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Pathfinder ClubBasic StaffWORKSHOP RESOURCES FORPRESENTERS
Pathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources for Presentersv1.0Produced by the North American Division Office of Pathfinder MinistriesDesigners: Glen Milam and Liv JacobsonProject manager: Christal GregersonAvailable from:AdventSource5120 Prescott AvenueLincoln, NE 68506402.486.8800adventsource.orgCopyright 2020 North American Division Corporation of Seventh-dayAdventists.Permission to make photocopies or to reproduce by any other mechanicalor electronic means in whole or in part and designed page, illustrationor activity in the book is granted to conference, church, or club. None ofthe materials in this book may be reproduced for any commercial use,promotion, advertising or sale of a product or service. All rights reserved.ISBN# 978-1-62909-739-8Printed in the U.S.A.
Pathfinder ClubBasic StaffCERTIFICATIONPrerequisitesIntroduction to Club Outreach—PFAD 004Overview of WorkshopsThis workshop focuses on how to minister to Pathfindersand how to enable them to minister to others. ThePersonal Growth, Spiritual Discover, and Serving Otherssections of the Investiture Achievement curricula will bereviewed in order to gain an overall understanding ofhow the Pathfinder program intentionally incorporatesPathfinder club outreach. Also, some of the AY honorsclassified as Spiritual Growth, Outreach, and Heritagewill be reviewed as well as techniques for integratingoutreach opportunities into all Pathfinder activities.Pathfinder Club Ministry—PFAD 001Introduction to Basic Drill—PFAD 0051.Commit to the Youth/Children’s Ministry VolunteerCode of Conduct (p 23).2. Be currently approved by your conference’s childprotection screening verification.This workshop presents an introduction to club ministryfrom the Pathfinder Club perspective. It compares theprograms and purposes of club and their role in faithdevelopment. It also provides a brief history of the clubministries, insignia, and programs, illustrating God’sleading and care.This workshop introduces staff to the rationale and useof drill in the club. It focuses on teaching them the basicstationary drills used during a regular weekly meeting.It then introduces the basic formation movements of“Forward, March Halt Colum Left, March ColumnRight, March.” Proper flag use and simple paradecommands will be demonstrated as time allows.Introduction to Club Organization—PFAD 002Developmental Growth—PSYO 104This workshop presents the structure of a club from unitto executive committee. It outlines job descriptionsand expectations for each club leader and reviews thequalities of a Christian servant leader. Club structurefrom local to General Conference is outlined. It alsocovers club regulations on membership, attendance,forms, etc. and Conference policies including reporting,finances, uniforms, and insurance.Introduction to Teaching—EDUC 001Introduction to Club Programming andPlanning—PFAD 003This workshop reviews the mission and goals ofPathfinders and introduces the planning process. It thenreviews the elements of the typical Pathfinder year andtheir format and/or sequence. This includes regularmeetings, required forms and paperwork, honors,Investiture Achievement, Induction, Pathfinder Sabbath,camp outs, Investiture, service events, and Conferenceevents.This workshop describes the mental, spiritual, physical,and social growth and needs of the typical Pathfinderand how to relate to them effectively. It includes practicalpointers on leading, nurturing, and discipling them. Thegoal is to enable leaders to help Pathfinders mature inthe full stature of Jesus Christ.This seminar introduces teaching concepts andeducational objectives. It includes learning styles,multiple intelligences, and teaching styles. It givesa summary of Investiture Achievement objectivesand encourages the use of outdoor and experientiallearning.Pathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.01
Introduction to Medical & Safety—MEDI 100This workshop covers introductory information onmedical forms, release forms, abuse prevention,conference volunteer screening requirements, staffinglevels, transportation guidelines, emergency plans, andsupervision issues.Required Field WorkRecognition of CompletionEveryone likes to have their efforts recognized. Youthleaders who put in untold hours of prayer, planning,counseling, and training are no exception.Upon completion of the required workshops theparticipant is awarded an enameled pin and certificate ofcompletion.Create a Portfolio that contains the handouts and yourpersonal notes from the workshops you attend.2Pathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.0
