CROSSTRAINING FOR CORPS CADETS CURRICULUM MANUAL COURSE I

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CROSSTRAINING FOR CORPS CADETS CURRICULUM COURSE I, YEAR FIVE OF CYCLE FOUR

Published by Barefoot Ministries. Writers: Carolyn J.R. Bailey, Bill Crane, Jim Hampton, Jim Manker Executive Editor: Major Christine Poff Editor: Carolyn J.R. Bailey Music Consultant: Captain Rob Reardon Cover and Interior Design: Steven E. Carpenter, Jr. Lessons and Checkpoint questions based on materials submitted by writers from Barefoot Ministries and the four USA Territories of The Salvation Army. This publication is a national document and cannot be changed without the approval of the Commissioners Conference. All rights reserved. No part of this curriculum may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission from the publishers, except where noted on handouts, publicity art, and lesson introduction pages. This includes the scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book via the Internet or via any other means. For permission information write: The Salvation Army, Christian Education Department, National Headquarters, 615 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314 and Barefoot Ministries, WordAction Publishing Company, PO Box 419527, Kansas City, MO 64141. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc. Scripture marked MSG is taken from The Message (TM). Copyright 1993. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. Barefoot Ministries is the youth ministry resource arm of WordAction Publishing Company and Nazarene Publishing House. All images courtesy of The Salvation Army, Barefoot Ministries and iStockphoto. Every effort has been made to contact the copyright holders, but should there be any errors or omissions, The Salvation Army would be pleased to insert the appropriate acknowledgement in any subsequent printing of this publication. Printed in the United States of America by Barefoot Ministries.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
COURSE OVERVIEW
WELCOME TO COURSE I..................................................................................... 4 CORPS CADET AND CANDIDATE SUNDAY FEATURES.............................................. 7 COURSE OF STUDY LESSON FEATURES................................................................ 8 DOCTRINES & MISSION STATEMENT................................................................... 11 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRACK...................................................................12 OFFICER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS.....................................................................13 COURSE EVALUATIONS...................................................................................225 COURSE RECORD...........................................................................................229 CHECKPOINT ANSWERS.................................................................................230

CORPS CADET AND CANDIDATE SUNDAY

LOST & FOUND............................................................................................. 15

COURSE OF STUDY
SEPTEMBER: PSALMS......................................................................................23
The purpose of this unit is to help corps cadets learn what the Psalms have to say about praise and worship, anger, and loneliness.

OCTOBER: RADICAL PROPHETS..........................................................................65

The purpose of this unit is to help corps cadets gain new i nsight into the truths p roclaimed by the Old Testament prophets.

NOVEMBER: SALVATION ARMY BEGINNINGS......................................................109

The purpose of this unit is to introduce the corps cadets to the early history, people and characteristics of The Salvation Army.

DECEMBER: MINISTRY PRACTICUM PEER MINISTRY............................................................................................. 165

The purpose of this unit is to help corps cadets begin to understand and experience the process of peer ministry.

JANUARY: MAKING CHOICES........................................................................... 179

The purpose of this unit is to help corps cadets face lifes most important choicewhether or not to live for God and help them use biblical principles for making God-honoring decisions in all areas of their lives.

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WELCOME TO COURSE I
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to CROSSTraining for Corps Cadets. As the counselor, youre the key to making this an exciting and meaningful experience for your corps cadets. Your preparation and involvement in the active learning process of each unit is critical! A corps cadet is a young Salvationist who undertakes a course of Bible study and leadership training [...] in order to grow spiritually and become better equipped for effective service in The Salvation Army (O & R for Corps Cadets in the USA 2009 edition). CROSSTraining for Corps Cadets is not solely a Bible study; however, the study of Salvation Army doctrine has its foundation in the Bible. This is where the corps cadets learn about The Salvation Army, including its history and doctrine. It provides opportunities for leadership development through the Practicum Units. The goal is that corps cadets will become lifetime Salvationists with a knowledge of what The Salvation Army is and what the Army beliefs are, who will give leadership in their local corps. This manual is for the corps cadet counselor. There are no books for corps cadets; copy the handout sheets in this manual for their use. Each course includes units written by The Salvation Army and by Barefoot Ministries (the youth division of Nazarene Publishing House). It also includes material for Corps Cadet and Candidate Sunday.

CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL

4 units of three lessons each 1 Ministry Practicum 2 Monthly Reports per unit (1 for each level) 2 Checkpoint pages per unit (1 for each level) 1 SOAPs worksheet per unit for all corps cadets 1 Counselor Evaluation form 1 Brigade Evaluation form Supplementary pages

CROSSTraining units include three lessons. This gives an extra meeting each month to address leadership training, service, special corps event planning or to review the unit and prepare the corps cadets to complete the Checkpoint pages. To ensure those extra meetings have meaningful activities, a section of Bonus Ideas is included at the end of each unit. The lesson material is designed to provide options that allow you to adapt the material to fit your brigade. Corps cadets come from varied backgrounds: rural, urban, middle class, poverty, large corps, small corps, etc. so no single approach is going to work for all. You need to choose what approach to the material will work best for your corps cadets. Feeling there is too much material provided? Remember, you dont have to use all the material, but some

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brigades (those with older corps cadets or those who are more advanced educationally) are able to cover more than other brigades may be able to cover. Its up to you to choose the appropriate amount of material and activities for your brigade. This cycle includes a Ministry Practicum during the Missions and Ministry months of December and June. During these months the brigade will put into practice the skills and knowledge gained during the leadership unit. The ministry practicum will address the desire for practical leadership training. Every corps cadet will need a Bible for each lesson. The Bible is the main textbook for all CROSSTraining units. Unless noted, the New International Version (NIV) is used; however, its appropriate to use the New Century Version CROSSTraining Bibles if you have them. Monthly Reports and Checkpoint (question) pages are at the end of each unit. Copy these for each corps cadet in your brigade. Please note that Level I and II pages are different. An additional page has been added in order to provide more space for answers. Care will need to be given when copying the Checkpoint pages due to this change. Answers for the Checkpoint pages can be found at the end of this manual. There is a Corps Cadet Counselors Summary on the Monthly Report. Give from 110 points for the corps cadets participation in the units activities. Review the Discipleship and Weekly Workout sections and record the points earned on the appropriate lines. Anything you want to bring to the attention of the person correcting the Checkpoint pages, write in the note to the divisional corps cadet counselor. Corps cadets, corps officers, and counselors sign the summary in the appropriate spaces. Fill out the Brigade and Counselor Evaluations provided and mail to National Headquarters at the end of the course. Your feedback enables the editors to update the units to better meet the needs of the field.

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

The theme for Corps Cadet and Candidate Sunday is Lost & Found, based on the three parables found in Luke 15The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin and The Lost Son. Corps cadets will see that God searches for the lost to bring them into a right relationship with Him. Theyll be challenged to seek out the lost to help bring them to God. The psalms studied in Septembers unit will help corps cadets explore several emotions including: the elation of praising God, anger and frustration, and loneliness. Theyll learn that God is always with them, and Hes interested in their emotions. In October, the corps cadets will study Radical Prophets. Through this unit, the corps cadets will discuss rethinking their personal priorities in light of Gods priorities as seen in Haggai. Jonah will show corps cadets the importance of acceptance of others regardless of race, religion, or creed; theyll open their eyes to Gods acceptance and be challenged to demonstrate tolerance and acceptance of others. The final lesson, the story of Gomer and Hosea, will remind corps cadets of Gods faithfulness even when were unfaithful. In November the corps cadets will study the beginnings of The Salvation Army in order to understand how The Salvation Army came into being, how it spread around the world, and what makes it distinct. In this study remember the biblical truths from September and Octoberfaithfulness, authenticity, and acceptance of othersas they are the foundation of all The Salvation Army ministry. Students of LDT will join your brigade for this months lessons. December is the Ministry Practicum unit on Peer Ministry that focuses on the reality that ministry isnt something that happens in the future after extensive training. Ministry happens everyday, everywhere.

