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…
Author: Brigade Leader
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…
Ten Ways To Bore Teenagers To Death
Do you remember the teachers you had in high school or Sunday School? Were not some of them dull and uninspiring? They could put you…
Getting Boys into the Word
How can you encourage boys to love the Word of God? There are several things to keep in mind. Boys love to hear about the…
The Sexual Development Stages of Boys in Your Program
God designed sexuality to be an important part of what it means to be human. Because of this it is an important part of discipleship.…
TOO MANY BOYS, NOT ENOUGH MEN?
It’s important to limit the size of your posts. If you can’t recruit enough rangers to limit post size to six or eight boys, then…
POSITIVE WAYS TO KEEP GROUP ORDER
“Folly is bound up in the heart of a child …” Proverbs 22:15 A Boy doesn’t need an audience or outside influence to cause trouble.…
Cheat Sheet For Planning Your Ministry Year
The first planning session of the program year is called by the Brigade chairman and should include all those in Brigade leadership positions as well…