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Pathfindering

For those who know, “Pathfindering” conjures up images of marching, camping, curious hobbies, bugs and bats. Enlarging their windows on the world and building a relationship with God are the dual objectives of this club designed for children ages 10-16. Currently with nearly 2 million members around the world, this Seventh-day Adventist Church-sponsored club accepts any youth who promise to abide by the Pathfinder Pledge and Law regardless of their church affiliation.

Leadership

The volunteer leadership, skilled in a myriad of unusual abilities and interests are first and foremost, strong believers in Jesus Christ and are sure of the road they are taking towards eternal life. They consider the Pathfinder club an experimental laboratory where growth and learning are synonymous with fun, failure is not expected but rather all activity becomes a tool for learning.

Activities

The imagination of its leadership and members are the primary limiting factors. Activities encouraged range from community/civic service projects both in their home community and across the globe to nature and environmental conservation studies to camping and high adventure trips. Pathfindering challenges the unique talents of each member. Pathfindering is built on an age-specific curriculum of six levels along with approximately 350 specialized skill development topics covering arts and crafts, aquatics, nature, household arts, recreation, spiritual development, health, and vocational training. These often serve as a launching point for lifetime careers or hobbies.

AIM

The Advent Message to All the World in My Generation.

MOTTO

"The love of Christ constrains me."

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.

LAW

The Pathfinder Law is for me to:

  1. Keep the morning watch.
  2. Do my honest part.
  3. Care for my body.
  4. Keep a level eye.
  5. Be courteous and obedient.
  6. Walk softly in the sanctuary.
  7. Keep a song in my heart.
  8. Go on God's errands.

SONG

Pathfinder Song

PATHFINDER CLUB STRUCTURE & ORGANIZATION

The Pathfinder Club is a worldwide program organized and directed by the Youth Department of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It offers a wide range of learning experiences for young people 10 to 15 years of age and is operated by the local Seventh-day Adventist church under the direction an control of the local conference youth director.
Each Pathfinder Club is administered by a club director, deputy directors, counselors, instructors, chaplain, secretary, and treasurer. The club is divided into separate units, each unit averaging between six to eight Pathfinders, including a captain and scribe.

Pathfinder Chart Organization

  • Pathfinder Club Members
  • Counselors & Instructors
  • Deputy Directors & other support staff
  • Club Director
  • Local Church Board
  • Area Coordinators
  • Local Conference Pathfinder Director
  • Union Pathfinder Director
  • Division Pathfinder Director
  • General Conference Pathfinder Director
The Pathfinder Club has a flag, bearing the Pathfinder’s Club Emblem. The flag is flown at local and conference Pathfinder programs and activities. There is a specially designed full-dress uniform and also a field uniform.
The Pathfinder Club has a Pledge and Law, highlighting the spiritual basis on which the club is built.
The club operates on a 9, 10, 11, or12 month calendar year, with a weekly or biweekly program of at least 1½, 2, or 3 hours' duration. Within this 1½, 2, or 3 hour period the Pathfinders perform drill and marching, crafts and/or hobbies and games, as well as taking part in devotional activities and class work.
There are six classes, with given names, which begin at 10 years of age and conclude at 15 years. Each class is represented by a chosen color as listed.
  • Friend - 10 years - Blue
  • Companion - 11 years - Red
  • Explorer - 12 years - Green
  • Ranger - 13 years - Silver
  • Voyager - 14 years - Burgundy
  • Guide - 15 years - Gold
At the completion of the classwork requirements, the Pathfinder receives insignia
as an award consisting of a pin, Pathfinder Class pocket strip and chevron at a
special Investiture service.

Club Membership Requirements

  1. To be considered for Pathfinder Club membership the applicant must be at least 10 years of age and no more than 15 years of age. Where two clubs exist; children aged l0 to 12 will join the junior club and those aged l3 to l5 will join the teen club. (In some areas school level is used as the guidelines).
  2. Application forms for membership available from the club director/secretary must be completed and returned to the club staff committee for consideration and induction as a club member.
  3. A Pathfinder Passport is available upon application to the club director/secretary. (Optional)
  4. All members must pay membership and insurance fees as required by the club executive committee.
  5. Each Pathfinder should have and regularly wear the complete Pathfinder dress uniform and a club field uniform where applicable. Pathfinders must come to meetings and club-sponsored events in the uniform as indicated by the club director.
  6. Members must be faithful in attendance. Many clubs establish limits on absences and tardinesses, and Pathfinders who do not comply with these regulations may be placed on probation or be asked to withdraw from club membership.
  7. Pathfinders must learn and keep the Pledge and Law.
  8. Club activities include crafts, outings, regular club meetings and Classwork, fund raising, campouts, outreach activities, Honors, and other activities. The Pathfinder must agree before joining the club to participate and cooperate in these activities.
  9. The Pathfinder’s parents must be willing to cooperate with the regulations and activities of the club. At times they will be asked to supply money and time to support their child’s membership.
  10. All elected directors and regular staff are members of the club by virtue of their office.

How to Organize a Pathfinder Club

  1. Counsel with the Conference Youth Ministries personnel.
  2. Meet with the Pastor and Conference Youth Ministries personnel.
  3. Present your plans to the Church Board. Church Board autorizes the organization of the Pathfinder Club. Familiarize Board members with the Pathfinder philosophy, aims, and objectives.
  4. Second meeting of the Church Board (or Nominating Committee) with Conference Youth Ministries personnel or Pathfinder area coordinator present, to elect Pathfinder director and deputies.
  5. Inform congragation during Divine Service about Pathfinder Club, its objectives and program.
  6. Pathfinder officers elect remaining Executive Committee members.
  7. First meeting of Pathfinder Executive Committee to elect remaining Pathfinder staff as needed.
  8. Pathfinder officers and staff attend Conference Pathfinder Basic Staff Training Course.
  9. Call Pathfinder Executive Committee meeting to plan yearly program.
  10. Present all plans at a Pathfinder Staff Meeting.
  11. Advertise the program at least six weeks before opening night.
  12. Write letters or personally contact the potential Pathfinder families.
  13. Enrollment night - completion of Pathfinder Passport applications.
  14. Home visitation by Pathfinder counselors.
  15. Induction Ceremony - Pathfinder Passports given out.
  16. Establishing church and community interest.
  17. Evaluation.

 

 
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