Pathfinder Basic Staff Training By Mark & Sherilyn O’Ffill Part #1 What is Pathfindering?

Pathfinder Basic Staff Pathfinder Basic Staff TrainingTraining

By Mark & Sherilyn O’FfillBy Mark & Sherilyn O’FfillPart #1Part #1

What is Pathfindering?What is Pathfindering?

History of PathfinderingHistory of Pathfinderingin North Americain North America

• 19071907– Missionary Volunteer Societies organizedMissionary Volunteer Societies organized

• 19221922– JMV (now AJY) Progressive Classes introduced - JMV (now AJY) Progressive Classes introduced -

Friend and Companion (ages 10 & 11 or grades 5 Friend and Companion (ages 10 & 11 or grades 5 & 6) also Comrade & Master Comrade& 6) also Comrade & Master Comrade

• 19291929– "Pathfinder" name first used at a summer "Pathfinder" name first used at a summer

camp in Southeastern Californiacamp in Southeastern California

• 19311931– First Master Comrade InvestitureFirst Master Comrade Investiture


• 19461946– First conference-sponsored Pathfinder Club First conference-sponsored Pathfinder Club

(Riverside, California) Pathfinder Club emblem (Riverside, California) Pathfinder Club emblem designed by John H. Hancock designed by John H. Hancock

• 19491949– Henry Bergh writes Pathfinder songHenry Bergh writes Pathfinder song

(not copyrighted until 1952)(not copyrighted until 1952)

• 19511951– First Pathfinder Fair,First Pathfinder Fair,

September 23, Dinuba, California September 23, Dinuba, California – Master Comrade changed to Master GuideMaster Comrade changed to Master Guide– Pathfinder Staff Manual publishedPathfinder Staff Manual published


• 19791979– MV changed to AY (Missionary Volunteer --> MV changed to AY (Missionary Volunteer -->

Adventist Youth)Adventist Youth)– JMV changed to AJY (Junior Missionary Volunteer JMV changed to AJY (Junior Missionary Volunteer

--> Adventist Junior Youth--> Adventist Junior Youth– Pre-JMV changed to AdventurersPre-JMV changed to Adventurers

(4 yrs. - 4th grade)(4 yrs. - 4th grade)

• 19821982– New Pathfinder World replaces MV WorldNew Pathfinder World replaces MV World– Voyager Class added (age 14 or grade 9) – Voyager Class added (age 14 or grade 9) –

between Ranger & Guidebetween Ranger & Guide– NAD Pathfinder uniform revisedNAD Pathfinder uniform revised


• 19851985– First NAD Pathfinder Camporee, Camp Hale, First NAD Pathfinder Camporee, Camp Hale,

ColoradoColorado

• 19951995– Teen Leadership Training (TLT) Program Teen Leadership Training (TLT) Program

established for training High school students established for training High school students (grades 9-12)(grades 9-12)

– First Pathfinder Web Site establishedFirst Pathfinder Web Site established

• 19981998– 11stst NAD Master Guide Convention, NAD Master Guide Convention,

Los Angeles, CALos Angeles, CA


• 19991999– NAD Pathfinder Web Site establishedNAD Pathfinder Web Site established– ““Discover the Power” International Camporee in Discover the Power” International Camporee in

Oshkosh WIOshkosh WI

• 20002000– Uniform changed from Forest Green skirts, slacks Uniform changed from Forest Green skirts, slacks

& sashes to Black skirts, slacks & sashes& sashes to Black skirts, slacks & sashes

• 20012001– Pathfinder Honor Handbook revised,Pathfinder Honor Handbook revised,

17 new honors and international honors 17 new honors and international honors addedadded

History of PathfinderingHistory of Pathfinderingin Northern California Conferencein Northern California Conference

• By 1950 there were active clubs in:By 1950 there were active clubs in:– Walnut CreekWalnut Creek– RichmondRichmond– MartinezMartinez– Deer ParkDeer Park– CaminoCamino

• Pacific Union Conference PreparesPacific Union Conference Prepares11stst Drill Manual in the early 1950s Drill Manual in the early 1950s– Committee members were:Committee members were:

• Clark SmithClark Smith• Henry BerghHenry Bergh• Glenn Fillman (NCC MV Director)Glenn Fillman (NCC MV Director)

Pathfinder ClubPathfinder ClubEmblemEmblem

RedRed

WhiteWhite

BlueBlue

GoldGold

SacrificSacrificee

PurityPurity

LoyaltyLoyalty

ExcellenceExcellence

Pathfinder ClubPathfinder ClubEmblemEmblem

Three SidesThree Sides

ShieldShield

SwordSword

– – CompletenesCompletenes

ss

– – ProtectionProtection

– – BibleBible

PathfinderingPathfinderingas a Ministryas a Ministry

• Not entertainmentNot entertainment• Not babysitting for parentsNot babysitting for parents• Not simply another youth groupNot simply another youth group• Not just an outdoor activity based Not just an outdoor activity based

clubclub

THEN WHAT IS THEN WHAT IS

PATHFINDERING?PATHFINDERING?