Corps cadets will consider the definition, purpose and value of peer ministry; plan peer ministry activities; and carry out at least one of the planned activities. Students of LDT will join your brigade for this months practicum. In January, the corps cadets explore Making Choices to learn the meaning of loving others, living a life of love, and speaking the truth in love. Theyll revisit Jonah to discuss how choices have consequences not only for ourselves, but also for others.

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CORPS CADET AND CANDIDATE SUNDAY FEATURES

PURPOSE
The purpose of Corps Cadet and Candidate Sunday is to encourage our corps cadets and to recruit other young people for membership in the corps cadet program. Corps Cadet and Candidate Sunday provides an opportunity for corps cadets and candidates to use their time, talent, and leadership skills. PARTICIPATION Prior to Corps Cadet and Candidate Sunday, the corps cadet counselor should give the meeting outline to the corps officer or worship committee. The corps cadet counselor should lead the meeting assisted by the corps officer. Each corps cadet should have an assignment and time to prepare for it. Assignments could include: greeting, song leading, praying, reading Scripture, giving testimonies, collecting the offering, making announcements, leading worship, singing or playing a special number, handing out programs, participating in skits, and preaching. RECOGNITION OF CORPS CADETS Corps Cadet and Candidate Sunday provides an opportunity to recognize the following: NEW MEMBERS: New membership represents an important passage into a serious commitment to prepare for adult leadership. Newly accepted corps cadets should be publicly recognized. COURSE CERTIFICATES: Each corps cadet receives a certificate if they have completed a course with 300 points and 30 activity points. These certificates are sent to the corps from the divisional youth secretary. ## Level I certificates will be awarded to each corps cadet who has completed two years of study and earned four course certificates. ## Level II certificates will be awarded to each corps cadet who has completed four years of study and has earned eight course certificates ## Graduate Corps Cadet certificates and pins are issued to each corps cadet who has completed five years of study and has earned ten course certificates.

SUGGESTED MEETING OUTLINE

Welcome Call to Worship Praise and Worship Opening Prayer Scripture Reading Song Testimony Recognition of Corps Cadets Announcements & Offering Offertory Presentation Chorus Message Response Time Closing Song Closing Prayer Corps Officer/YPSM Corps Cadet Praise Band Corps Cadet Corps Cadet Corps Cadet Corps Cadet Corps Cadet Counselor Corps Cadet Corps Cadet Corps Cadet Corps Cadet Corps Cadet/Candidate Corps Cadet Corps Cadet Corps Cadet

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COURSE OF STUDY LESSON FEATURES

LESSON INTRODUCTION
The first page of each lesson includes the Corps Cadet Goal and crucial background material. Biblical References summarizes the selected Scriptures as they relate to the lesson focus. Teen Perspective describes how the biblical truth applies to the life experiences and developmental needs of your corps cadets.

TEACHING THE LESSON

The Purpose Statements for each section are listed under the various headings within the lesson. An approximate time and learning style symbol are also provided for each activity. MY STORY Corps cadets explore their own story and life experiences related to the lesson focus. They are then led to reflect on the meaning of their experiences. GODS STORY Corps cadets investigate the topic from a Christian perspective, through the story of God. They discover biblical truth through group interaction and personal reflection. OUR STORY Corps cadets evaluate their life experiences in light of Christian truth. They explore new ways of thinking, believing, and living, and are invited to respond personally. LEARNING STYLE SYMBOLS Next to the activity title and time, you will find one of the following icons. These icons will help you choose activities based on your corps cadets learning styles.

PREPARING THE TEACHER

This theme essay provides information and inspiration at an adult level. Evaluation Questions help you reflect on your relationship to the topic, to God, and to your corps cadets. The Glance At The Lesson chart will give you an overview of the lesson elements, the time needed to complete the activity, and necessary supplies.

