General Information

New to club ministry? Interested in becoming a Master Guide? This is the place to start. Learn the basics of Pathfinder club organization/curriculum, youth evangelism, and leadership. No Prerequisites. 

1. Club Ministry: Purpose & History (PFAD 001)
2. Club Organization (PFAD 002)
3. Programming & Planning (PFAD 003)
4. Club Outreach (PFAD 004)
5. Ceremonies & Drill (PFAD 005)
6. Developmental Growth (PYSO 104)
7. Introduction to Teaching (EDUC 001)
8. Risk Management & Child Safety (MEDI 100)

New to club ministry? Interested in becoming a Master Guide? This is the place to start. Learn the basics of Adventurer club organization/curriculum, youth evangelism, and leadership. No Prerequisites. 

1. Club Ministry: History & Purpose (PFAD 001)
2. Child Safety & Risk Management (MEDI 100)
3. Club Organization
4. Club Programming and Planning
5. Developmental Growth: Ages 4-9
6. Teaching Skills & Adventurer Curriculum
7. Adventurer Programs
8. Adventurer Awards

If you are interested in becoming a Master Guide, this track is for you! Learn alongside candidates from different clubs, discover new ways to involve youth in church! Prerequisite: Basic Staff.

1. Vision. Mission. Motivation.
2. Christian Leadership
3. Discipline & Discipleship
4. Child & Youth Evangelism
5. Creating Effective Worships
6. Communication: Theory & Practice
7. Education: Theory & Practice
8. Resources for Creative Instruction

In addition to the above workshops, Master Guide includes a variety of independent learning for you to complete with the help of your mentor. Here are some resources to get you started: Record Card (’22) | Curriculum Manual (’22) | Workshop Resources for Presenters (’22).

If you are interested in becoming a Master Guide, this track is for you! Learn alongside candidates from different clubs, discover new ways to involve youth in church! Prerequisite: Basic Staff.

1. How to be a Christian Leader & Leadership Skills (MG III-1a)
2. Vision, Mission and Motivation (MG III-1b)
3. Communication Theory and Listening Skills (MG III-1c)
4. Practical Communication Practices (MG III-1d)
5. Understanding Teaching and Learning Styles (MG III-1e)
6. Creativity and Resources Development (MG III-1f)
7. How to Prepare Effective Creative Worships (MG III-1g)
8. Principles of Youth and Children’s Evangelism (MG III-1h)
9. How to Lead a Child to Christ (MG III-1i)
10. Understanding your Spiritual Gifts (MG III-1j)
11. Attend a seminar on Temperaments or write a 2-page paper (MG II-9)
12. Attend a seminar on Risk Management (MG III-2). Included in Basic Staff Training.
13. Attend a seminar on Child Abuse Prevention (MG III-3). Included in Basic Staff Training.
14. Attend a seminar on Child Development (MG IV-3). Included in Basic Staff Training.
15. Attend a seminar on Discipline (MG IV-5)

In addition to the above workshops, Master Guide includes a variety of independent learning for you to complete with the help of your mentor. Here are some resources to get you started: Record Card (’14) | Portfolio (’14).

Education is the core of club ministry. Whether you are teaching an Investiture Achievement class, Honors, or leading worship, this track will help you connect more with your students. Great for TLTs! Prerequisite: Basic Staff.

1. Teaching Styles (EDUC 002)
2. Learning Styles (EDUC 003)
3. Theory of Multiple Intelligences (EDUC 004)
4. Teaching Investiture Achievement: Intent & Organization (EDUC 200)
5. Teaching Investiture Achievement: Practical Applications (EDUC 211)
6. Intro to Teaching Pathfinder Honors (EDUC 230)
7. Teaching Pathfinder Honors: Practical Applications – Part I
8. Teaching Pathfinder Honors: Practical Applications – Part II

Club administration can be an overwhelming calling. Whether you’re a veteran or a rookie, this track will help define your vision for ministry, build confidence, and strengthen organizational skills. Prerequisite: Basic Staff.

1. Leadership Skills (LEAD 001)
2. Volunteer/Staff Management (LEAD 150)
3. Dealing with Parents (PYSO 207)
4. Dealing with Your Conference & Church Board (LEAD 122)
5. Survey of Disciplinary Theory and Technique (PYSO 120)
6. Teaching Investiture Achievement: Intent & Organization (EDUC 200)
7. Intro to Camp Planning (WILD 001)
8. Financial Stewardship (FINA 100)

Club administration can be an overwhelming calling. Whether you’re a veteran or a rookie, this track will help define your vision for ministry, build confidence, and strengthen organizational skills. Prerequisite: Basic Staff.

Designed for Master Guides who want to strengthen their administrative and team management skills, this track covers recruiting, conflict resolution, and mentorship. Prerequisite: Master Guide. 

1. Seven Principles of Youth Leadership (LEAD 105)
2. Recruiting & Selecting Staff (LEAD 151)
3. Training Staff (LEAD 152)
4. Evaluating and Mentoring Staff (LEAD 153)
5. Staff Appreciation & Retention (LEAD 154)
6. Culture & Diversity (PSYO 214)
7. Interpersonal Conflict (PYSO 209)
8. one additional workshop with a LEAD or PYSO prefix