PathfinderingPathfinderingas a Ministryas a Ministry

• Spiritual at it’s coreSpiritual at it’s core– It is intended to lead members into a growing, It is intended to lead members into a growing,

redemptive relationship with Godredemptive relationship with God

• Experience-basedExperience-based– It is organized and led to build members into It is organized and led to build members into

responsible, mature individuals who contribute responsible, mature individuals who contribute to their families, their church and their worldto their families, their church and their world

• Others FocusedOthers Focused– It is programmed to help members It is programmed to help members

realize that there is something that realize that there is something that each one can do to help their each one can do to help their neighbor through active, selfless neighbor through active, selfless serviceservice

Mission ofMission ofPathfinderingPathfindering

To provide a:To provide a:• Church-centeredChurch-centered• Recreational-spiritual programRecreational-spiritual program• For both boys and girlsFor both boys and girls• Ages 10-15Ages 10-15

– That offers action, adventure, That offers action, adventure, challenge and group activities challenge and group activities that produce team spirit and that produce team spirit and loyalty to God and the churchloyalty to God and the church

Philosophy ofPhilosophy ofPathfinderingPathfindering

““Train a child in the way he should Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is oldgo, and when he is old

he will not turn from it.”he will not turn from it.”Proverbs 22:6 NIVProverbs 22:6 NIV


• Proverbs 22:6Proverbs 22:6– Training them while they are young is Training them while they are young is

important because 70% of Christians important because 70% of Christians make their decision for Christ before make their decision for Christ before the age of 14 (christianitytoday.com)the age of 14 (christianitytoday.com)

– Because of changes in society such as:Because of changes in society such as:• divorce causing single parent homes,divorce causing single parent homes,

• 50% of our kids not attending Christian 50% of our kids not attending Christian schools,schools,

• Fewer families in society have any Fewer families in society have any contact with Christianitycontact with Christianity


““Finally, brothers, whatever is true, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is whatever is noble, whatever is

right, whatever is pure, whatever right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableis lovely, whatever is admirable

if anything is excellent or if anything is excellent or praiseworthypraiseworthy

think about such things.”think about such things.”Philippians 4:8 NIVPhilippians 4:8 NIV


• Phil. 4:8Phil. 4:8– Pathfindering is fundamentally principles- Pathfindering is fundamentally principles-

and experience-based training so that and experience-based training so that young people can more easily transfer young people can more easily transfer the learning to other areas of life.the learning to other areas of life.

– Everything (honors, classwork, Everything (honors, classwork, example) must be affected by example) must be affected by Biblical truth because we are Biblical truth because we are painting a picture of God for our painting a picture of God for our kidskids


A Song by Ponder, Harp & Jennings goes:A Song by Ponder, Harp & Jennings goes:

You’re the only Jesus some will ever You’re the only Jesus some will ever seesee

You’re the only words of lifeYou’re the only words of lifesome will ever readsome will ever read

So let them see in you the So let them see in you the One in whom is all they’ll ever needOne in whom is all they’ll ever needFor you’re the only JesusFor you’re the only Jesus

some will ever seesome will ever see

Goals ofGoals ofPathfinder LeadershipPathfinder Leadership

• Help Pathfinders to understand Help Pathfinders to understand that the church loves, cares for that the church loves, cares for and appreciates them.and appreciates them.

• Show Pathfinders that God has a Show Pathfinders that God has a plan for their lives.plan for their lives.

• Train Pathfinders for Christian Train Pathfinders for Christian service.service.


• Work for the salvation of each Work for the salvation of each individual Pathfinder.individual Pathfinder.

• Assist in developing the Pathfinder’s Assist in developing the Pathfinder’s appreciation for nature and a appreciation for nature and a concern for the environment.concern for the environment.

• Teach Pathfinders specific Teach Pathfinders specific skills and hobbies that will skills and hobbies that will make their life meaningful make their life meaningful and will occupy their time and will occupy their time profitably.profitably.


• Help keep Pathfinders physically fit.Help keep Pathfinders physically fit.• Give opportunities for the Give opportunities for the

development of leadership.development of leadership.

• Assist Pathfinders in Assist Pathfinders in developing a balanced developing a balanced physical, mental, social, and physical, mental, social, and spiritual life.spiritual life.



Outreach MinistryOutreach Ministry

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OutreachOutreachMinistryMinistry

““Therefore go and Therefore go and make disciplesmake disciples of all of all nations, nations, baptizing thembaptizing them in the name in the name of the Father and of the Son and of of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit, and teaching themteaching them to to obey everything I have commanded obey everything I have commanded you. you. And surely I am with you And surely I am with you always,always,

to the very end of the ageto the very end of the age.”.”Matt. 28:19-20 NIVMatt. 28:19-20 NIV


““Don’t let anyone look down on Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are youngyou because you are young, but , but set an example for the believers set an example for the believers in speechin speech, , in lifein life, , in lovein love, , in faithin faith and and in purityin purity.”.”

2 Timothy 4:12 NIV2 Timothy 4:12 NIV


““The greatest want of the world it the want of The greatest want of the world it the want of men (and women). Men (and women) who men (and women). Men (and women) who will not be bought or soldwill not be bought or sold. Men (and women) . Men (and women) who in their inmost souls who in their inmost souls are true and are true and honesthonest, men (and women) who , men (and women) who do not fear to do not fear to call sin by it’s right namecall sin by it’s right name, men (and women) , men (and women) whose conscience is as whose conscience is as true to dutytrue to duty as the as the needleneedle

to the pole. Men (and women) who will to the pole. Men (and women) who will stand for rightstand for right though the heavens though the heavens

fall.”fall.”Education pg. 57Education pg. 57


““The world needs today what it needed The world needs today what it needed nineteen hundred years ago -- a nineteen hundred years ago -- a revelation of Christrevelation of Christ. A great work of . A great work of reform is demanded, and reform is demanded, and it is only it is only through the grace of Christthrough the grace of Christ that the that the work of restoration, physical, mental, work of restoration, physical, mental,

and spiritual, can be and spiritual, can be accomplished. . . .”accomplished. . . .”


““Christ’s method alone will give true Christ’s method alone will give true successsuccess in reaching the people. The in reaching the people. The Savior Savior mingled with menmingled with men as one who as one who desired their good. He desired their good. He showed His showed His sympathysympathy for them, for them, ministered to their ministered to their needsneeds, and , and won their confidencewon their confidence..

Then He Then He bade them, “Follow Mebade them, “Follow Me.”.”Ministry of Healing pg. 143Ministry of Healing pg. 143


What Does This Mean?What Does This Mean?

