adventurer & pathfinder ministry north england conference pathfinder basic staff training (part...

Adventurer & Pathfinder MinistryNorth England ConferencePathfinder Basic Staff Training (Part 1)

Module ObjectiveTo develop an awareness of the

purpose and uniqueness of the Adventurer and Pathfinder ministry.

Pre-Adventurers The Eager

Beaver programme comes before the Adventurer classes.

The Eager Beaver programme is for Reception and Year 1 children.

Pre-AdventurersThe Eager

Beaver programme should ideally be taught at home by the child’s parents

Pre-AdventurersHowever, due to

its popularity, the Eager Beaver programme can also be managed by the Adventurer Club.

Pre-AdventurersEager Beavers

share the Adventurer Pledge, Law and Song.

AdventurersThe Adventurer

program was created to assist parents in their important responsibilities as a child’s primary Christian teacher.

The Adventurer club is for Year 2 to Year 5 children.

AdventurersThe program

aims to strengthen the parent-child relationship and further the child’s development in spiritual, physical, mental, and social areas

AdventurersIn this way, the

church can work together with the parent to develop a mature and happy child.

AdventurersThe Adventurer

Club provides fun and creative ways for children to...

1. develop a Christ-like character

Adventurers2. experience

the joy and satisfaction of doing things well

Adventurers3. express their

love for Jesus in a natural way

Adventurers4. learn good

sportsmanship and strengthen their ability to get along with others

Adventurers5. discover their

God-given abilities and know how to use them to benefit self and serve others

Adventurers6. discover God's

world

Adventurers7. improve their

understanding of what makes families strong

Adventurers8. develop

parental support for the training of children

PathfindersThe Pathfinder

club is for Year 6 to Year 11 young people

Pathfinders

The Adventurer club feeds into the Pathfinder club. The Pathfinder Strong video gives a wonderful description of the history, philosophy and purpose of the Pathfinder

PathfindersThe Pathfinder Pledge

◦By the grace of God,◦I will be pure and kind and true.◦I will keep the Pathfinder Law.◦I will be a servant of God◦and a friend to man.

PathfindersObjectivesHelp the young

people to understand that God and His church love them, care for them, and appreciate them

Encourage Pathfinders to discover their own God-given potential

Inspire young people to give personal expression of their love for God

Make the number one priority of your club program the personal salvation of every Pathfinder

Build into a Pathfinder's life a healthy appreciation and love for God's creation by enjoying outdoor activity

Teach Pathfinders specific skills and hobbies that will make their lives more meaningful

Encourage the Pathfinder to keep physically fit

Give opportunity for the development of leadership

Seek to foster the harmonious development of the physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual life

Non-discrimination PolicyIt is the policy of

the Seventh-day Adventist Church to admit children to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available by the church . . .

Non-discrimination Policy. . . regardless of

race, gender, ability, or religion.

Adventurer & Pathfinder MinistryNorth England ConferencePathfinder Basic Staff Training (Part 1)