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The Herald of Christ

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The Herald award is the culmination of the Battalion achievement program. Young men who have worked hard to finish the regular achievement path, and who demonstrate personal depth and a desire to grow in Christ may be given the opportunity to begin this special award.

What are the prerequisites?
The candidate confesses that Jesus Christ is his Savior and Lord (Romans 10:9-10).
The candidate must have completed Third Star Rank.
The candidate shows evidence in his life of growth toward Christian maturity and exhibits no major behavior or attitude problems.
The candidate must have passed his 16th birthday
The candidate must be actively involved in a local Brigade Unit.

How do I start?
  1. When you are nearing completion of Third Star, your Captain will discuss this special challenge with you. If you agree to pursue it he will order the Herald package form from the Brigade office.
  2. Your Captain will contact your Pastor and the Unit Chairman to sit on your candidate committee. When they are all ready proceed to the next step.
  3. Read through the Herald packet with your committee. Design your internship program and fill out the application in the packet.
  4. Send a record of your achievement progress from Observer to Three Star along with the Herald application to your Brigade Regional Representative.
  5. Designate a start date for the program and once confirmation has been received from CSB you may begin.
  6. This award must be started before the candidate has reached his 19th birthday, and be completed no later than his 21st birthday. Please Note: Experience has shown that specific goals and a timeline of completion will dramatically increase your chances of actually finishing this project.

What will I study?

Bible Exploration

Read the following books of the Bible and write a 250 words for each book identifying the discoveries, highlights, or truths that were meaningful to you.:
Deuteronomy
Judges
Ruth
Proverbs
Hebrews
I, II, III John (all as one book)
 
Bible Doctrine 
A candidate must meet with a member of the church’s staff (pastor, DCE, youth pastor, elder) on at least three occasions to study and discuss the CSB Standard of Faith, or the church’s constitution or confession. The study will be directed by the staff person. A written report or summary of this doctrinal study is optional to be decided by the Committee.

What will I do?
 

Ministry Project

A candidate must engage in a church-related service or lead­ership project for a period of at least three months, if the activity is weekly; less if the activity involves each day of a week or several days a week. The project should be a challenge to the candidate, perhaps in an area in which he has limited ex­perience. He should be involved with other people so that he has the opportunity to disciple another young person(s) or learn from an older person(s).
Some examples might be: teaching a Sunday School class, assisting in children’s church, serving as a junior counselor at camp, leading singing in the evening service. 
A candidate may be involved in more than one activity.

Community Project

A candidate must engage in a service or leadership project in the community for a period of at least three months, if the activity is weekly; less if the activity involves each day of a week or several days a week. The project should be challenging to the candidate and give him the opportunity to put his Christian faith into action in his community. This activity may or may not be connected to the local church.
Some examples: serve as a volunteer in a park district or YMCA day camp, serve on a youth cleanup crew for the city, engage in an evangelism project with others, serve as a vol­unteer in a senior citizen’s home.

. Essay or Theme

A 1000-word essay or theme paper is required of the candidate describing his relationship with Christ. This will be ac­complished by answering the four questions below. The paper must be typewritten and completed one month prior to the end of the internship period. A copy must be sent to the CSB field representative.

1.  How did I come to know Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord?

2.  In what ways is Christ working in my life today?

3.   What are some of my future plans for serving Christ?

4.   What are the key Bible verse(s) for me at this time in my life? Why?

Bible Memory

Memorize the following passages:

Romans 8:38-39

I John 3:2

Isaiah 40:28-31

John 14:21

Plus Two of the following:

Psalm 37:1-9   Ephesians 2:1-7

Isaiah 53:1-6   I Timothy 3:1-7

Romans 5.1-8
Grow in you faith and walk with Jesus.

What happens when I'm done?
  1. All work including the essay is approved by your candidate committee.
  2. The essay is sent to your Regional Director to be reviewed and marked.
  3. The candidate, his committee, and the Regional Director will meet for a final meeting to discuss the candidate's work and approve or request further revisions.
  4. All work including the essay is approved by the Regional Director.
  5. A date is set for the presentation and the candidate committee arranges for a service of celebration.
  6. The presentation is made with pictures and an article to be sent to Brigade Leader and local media for future publication.