How does this effect the way we:How does this effect the way we:

• Do counseling?Do counseling?

• Do programming?Do programming?

• Do outreach?Do outreach?


• The Pathfinder Club Itself Makes a The Pathfinder Club Itself Makes a Wonderful Outreach ToolWonderful Outreach Tool

– How many kids do you have in your club How many kids do you have in your club who don’t come from Adventist families?who don’t come from Adventist families?

(That does not mean that our programs are not (That does not mean that our programs are not Adventist, it simply means that we need to be Adventist, it simply means that we need to be sensitive to where they are coming from.) sensitive to where they are coming from.)


Young PeopleYoung People have always been the have always been the

movers and shakers in the Church movers and shakers in the Church

throughout history because they are throughout history because they are

not afraid to think new thoughts andnot afraid to think new thoughts and

try new ideas. try new ideas.


• Ages of Some Famous Bible HeroesAges of Some Famous Bible Heroes– JosephJoseph -- 15 or 16 when he was -- 15 or 16 when he was

sent to Egyptsent to Egypt– DavidDavid -- teenager when he killed Goliath -- teenager when he killed Goliath– The DisciplesThe Disciples -- mostly teenagers (the -- mostly teenagers (the

only married one was Peter and he only married one was Peter and he would have been in his early twenties)would have been in his early twenties)

– Mary (mother of Jesus)Mary (mother of Jesus) -- 15 at -- 15 at the oldest when she gave birth to the oldest when she gave birth to Jesus (Jewish girls were married Jesus (Jewish girls were married off soon after their 13th birthday)off soon after their 13th birthday)


– Annie SmithAnnie Smith -- 23 -- 23– Uriah SmithUriah Smith -- 21 -- 21– Hiram EdsonHiram Edson -- 39 -- 39– Joseph H. WaggonerJoseph H. Waggoner -- 32 -- 32– Stephen N. HaskellStephen N. Haskell -- 21 -- 21

These are NOT the ages at These are NOT the ages at which they became Advent which they became Advent believers. believers. They are the They are the ages at which they ages at which they became church leaders.became church leaders.

• Ages of Some Famous Church Ages of Some Famous Church LeadersLeaders– Joseph BatesJoseph Bates -- 53 -- 53

– James WhiteJames White -- 24 -- 24– Ellen Harmon WhiteEllen Harmon White -- --

1717– J. N. AndrewsJ. N. Andrews -- 21 -- 21– J. N. LoughboroughJ. N. Loughborough -- --

2020


How Do We Create An Environment How Do We Create An Environment

Where Our Pathfinders are Where Our Pathfinders are

Encouraged and CoachedEncouraged and Coached

into into BEINGBEING Leaders? Leaders?

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Teaching theTeaching the

AY ClassesAY Classes

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HonorsHonors

““Ology” QuizOlogy” QuizPick the Correct AnswerPick the Correct Answer

1. 1. ConchologyConchology is the is theA. Study of trees A. Study of trees

B. Study of shells B. Study of shells

C. Study of measurements C. Study of measurements

D. Study of People D. Study of People


1. 1. ConchologyConchology is the is theA. Study of trees A. Study of trees

B. Study of shellsB. Study of shells

C. Study of measurements C. Study of measurements

D. Study of People D. Study of People


2. 2. GeologyGeology is the is theA. Study of trees A. Study of trees

B. Study of caves B. Study of caves

C. Study of shells C. Study of shells

D. Study of books D. Study of books

E. Study of the earthE. Study of the earth


3. 3. TheologyTheology is the is theA. Study of words A. Study of words

B. Study of the Bible B. Study of the Bible

C. Study of God C. Study of God

D. Study of computersD. Study of computers


3. 3. TheologyTheology is the is theA. Study of words A. Study of words

B. Study of the Bible B. Study of the Bible

C. Study of GodC. Study of God

D. Study of computersD. Study of computers


4. 4. PaleontologyPaleontology is the is theA. Study of prehistoric life A. Study of prehistoric life

B. Study of cells B. Study of cells

C. Study of rocks & minerals C. Study of rocks & minerals

D. Study of shrubs D. Study of shrubs

E. Study of marine invertebratesE. Study of marine invertebrates


4. 4. PaleontologyPaleontology is the is theA. Study of prehistoric lifeA. Study of prehistoric life

