Pathfinder Basic Staff Training

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Pathfinder Basic Staff TrainingBy Mark
Sherilyn OFfill

• Part 1
• What is Pathfindering?

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History of Pathfinderingin North America

• 1907
• Missionary Volunteer Societies organized
• 1922
• JMV (now AJY) Progressive Classes introduced -
  Friend and Companion (ages 10 11 or grades 5
  6) also Comrade Master Comrade

• 1929
• "Pathfinder" name first used at a summer camp in
  Southeastern California

• 1931
• First Master Comrade Investiture

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History of Pathfinderingin North America

• 1946
• First conference-sponsored Pathfinder Club
  (Riverside, California) Pathfinder Club emblem
  designed by John H. Hancock
• 1949
• Henry Bergh writes Pathfinder song(not
  copyrighted until 1952)

• 1951
• First Pathfinder Fair,September 23, Dinuba,
  California
• Master Comrade changed to Master Guide
• Pathfinder Staff Manual published

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History of Pathfinderingin North America

• 1979
• MV changed to AY (Missionary Volunteer --gt
  Adventist Youth)
• JMV changed to AJY (Junior Missionary Volunteer
  --gt Adventist Junior Youth
• Pre-JMV changed to Adventurers(4 yrs. - 4th
  grade)

• 1982
• New Pathfinder World replaces MV World
• Voyager Class added (age 14 or grade 9) between
  Ranger Guide
• NAD Pathfinder uniform revised

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History of Pathfinderingin North America

• 1985
• First NAD Pathfinder Camporee, Camp Hale,
  Colorado
• 1995
• Teen Leadership Training (TLT) Program
  established for training High school students
  (grades 9-12)

• First Pathfinder Web Site established
• 1998
• 1st NAD Master Guide Convention,Los Angeles, CA

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History of Pathfinderingin North America

• 1999
• NAD Pathfinder Web Site established
• Discover the Power International Camporee in
  Oshkosh WI
• 2000
• Uniform changed from Forest Green skirts, slacks
  sashes to Black skirts, slacks sashes

• 2001
• Pathfinder Honor Handbook revised,17 new honors
  and international honors added

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History of Pathfinderingin Northern California
Conference

• By 1950 there were active clubs in
• Walnut Creek
• Richmond
• Martinez
• Deer Park
• Camino

• Pacific Union Conference Prepares1st Drill
  Manual in the early 1950s
• Committee members were
• Clark Smith
• Henry Bergh
• Glenn Fillman (NCC MV Director)

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Pathfinder ClubEmblem

• Red

Sacrifice
White
Purity
Blue
Loyalty
Gold
Excellence
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Pathfinder ClubEmblem

• Three Sides

Completeness
Shield
Protection
Sword
Bible
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Pathfinderingas a Ministry

• Not entertainment
• Not babysitting for parents
• Not simply another youth group
• Not just an outdoor activity based club
• THEN WHAT IS PATHFINDERING?

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Pathfinderingas a Ministry

• Spiritual at its core
• It is intended to lead members into a growing,
  redemptive relationship with God
• Experience-based
• It is organized and led to build members into
  responsible, mature individuals who contribute to
  their families, their church and their world

• Others Focused
• It is programmed to help members realize that
  there is something that each one can do to help
  their neighbor through active, selfless service

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Mission ofPathfindering

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

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

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Philosophy ofPathfindering

• Train a child in the way he should go, and when
  he is oldhe will not turn from it.
• Proverbs 226 NIV

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Philosophy ofPathfindering

• Proverbs 226
• Training them while they are young is important
  because 70 of Christians make their decision for
  Christ before the age of 14 (christianitytoday.com
  )
• Because of changes in society such as
• divorce causing single parent homes,

• 50 of our kids not attending Christian schools,
• Fewer families in society have any contact with
  Christianity

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Philosophy ofPathfindering

• Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is
  noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,
  whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif
  anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about
  such things.
• Philippians 48 NIV

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Philosophy ofPathfindering

• Phil. 48
• Pathfindering is fundamentally principles- and
  experience-based training so that young people
  can more easily transfer the learning to other
  areas of life.