Pathfinder Club Ministry—PFAD 001DescriptionThis workshop presents an introduction to club ministryfrom the Pathfinder Club perspective. It compares andcontrasts the programs and purposes of the three AYclub types and their role in faith development. It alsoreviews other contact formats (Sabbath School andChurch School) that the church uses to minister to youth,and provides a brief history of the AY club ministries,insignia, and programs, illustrating God's leading andcare. History of Pathfinder Club Ministry. Pathfinder Song, Pledge, Law and meaning of flag.Workshop ContentUnderstand how Club ministries work to grow a childin Christ and keep them connected to the church. Thefocus of this training is Pathfinders.New Pathfinder Directors, Staff and TLTs. Individualscompleting the pre-requisites for Master Guide Adventurer Ministries includes children fromage 4 through grade 4. The focus of this ministryis strengthening the family in their faith in JesusChrist.Resource Material Pathfinder Ministries includes children from grade5 through grade 10. The focus of this ministry isto develop the faith of children and teens in JesusChrist and provide them with life-long mentors. The Pathfinder Story Quick Start Guide—Pathfinder Club Director Pathfinder Staff Manual Pathfinder Flag—as visual aid for teaching thePathfinder Club Emblem Pathfinder Pledge and Law Banners—as visual aidsfor teaching the Pledge and Law Pathfinder Triangle Wall Banner The basics of Pathfinder Club Ministry. Age, goalsand history.Club Ministries and PurposesAudience/Participants Pathfinder Song CDWhat Your Participants WillLearn Pathfinder Teen Leadership Training includes teensfrom grade 9 through grade 12. The focus of thisministry is the same as Pathfinder club ministrywith the addition of developing teens with biblicalleadership skills. Master Guide Ministries includes adults from age18 and beyond. The focus of this ministry is to trainadults for leadership in Adventurer, Pathfinder,Youth, and Young Adult ministries for nurture andoutreach for Jesus Christ.Staff Roles and the Mission of PathfinderClub MinistryThe strength and effectiveness of Pathfinder clubministry is directly proportional to the influence of thestaff. How staff model the Pathfinder Pledge and LawPathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.03
and their facilitation of the Pathfinder mission and goalswill determine the strength of their club ministry.Review the Philosophy and Objectives and Goals ofPathfinder club ministry. (Pathfinder Staff Manual)PhilosophyTraining and saving young people using Pathfinder clubministry to make church attractive through activity.Objectives Help Pathfinders to understand that the churchloves, cares for, and appreciates them and needsthem in its total program. Show Pathfinders what God has planned for theirlives. Train Pathfinders for missionary service. Work for the salvation of each individualPathfinder. Develop the Pathfinders appreciate for nature anda concern for the environment. Teach Pathfinders specific skills and hobbies thatwill make their life meaningful and will occupy theirtime profitably. Help keep Pathfinders physically fit. Give opportunities for the development of leadership. Develop a balanced physical, mental, social, andspiritual life.Mission Statement“The North American Division Pathfinder Ministries isan organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church,dedicated to meeting the social, physical, mental, andspiritual developmental needs of junior and teen youthby challenging the Pathfinder to experience a personalrelationship with Christ, having a sense of achievementand responsibility, and developing respect for God’screation including his fellowman.”GoalsPathfinder Ministries seeks to meet the Pathfinder’spresent and unfolding needs, to the end that we bringthem to self-fulfillment and maturity in Christian faith,characterized by their decision to: Exhibit the righteousness, true holiness, andfullness of stature of Christ Demonstrate leadership skills, enabled andempowered to become full partners in active,selfless service supporting the mission of thechurchFacilitate a group discussion of specific ways staffcan meet the goals and objectives of Pathfinder clubministry. Look specifically at the verbs (action words) inthe goals and objectives.Give time for participants to write at least three waysthey plan to personally emulate the Pathfinder clubministry goals to their Pathfinders.Pathfinder HistoryGroups began forming in the late 1800s, however,it wasn’t until 1907 that groups became officiallyorganized when the General Conference established itsyouth department under Elder M. E. Kern.Suggested ActivitySet up a time line around your meeting room. You canadjust the size according to the space available. Youcan use 8 ½ 11 paper or index cards. Print the dateon one side and the event on the other. Hand themout to participants. As you go through the dates, havethe participants read then attach their date to thetimeline. Also, share one or two interesting stories. Youcan also include some dates of interest from your localconference.Suggested Dates to Include1907Missionary Volunteer Societies organized1909Junior MV Societies organized1918First MV census results 1,230 senior andjunior societies: 24,638 members1922JMV Progressive Classes introduced:Friend, Companion, Comrade, and MasterComrade1927Conference sponsored Pathfinder club,Anaheim, CA1928Vocational Honors introduced (AutomobileRepair, Bird Study, Christian Storytelling, Accept Jesus Christ as a personal Savior and Lord Reflect internalized Christian values throughmature decision-making and behavior4Pathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.0