S Involves corps cadets through sight

H Involves corps cadets through hands-on

experiences

L Involves corps cadets through listening D Involves corps cadets through discussion

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SIDEBAR OPTIONS In columns within the lesson, youll find activity options (Alternative Activity). These options can be used as replacement activities or to extend the lesson, if time permits. In addition, youll find sidebars containing help with words or concepts (Bible Background), teaching tips and helps (Counselor Clues), motivation and inspiration for the teachers own spiritual life (Growth and Guidance), and extra options such as music, video, and discussions to augment lesson material (Lesson Enhancers).

SIDEBAR OPTIONS BIBLE BACKGROUND

Information that explains biblical words or concepts.

COUNSELOR CLUES
Teaching tips and timesaving hints for the lesson.

GROWTH & GUIDANCE

This section contains information on Christian growth to motivate and inspire corps cadet counselors.

CHECKPOINT QUESTIONS
The checkpoint questions are designed to check to see if the corps cadets understood the lesson. There are ten questions for each lesson. A variety of question types are used: True/False questions: Where the questions are false, the student needs to write out the correct answer. Fill-in-the-blank Multiple choice Short answer The ten questions are followed by a reflection question to gauge the application of the lesson to the life of the corps cadet. This question is worth 20 points for Level I and the answer must be three to four sentences in length. The reflection question for Level II is worth 30 points and the answer must be five to six sentences in length. WEEKLY WORKOUT The Weekly Workout points are designed to see what the corps cadets are exercising in the corps in terms of their time, talent and treasure.

LESSON ENHANCERS
This sidebar contains options that cannot stand alone as alternative activities, but enhance the lesson in some way ( e.g., music, video, discussion.) Use these options to extend the lesson, if time permits, or to reach your corps cadets in a way that interests them.

SALVATION ARMY DOCTRINE

Reminder to reinforce The Salvation Army doctrine that applies to this lesson.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITY
Creative options or supplemental activities are listed in a sidebar in the section to which they best apply. Some of the options and activities provided may be suitable as make-up lessons for corps cadets who missed the group lesson.

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DISCIPLESHIP One of the goals of the corps cadet program is to develop lifelong disciples. To do this theres an emphasis on: Personal devotions Stewardship, including the tithing of time, talents, and treasure Evangelism, reaching out to others Counselors should encourage the corps cadets to develop these spiritual disciplines and, in their own lives, be good examples in each of these disciplines. The personal devotions section of both Level I and Level II is based on SOAPs (Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer). The corps cadet is to: Read the Scripture given in the Personal Devotions box. Write out an observation on that Scripture (i.e., What stands out in this Scripture portion?). Write out an application of that Scripture (i.e., How can this be applied to their life?). Pray over what they read and ask for Gods guidance in putting it into practice in their life. SOAPs WORKSHEET In an effort to help corps cadets meet the requirements for the SOAPs, weve added a monthly SOAPs Worksheet. The corps cadet counselor should make a copy of this worksheet for each corps cadet and distribute them the first week of the month. The corps

cadets should take this worksheet home with them to remind them of what they need to do outside of class to complete the requirements for the personal devotions section. The worksheets give the SOAPs Scripture for the month and include space for the corps cadets to write their observation and application of that Scripture. Also included is the reminder to pray specifically about what they read and how to apply it to their lives. The SOAPs Worksheet is a tool for the corps cadets and doesnt need to be submitted to the divisional corps cadet counselor and wont be graded. SOAPs Bible Studies are also available on www.saysoaps.com, created by the USA Western Territory of The Salvation Army. COACHS CORNER The corps cadet counselor determines each corps cadets class participation points. Class participation includes attendance at corps cadet classes, attention given during the class, and participation in discussions and learning activities. The counselor will look over the Weekly Workout points to ensure they are filled out correctly. The counselor then records the points earned in both the Weekly Workout and the Discipleship section.