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

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Philosophy ofPathfindering

• A Song by Ponder, Harp Jennings goes
• Youre the only Jesus some will ever see
• Youre the only words of lifesome will ever read
• So let them see in you the One in whom is all
  theyll ever need

For youre the only Jesussome will ever see
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Goals ofPathfinder Leadership

• Help Pathfinders to understand that the church
  loves, cares for and appreciates them.
• Show Pathfinders that God has a plan for their
  lives.

• Train Pathfinders for Christian service.

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Goals ofPathfinder Leadership

• Work for the salvation of each individual
  Pathfinder.
• Assist in developing the Pathfinders
  appreciation for nature and a concern for the
  environment.

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

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Goals ofPathfinder Leadership

• Help keep Pathfinders physically fit.
• Give opportunities for the development of
  leadership.

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

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Pathfinder Basic Staff Training

• Part 2
• Outreach Ministry

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Spot The Dog
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Spot The Dog
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Can You Spot the Dog Now?
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OutreachMinistry

• Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,
  baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
  the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them
  to obey everything I have commanded you. And
  surely I am with you always, to the very end
  of the age.
• Matt. 2819-20 NIV

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OutreachMinistry

• Dont let anyone look down on you because you
  are young, but set an example for the believers
  in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in
  purity.
• 2 Timothy 412 NIV

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OutreachMinistry

• The greatest want of the world it the want of
  men (and women). Men (and women) who will not be
  bought or sold. Men (and women) who in their
  inmost souls are true and honest, men (and women)
  who do not fear to call sin by its right name,
  men (and women) whose conscience is as true to
  duty as the needle to the pole. Men (and
  women) who will stand for right though the
  heavens fall.
• Education pg. 57

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OutreachMinistry

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

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OutreachMinistry

• Christs method alone will give true success in
  reaching the people. The Savior mingled with men
  as one who desired their good. He showed His
  sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and
  won their confidence. Then He bade them,
  Follow Me.
• Ministry of Healing pg. 143

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OutreachMinistry
What Does This Mean? How does this effect the way
we

• Do counseling?
• Do programming?
• Do outreach?

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OutreachMinistry

• The Pathfinder Club Itself Makes a Wonderful
  Outreach Tool
• How many kids do you have in your club who dont
  come from Adventist families?
• (That does not mean that our programs are not
  Adventist, it simply means that we need to be
  sensitive to where they are coming from.)

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OutreachMinistry
Young People have always been the movers and
shakers in the Church throughout history because
they are not afraid to think new thoughts and
try new ideas.
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OutreachMinistry

• Ages of Some Famous Bible Heroes
• Joseph -- 15 or 16 when he wassent to Egypt
• David -- teenager when he killed Goliath
• The Disciples -- mostly teenagers (the only
  married one was Peter and he would have been in
  his early twenties)

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

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OutreachMinistry

• Ages of Some Famous Church Leaders

• Joseph Bates -- 53
• James White -- 24
• Ellen Harmon White -- 17
• J. N. Andrews -- 21
• J. N. Loughborough -- 20

• Annie Smith -- 23
• Uriah Smith -- 21
• Hiram Edson -- 39
• Joseph H. Waggoner -- 32
• Stephen N. Haskell -- 21

These are NOT the ages at which they became
Advent believers. They are the ages at which
they became church leaders.
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OutreachMinistry
How Do We Create An Environment Where Our
Pathfinders are Encouraged and Coachedinto BEING
Leaders?
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Spot the Dog
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Pathfinder Basic Staff Training

• Part 3
• Teaching the
• AY Classes
• Honors

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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer

• 1. Conchology is the
• A. Study of trees
• B. Study of shells
• C. Study of measurements
• D. Study of People

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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer

• 1. Conchology is the
• A. Study of trees
• B. Study of shells
• C. Study of measurements
• D. Study of People