Colportage, Cooking, Flower Study,Gardening, Health and Healing, LaundryArt, Needlecraft, Photography, PoultryRaising, Radio, Shoe Repair, Star Study, TreeStudy)Pathfinder Logo, PathfinderPledge and Law, PathfinderSong1930Pre-JMV/AJY classes developedFirst JMV Pathfinder Camp, IdyllwildPathfinder Triangle Logo (Pathfinder StaffManual)1946Pathfinder Club emblem designed by JohnH. Hancock1948Helen Hobbs makes the Pathfinder flagThe Pathfinder Triangle was designed by Elder JohnHancock in 1946. Each of its components has significantmeaning. Teach participants each of the componentsand its meaning.1949Henry T. Bergh writes the Pathfinder Song1950General Conference official authorizesestablishment of JMV Pathfinder Clubs forworld field1951Master Comrade changed to Master Guide1956Explorer Class added1965Eager Beaver program instituted1966Pioneer class added (changed to Ranger 1970)1979MV changed to AY, JMV change to AJY, Pre-AJYchanged to Adventurers1982Voyager class added between Ranger andGuide classes1985First NAD Pathfinder Camporee, Camp Hale,Colorado, July 31– August 6TodayPathfinders continues to evolve with honor andresource additions and revisionsPathfinder Pledge and Law (Pathfinder StaffManual)The Pathfinder Pledge and Law are recited at everyPathfinder ceremony and is the standard by which allPathfinders and staff live by.Pathfinder Song (Pathfinder Staff Manual)The Pathfinder Song was written by Elder Henry T. Berghin 1949. It has been translated into many languages andis sung around the world.Practice the Pathfinder Pledge, Law, and Song with theparticipants. Demonstrate opening ceremonies of a clubmeeting. Use the meaning of the Pathfinder Logo as theworship thought.Suggested ActivitiesFor more dates see The Pathfinder Story (AdventSource)1. Use the Pathfinder Flag as a visual aid andmemorize the elements of the PF Club Emblem2. Use the Pathfinder Pledge and Law banners asvisual aids and recite the Pledge and Law 3–4times together3. Sing the Pathfinder Song 3–4 times so it startsgetting stuck in their mindsPathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.05
Introduction to Club Organization—PFAD 002DescriptionThis workshop presents the structure of a club from unitto executive committee. It outlines job descriptionsand expectations for each club leader and reviews thequalities of a Christian servant leader. Club structurefrom local to General Conference is outlined. It alsocovers club regulations on membership, attendance,forms, etc. and Conference policies including reporting,finances, uniforms, and insurance.Audience/ParticipantsNew Pathfinder Directors, Staff and TLTs. Individualscompleting the pre-requisites for Master GuideWhat Your Participants WillLearn1. Know what must be done to start or restart aPathfinder Club2. Understand the club staff tasks and organize yourstaff accordingly3. Know the pieces of the Pathfinder uniforms, whereto purchase them, and what they cost4. Learn the components of a club merit system andhow it is used to determine awardsWorkshop ContentStarting or Restarting a Pathfinder ClubResource Material Pathfinder Staff Manual Quick Start Guide—Pathfinder Club Director,Assemble your Leadership Team NAD Pathfinder Uniform Guidelinespathfindersonline.org/uniform AdventSource Pathfinder Catalog Seven Steps for Successful Pathfinder Leadership Pathfinder Club Leadership: A Practical Guide forPathfinder Directors & Staff(Quick Start Guide—Pathfinder Club Director, PathfinderStaff Manual as Handouts)Encourage participants to meet with their Pastor,Conference Pathfinder Director, and Pathfinder AreaCoordinator on a regular basis for guidance anddirection as they begin building their church’s Pathfinderclub ministry.Give each participant the handouts “Starting aPathfinder Club” and “New Pathfinder Club—ChurchBoard Proposal”.Get Church Board Approval to Start aPathfinder Club Ministry Because having a Pathfinder Club is an outreachministry of your local church, it is required that yourchurch board approves it with recorded actions inthe board minutes. Together with your Pastor, put together a proposalto present to your church board. Get signatures from church board members asneeded to obtain a Certificate of Operation fromyour conference Pathfinder office and mail or faxthe completed form to your conference office.6Pathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.0
