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Shape N Race

Some Battalions join in the annual Shape N Race derby, usually put on by their church’s Stockade program, or sometimes organized by several churches in the area. This is a great way for teen guys to connect with and serve the younger boys in Stockade by helping them make their cars...and of course race them!

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.

Herald of Christ

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. Click through to our Herald of Christ page for more info.

Battalion Distinctives

Christian men invest time building life-long relationships with teenage boys.
Young men are given opportunities to lead alongside older men.
Young men experience and develop peer-to-peer discipling skills.
Fellowship and accountability are created between the older and younger men.
Men of all ages learn the value of discipling and servant-leadership.

Battalion

Ministry to Boys, Ages 12-18

Battalion focuses on discipleship and leadership development. 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.

Special Events

Many Battalions organize special events throughout the year including hiking trips, canoeing outings, sports events, mini-Olympics...you name it. Whatever the event, it proves to be an excellent way outside of the weekly meetings to connect as a group, build camaraderie, and make some great memories.

Camps

An integral part of Battalion is camp. CSB 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, games and food. Battalion boys also receive leadership and service opportunities. Contact our office or your Regional Director to see what camps are available for your area.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you are interested in finding a Battalion near you, contact our office or the Regional Director for your area from our staff list. If you are interested in getting a Battalion started in your church, click here.

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And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.

2 Timothy 2:2