Christian Service Brigade

CSB Ministries) is a non-denominational Christian organization for men and boys in the United States and Canada.

It began as a boys' group, under the name of the "Christian Service Squad," at the Methodist church in the Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where Coughlin served as a Sunday School teacher.

All Stockaders wear light blue uniforms that sport patches marking the accomplishment of various achievements.

Brigadiers wear dark green uniforms that sport Activity Patches marking the accomplishment of various achievements.

It is awarded only to Brigadiers who profess a faith in Christ, have attained the rank of Three Star, and have passed their 16th birthday.

Christian Service Brigade is operated under the aegis of CSB Ministries, headquartered in Hamburg, New York.

Regional Directors (of which there were 19 in 2006) act as liaisons between the national office and the local churches with Brigade programs.

The Christian Service Brigade Shield