Gather Your Club Leadership Team With the support of your Pastor and the churchboard, recruit church members to become activeas Staff. Share the need, vision, and enthusiasm ofwhat Pathfinder club ministry can do for your youthand larger community around your church. Involve your Area Coordinator to join you forStaff organization meetings to help teach thefundamentals of Pathfinder club ministry and tobuild the vision of your Staff.Recruit Pathfinders Announce Pathfinder club ministry during theworship service. The church congregation can givesupport and enthusiasm for this ministry as youbegin organizing. You and your staff should talk with potentialPathfinders and their parents. Let them know whatPathfinder club ministry is and the club’s plans forthe year. Gather names of individuals in your church thatcan support the club by sponsoring a uniform for aPathfinder, instructing a specific honor, help withfundraising, etc.Give the participant’s the forms needed to register theirclubs with the conference. Let them know what specificguidelines the conference has for Pathfinder clubministry.Staff Organization and TasksStaff Training and ApprovalTo understand Pathfinder club ministry, all staff shouldundergo basic training to help them minister toPathfinders. To continue effective ministry, continuingeducation is available.Because of the significant influence and responsibilityPathfinder staff are given by parents as well as churchleaders, all volunteers working with minors must beapproved by their conference prior to participating inPathfinder club ministry.Let participants know what is required for volunteerapproval in your conference.Club Leadership TeamThe Pathfinder Club leadership team consists of adirector, at least one deputy director, unit counselorsand instructors and a secretary and treasurer. These arethe primary roles and each of them have specific tasks asorganized by the Club Director.Review the qualities of a good leader (Pathfinder StaffManual). Love God supremely. Love children sincerely. Serve with enthusiasm. Possess emotional stability. Enjoy being outdoors.(Pathfinder Staff Manual)Pathfinder leaders are volunteers who receive no payfor their service to the church. In most cases, those whovolunteer for the job are highly committed to Christianideals. This is the way it should be, for the Pathfinderleader often plays a larger part in providing a Christianrole model to young people than any other person in thechurch.Review the flow charts on in the Pathfinder Staff Manual.Give the names of the current leadership at the top of thechart. Give each participant time to draw the flow chartfor their club including the specific names of individualsin each position. Know the essential characteristics of adolescents. Learn a variety of skills. Develop the ability to organize. Maintain good relations with fellow workers. Radiate a dignity of presence that assures order. Sense of humor. Be resourceful and creative.Review duties of specific club staff positions. (PathfinderStaff Manual, A Practical Guide for Pathfinder Directors &Staff)If a participant has not been designated a specific role inhis/her club, encourage that person to identify a role ofinterest and discuss it with the club director.Pathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.07
Club Budget and UniformsClub Budget (Pathfinder Staff Manual)Every successful Pathfinder club operates within afinancial budget. There are common componentsto a club budget. The finances that flow through thePathfinder club are managed by the Club Treasurer incooperation with the Church Treasurer. It is important forstaff to be aware of how their club’s finances work.Review the sample budgets in the Pathfinder StaffManual as well as possible sources of income. It isimperative that clubs operate with fiscal responsibility.Expenses should never exceed income.Uniforms (pathfindersonline.org andPathfinder Staff Manual)Review the purpose of the uniform and when it shouldand should not be worn.Review the uniform standards as listed.Review specific uniform standards for your localconference.Merit System and Points (Pathfinder StaffManual)Each Pathfinder Club should establish a Merit Systemfor their Pathfinder Club and develop their own MeritSystem point-values which are agreed upon by all Staffmembers and understood by all Pathfinders and parents.The club’s Merit System will help Staff to fairly determineawards to be given to their Pathfinders throughoutthe Pathfinder year. The key to a good merit system issimplicity.Review the guidelines in the Pathfinder Staff Manual.Awarding Good Conduct & Pathfinder ofthe Year Awards (Pathfinder Staff Manual)The Club’s Investiture service is the place to reward clubmembers for completing AY Investiture Achievementlevels, honors, and special awards such as the GoodConduct Award and the Pathfinder of the Year Award.Give each participant the guidelines for these awardsfrom the Pathfinder Staff Manual. Also include anyguidelines and/or forms needed by the local conferenceoffice.Give each participant a current AdventSource PathfinderCatalog and discover the cost of a standard uniformfor a child and an adult including items specific to yourconference.Uniforms can have a major impact on a club budget.Each club must decide how they will manage uniformcosts. Clubs have options when considering uniformexpenses. They may require parents to purchase theuniform, the club may purchase the uniforms andoperate an exchange or rental program, or the clubmay purchase certain pieces requiring the parents topurchase the remaining items. Clubs may also findsponsors willing to cover the cost of a uniform for aPathfinder.Merit System and AwardsThe purpose of a Club Merit System is so clubs havea process for fairly awarding their Pathfinders inparticipation, progress, and development. GoodConduct Award and Pathfinder of the Year Awards haverequirements met by the club’s merit system.8Pathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.0