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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
2. Geology is the A. Study of trees B. Study of
caves C. Study of shells D. Study of books E.
Study of the earth
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
2. Geology is the A. Study of trees B. Study of
caves C. Study of shells D. Study of books E.
Study of the earth
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
3. Theology is the A. Study of words B. Study of
the Bible C. Study of God D. Study of computers
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
3. Theology is the A. Study of words B. Study of
the Bible C. Study of God D. Study of computers
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
4. Paleontology is the A. Study of prehistoric
life B. Study of cells C. Study of rocks
minerals D. Study of shrubs E. Study of marine
invertebrates
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
4. Paleontology is the A. Study of prehistoric
life B. Study of cells C. Study of rocks
minerals D. Study of shrubs E. Study of marine
invertebrates
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
5. Herpatology is the A. Study of herbs B. Study
of small mammals C. Study of lichens D. Study
of reptiles E. Study of God
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
5. Herpatology is the A. Study of herbs B. Study
of small mammals C. Study of lichens D. Study
of reptiles E. Study of God
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
6. Metrology is the A. Study of meteors B. Study
of measurements C. Study of heavenly bodies D.
Study of cells E. Study of music scores
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
6. Metrology is the A. Study of meteors B. Study
of measurements C. Study of heavenly bodies D.
Study of cells E. Study of music scores
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
7. Lithology is the A. Study of emotions B.
Study of insects C. Study of fruit growing D.
Study of rocks E. Study of prehistoric life
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
7. Lithology is the A. Study of emotions B.
Study of insects C. Study of fruit growing D.
Study of rocks E. Study of prehistoric life
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
8. Cetology is the A. Study of whales B. Study
of insects C. Study of dogs D. Study of cacti
E. Study of seeds
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
8. Cetology is the A. Study of whales B. Study
of insects C. Study of dogs D. Study of cacti
E. Study of seeds
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
9. Cytology is the A. Study of cats B. Study of
cacti C. Study of the internet D. Study of
human life E. Study of cells
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
9. Cytology is the A. Study of cats B. Study of
cacti C. Study of the internet D. Study of
human life E. Study of cells
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
10. Dendrology is the A. Study of trees B.
Study of orchids C. Study of stars D. Study
of environmental conservation
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
10. Dendrology is the A. Study of trees B.
Study of orchids C. Study of stars D. Study
of environmental conservation
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
11. Agrology is the A. Study of microscopic
plant life B. Study of basket making C.
Study of lichens D. Study of mushrooms E.
Study of soil for crops
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
11. Agrology is the A. Study of microscopic
plant life B. Study of basket making C.
Study of lichens D. Study of mushrooms E.
Study of soil for crops
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
12. Speleology is the A. Study of caves B.
Study of soil for crops C. Study of modern
communications D. Study of the Northern Lights
E. Study of stars
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
12. Speleology is the A. Study of caves B.
Study of soil for crops C. Study of modern
communications D. Study of the Northern Lights
E. Study of stars
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
13. Pomology is the A. Study of God's creation
B. Study of fruit growing C. Study of Tree
rings D. Study of human origins
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
13. Pomology is the A. Study of God's creation
B. Study of fruit growing C. Study of Tree
rings D. Study of human origins
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
14. Oology is the A. Study of birds eggs B.
Study of zoo life C. Study of small mammal
pets D. Study of fish raising
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
14. Oology is the A. Study of birds eggs B.
Study of zoo life C. Study of small mammal
pets D. Study of fish raising
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
15. Mycology is the A. Study of words B.
Study of microscopic life C. Study of tropical
fish D. Study of fungi E. Study of cells
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Ology QuizPick the Correct Answer
15. Mycology is the A. Study of words B.
Study of microscopic life C. Study of tropical
fish D. Study of fungi E. Study of cells
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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Objective of this Section
• To discover the importance and value of creative
  approaches to teaching the Pathfinder curriculum.
• Philosophy
• Look at the requirement and ask,

• What are the kids expected to gain from this
  requirement?
• What is the best way I can help them get there?

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

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

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

• Each Pathfinder Learns Differently
• Discover how your Pathfinders learn best and you
  will discover the best way to keep their
  attention.

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Curriculum Overview

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Personal Growth Section

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Personal Growth Section
• How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They
  Are Needing to Know?
• HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS FUN!!?

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Personal Growth Section
• Voyager
• Pathfinder Aim The Advent message to all the
  world in this generation.

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

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Spiritual Discovery Section
• How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They
  Are Needing to Know?
• HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS FUN!!?

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Serving Others Section
• How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They
  Are Needing to Know?
• HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS FUN!!?

