1. TLT Ministry - The Conference
Presenter: Tracy Wood
Oregon Conference Pathfinder Director

2. Conference Program Planning - Integrating TLT Ministry
Program Planning for Pathfinders:
Junior Pathfinders (grades 5-8) program for grade 7.
PF Camporee, PF Bible Experience, PF Fair
Teen Pathfinders (grades 7-10) program for grade 9.
PF Teen Retreat, PF Teen Events (high-adventure)
TLT Pathfinders (grades 9-12) program for grade 11.
PF Leaders Convention, PF TLT Convention
Beyond Pathfinders:
Master Guide (Collegiates) program for young adults.
High-Adventure Teen Events planning & facilitating

3. Leadership Development Program (see TLT Manual pg. 14)
Club Leadership Skills Development
Attend Club staff meetings
Accept leadership responsibilities
Conference Leadership Skills Development
Attend area/district-level staff meetings
Attend conference leadership trainings
Union Leadership Skills Development
Attend union leadership training
Assist in developing collegiate ministries

4. Developing a Conference TLT Academic Credit Option
Adventist education curriculums are endorsed by the Union Education Department.
(see TLT Manual pg. 15)
Use the TLT Manual as your curriculum
Establish a Conference TLT Council
Involve Conference PIAs as your instructors
Hold a Conf-sponsored TLT Convention
After one year, present a proposal to your Conference Education Superintendent

5. Qualifications for TLT Workshop Instructors
In educational systems teachers must have some type of teaching endorsement for an educational program to be accredited.
(see TLT Manual pg. 14)
College degree in education or ministry
PF staff who have, or are enrolled in, the Pathfinder Instructor’s Award or equivalent
Expert in the field of the subject being taught

6. Establishing a Conference TLT Council
The purpose of a Conference TLT Council to plan and direct the TLT Ministry of the Conference.
(see TLT Manual pg. 9 sidebar)
Write a proposal to the Conference Pathfinder Director requesting to form a TLT Council
Conference Pathfinder Director or Pathfinder Executive Council to appoint a Conference-level TLT Coordinator.

7. Questions & Answers