BRIGADE HISTORY

The Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade were Formed because of a Sunday school teacher Sir W.A Smith. The Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade is a uniform Christian organization, denominational, interdenominational, national and international. It is built on two pillars: (Religion and Discipline) the movement later spread to other countries through the mission that were established by the Missionaries. In 1909, Dr J.W Arthur started the first PCEA Boys’ Brigade Company at Kikuyu Mission.

GROWTH

Since 1909 – 1965, the missionaries planted the Brigade work in the companies (congregation) and school mission area. In 1985 the Eleventh General Assembly instructed the Youth Department to start more companies in all the Presbyteries. The purpose being to curb the children who run away after church school, by creating the activities to retain them in the church. This was achieved in 1997, where the 15th General Assembly under resolution 2540 noted with appreciation, the introduction of the Brigade in all presbyteries, and considered it as a standing committee of the church

THE 4 SQUARE TRAINING PROGRAME

All Brigade Trainings and programs are based on the 4 Square Training Programme. Brigade Programme are aimed at providing young people with a mix of fun, adventure and challenge, brigade mentors and empowers each member to reach for their potential, building their resilience and enabling them to find their place in leading and impacting their world today and into the future. The Four Square programme aims at providing a holistic development of a member, members are developed socially, Spiritually, physically and in educational Know how.

• PHYSICAL- promotes good health, relaxation through physical activities.
• SOCIAL- promotes service to the community and the church.
• SPIRITUAL- to present Jesus Christ as the Lord and Saviour.
• EDUCATION- multiply interests in worthwhile things so that children and the Youths may have more to offer.