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Serving Others Section
• Friend -- Adventurer for Christ(small club
  Friend/Companion)
• Companion Advanced(small club
  Explorer/Ranger)
• Explorer -- Personal Evangelism (small club
  Explorer/Ranger)

• Ranger -- Junior Witness
• These can help you in planning your monthly
  Outreach activities

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Making Friends Section
• How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They
  Are Needing to Know?
• HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS FUN!!?

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Health Fitness Section
• How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They
  Are Needing to Know?
• HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS FUN!!?

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Youth Organization Section
• How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They
  Are Needing to Know?
• HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS FUN!!?

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Nature Study Section
• How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They
  Are Needing to Know?
• HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS FUN!!?

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Outdoor Living Section
• How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They
  Are Needing to Know?
• HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS FUN!!?

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Teaching PathfinderCurriculum

• Honor Enrichment Section
• How Can We Help The Pathfinders Learn What They
  Are Needing to Know?
• HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS FUN!!?

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Pathfinder Basic Staff Training

• Part 4
• Club Leadership
• Organization

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Definition ofLeadership

• Leadership is Influence
• Leadership means you have people who follow you
  otherwise youre just out taking a walk
• John C. Maxwell

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Qualities of aPathfinder Leader

• In Your Groups,
• Draw the perfect Pathfinder leader
• Include Written
• Qualities
• Skills
• Attitudes

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Qualities of aPathfinder Leader

• Lives a Christ-centered life
• Loves young people
• Has a vision (knows WHY theyre involved)
• Has a mission (knows HOW theyre doing it)
• Has integrity (keeps commitments)

• Understands the developmental characteristics of
  pre-adolescents and adolescents

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Qualities of aPathfinder Leader

• Enjoys learning new skills
• Develops the ability to organize
• Maintains good working relationships with fellow
  staff
• Radiates a dignity of presence that assures
  order

• Possesses emotional stability
• Enjoys being outdoors

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Qualities of aPathfinder Leader

• Maintains good relations with parents
• Is able to delegate responsibility and authority
• Has a sense of humor
• Is resourceful and creative

• Enlists a spirit of cooperation
• Is optimistic and enthusiastic
• Chooses capable helpers staff

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Qualities of a SuccessfulTeam Player (all staff)

• Be likeable
• Be generous with praise
• Ask peoples advice
• Make people feel important
• Never embarrass anyone

• Lead instead of drive
• Remember names
• Keep promises and commitments

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Qualities of a SuccessfulTeam Player (all staff)

• Be happy and optimistic
• Do not brag
• Dont make decisions when emotionally upset
• Heal hurts quickly

• Be a person of action
• Be cooperative
• Be early

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Qualities of a SuccessfulTeam Player (all staff)

• Be prepared
• Plan 1 hour of activity for each 30 minute of
  meeting time

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Five Styles ofLeadership

• Authoritative (Autocratic) Leader
• Retains as much power and decision-making
  authority as possible.
• Does not consult staff, nor are staff allowed to
  give any input.
• Staff Pathfinders must obey orders

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

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Five Styles ofLeadership

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

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Five Styles ofLeadership

• Disadvantages of an Authoritative (Autocratic)
  Leader
• Creativity staff involvement is low
• If leader leaves vacuum of leadership is left
  behind.

• Can create soldiers instead of involved
  Pathfinders and staff
• LOTS of TURNOVER! Pathfinders is a VOLUNTEER
  organization

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Five Styles ofLeadership

• Evaluative
• Similar to Authoritative, except that the leader
  asks for input and MIGHT include that input in
  the decisions, but will usually not acknowledge
  the involvement of others in the process

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Five Styles ofLeadership

• Bureaucratic (Political) Leader
• Everything done by the book, according to
  procedure or policy.
• If it isnt covered by the book, the leader
  refers to the next level above him or her.

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

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Five Styles ofLeadership

• Advantages of Bureaucratic (Political) Leadership
• Rules are clearly understood and defined
• Staff Pathfinders know what to expect

• Discipline is easily handled

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Five Styles ofLeadership

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

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Five Styles ofLeadership

• Democratic (Participative) Leadership
• Staff are part of the decision making.
• Communicates what is happening and expects
  involvement and responsibility of staff.