B. Study of cells B. Study of cells

C. Study of rocks & minerals C. Study of rocks & minerals

D. Study of shrubs D. Study of shrubs

E. Study of marine invertebratesE. Study of marine invertebrates


5. 5. HerpatologyHerpatology is the is theA. Study of herbs A. Study of herbs

B. Study of small mammals B. Study of small mammals

C. Study of lichens C. Study of lichens

D. Study of reptiles D. Study of reptiles

E. Study of GodE. Study of God


6. 6. MetrologyMetrology is the is theA. Study of meteors A. Study of meteors

B. Study of measurements B. Study of measurements

C. Study of heavenly bodies C. Study of heavenly bodies

D. Study of cells D. Study of cells

E. Study of music scoresE. Study of music scores


6. 6. MetrologyMetrology is the is theA. Study of meteors A. Study of meteors

B. Study of measurementsB. Study of measurements

C. Study of heavenly bodies C. Study of heavenly bodies

D. Study of cells D. Study of cells

E. Study of music scoresE. Study of music scores


7. 7. LithologyLithology is the is theA. Study of emotions A. Study of emotions

B. Study of insects B. Study of insects

C. Study of fruit growing C. Study of fruit growing

D. Study of rocks D. Study of rocks

E. Study of prehistoric lifeE. Study of prehistoric life


7. 7. LithologyLithology is the is theA. Study of emotions A. Study of emotions


C. Study of fruit growing C. Study of fruit growing

D. Study of rocksD. Study of rocks

E. Study of prehistoric lifeE. Study of prehistoric life


8. 8. CetologyCetology is the is theA. Study of whales A. Study of whales


C. Study of dogs C. Study of dogs

D. Study of cacti D. Study of cacti

E. Study of seedsE. Study of seeds


8. 8. CetologyCetology is the is theA. Study of whalesA. Study of whales


C. Study of dogs C. Study of dogs

D. Study of cacti D. Study of cacti

E. Study of seedsE. Study of seeds


9. 9. CytologyCytology is the is theA. Study of cats A. Study of cats

B. Study of cacti B. Study of cacti

C. Study of the internet C. Study of the internet

D. Study of human life D. Study of human life

E. Study of cellsE. Study of cells


10. 10. DendrologyDendrology is the is the A. Study of trees A. Study of trees

B. Study of orchids B. Study of orchids

C. Study of stars C. Study of stars

D. Study of environmental D. Study of environmental conservationconservation


10. 10. DendrologyDendrology is the is the A. Study of treesA. Study of trees

B. Study of orchids B. Study of orchids

C. Study of stars C. Study of stars

D. Study of environmental D. Study of environmental conservationconservation


11. 11. AgrologyAgrology is the is the A. Study of microscopic plant life A. Study of microscopic plant life

B. Study of basket making B. Study of basket making

C. Study of lichens C. Study of lichens

D. Study of mushrooms D. Study of mushrooms

E. Study of soil for cropsE. Study of soil for crops


12. 12. SpeleologySpeleology is the is the A. Study of caves A. Study of caves

B. Study of soil for crops B. Study of soil for crops

C. Study of modern communications C. Study of modern communications

D. Study of the Northern Lights D. Study of the Northern Lights

E. Study of starsE. Study of stars


12. 12. SpeleologySpeleology is the is the A. Study of cavesA. Study of caves

B. Study of soil for crops B. Study of soil for crops

C. Study of modern communications C. Study of modern communications

D. Study of the Northern Lights D. Study of the Northern Lights

E. Study of starsE. Study of stars


13. 13. PomologyPomology is the is the A. Study of God's creation A. Study of God's creation

B. Study of fruit growing B. Study of fruit growing

C. Study of Tree rings C. Study of Tree rings

D. Study of human origins D. Study of human origins


13. 13. PomologyPomology is the is the A. Study of God's creation A. Study of God's creation

B. Study of fruit growingB. Study of fruit growing

C. Study of Tree rings C. Study of Tree rings

D. Study of human origins D. Study of human origins


14. 14. OologyOology is the is the A. Study of birds eggs A. Study of birds eggs

B. Study of zoo life B. Study of zoo life

C. Study of small mammal pets C. Study of small mammal pets

D. Study of fish raising D. Study of fish raising


14. 14. OologyOology is the is the A. Study of birds eggsA. Study of birds eggs

B. Study of zoo life B. Study of zoo life

C. Study of small mammal pets C. Study of small mammal pets

D. Study of fish raising D. Study of fish raising


15. 15. MycologyMycology is the is the A. Study of wordsA. Study of words

B. Study of microscopic lifeB. Study of microscopic life

C. Study of tropical fishC. Study of tropical fish

D. Study of fungiD. Study of fungi

E. Study of cellsE. Study of cells

Teaching PathfinderTeaching PathfinderCurriculumCurriculum

• Objective of this SectionObjective of this Section– To discover the importance and value of To discover the importance and value of

creative approaches to teaching the creative approaches to teaching the Pathfinder curriculum.Pathfinder curriculum.

• PhilosophyPhilosophyLook at the requirement and ask,Look at the requirement and ask,

– ““What are the kids expected to What are the kids expected to gain from this requirement?”gain from this requirement?”

– ““What is the best way I can help What is the best way I can help them get there?”them get there?”

• Different Learning StylesDifferent Learning Styles– Auditory 6%Auditory 6%– Visual 45%Visual 45%– Kinesthetic 23%Kinesthetic 23%– Verbal 26%Verbal 26%

• Each Pathfinder Learns Each Pathfinder Learns DifferentlyDifferently– Discover how your Pathfinders Discover how your Pathfinders

learn best and you will discover learn best and you will discover the best way to keep their the best way to keep their attention.attention.

Do You See Why We Have Trouble Teaching AY Classwork the Way it is Written?



• Curriculum OverviewCurriculum Overview

• Personal Growth SectionPersonal Growth Section



– How Can We Help The Pathfinders How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They Are Needing to Learn What They Are Needing to Know?Know?

– HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS FUN!!?HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS FUN!!?



– VoyagerVoyager

• Pathfinder Aim: The Advent message to Pathfinder Aim: The Advent message to all the world in this generation.all the world in this generation.


– GuideGuide

• Pathfinder Motto: The love of Christ Pathfinder Motto: The love of Christ constrains us all.constrains us all.

• Spiritual Discovery SectionSpiritual Discovery Section

– How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They Are Needing to Know?What They Are Needing to Know?



• Serving Others SectionServing Others Section

– How Can We Help The Pathfinders How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They Are Needing to Know?Learn What They Are Needing to Know?



