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Have you ever responded to something you thought you understood, only to realise later that the missing context would have…

Leaders, helpers, and chaplains all play a vital role in ensuring that Boys’ Brigade continues to be a…

Well? Did you stay up? Did you manage to keep awake to ‘bring in the New Year’? New…

When do you start making plans for Christmas? At Play it by Ear Drama, we’ve been thinking about…

Remembrance. It was an honour and a privilege for Officers and Young Men from 1st Raffrey and 1st…

Our Most Vital Partnership: Parents. A child’s life is packed: school, clubs, screen time, and … going to…

The Harvest is Plentiful. Growing up, I always thought Harvest time was all about farming and food. In…

At 16, Alim from Central Asia left his home for college. Most of his roommates were Muslims and…

How should a Christ like man act? I came to BBNI only very recently, joining as a trustee…

"Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46 vs 10 This verse highlights to me the…

4 steps to talking about Mental Health Be strong and courageous!   The term ‘poor mental health’, has…

As the worship coordinator at Edengrove Presbyterian Church in Ballynahinch, one of my monthly responsibilities is curating the…

Spirit-filled Empowerment to Witness: Since Easter I have been studying the book of Acts during my daily devotions.…

Who is your role model? At different times over the years you may have answered that differently. Often…

Every Contact Leaves a Trace   Galatians 6:7-8 "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man…

This past year I have had the opportunity to travel a lot more than expected, now travelling is…

❗We had some technical issues with the audio recording this and we know its not great, but the…

My joy is in the Lord ‘In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name.’…

It’s been another busy year for BBNI and the 243 Boys’ Brigade Companies. Most of our activity is…

In this episode, Alan and Karen from 24th Belfast BB join us to share their BB journey, including…

‘A seat at the table:  Welcoming every boy with love’ For ten years at the back of my…

Being a Cheerful Giver God has blessed us with so much in our lives. Family, friends, jobs, skills…

In this episode, Bethany is joined with Simon from 2nd Comber. They talked all things favourite foods, best BB…

When we are a part of something special and important it leaves a mark on our lives. We…

He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.  But go, tell his…

Join David Penney in this episode with Amy, Grace and Victoria, 3 young leaders from Ahoghill. They will…

"Remember the Lord" – Nehemiah 4:14 "After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the…

BBNI leaders have so many amazing stories to tell. They have the great privilege of being invited to…

What a great night saying THANK YOU to our volunteer leaders. Over 140 of our volunteers gathered 'up…

1 Corinthians 3:6-7 “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor…

Join Lisa Keys (Chief Officer) and David Penney (Engagement & Training Manager) as they share in the seminar…

We’ve all done it. Someone pushes our buttons a bit too far…and we respond. That response was probably…

Break my heart for what breaks yours. The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it…

Matthew 19:26 says, “But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God…

Written by Danny Roberts, Youth & Schools Outreach Co-ordinator at LMI. The Bible is a fascinating yet daunting…

“How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of…

Following the success of Pray Where You Are 2024, we are delighted to announce Pray Where You Are…

It was so encouraging  to join with ministers and youth workers from our BBNI companies  recently at a…

What a fabulous endorsement from Chris Quinn, NI Commissioner for Children and Young People following a visit to…

President Mark Smyth and CO Lisa Keys were delighted to join with leaders from BBNI companies in Lurgan…

Do you ever feel if you forget you have left your phone somewhere, or you have to put…

A Christmas Message from our President Mark Smyth

In this episode, Bethany is joined with David Smyth, Head of Evangelical Alliance. David shares the heart behind…

Written by LCC Community Trust (Lisburn Foodbank): "A Lifeline for the Community at Christmas" At Christmas, many of…

Simon Henry, National Youth Officer for CIYD, sits down with Emily to catch up over a cup of…

If you don’t have God at the centre of your programme, STOP THE PROGRAMME. Proverbs 3v5-6 5 Trust in…

In this advent season our Chaplain Rev Jonathan Moxen shares a message with us.