Introduction to Club Programmingand Planning—PFAD 003DescriptionThis workshop reviews the mission and goals ofPathfinders and introduces the planning process. It thenreviews the elements of the typical Pathfinder year andtheir format and/or sequence. This includes regularmeetings, required forms and paperwork, honors,Investiture Achievement, Induction, Pathfinder Sabbath,camp outs, Investiture, service events, and Conferenceevents.1. Evaluate your club’s mission and goals and relate itto your club planning2. Build your yearly club calendar that incorporatesyour conference and school calendars3. Incorporate aspects of Investiture Achievementinto your yearly club calendar4. Plan your weekly club meeting with opening andclosing ceremoniesAudience/ParticipantsWorkshop ContentNew Pathfinder Directors, Staff and TLTs. Individualscompleting the pre-requisites for Master GuideClub Mission, Goals, and Club Planning(Pathfinder Staff Manual)Resource Material Pathfinder Staff Manual Investiture Achievement Director’s Guide Conference Pathfinder Yearly Calendar Investiture Achievement Card or Journal—Friendlevel Handout—Honor Requirement sheets for requiredFriend-level honors (Camping Skills 1, ChristianCitizenship, Red Alert, Seeds) Handout—Pathfinder Staff Manual, Sample ClubPrograms Handout—Conference newsletter w/ ConferenceCalendar (if available) Pathfinder Quick Start GuideWhat Your Participants WillLearnThe purpose of the Pathfinder Club is to introduce youngpeople to Jesus Christ. The Pathfinder club program willhelp them develop their body, mind and spirit. Withthese skills, our young people are able to carry on thework of the church and bring others to the feet of Jesus.More than just skills, we want young people to build arelationship with Christ as their Lord and Savior, thusgiving them the relational experience with Jesus thatthey need to lead their friends to know Him too.Review the Mission Statement and Goals listed in thePathfinder Staff Manual. Discuss how these are importantto keep in mind when planning club meetings andactivities.Building a Club CalendarThe Pathfinder club yearly calendar is a challengingtask to develop. It takes time and effort to gather all theplanning details and people together to make a planbut it must be done if your club is going to succeed.Know that your club’s calendar planning is crucial for thesuccess of your club.Pathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.09
Church Board ApprovalThe church board must approve the PathfinderClub’s annual calendar. This provides two importantadvantages for the club. First, it builds board members’respect for the Pathfinder Club. When the board is awareof the club’s plans the club is in a better position to askfor monetary considerations when the board developsthe annual church budget. Second, the church boardmust approve all Pathfinder activities in order for them tobe covered by the church’s insurance.The Yearly CalendarWhen planning your club’s calendar, begin by gatheringother calendars that you will need to coordinate with.These include school and conference calendars.Once you have all gathered all necessary information,you can begin to set your meeting schedule, what dayof the week you will meet at what time. Some clubsmeet every week, some meet twice a month. Determinewhat schedule works for your club. Once you knowyour weekly schedule, begin planning major programssuch as Induction, Pathfinder Sabbath, club camp outs,fundraisers, Investiture, etc.Give each participant a calendar of conference events.Go over a possible yearly calendar.Weekly Club Meeting Programming(Pathfinder Staff Manual)Most Pathfinder clubs meet on a weekly basis; however,some only meet twice a month. How often a club meets,when it meets, and where it meets determines how longa club meeting may last.Review through the sample weekly meetings listedin the Pathfinder Staff Manual. Demonstrate openingceremonies with your participants.Staff MeetingsIn addition to club meetings Pathfinder Club Staff shouldmeet at least one time per month or more to plan allthe details for club nights as well as other events andactivities. Staff meetings are crucial to the success ofa Pathfinder club! The club mission and goals shoulddetermine the regularity of staff meetings rather than theconvenience of time.Give each participant a sample Staff Meeting Agenda.Staff meetings should include