• Serving Others SectionServing Others Section– Friend -- Adventurer for ChristFriend -- Adventurer for Christ

(small club – Friend/Companion)(small club – Friend/Companion)

– Companion – AdvancedCompanion – Advanced(small club – Explorer/Ranger) (small club – Explorer/Ranger)

– Explorer -- Personal EvangelismExplorer -- Personal Evangelism (small club – Explorer/Ranger) (small club – Explorer/Ranger)


– Ranger -- Junior WitnessRanger -- Junior Witness

These can help you in planning These can help you in planning your monthly Outreach your monthly Outreach activitiesactivities

• Making Friends SectionMaking Friends Section




• Health & Fitness SectionHealth & Fitness Section




• Youth Organization SectionYouth Organization Section




• Nature Study SectionNature Study Section




• Outdoor Living SectionOutdoor Living Section




• Honor Enrichment SectionHonor Enrichment Section






Club LeadershipClub Leadership

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OrganizationOrganization

• Leadership is InfluenceLeadership is Influence

• Leadership means you have Leadership means you have people who follow you otherwise people who follow you otherwise you’re just out taking a walkyou’re just out taking a walk

– John C. MaxwellJohn C. Maxwell

Definition ofDefinition ofLeadershipLeadership

In Your Groups,In Your Groups,• Draw the perfect Pathfinder leaderDraw the perfect Pathfinder leader

Include Written:Include Written:– QualitiesQualities– SkillsSkills– AttitudesAttitudes

Qualities of aQualities of aPathfinder LeaderPathfinder Leader


• Lives a Christ-centered lifeLives a Christ-centered life• Loves young peopleLoves young people• Has a vision Has a vision (knows (knows WHYWHY they’re involved) they’re involved)

• Has a mission Has a mission (knows (knows HOWHOW they’re doing it) they’re doing it)

• Has integrity (keeps commitments)Has integrity (keeps commitments)

• Understands the Understands the developmental developmental characteristics of pre-characteristics of pre-adolescents and adolescentsadolescents and adolescents


• Enjoys learning new skillsEnjoys learning new skills• Develops the ability to organizeDevelops the ability to organize• Maintains good working Maintains good working

relationships with fellow staffrelationships with fellow staff• Radiates a dignity of presence thatRadiates a dignity of presence that

assures order assures order• Possesses emotional stabilityPossesses emotional stability• Enjoys being outdoorsEnjoys being outdoors


• Maintains good relations with parentsMaintains good relations with parents• Is able to delegate responsibility and Is able to delegate responsibility and

authorityauthority• Has a sense of humorHas a sense of humor• Is resourceful and creativeIs resourceful and creative

• Enlists a spirit of cooperationEnlists a spirit of cooperation• Is optimistic and enthusiasticIs optimistic and enthusiastic• Chooses capable helpers & Chooses capable helpers &

staffstaff

Qualities of a SuccessfulQualities of a SuccessfulTeam Player (all staff)Team Player (all staff)

• Be likeableBe likeable• Be generous with praiseBe generous with praise• Ask people’s adviceAsk people’s advice• Make people feel importantMake people feel important• Never embarrass anyoneNever embarrass anyone

• Lead instead of driveLead instead of drive• Remember namesRemember names• Keep promises and Keep promises and

commitmentscommitments

• Be happy and optimisticBe happy and optimistic• Do not bragDo not brag• Don’t make decisions when Don’t make decisions when

emotionally upsetemotionally upset• Heal hurts quicklyHeal hurts quickly

• Be a person of actionBe a person of action• Be cooperativeBe cooperative• Be earlyBe early


• Be preparedBe prepared– Plan 1 hour of activity for each 30 Plan 1 hour of activity for each 30

minute of meeting timeminute of meeting time


Five Styles ofFive Styles ofLeadershipLeadership

• Authoritative (Autocratic) LeaderAuthoritative (Autocratic) Leader– Retains as much power and decision-Retains as much power and decision-

making authority as possible. making authority as possible. – Does not consult staff, nor are staff Does not consult staff, nor are staff

allowed to give any input. allowed to give any input. – Staff & Pathfinders must obey orders Staff & Pathfinders must obey orders

– Motivation is produced by Motivation is produced by creating a structured set of creating a structured set of rewards and punishments. rewards and punishments.


• Advantages of an Authoritative Advantages of an Authoritative (Autocratic) Leader(Autocratic) Leader– Lots of things get doneLots of things get done– Things are very organizedThings are very organized– Poorly managed becomes highly Poorly managed becomes highly

managedmanaged


• Disadvantages of an Authoritative Disadvantages of an Authoritative (Autocratic) Leader(Autocratic) Leader– Creativity & staff involvement is lowCreativity & staff involvement is low– If leader leaves vacuum of leadership is If leader leaves vacuum of leadership is

left behind.left behind.– Can create “soldiers” instead of Can create “soldiers” instead of

involved Pathfinders and staff involved Pathfinders and staff – LOTS of TURNOVER! Pathfinders LOTS of TURNOVER! Pathfinders

is a VOLUNTEER organizationis a VOLUNTEER organization


• EvaluativeEvaluative– Similar to Authoritative, except that the Similar to Authoritative, except that the

leader asks for input and MIGHT include leader asks for input and MIGHT include that input in the decisions, but will that input in the decisions, but will usually not acknowledge the usually not acknowledge the involvement of others in the processinvolvement of others in the process


• Bureaucratic (Political) LeaderBureaucratic (Political) Leader– Everything done “by the book,” Everything done “by the book,”

according to procedure or policy. according to procedure or policy. – If it isn’t covered by the book, the If it isn’t covered by the book, the

leader refers to the next level above leader refers to the next level above him or her. him or her.

– Police officer -- He or she Police officer -- He or she enforces the rules. enforces the rules.


• Advantages of Bureaucratic Advantages of Bureaucratic (Political) Leadership(Political) Leadership– Rules are clearly understood and Rules are clearly understood and

defined defined – Staff & Pathfinders know what to Staff & Pathfinders know what to

expectexpect

– Discipline is easily handledDiscipline is easily handled


• Disadvantages of Bureaucratic Disadvantages of Bureaucratic (Political) Leadership(Political) Leadership– Low involvement of Pathfinder staffLow involvement of Pathfinder staff– Little room for adaptabilityLittle room for adaptability– Rules may not apply to current situationRules may not apply to current situation


• Democratic (Participative) Democratic (Participative) LeadershipLeadership– Staff are part of the decision making. Staff are part of the decision making. – Communicates what is happening and Communicates what is happening and

expects involvement and responsibility expects involvement and responsibility of staff.of staff.– The “coach” leader has the final The “coach” leader has the final

say, but gathers information say, but gathers information from staff members before from staff members before making a decision. making a decision.


