyperactive” boy keeps the group in a state of turmoil
View a list of all the problems covered in this series. —————————- The terms “hyperactive”, “ADD”, and ADHD” have, over the past 30 years, become common…
What to do when … A boy becomes antagonistic toward one of the leaders
View a list of all the problems covered in this series. —————————- Occasionally, a particular leader and boy will draw sparks and not be able to…
Positive Ways To Keep Group Order
“Folly is bound up in the heart of a child …” Proverbs 22:15 Boys don’t need an audience or outside influence to cause trouble. Left…
Best Practices: Dave White
Dave White was the chief ranger of a Stockade at Bethany Baptist Church in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Up to 45 boys attended regularly assisted by…
Following Through On Spiritual Decisions
One of the biggest struggles in a boy’s spiritual life normally comes right after he has received Christ as his Savior. This is the moment…
The Internal Champion
I’ll let you in on a secret. By-and-large pastors are most influenced by their own people; the people who they serve. As a Brigade leader you serve…
Why Have Game Time?
It’s 6:45 as you arrive, and everything is still pretty quiet in the church basement. This is your third meeting as a ranger of the…