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DOCTRINES & MISSION STATEMENT

THE DOCTRINES OF THE SALVATION ARMY
WE BELIEVE 1. T hat the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice. 2. T hat there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship. 3. T hat there are three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory. 4. T hat in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that he is truly and properly God and truly and properly man. 5. T hat our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God. 6. T hat the Lord Jesus Christ has by his suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved. 7. T hat repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation. 8. T hat we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

Doctrinal rightness [is] important, but only as a starting point to go on into a living relationshipand not as ends in [itself]. Francis Schaeffer
9. T hat continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ. 10. That it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 11. In the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Approved by the Commissioners Conference, U.S.A., May 1991.

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRACK

PURPOSE
The Leadership Development Track for Corps Cadets (LDT) has been developed to provide a more practical course of study for those Level III corps cadets who exhibit a desire and the potential to become leaders and who are willing and able to commit their final year of corps cadet study to complete it. Its designed as an independent study and is to be completed under the guidance of an adult mentor who is chosen by the corps officer. The LDT course will run from September through June and includes Bible studies and projects, the doctrines of The Salvation Army, Christian service and a leadership component. In December and June corps cadets in the LDT will be required to complete the ministry practicum with their corps cadet brigade.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
A corps cadet applying for the Leadership Development Track for Corps Cadets must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete Level I and Level II of corps cadets. Be a senior soldier in good standing. Be recommended by the corps cadet counselor, endorsed by the corps officer and approved by the divisional youth secretary. Have a desire to develop the leadership skills in order to serve as a leader in The Salvation Army. Be willing to complete the prescribed course of study in the allotted time. Be willing to work under the guidance of a mentor. Possess the academic ability and self-motivation to complete the program. Exhibit leadership potential. Serve in a leadership position during the course of the year. Contact your corps officer if you have corps cadets you feel would benefit from the Leadership Development Track. The LDT Leader Manual and Study Manuals are available only online. These are posted on your territorial websites. Have your corps officer contact your divisional youth secretary for information on how to access these materials.

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OFFICER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS

ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Corps cadets who are accepted candidates are eligible to apply for School/College for Officer Training Scholarships in varying amounts, depending on the number of courses completed and the Level achieved. LEVEL I Completion of 2 years of Corps Cadets with Level I Completion Certificate. LEVEL II Completion of 4 years of Corps Cadets with Level II Completion Certificate. LEVEL III Completion Certificate of Level II studies and completion of one of the following 5th year options: 1. Complete one additional year of the CROSSTraining Curriculum. 2. Complete the LDT. 3. Participate in a corps internship/ apprenticeship according to the following criteria: a. The corps cadets plan must have prior approval of the corps cadet counselor, corps officer and the divisional corps cadet counselor. b. The corps cadet must complete monthly Checkpoints in the form of a one-page synopsis of what was completed during the month, as well as the regular Weekly Workout. c. The corps cadet must serve as an apprentice for the course of an entire school year.

d. Apprenticeship should include: observation, preparation, and implementation. e. The corps cadet must prepare a media presentation of the experience to present to the corps. 4. Participate in a missions experience under the following guidelines: a. The mission experience must have the approval of the corps cadet counselor, corps officer, and the divisional corps cadet counselor.

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f. If the mission experience is less than three weeks in duration, the corps cadet also must meet these two requirements: i. Interview someone who has served, or is currently serving, as a missionary. ii. Read a missions related book that is approved by the divisional corps cadet counselor, and write a book report. SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS Any corps cadet who enters the College/School for Officers Training may receive a tuition scholarship from their territory as indicated below: Completion of Level I of Corps Cadets: $500 b. The corps cadet must complete the regular monthly form, with the Weekly Workout, as well as a monthly Checkpoints report about the preparation, fundraising, the experience itself, etc. c. All mission trips must meet the minimum requirements of at least one week in length. d. The corps cadet must keep a log of the training, fundraising efforts, travel, and hands-on missions experience. e. The corps cadet must prepare a media presentation that should also include the corps cadets personal testimony, to present to the corps. Completion of Level I and Level II of Corps Cadets: $1,000 Completion of Level I and II of Corps Cadets and is a Graduate Corps Cadet: $1,500

Photo: The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth College in Atlanta, GA

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