• Advantages of Democratic Advantages of Democratic (Participative) Leadership(Participative) Leadership– Staff are involved -- buy-inStaff are involved -- buy-in– Somewhat adaptable to match situationSomewhat adaptable to match situation– If leader leaves things usually continueIf leader leaves things usually continue

– Everyone feels like part of the Everyone feels like part of the team.team.

– Creativity is HIGHCreativity is HIGH


• Disadvantages of Democratic Disadvantages of Democratic (Participative) Leadership(Participative) Leadership– Rules may not be as well defined, Rules may not be as well defined,

known, or understoodknown, or understood– Structure is usually “looser”Structure is usually “looser”

– Discipline may be a problem if Discipline may be a problem if “consequences” aren’t clearly “consequences” aren’t clearly defined.defined.


• Laissez-faire LeadershipLaissez-faire Leadership– ““Hands-off¨ style. Hands-off¨ style. – Leader provides little or no direction Leader provides little or no direction

and gives staff (& Pathfinders) as much and gives staff (& Pathfinders) as much freedom as possible. freedom as possible.

– All authority or power is given to All authority or power is given to the staff (& Pathfinders) and the staff (& Pathfinders) and they must determine goals, they must determine goals, make decisions, and resolve make decisions, and resolve problems on their own. problems on their own.


• Advantages of Laissez-faire LeadershipAdvantages of Laissez-faire Leadership– Highly skilled staff flourish (for awhile)Highly skilled staff flourish (for awhile)– Lots of creativityLots of creativity– Staff with drive make lots of things happenStaff with drive make lots of things happen– Lots of adult involvement (though not Lots of adult involvement (though not

particularly committed.particularly committed.


• Disadvantages of Laissez-faire Disadvantages of Laissez-faire LeadershipLeadership– Disorganization is a danger Disorganization is a danger – Quality can decline over timeQuality can decline over time– Discipline can be an issueDiscipline can be an issue– Rules may not exist or be followed thruRules may not exist or be followed thru– Pathfinders can take advantage of Pathfinders can take advantage of

individual staff member’s individual staff member’s strengths and weaknessesstrengths and weaknesses

– Long term membership Long term membership involvement often declines involvement often declines

General Job DescriptionGeneral Job Descriptionfor All Stafffor All Staff

• Baptized member of SDA ChurchBaptized member of SDA Church• Good example to Pathfinders in their Good example to Pathfinders in their

conduct and Christian commitmentconduct and Christian commitment• Willing to commit the time required Willing to commit the time required

to prepare and attend Pathfinder to prepare and attend Pathfinder meetingsmeetings

& activities & activities

Job Description ofJob Description ofA Club DirectorA Club Director

• Serve on Church Board as Pathfinder Serve on Church Board as Pathfinder RepresentativeRepresentative

• Responsible for the planning of the overall Responsible for the planning of the overall calendar of events for the clubcalendar of events for the club

• Organizes regular club meetings & eventsOrganizes regular club meetings & events

• Resource person for Resource person for counselors & instructors who counselors & instructors who need assistanceneed assistance

• Responsible for Responsible for communication with communication with Conference on a regular basisConference on a regular basis

Job Description ofJob Description ofA Deputy DirectorA Deputy Director

• Assist Director in their dutiesAssist Director in their duties• Responsible to be sure that the AY Responsible to be sure that the AY

Classwork is being completed by unitsClasswork is being completed by units• Responsible for communication & Responsible for communication &

coordination with instructors & chaplaincoordination with instructors & chaplain

• May serve as May serve as Secretary/TreasurerSecretary/Treasurer

• May have a special area of May have a special area of responsibility related to the responsibility related to the overall Pathfinder programoverall Pathfinder program

Job Description ofJob Description ofA Club Secretary/TreasurerA Club Secretary/Treasurer

• Responsible for record keeping including:Responsible for record keeping including:– Conference FormsConference Forms

& Reporting& Reporting– AttendanceAttendance

• Responsible for club finances including:Responsible for club finances including:

– RegistrationRegistration– Supply orderingSupply ordering

– Income from dues, fundraising,Income from dues, fundraising,outings, donations, uniformoutings, donations, uniform

– Payment & recording of Payment & recording of expendituresexpenditures

– Coordinate with Church TreasurerCoordinate with Church Treasurer

Job Description ofJob Description ofA Unit CounselorA Unit Counselor

• Leads unit of 4-8 boys or girlsLeads unit of 4-8 boys or girls• Closest contact with kids and parentsClosest contact with kids and parents• Works with unit Works with unit throughoutthroughout

Pathfinder program & eventsPathfinder program & events• Prepares unit for investiture Prepares unit for investiture

(Classwork, AY Honors) (Classwork, AY Honors)

• Develops friendship & Develops friendship & understanding with unit understanding with unit membersmembers

Job Description ofJob Description ofAn L.I.T. (Leader In Training)An L.I.T. (Leader In Training)

• High school student who commits to High school student who commits to learning more about leadership in learning more about leadership in the Pathfinder organizationthe Pathfinder organization

• Assists staff members in all Assists staff members in all functions of the clubfunctions of the club

• During 4-year program, is During 4-year program, is trained in club administration, trained in club administration, counseling, classwork & honors, counseling, classwork & honors, finances, outreach, camping, & finances, outreach, camping, & securitysecurity

Job Description ofJob Description ofAn InstructorAn Instructor

• Teaches specific skills or subjects Teaches specific skills or subjects such as Bible, personal growth, such as Bible, personal growth, outdoor skills, honors, or craftsoutdoor skills, honors, or crafts

• May come from church or community May come from church or community to assist temporarily with clubto assist temporarily with club

• Is well acquainted with Is well acquainted with subject matter and matches it subject matter and matches it with club curriculumwith club curriculum