How can I get more information?
Contact: The CSB National Office in Wheaton Il

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The Herald of Christ for Men

Prerequisites   ~   Starting   ~   Studies   ~   Action
Finishing   ~   More Info

Welcome to the Herald of Christ for Men section. This discipleship program takes a minimum of one year to complete, under the mentoring eye of another man and your Pastor. The Herald takes you on a path which will build your faith and walk whether you are a new or seasoned Christian. Spending time in God's Word alone and with your accountability group will propel you forward in ways you won't event imagine at first.  If simply meeting expectations isn't in your vocabulary, I challenge you to take on this discipleship project.

What are the prerequisites?
The candidate confesses that Jesus Christ is his Savior and Lord (Romans 10:9-10).
The candidate shows evidence in his life of growth toward Christian maturity and exhibits no major behavior or attitude problems.
The candidate must have passed his 19th birthday.

How do I start?
  1. Order the Herald of Christ booklet.
  2. Find a man in your church or community who you respect as a committed Christian leader. This man should also be one who will push you to reach further than you thought possible and who will hold you accountable. Much of what you achieve in the program will be based around you mentor.
  3. Contact your potential mentor and your Pastor to request their presence on your candidate committee. When both are ready proceed to the next step.
  4. Read through the Herald booklet with your Pastor and mentor. Design your internship program and fill out the application in the middle of the book.
  5. Send the application to your Regional Director.
  6. Designate a start date for the program and once confirmation has been received from CSB you may begin.
  7. THERE IS NO TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETION - However: experience has shown that specific goals and a timeline of completion will dramatically increase your chances of actually finishing this project.

What will I study?
Bible Exploration
Bible explorations from the Battalion program.
Read the entire Bible in a year.
Do a book report on 6 books of the Bible
Read the Gospel of Mark in a single sitting
Bible Doctrine
Study your church's and Brigade's "Statement of Faith."
Create your own "Statement of Faith" backed by scripture.
Study four major doctrinal areas
What do they mean? What is their basis in scripture?
Answer doctrinal challenge questions.
Bible Memorization - over 100 verses.
Missions Research Project

Select a country and do a background study of life and customs.

Keep contact with at least two missionaries or nationals to keep your information current and deepen understanding of current conditions.

Find out how you can get involved in service in that country.

Reading Assignment

Read a 150 or more page book relating to one of three Biblical topics.

Write an book review on the above reading.

Write an essay on the related Biblical topic.

2000 Word Essay
A summation of your life, beliefs, future goals and work on this project backed by scripture. It is a presentation of your faith, not a documented research report.
Due one month prior to completion of the internship program.

What will I do?

Meet with two men who will stretch you to the limit and hold your accountable throughout the project.

Give a plan of how you will continue to further your Bible studies after completion of this program

Share the Gospel with 3 non-Christians.

A three month ministry project in your church or its outreach.

From a Sunday school teacher to usher, from street evangelism to summer camp counselor, this project is designed to broaden your appreciation of your church's outreach and ministries.

Must be a minimum of 15 hours total project time, but should average around 36 to 40.

This project may be time compressed if larger blocks of time are used. For example a week of camp would be equivalent due to overall hours.

A three month community project in your home town.

From community work crews to nursing home volunteer, from special events to community education, this project is designed to acquaint you with the needs and interests of your home town and its people.

Must be a minimum of 15 hours total project time, but should average around 36 to 40.

This project may be time compressed if larger blocks of time are used. For example a week running a daily recreation program would be equivalent due to overall hours.

Begin supporting a missionary.

They can be with Brigade, sent from your church or denomination, or from an inter church mission agency.

Remember money isn't the most important thing to missionary staff. Prayer, letters and small gifts are vital links to home. Money simply allows you to spread the Gospel in more places than you may be able to reach otherwise.

Serve as a Brigade leader for at least one year.

Complete the Basic Leadership Training Course. Contact your Regional Director to arrange this course.

Complete at least 3 Advanced Leadership Training Courses (modules in US).

Attend a CSB or church Men's Conference while working on this program.

Grow in you faith and walk with Jesus.

What happens when I'm done?

  1. All work including the essay is approved by your candidate committee.

  2. The essay is sent to your Regional Director to be reviewed and marked.

  3. The candidate, his committee, and the Regional Director will meet for a final meeting to discuss the candidate's work and approve or request further revisions.

  4. All work including the essay is approved by the Regional Director.

  5. A date is set for the presentation and the candidate may choose whatever method of presentation he wishes.

  6. The presentation is made with pictures and an article to be sent to Brigade Leader for future publication.

How can I get more information?

Contact: The CSB National Office in Wheaton Il

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