Season 3 of The BBNI Podcast continues with Danny Roberts from LMI (Logos Ministries International).  Danny leads the…

On Ulster Scots Language week, BBNI are excited to launch a brand NEW resource in partnership with Ulster-Scots…

In this episode Dave Linton chats to Lisa about how his personal experience inspired the formation of Madlug…

After Deborah’s blog, it got me thinking, “Will MY anchor hold in the storms of life. When I…

The Northern Ireland Boys’ Brigade (BBNI) is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. We’re looking…

Rob Fraser-Binns, from Legacy Fathers, joins David on the BBNI Podcast to discuss fatherhood and the importance of fatherhood. …

Season 3 continues with Lynsey Caqeua from LCC Community Trust chatting with Deborah about the work of the…

I was recently away with the family in London for the weekend to see round some of the…

Alice McAlary, Chaplain at 1st Coleraine Boys’ Brigade and Youth and Children’s Worker, talks to Emily about her…

Do you have any Bibles you no longer use?  We are partnering with LMI (Logos Ministries International) who…

John Kee, Director at Summer Madness, talks to Bethany about the heart behind it. John shares his experience…

Will your anchor hold in the storms of life, When the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When…

Paul Gallucci, House Chaplain at The Big House, joins David on the BBNI Podcast to discuss his extensive…

Season 3 of The BBNI Podcast kicks off with our new President Mark Smyth. With a career spanning…

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT – THE APPOINTMENT OF A PRESIDENT FOR THE NORTHERN IRELAND BOYS’ BRIGADE (BBNI) The Northern Ireland…

Last year, The Northern Ireland Boys’ Brigade (BBNI) were delighted to partner with Children’s Heartbeat Trust as their…

2023/2024 was a very significant year for The Northern Ireland Boys’ Brigade. It was wonderful to see so…

We have launched our brand NEW online Resource Area! In the resource area you can find full night…

Please join us at ABIDE on 2nd September. We would love leaders and chaplains to join us at…

Legacy was founded by Exodus in 2022. With a desire to provide programmes for local churches to help…

Did you know that 439 young men were awarded their President’s Badge in the last year? 197 young…

  Why do our volunteers do what they do? How do we support, encourage and equip them? Watch…

Andy Hickford has a wealth of ministry experience in youth ministry and Bible teaching that has inspired generations…

Joining David on this episode is Josh Sanderson and Chris Allen who are two youth workers and BB…

In this episode Lisa talks to Professor Karise Hutchinson about how we can light up the long shadow…

This week we have Daniel and Ben Nelson who are two young leaders from 1st Lisburn BB with bright…

On this episode, Bethany talks with Lynn, Fundraising Manager in CHT and Chris who is a captain in…

We’re kicking off series 2 by interviewing the hosts! Lisa, David, Bethany and Emily share a little more about…

We’d love you to join BBNI Family! It often seems that everywhere you go, you meet people who…

We had a great night at The Irish Football Association at Windsor Park for our leaders THANK YOU…

Some of the staff team of BBNI were delighted to be invited to an event on Thursday 18th…

We want to wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a blessed new year! We also want…

This was written by one of our BB Captains, Harry Lockhart, before his enrolment service.   Our enrolment…

Jamie Meaklim and the team from Made for More can be in BBs, schools and youth groups throughout…

Last time, we heard from Tom, who is training on Expedition and Outdoor Leadership. Craig, who has completed…

With more that 66,000 pupils in Northern Ireland having some form of special educational needs, the work of…

It was the evening of the BB Battalion PE Competition. As the teams were leaving the hall, one…

Last time, we heard from David, who is about to start training on Expedition and Outdoor Leadership. Tom,…

Welcome to The Northern Ireland Boys’ Brigade, known as BBNI.  We are delighted that you have joined us…

David Blevins has demonstrated incredible leadership, dedication and commitment to following God’s will during his time as NI…

Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children to another generation.…

Duke of Edinburgh is an award which incorporates volunteering, building skills, residential and of course, the Expedition. For…