Local Pathfinder Organizational Chart

Deputy Director Secretary/T reasurer

Instructors

L.I.T .s

Pathfinders

Counselors Parents

Club Director

Church Board

Local Pathfinder Organizational Chart

Path finde rs

C ounse lo rs

Boys D epu ty D irecto r

Path finde rs

C ounse lo rs

G ir ls D epu ty D irecto r

Instructo rs Secre tary/T reasu re r C hap lain

Jun io r C lub D irecto r Teen C lub D irecto r L IT D irecto r

Path finde rs

C ounse lo rs

Boys D epu ty D irecto r

Path finde rs

C ounse lo rs

G ir ls D epu ty D irecto r

Instructo rs Secre tary/T reasu re r C hap lain

Adm in istrative D irecto r

Path finde r C lub Execu tive C om m itteeIncludes:

Administrative Director, Club Directors & Deputy Directors,Secretary/Treasurers, Chaplains, & Parent-at-large

C hurch Board

Certificate ofCertificate ofOperationOperation

ClubClubMembershipMembership

• When do young people join your club?When do young people join your club?– Once per yearOnce per year– Once per semesterOnce per semester

• NOTE: Having open registration ALL the NOTE: Having open registration ALL the time makes it hard for counselors & time makes it hard for counselors & instructors to do quality work in instructors to do quality work in preparation if they don’t know how preparation if they don’t know how many and who they will have through a many and who they will have through a stated period of time.stated period of time.


• Do You Have an Attendance Policy?Do You Have an Attendance Policy?• How Do You Motivate the Pathfinders to Continue Coming?How Do You Motivate the Pathfinders to Continue Coming?

– Point SystemPoint System– Outing PrivilegesOuting Privileges

• NOTE: Allowing Pathfinders to just come NOTE: Allowing Pathfinders to just come whenever they feel like it, lowers the whenever they feel like it, lowers the quality of the program you can offer.quality of the program you can offer.

ConferenceConferenceOperating PoliciesOperating Policies

• UniformsUniforms– For Honor Club Class “A” Uniforms For Honor Club Class “A” Uniforms

must be worn once a monthmust be worn once a month

• FinanceFinance• ReportingReporting

– Once a month there is a report form Once a month there is a report form is submitted to the conference by is submitted to the conference by the director or secretarythe director or secretary

ConferenceConferenceOperating PoliciesOperating Policies

• InsuranceInsurance– Pathfinder activities must be on the church Pathfinder activities must be on the church

calendar and voted by the board BEFORE calendar and voted by the board BEFORE they happen in order to be insured by Risk they happen in order to be insured by Risk Management (Conference Insurer)Management (Conference Insurer)

• Membership RegulationsMembership Regulations

– Child must be age 10 by Child must be age 10 by SeptemberSeptember

– This year only -- age 10 by August This year only -- age 10 by August 20042004


By Mark & Sherilyn O’FfillBy Mark & Sherilyn O’FfillPart #5Part #5ProgramsPrograms

&&PlanningPlanning

WorshipWorshipIdeaIdea

• Matthew 25:14-30Matthew 25:14-30– Parable of the Three ServantsParable of the Three Servants

YearlyYearlyProgramProgram

• Mission and goalsMission and goals– Remind each other why you’re doing Remind each other why you’re doing

PathfindersPathfinders– Ask -- What are our goals for the year?Ask -- What are our goals for the year?

• Based on ten-month calendarBased on ten-month calendar– Matches school year, usually Matches school year, usually

August/September - May/JuneAugust/September - May/June

YearlyYearlyProgramProgram

• CalendarCalendar– Regular MeetingsRegular Meetings– Outreach activitiesOutreach activities– CampoutsCampouts– Conference activitiesConference activities

• Adventist Youth classesAdventist Youth classes– Organize and plan HOW to Organize and plan HOW to

completecomplete– Plan unit & group activities to make Plan unit & group activities to make

it funit fun

• Parent MinistryParent Ministry

Club MeetingsClub MeetingsProgram ComponentsProgram Components

• Opening ExercisesOpening Exercises– Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge & Law, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge & Law,

Pathfinder SongPathfinder Song– Prayer & DevotionalPrayer & Devotional– Unit inspection / duesUnit inspection / dues

• Unit TimeUnit Time– AY ClassworkAY Classwork– Honors / ActivitiesHonors / Activities

Staff Manual pp 58-59

Club MeetingsClub MeetingsProgram ComponentsProgram Components

• Club ComponentsClub Components– Club honors / activities / drillClub honors / activities / drill– GuestsGuests

• Closing ExercisesClosing Exercises– AnnouncementsAnnouncements

– DismissalDismissal

Club MeetingsClub MeetingsProgram GuideProgram Guide

• Short attention spans = change Short attention spans = change activities oftenactivities often

• Active learning works betterActive learning works better• 20 - 40 minute components20 - 40 minute components

• Involve Pathfinders in as many Involve Pathfinders in as many aspects of programming as aspects of programming as possiblepossible

• Give LITs opportunitiesGive LITs opportunitiesto learn to leadto learn to lead

• Stick with time scheduleStick with time schedule

AYAYHonorsHonors

• Introduce kids to a variety of interestsIntroduce kids to a variety of interests– Arts & Crafts, Household Arts, Nature, Arts & Crafts, Household Arts, Nature,

Outdoor Industries, Outreach Ministries, Outdoor Industries, Outreach Ministries, Recreational, VocationalRecreational, Vocational

– Provide opportunities for kids to discover Provide opportunities for kids to discover new hobbies or even find careersnew hobbies or even find careers

• Contain Information and Contain Information and Experiential componentsExperiential components

AYAYHonorsHonors

• Make the AY Classwork worthwhile & funMake the AY Classwork worthwhile & fun• Provide tangible rewards for learning -- Provide tangible rewards for learning --

honor patcheshonor patches• Should be done with integrityShould be done with integrity• Should be done actively, not as Should be done actively, not as

bookwork bookwork • Do you really need Do you really need

to test to discover to test to discover what they’ve what they’ve learned?learned?