• The coach leader has the final say, but gathers
  information from staff members before making a
  decision.

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Five Styles ofLeadership

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

• Everyone feels like part of the team.
• Creativity is HIGH

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Five Styles ofLeadership

• Disadvantages of Democratic (Participative)
  Leadership
• Rules may not be as well defined, known, or
  understood
• Structure is usually looser

• Discipline may be a problem if consequences
  arent clearly defined.

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Five Styles ofLeadership

• Laissez-faire Leadership
• Hands-off style.
• Leader provides little or no direction and gives
  staff ( Pathfinders) as much freedom as
  possible.

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

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Five Styles ofLeadership

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

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Five Styles ofLeadership

• Disadvantages of Laissez-faire Leadership
• Disorganization is a danger
• Quality can decline over time
• Discipline can be an issue
• Rules may not exist or be followed thru

• Pathfinders can take advantage of individual
  staff members strengths and weaknesses
• Long term membership involvement often declines

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General Job Descriptionfor All Staff

• Baptized member of SDA Church
• Good example to Pathfinders in their conduct and
  Christian commitment

• Willing to commit the time required to prepare
  and attend Pathfinder meetings activities

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Job Description ofA Club Director

• Serve on Church Board as Pathfinder
  Representative
• Responsible for the planning of the overall
  calendar of events for the club
• Organizes regular club meetings events

• A resource for counselors instructors who need
  assistance
• Responsible for communication with
  Conference/Federation Area Coordinator on a
  monthly basis

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Job Description ofA Deputy Director

• Assist Director in their duties
• Responsible to be sure that the AY Classwork is
  being completed by units
• Responsible for communication coordination with
  instructors chaplain

• May serve as Secretary/Treasurer
• May have a special area of responsibility related
  to the overall Pathfinder program

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Job Description ofA Club Secretary/Treasurer

• Responsible for record keeping including
• Conference Forms Reporting
• Attendance
• Responsible for club finances including

• Registration
• Supply ordering

• Income from dues, fundraising,outings,
  donations, uniform
• Payment recording of expenditures
• Coordinate with Church Treasurer

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Job Description ofA Unit Counselor

• Leads unit of 4-8 boys or girls
• Closest contact with kids and parents
• Works with unit throughout Pathfinder program
  events
• Prepares unit for investiture (Classwork,
  AY Honors)

• Develops friendship understanding with unit
  members

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Job Description ofAn T.L.T. (Teen Leader In
Training)

• High school student who commits to learning more
  about leadership in the Pathfinder organization
• Assists staff members in all functions of the club

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

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Job Description ofAn Instructor

• Teaches specific skills or subjects such as
  Bible, personal growth, outdoor skills, honors,
  or crafts
• May come from church or community to assist
  temporarily with club

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

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Certificate ofOperation
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ClubMembership

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

• NOTE Having open registration ALL the time
  makes it hard for counselors instructors to do
  quality work in preparation if they dont know
  how many and who they will have through a stated
  period of time.

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ClubMembership

• Do You Have an Attendance Policy?
• How Do You Motivate the Pathfinders to Continue
  Coming?
• Point System
• Outing Privileges

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

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ClubMembership
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ClubMembership
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ClubMembership
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ConferenceOperating Policies

• Uniforms
• For Honor Club Class A Uniforms must be worn
  once a month
• Finance
• Reporting

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

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ConferenceOperating Policies

• Insurance
• Pathfinder activities must be on the church
  calendar and voted by the board BEFORE they
  happen in order to be insured by Risk Management
  (Conference Insurer)
• Membership Regulations

• Child must be age 10 by Aug/Sept
• Child must be age 13 by Jan 1st 2012 to snowcave
  for winter camp, New Mexico

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Pathfinder Basic Staff Training

• Part 5
• ProgramsPlanning

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WorshipIdea

• Matthew 2514-30
• Parable of the Three Servants

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YearlyProgram

• Mission and goals
• Remind each other why youre doing Pathfinders
• Ask -- What are our goals for the year?
• Based on ten-month calendar

• Matches school year, usually August/September -
  May/June

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YearlyProgram

• Calendar
• Regular Meetings
• Outreach activities
• Campouts
• Conference activities

