
Overview:
This workshop presents an introduction to club ministry from the Pathfinder Club perspective. It compares the programs and purposes of club and their role in faith development. It also provides a brief history of the club ministries, insignia, and programs, illustrating God’s leading and care.

Overview:
This workshop presents the structure of a club from unit to executive committee. It outlines job descriptions and expectations for each club leader and reviews the qualities of a Christian servant leader. Club structure from local to General Conference is outlined. It also covers club regulations on membership, attendance, forms, etc. and Conference policies including reporting, finances, uniforms, and insurance.

Overview:
This workshop reviews the mission and goals of Pathfinders and introduces the planning process. It then reviews the elements of the typical Pathfinder year and their format and/or sequence. This includes regular meetings, required forms and paperwork, honors, Investiture Achievement, Induction, Pathfinder Sabbath, camp outs, Investiture, service events, and Conference events.

Overview:
This workshop focuses on how to minister to Pathfinders and how to enable them to minister to others. The Personal Growth, Spiritual Discover, and Serving Others sections of the Investiture Achievement curricula will be reviewed in order to gain an overall understanding of how the Pathfinder program intentionally incorporates Pathfinder club outreach. Also, some of the AY honors classified as Spiritual Growth, Outreach, and Heritage will be reviewed as well as techniques for integrating outreach opportunities into all Pathfinder activities.

Overview:
This workshop introduces staff to the rationale and use of drill in the club. It focuses on teaching them the basic stationary drills used during a regular weekly meeting.
Proper flag use and simple parade commands will be demonstrated as time allows. Pathfinder ceremonies will be highlighted as well.

Overview:
This workshop describes the mental, spiritual, physical, and social growth and needs of the typical Pathfinder and how to relate to them effectively. It includes practical pointers on leading, nurturing, and discipling them. The goal is to enable leaders to help Pathfinders mature in the full stature of Jesus Christ.

Overview:
This seminar introduces teaching concepts and educational objectives. It includes learning styles, multiple intelligences, and teaching styles. It gives a summary of Investiture Achievement objectives and encourages the use of outdoor and experiential learning.

Overview:
This workshop covers introductory information on medical forms, release forms, abuse prevention, conference volunteer screening requirements, staffing levels, transportation guidelines, emergency plans, and supervision issues.

Scheduled Training Session - Feb. 23, 2025
If you are a newly elected Pathfinder leader, a Pathfinder who finished the Guide level, a Master Guide Trainee, a long-time Master Guide needing a refresher course, or somebody who is interested in learning more about the Pathfinder Ministry, then this ONLINE PATHFINDER BASIC STAFF TRAINING (PBST) is for you!
Schedule:
- Start/Orientation: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (The link to join the session will be sent by Zoom via e-mail upon completing your registration)
- Completion date: Sunday, March 31, 2025
Access to PBST Seminars
Access code will be given at the PBST meeting on Feb. 23, 2025 at 10:00 am. As soon as you receive it, you may proceed with this self-paced online training course.