ClubClubMoraleMorale

• Encourage & support positive staff Encourage & support positive staff morale which happens through morale which happens through communication and mutual supportcommunication and mutual support

• Provide clearly stated rules and Provide clearly stated rules and procedures that are administered procedures that are administered equitablyequitably

• Make club meetings active, Make club meetings active, organized, and funorganized, and fun

• Help Pathfinders feel welcomeHelp Pathfinders feel welcome

ClubClubMoraleMorale

• Involve Pathfinders in activities with Involve Pathfinders in activities with their friends their friends

• Provide opportunities for meaningful Provide opportunities for meaningful feedback (and follow through)feedback (and follow through)

• Make sure each Pathfinder has Make sure each Pathfinder has at least one significant adult at least one significant adult they can relate to on personal they can relate to on personal & spiritual issues& spiritual issues

ConferenceConferenceEventsEvents

• Camporee -- October (yearly)Camporee -- October (yearly)– Lake MendocinoLake Mendocino

• Bike-A-Thon -- April (yearly)Bike-A-Thon -- April (yearly)– Solono CollegeSolono College

• Teens Only EventsTeens Only Events– Caving -- fallCaving -- fall– Rock Climbing -- spring (2 Rock Climbing -- spring (2

weekends)weekends)– Mission Trip -- spring break (not Mission Trip -- spring break (not

2004)2004)

SpecialSpecialProgramsPrograms

• Annual AdvertisingAnnual Advertising– Letters to last year’s membersLetters to last year’s members– Announcements at church and/or schoolAnnouncements at church and/or school

• Enrollment ProgramEnrollment Program(parents must attend with their prospective (parents must attend with their prospective Pathfinder)Pathfinder)

– Registration & Medical FormsRegistration & Medical Forms– Orientation Orientation (attendance & behavior (attendance & behavior

policies)policies)

– 10 Month Calendar10 Month Calendar– Uniform Fitting or OrderingUniform Fitting or Ordering

Staff Manual pp 48, 121


• Pathfinder Day (Pathfinder Sabbath)Pathfinder Day (Pathfinder Sabbath)– Pathfinder Club leads out in the church Pathfinder Club leads out in the church

service taking charge of ALL aspectsservice taking charge of ALL aspects• Flag Processional & PledgesFlag Processional & Pledges• Doing Special MusicDoing Special Music• Calling for & Picking up the OfferingCalling for & Picking up the Offering


• Leading in Congregational PrayerLeading in Congregational Prayer• Asking a Speaker in for the Sermon or Asking a Speaker in for the Sermon or

Someone(s) in the Club presenting the Someone(s) in the Club presenting the SermonSermon

NOTE: The order of varies by churchNOTE: The order of varies by church


• Induction CeremonyInduction Ceremony– Happens at the Beginning of the YearHappens at the Beginning of the Year– It is a ceremony to formally welcome new It is a ceremony to formally welcome new

Pathfinders to the organizationPathfinders to the organization– Typically happens as a vespers or evening Typically happens as a vespers or evening

service with Pathfinders, staff, & parents service with Pathfinders, staff, & parents in in

attendance attendance


– The service typically includes a The service typically includes a candle ceremony which helps to candle ceremony which helps to explain the symbols and meaning explain the symbols and meaning of Pathfinderingof Pathfindering


• Club Formal InspectionClub Formal Inspection– Director Calls Area Coordinator to ScheduleDirector Calls Area Coordinator to Schedule– Happens December - FebruaryHappens December - February– EACH COORDINATOR DOES IT DIFFERENTLYEACH COORDINATOR DOES IT DIFFERENTLY

(Ask your’s what their expectations are)(Ask your’s what their expectations are)


– Entire Club Dresses in Class “A” Entire Club Dresses in Class “A” UniformUniform

– Written Meeting Schedule FollowedWritten Meeting Schedule Followed• Includes AY Classwork & HonorsIncludes AY Classwork & Honors

– Drill & Marching Demonstration Drill & Marching Demonstration (standing movements & basic (standing movements & basic marching)marching)


• Parent EducationParent Education– Pathfinder Clubs traditionallyPathfinder Clubs traditionally

don’t do this welldon’t do this well– This programming section is intended for This programming section is intended for

the club to help the parents understand the club to help the parents understand their children better and be the best their children better and be the best

parents possible for their child parents possible for their child


– Have you done anything Have you done anything interesting or helpful in your interesting or helpful in your club?club?


• Investiture (Award Ceremony)Investiture (Award Ceremony)– Concludes the Pathfinder YearConcludes the Pathfinder Year– Is usually held in the church or meeting Is usually held in the church or meeting

placeplace– Is a showcase opportunity for Pathfinders Is a showcase opportunity for Pathfinders

to demonstrate their accomplishmentsto demonstrate their accomplishments– Contains a song service & worship thoughtContains a song service & worship thought


– Each club turns in a form to the Each club turns in a form to the conference this weekend giving conference this weekend giving their 1st & 2nd choice of dates in their 1st & 2nd choice of dates in order to have a conference order to have a conference representative in attendancerepresentative in attendance


• Investiture (Award Ceremony)Investiture (Award Ceremony)– Master Guides present Progressive Class Master Guides present Progressive Class

Rank pins & insigniaRank pins & insignia– Honors earned during the year are Honors earned during the year are

presented or read off if distributed earlierpresented or read off if distributed earlier– Supplies are ordered from AdventSourceSupplies are ordered from AdventSource


• BE SURE TO ORDER 4-6 weeks BEFORE BE SURE TO ORDER 4-6 weeks BEFORE your Investiture Dateyour Investiture Date

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