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About us

Advancing Christ’s Kingdom

We are a Christian youth organisation, equipping leaders to make a difference in the lives of children and young people from all communities, all faiths, and none.

The Northern Ireland Boys’ Brigade (BBNI) is a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring church ministry for children and young people. BBNI companies operate in over 240 churches across Northern Ireland and Donegal. Each week our volunteer leaders provide a balanced programme of activities for children and young people aged 4 -18. (P1 – Year 14).

Our Vision

To raise generations of Christ-like men.

Our Mission

To be a ministry tool to aid Christian churches in evangelism and discipleship among boys and young men in Northern Ireland and Donegal.

To invest in boys and young men through a fun, engaging and inspirational programme.

Our Values

As an expression of our Christian faith, we will endeavour to be Christ-like in our behaviour, in particular demonstrating our values.

Courage: rooted in faith and trusting in God, we will seek God’s will for BBNI and confidently lead with courage to fulfill it.

Integrity: we will strive to do the right thing, taking an honest and transparent approach with a commitment to do what is best for our boys, volunteer leaders and staff.

Responsibility: we will act in a responsible manner across all areas of the organisation. We will take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes.

Respect: we value all people and treat everyone with grace and respect, acknowledging  that delivering our mission is a team effort.

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Our Object

We are the Northern Ireland Boys' Brigade...

The advancement of Christ’s Kingdom among Boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness.

Chaplains

Sure & Steadfast

Chaplains play an important role in the life of a Boys’ Brigade company, supporting the leaders, helping them to share the gospel, and praying for both the leaders and young people. The chaplain will be appointed by the church, but not every chaplain will be the Minister. Some will be a childrens/youth worker or member of the church leadership team and every chaplain will approach the role in a different way.

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