1. The Pathfinder Leadership Programme - PLP
PLC - Pathfinder Leadership Certification
PSLC - Pathfinder Staff Leadership Certification

2. The Basis of the Certifications are:
Role specific learning
Relatively short time frames
Required field work
8-10 seminars per certification
Electronic portfolio completion as a form of evaluation and integrity review
Mentoring

3. New for 2018 -Electronic Portfolios
Each certification requires the participant to compile a portfolio documenting the journey, progress, lessons learned and completion of requirements;
Portfolios feature collaboration with course leaders, seminar presenters and mentors;
Portfolios are reviewed with a simple Pass/Fail

4. Mentor
The participant is to recruit a single experienced, knowledgeable Pathfinder leader to act as a mentor. This mentor will guide and oversee the completion of the out of class certification requirements.
The mentor is not there to complete the requirements for the participant but to gently give oversight and constructive instruction on practical application of the certification principles.
Many of the fieldwork requirements include observation of an experienced leader. Asking that individual to be your “official” mentor adds another aspect to the relationship.

5. Pathfinder Leadership Certification
 Seminars
Pathfindering as a ministry
Pathfinder Classes as ministry
Counselling as a ministry
Dealing with attitudes
Evangelism by and with the Pathfinder Club
Creative witnessing
Mentoring staff in personal and spiritual growth
Leading young people to Christ
Resource development

6. Pathfinder Leadership Certification
Read the AY Encounter Series II, Christ the Church, or participate in another daily Bible reading plan for at least six months.
Hold a current CPR certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Hold a current First Aid certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Read or listen to a book on leadership, preferably one on ministry leadership. Prepare an action plan indicating how you intend to implement the things you have learned into your Pathfinder ministry. Carry out that plan and evaluate the results.
Develop a written, comprehensive plan for a year of Pathfinder programming.
Develop a Portfolio that contains copies of your Pathfinder Calendar, meeting schedules, permission slips and other paperwork that shows your leadership of a club during the year.

7. Pathfinder Staff Leadership Certification
Seminars
Seven principles of youth leadership
Staff recruiting and selection
Staff training
Staff evaluation and correction
Staff retention and appreciation
Dealing with diversity
Dealing with interpersonal conflict
Handling finances
Dealing with parents

8. Pathfinder Staff Leadership Certification
Read the AY Encounter Series III, Christ our Redemption, or participate in another daily Bible reading plan for at least six months.
Hold a current CPR certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Hold a current First Aid certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Read or listen to a book on any one of the seminar topics that are part of this certification. Prepare an action plan indicating how you intend to implement the things you have learned into your Pathfinder ministry. Carry out that plan and evaluate the results.
Plan, carry out and evaluate a team building event of at least three hours duration for your Pathfinder Staff.
Develop a written, comprehensive plan for a year of Pathfinder programming and ministry.
Develop a Portfolio that contains copies of your notes, plans and work.

9. Certification Schedule
Project Planning – Orientation Day
Seminars – Residential Weekend
Outdoor Education & Wilderness Survival Skills – Camping Weekend
Support Days

10. Future Certifications
Social Issues Certification
Human Relations Certification
Camping Leader Certification
Wilderness Leader Certification
Outreach Leader Certification
Spiritual Leader Certification
Area Coordinator Certification
Event Coordinator Certification
Conf. Lay Director Certification
Adult Leader Trainer Certification (Similar to the old PIA)

11. Training dates for 2018
Orientation Day th January/11th February – Advent Centre/Oxford Church
Seminar Weekend th – 7th May – Academy Newland Park
Outdoor Education Weekend - 8th June – 10th June – Phasels Wood
Support Day th June – Advent Centre
Support Day nd July
Support Day rd September
Submission Deadline st March 2019

12. NEXT STEPS:
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ON THE PORTFOLIO WEBSITE – To be confirmed
COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM – online or download
PAY FOR THE COURSE – Online - £195.00
OBTAIN CHURCH PASTOR’S APPROVAL
ATTEND ORIENTATION DAY WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
LOG IN TO PORTFOLIO WEBSITE AND START BUILDING YOUR PORTFOLIO
CHOOSE MENTOR BY: 1ST APRIL 2018

13. Susan Miller-Preston:
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