Chaplain's, Patrons, Captains, FCT Executive, Battalion and Group Executives Workshop (Lecture 3) 28-02-2015

Boys Brigade (BB) Nigeria  

Chaplain's, Patrons, Captains, FCT Executive, Battalion and Group Executives Workshop

@ All Saints Anglican Church,

Zone 5, Abuja

28th February, 2015

LECTURE 3

* Topic: The Roles of the Chaplains and Patrons in the Boys Brigade (BB)

* Speaker: Mr. Nansel Bagudu

* The BB is one of the oldest uniformed Christian organizations in the world  

* The BB gives boys the avenue to Serve Christ

* The BB gives us the opportunity to 'hold' the young boys in Church and in the Christian faith

* Luke 2:52 - "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man."

 

* The BB approach covers the following:

→ Physical (Games, drilling, Out-door activities, Camps etc.)

→ Spiritual (Bible teaching, Singing, etc.)

→ Intellectual wisdom (acquire practical skills through training)

→ Social (meet and interact with fiends and other people)

→ Adventure (camp - teaching self Confidence & independence)

* What is expected of Patrons

→ Be a good Christian example everywhere you go

→ Be an adult role model by acting your age

→ Learn discipline and parenting skills (so That you can provide guidance)

→ Be known to the Church's Pastoral team

→ Agree to follow the BB code of Conduct

→ Regular Church attendance

→ Always liaise with the Captain

→ Be willing to sacrifice your time always

→ Represent the BB well at all times

→ Explore all avenues to promote the objects of the BB

→ Liaise with the parents if the Church

→ Thank parents for Sending their Children

→ offer parental advice

→ Support and help the BB officers in the Church .

→ Give publicity to the activities of the BB (especially the Chaplains)

→ Correct, advice and discipline in love

* Patron's Duty

→ Responsibility to the Boys (understand their character)

→ Responsibly to yourself (watch your life and be committed to Christ)

* Give priority to the activities of the BB in developing the leaders of tomorrow