Cadeting in the Church's Neighborhood

There are many boys in many neighborhoods who want to belong — they want to feel apart of something — they want to feel like they have accomplished something — they want to feel like someone cares about them. The cadeting ministries have the ingredients to fill those needs. Cadets offers a "club" atmosphere. Uniforms and routine help to instill a healthy pride in its members. Cadets offers merit badges and certificates to honor achievement. Cadets offers a safe haven where good behavior and productivity are expected. Cadets offers a mentoring relationship with a Christian man who will take interest in each of the Bible Study five or six boys in his cadre. Churches throughout North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Kenya have found that cadeting is an effective first step in reaching out to unchurched families. Inviting the families and friends of the Cadets to special Cadet-related events allows you to break down barriers between the church and the community. The Cadet organization offers community flyers that can help you make the initial contact with boys in your area. Distribute them door to door or use them as part of a mailing.

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