Christian Service Brigade: Boys' Discipleship & Mentoring Program

Quick Answer

Christian Service Brigade at Columbia Presbyterian Church is a multi-year discipleship program designed to help boys become men of God by teaching them real-world and spiritual skills. The program is structured into three age groups: Treeclimbers (ages 5-7), Stockade (ages 8-11), and Battalion (7th grade and older). Treeclimbers focuses on father-son relationships with Christ, while Stockade provides adult male mentorship for spiritual guidance. Battalion members grow through Bible study, service, challenging activities, and leadership opportunities, with all groups meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings at the church.

What is the Christian Service Brigade (CSB) program at CPC?

Christian Service Brigade is not a kids club.  Its a multi-year discipleship program designed to give a boy everything he needs to be a man of God.  He’ll learn real world skills as well as spiritual ones that he can apply throughout is entire life.

When do Christian Service Brigade groups meet and what are they?

  • Treeclimbers and Stockade – 7:00-8:30PM
  • Battalion – 7:00-9:00PM

Treeclimbers ministers to boys ages 5 through 7 (kindergarten through grade 2).  The Treeclimbers program is designed to pair each boy with his dad to build their relationship with Christ together.

Stockade reaches boys 8 through 11 (grades 3-6).  Adult men serve as mentors to boys to guide them to the Lord, His Word, and Christian Maturity.

Battalion is geared to 7th grade and older.  The young men in Battalion grow in character as they study the bible, serve others, experience fun and adventure through physically challenging activities, and grow in character as they are given leadership opportunities.

Point of Contact

Mark Shoger
Christian Service Brigade Leader
[email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is the Christian Service Brigade program?

Christian Service Brigade is a multi-year discipleship program designed to help boys become men of God. It teaches both real-world and spiritual skills that they can apply throughout their lives.

2 What are the age groups for the Christian Service Brigade program?

The program is divided into three groups: Treeclimbers (ages 5-7, K-2), Stockade (ages 8-11, grades 3-6), and Battalion (7th grade and older). Each group has a specific focus tailored to their age.

3 When and where do Christian Service Brigade groups meet?

All Christian Service Brigade groups meet weekly on Wednesday evenings at Columbia Presbyterian Church (CPC). Treeclimbers and Stockade meet from 7:00-8:30 PM, while Battalion meets from 7:00-9:00 PM.

4 How does Christian Service Brigade foster spiritual and character development in boys?

Treeclimbers focuses on building a relationship with Christ alongside their dads. Stockade provides adult male mentors for spiritual guidance. Battalion members grow through Bible study, service, challenging activities, and leadership opportunities.