KTGPA ADJUTANT CORPS
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men
Colossians 3:23
The formation of the KTGPA Adjutant Corps has a historical counterpart. During the rise of the Knight Templar Army, the elements supporting the Knights Templar grew increasingly throughout Europe and the Holy Land.
At its peak, it is commonly regarded that the Knights Templar Army numbered around 20,000; of which only ten percent (2000) were Knights. The remaining active-duty members were comprised of Sergeants, Companion-at-Arms, and Journeymen from all walks of life.
Today’s Adjutant Corps is an Auxiliary comprised of Godly men and women who wish to support the KTGPA without the exacting responsibilities and requirements associated with full membership in our Ordre. It is a rigorous path to Knighthood. The Executive Board of the OSMTJ voted to raise an Adjutant Corps on 16 November 2019 at KTGPA HQ.
In February 2020, The KTGPA moved its headquarters to Saint Bernard’s Monastery in Miami, and the board chose Bishop Caesar Johnson as its New Grand Prior. At this time, the Grand Prior and the Executive Board reaffirmed their support for the creation of the Adjutant Corp.
Are You Being Called to Serve?
God is calling a new generation of individuals to support the Knights Templar today. Our Adjutant Corps serves through their dedication to the many projects of the Ordre.
Some of the conditions required to be admitted to the Adjutant Corps are:
† The minimum age requirement for affiliation with the KTGPA Adjutant Corps shall be 18 years.
† Affiliation shall be open to all who believe in the fundamental tenets of Christianity as well as Full KTGPA members who have failed to complete the Companion At Arms (CAA) requirements, yet wish to remain affiliated with the Ordre. Former members’ renewal dues may be adjusted accordingly.
† The KTGPA Adjutant Corps may be used for Christian outreach; occasionally, this provides an opportunity to bring someone to Christ through shared service into disenfranchised communities. Therefore, those who are not Christian prior to joining the Adjutant Corps must be sponsored by an active Adjutant or Full Member of the KTGPA.
Donations
Affiliation with the KTGPA Adjutant Corps costs $35.00 annually, paid on 1 June. This annual donation goes to support our KTGPA charities. Membership | Knights Templar Grand Priory Of America, Knights Templar USA, OSMTJ, (ktgpa.org)
For more information on how to join us, fill out the form below or send an email to AdvancedFirearms@gmail.com C/o Johannes VanderNoord, Grand Marshal, KTGPA Adjutant Corps.
Rights & Privileges:
Affiliation within the Adjutant Corps of the KTGPA | KTGPA is recognized as an Auxiliary in that individuals:
† May be heavily involved in Service Projects: Soup Kitchens, Veterans Services and other forms of Christian Mission undertaken at the Priory/Commandery level
† Will be granted access to KTGPA “Open” site(s) as well as related “Open” individual Priory/Commandery site(s). Adjutants shall not be admitted into Ordre “Restricted” site(s).
† Shall be invited to join the KTGPA Adjutant Corps online page(s) to be monitored by KTGPA Liaison(s). † May be invited to attend Annual Conclave and Periodic Investiture ceremonies, both nationally and internationally.
Requirements & Limitations:
† Affiliation within the KTGPA Adjutant Corps is considered a privilege, not a right. Adjutants should conduct themselves appropriately, striving to behave as Christians of good character. They should always seek to serve, not to be served.
† They should be generally conversant in the basic history and functions of the Knights Templar. As such, Adjutants are expected to read the published History of the Knights Templar and the KTGPA General Handbook.
† Adjutants are not able to vote on KTGPA matters.
† Adjutant applicants may not have a felony criminal conviction.
To join the Adjutant Corps, fill out the form below
Please remember that thoroughly vetting our members and building rapport takes time and we are comprised of volunteers with jobs and families.