What is the Brotherhood?
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is named for Andrew, one of the twelve disciples. According to John's Gospel, after meeting Jesus, Andrew sought his brother Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah." Andrew then took Simon to Jesus.
Emulating that act of Andrew's, the first Brothers of St. Andrew reached out to men in rooming houses, giving them Bibles and inviting them to come to church to hear for themselves the witness of Scripture to God's love and His Son, Jesus. They brought people to be baptized and confirmed in the church, entering thereby into Christ's Kingdom. They also established mission churches. The Brotherhood grew, and became international in scope.
Originally established in Chicago in 1883, the ministry flourished with a membership of over 15,000 in 1000 chapters across 17 countries by the year 1900. In 1908, an Act for the Incorporation of The Brotherhood of St. Andrew was passed and signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt. Section 2 of this Act clearly states, "That the sole object of said corporation shall be the spread of Christ's Kingdom among men."
We know from the cumulative experience of the past that there is no limit to what the Brotherhood can accomplish, as long as ministry is one of extending the golden thread of God's love and sharing Jesus Christ with the world.
THE DISCIPLINE OF PRAYER is to pray daily for the spread of
Christ's kingdom, especially among men and youth, and for God's
blessings upon the labors of the Brotherhood.
THE DISCIPLINE OF STUDY is to study the Holy Scriptures regularly
and the teachings of the Church, to attain a better understanding of
how to follow Christ and bring others into his kingdom.
THE DISCIPLINE OF SERVICE is to make continuous efforts, week by
week, to bring others nearer to Christ through his Church.