• Adventist Youth classes
• Organize and plan HOW to complete
• Plan unit group activities to make it fun
• Parent Ministry

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Club MeetingsProgram Components
Staff Manual pp 58-59

• Opening Exercises
• Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge Law, Pathfinder
  Song
• Prayer Devotional
• Unit inspection / dues

• Unit Time
• AY Classwork
• Honors / Activities

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Club MeetingsProgram Components

• Club Components
• Club honors / activities / drill
• Guests
• Closing Exercises
• Announcements

• Dismissal

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Club MeetingsProgram Guide

• Short attention spans change activities often
• Active learning works better
• 20 - 40 minute components

• Involve Pathfinders in as many aspects of
  programming as possible
• Give LITs opportunitiesto learn to lead
• Stick with time schedule

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AYHonors

• Introduce kids to a variety of interests
• Arts Crafts, Household Arts, Nature, Outdoor
  Industries, Outreach Ministries, Recreational,
  Vocational
• Provide opportunities for kids to discover new
  hobbies or even find careers

• Contain Information and Experiential components

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AYHonors

• Make the AY Classwork worthwhile fun
• Provide tangible rewards for learning -- honor
  patches
• Should be done with integrity
• Should be done actively, not as bookwork

• Do you really need to test to discover what
  theyve learned?

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Club Morale

• Encourage support positive staff morale which
  happens through communication and mutual support
• Provide clearly stated rules and procedures that
  are administered equitably

• Make club meetings active, organized, and fun
• Help Pathfinders feel welcome

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ClubMorale

• Involve Pathfinders in activities with their
  friends
• Provide opportunities for meaningful feedback
  (and follow through)

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

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ConferenceEvents

• Camporee January June
• Winter Camp TBA
• Spring Camp, Athens, TX

• Teens Only Events
• Ambassadors, TLTs, New Master Guides
• Caving -- fall
• Rock Climbing -- spring (2 weekends)
• Mission Trip

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SpecialPrograms
Staff Manual pp 48, 121

• Annual Advertising
• Letters to last years members
• Announcements at church and/or school
• Enrollment Program(parents must attend with
  their prospective Pathfinder)

• Registration Medical Forms
• Orientation (attendance behavior policies)
• 10 Month Calendar
• Uniform Fitting or Ordering

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SpecialPrograms
Staff Manual pp 121-123

• Pathfinder Day (Pathfinder Sabbath)
• Pathfinder Club leads out in the church service
  taking charge of ALL aspects
• Flag Processional Pledges
• Doing Special Music
• Calling for Picking up the Offering

• Leading in Congregational Prayer
• Asking a Speaker in for the Sermon or Someone(s)
  in the Club presenting the Sermon
• NOTE The order of varies by church

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SpecialPrograms
Staff Manual pp 124-126

• Induction Ceremony
• Happens at the Beginning of the Year
• It is a ceremony to formally welcome new
  Pathfinders to the organization
• Typically happens as a vespers or evening service
  with Pathfinders, staff, parents in
  attendance

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

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SpecialPrograms
Staff Manual pp 124-126

• Club Formal Inspection
• Director Calls Area Coordinator to Schedule
• Happens December - February
• EACH COORDINATOR DOES IT DIFFERENTLY(Ask yours
  what their expectations are)

• Entire Club Dresses in Class A Uniform
• Written Meeting Schedule Followed
• Includes AY Classwork Honors
• Drill Marching Demonstration (standing
  movements basic marching)

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SpecialPrograms
Staff Manual pp 124-126

• Parent Education
• Pathfinder Clubs traditionallydont do this well
• This programming section is intended for the club
  to help the parents understand their children
  better and be the best parents possible for
  their child

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

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SpecialPrograms
Staff Manual pp 126-128

• Investiture (Award Ceremony)
• Concludes the Pathfinder Year
• Is usually held in the church or meeting place
• Is a showcase opportunity for Pathfinders to
  demonstrate their accomplishments
• Contains a song service worship thought

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

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SpecialPrograms
Staff Manual pp 126-128

• Investiture (Award Ceremony)
• Master Guides present Progressive Class Rank pins
  insignia
• Honors earned during the year are presented or
  read off if distributed earlier
• Supplies are ordered from AdventSource

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

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