but are not limited to thefollowing: Opening prayer Treasurer’s report Investiture AchievementInvestiture Achievement Planning(Investiture Achievement Director’s Guide)Investiture Achievement (IA) is the core curriculum forPathfinder club ministry. Most activities and events canbe developed and planned to fulfill the requirementsthroughout the Pathfinder year. Therefore, it is importantthat you spend time grasping the scope and sequenceof Investiture Achievement. Area Coordinators andother experienced Pathfinder staff are available tohelp you learn how to implement the many InvestitureAchievement tasks into your club’s planning andprogramming. Honors Special programs (Induction, Pathfinder Sabbath,Investiture, etc.) Outreach projects Calendar events and changes Conference events Specific items of interest for your club Planning session for at least 3 to 6 months inadvance Closing prayerIntroduce the six basic Investiture Achievement titles andtheir corresponding grade level.Give each participant the scope and sequence Friend &Trail Friend.Go over the requirements distinguishing between Friendand Trail Friend, and show how they can be incorporatedinto the weekly meetings. Note that some activities areseasonal.10Pathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.0
Suggested Activities Introduce Investiture Achievement curriculum byproviding the Friend-level Journal and walkingstudents through each section’s requirements. Explain how Investiture Achievement is thecore curriculum for Pathfinder club ministryand the activities can be planned to fulfill therequirements throughout the year. Review the Honor sheet handouts and help themunderstand how to build their yearly club scheduleto include the requirements for completion. Distribute the Sample Club Programs handoutand show how clubs plan their club meetingsaccording to the items they want to accomplisheach week throughout the month. Distribute a copy of the Pathfinder Conferencenewsletter and review the yearly calendarspecifying the events that are mandatory andthose that are optional. Review Pathfinder Quick Start GuidePathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.011
Introduction to Club Outreach—PFAD 004DescriptionThis workshop focuses on how to minister to Pathfindersand how to enable them to minister to others. ThePersonal Growth, Spiritual Discover, and Serving Otherssections of the Investiture Achievement curricula will bereviewed in order to gain an overall understanding ofhow the Pathfinder program intentionally incorporatesPathfinder club outreach. Also, some of the honorsclassified as Spiritual Growth, Outreach, and Heritagewill be reviewed as well as techniques for integratingoutreach opportunities into all Pathfinder activities.What Your Participants WillLearn1. Understand how Investiture Achievementrequirements enable spiritual development2. Encourage spiritual growth in your Pathfindersthrough the Bible and history3. Engage your Pathfinders in connecting with theircommunity through share-your-faith activities4. Integrate additional outreach events into your clubcalendarAudience/ParticipantsWorkshop ContentNew Pathfinder Directors, Staff and TLTs. Individualscompleting the pre-requisites for Master GuideBackbone of Pathfinder Club Ministry(Investiture Achievement Director’s Guide)Resource Material Pathfinder Staff Manual Quick Start Guide: Pathfinder Club Director Investiture Achievement Director’s Guide Serving Communities honor requirements Teen Leadership Training Director’s Guide Investiture Achievement requirements forCompanion, Explorer, Ranger Honors Requirements—Serving CommunitiesThe Investiture Achievement (IA) curriculum is thebackbone of Pathfinder club ministry. It has threesections common to each Investiture Achievement levelthat intentionally facilitate spiritual development. Theyare: Personal Growth, Spiritual Discovery, and ServingOthers. In this module, we will research and exploreeach of these sections.Have each participant look over the Companion & TrailCompanion scope and sequence. Review the PersonalGrowth section, specifically 3.b. The Pathfinder Staffhelp the Pathfinder understand and practice themeaning of “be pure, kind, and true” and “Keep themorning watch” and “go on God’s errands.”Discuss as a group specific, engaging ways you can helpyour Pathfinders understand the Pathfinder Pledge andLaw.Suggested Activities Download and print—Pledge and Law—PathfinderStaff ManualWrite on the Pledge and Law Handout some ideasof how you would engage your Pathfinders to“Learn the meaning of the Pathfinder Pledge and12Pathfinder Club Basic Staff Workshop Resources - v1.0
Law.” Now review the Personal Growth sectionsof all the other Inv
For more dates see The Pathfinder Story (AdventSource) Pathfinder Logo, Pathfinder Pledge and Law, Pathfinder Pathfinder Triangle Logo (Pathfinder Staff Manual) The Pathfinder Triangle was designed by Elder John Hancock in 1946. Each of its components has significant meaning. Teach participants each of the components and its meaning.
