1. PBST Club Organization
GNYC VI Adventist Youth Evangelism
& Leadership Congress
January 18th thru the 20th 2013
Presenter: Michael Green – GNYC Pathfinder & Adventurer Area Coordinator
PLC, PLA, AIA, ALA, MG

2. Philosophy of Pathfindering
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 NIV

3. Philosophy of Pathfindering
Proverbs 22:6
Training them while they are young is important because 70% of Christians make their decision for Christ before the age of 14 (christianitytoday.com)
Because of changes in society such as:
divorce causing single parent homes,
50% of our kids not attending Christian schools,
Fewer families in society have any contact with Christianity

4. Pathfinder Flow Chart General Conference Pathfinder Director
Division Director
Union Director
Local Conference Director
Area Coordinators
Church Board
Club Director

5. SDA Denominational Flow Chart
Local Church ; Director are elected yearly
Local Conference; made up of local churches in a specific area.
GNYC Youth Director, Andres Peralta
Union Conference; composed of several local conferences.
AU Youth Director, Jose Cortes Jr.
North American Division; composed of nine unions.
NAD Youth Director, James Black
General Conference; comprised of thirteen divisions, coordinating the worldwide church.
GC Youth Ministries Director, Gilbert R. Cangy
World Pathfinder Leader , Jonathan Tejel

7. How to organize a Pathfinder Club
Counsel with the Conference Youth Director / Area Coordinator
Meet with the Pastor and Conference Youth / Area Coordinator Director.
Present the Plan to the Church Board.
Inform the congregation during the worship service.

8. How to organize a Pathfinder Club contd.
Call a special meeting on Sabbath afternoon
Teach the basics of Pathfindering
Elect director and deputy directors
Choose counselors and instructors (executive committee)

9. How to organize a Pathfinder Club contd.
Call Pathfinder executive committee to plan a Yearly Program
Build the program six weeks before enrollment night
Train and uniform staff before enrollment night
Enrollment Night

10. How to organize a Pathfinder Club contd.
Home Visitation Program
Induction program approximately 1-2 months after enrollment night
Guest Night
Community and church interest
First Club Meeting

11. Pathfindering on Three Levels
Preadolescent or Junior – Ages 10-12
Adolescent or Teen – Ages 13-15
Teen Leadership Training- Ages 14-15

12. Pathfinder Committees
Coordinating
Executive
Staff

13. Coordinating Committee
For Churches with junior and teen clubs
Administrative director (chairman)
Club directors (junior and teen)
Deputy directors (junior and teen)
Area Coordinator (ex officio)

14. Pathfinder Executive Committee
Club director (chairman)
Deputy directors
Secretary
Treasurer
Chaplain
AY Leader
Pastor (ex officio)
Parent Representative
Area Coordinator (ex officio)

15. Pathfinder Staff Committee
Executive Committee plus
Counselors
Junior Counselors
Instructors
Unit captains may be invited

16. Certificate of Operation
This acknowledges that the
____________________________
Pathfinder Club
Has been officially recognized as a Pathfinder Club for the current Pathfinder year.
commencing _____________ and concluding _____________
and is recognized as such by the
____________________________________
Conference Of Seventh-day Adventist
and is entitled to all rights and privileges therefore
___________________________
Conference President
Conference Pathfinder Director

17. Club Membership and Attendance
Youth at least 10 years of age and no more than 15 years of age
Complete and submit membership application form
All members must pay membership and insurance fees
Each Pathfinder should have and regularly wear the complete Pathfinder dress uniform and a club field uniform where applicable
Members must be faithful in attendance

18. Club Membership and Attendance contd.
Pathfinders must learn and keep the Pledge and Law
The Pathfinder must agree before joining the club to participate and cooperate in all club activities.
The Pathfinder’s parents must be willing to cooperate with the regulations and activities of the club
All elected directors and regular staff are members of the club by virtue of their office.
Pathfinders are expected to obey all regulation, instructions, and orders of the Pathfinder Staff

19. Club Membership and Attendance contd.
Club members must be willing to participate in community project and share their faith
Club members will be expected to participate and cooperate in all conference events.

20. Conference Operating Policies
Uniforms
Finance
Reporting
Insurance
Membership Regulations

21. Uniforms

22. Uniforms
Purpose
Loyalty
Witness

23. When should we wear our uniforms?
- Special programs
Pathfinder/Adventurer Day
Induction
Investiture
Camporee
Public gatherings
Ushers
Guards of honor
Missionary activities
Literature distribution
Food basket distribution
Visits to the sick and shut-ins
Visit to Nursing Home and Hospital.
On occasions specified by club leaders and conference officials.

24. When should we not wear our uniforms?
When engaged in selling
personal profit
Political purposes
When its wearing discounts the organizations
Lowers dignity and esteem
Makes it common place

25. Uniforms Each club has it’s own uniform Adventurer Pathfinder
Master Guide

26. Same as Adventurer Uniform Green eagerbeaver neckerchief
Eagerbeaver uniform
Same as Adventurer Uniform
Green eagerbeaver neckerchief

27. Adventurer Girl’s Uniform
Light blue blouse
Navy blue jumper
Accessories
Burgundy neckerchief
Navy blue sash
Navy blue Socks
Black Shoes

28. Adventurer Boy’s Uniform
Light blue shirt
Navy blue pants
Accessories
Burgundy neckerchief
Navy blue sash
Navy blue Socks
Black Shoes

29. Adventurer Staff Uniform
White shirt
Navy blue pants/skirt
Accessories
Navy blue sash
Burgundy neckerchief
Navy blue Socks
Black Shoes

30. Pathfinder Uniform Boy’s uniform Girls uniform Accessories Black pants
Khaki shirt
Girls uniform
Black skirt
Khaki blouse
Accessories
Yellow neckerchief
Black sash
Black Socks
Black Shoes

31. Pathfinder Staff Uniform
Staff’s uniform
Black pants/skirt
Khaki shirt/blouse
Accessories
Yellow neckerchief
Black sash
Black Socks
Black Laced Shoes

32. Master Guide Uniform Men’s uniform Ladies uniform Accessories
Green pants and jacket
Khaki shirt
Black tie
Ladies uniform
Green skirt and jacket
Khaki blouse
Black Tie
Accessories
Yellow neckerchief
Green sash

33. Pathfinder Insignia Positions On Shirt

34. Pathfinder Insignia Positions On Shirt

35. Right Sleeves

36. Left Sleeves

37. Left Sleeves

38. Finance A Registration Fee is required for new members
A yearly re-registration fee is required for returning Members
This fee includes insurance
Club dues are required
Fundraising
Financial report at club Executive Meetings

39. Reporting Monthly Reports should be submitted to the conference
Keep your Area Coordinator informed about your local club activities
Give regular reports to your local church
Give periodic expression of thanks for the local church members moral and financial support of the club’s program

40. Insurance
Each leader or counselor, at whatever level of the organization, must accept the moral obligation of protection from physical injury those who are under his/her care
Leaders must know how to observe and recognize potential hazards
All insurance forms must be fill out

41. Insurance Forms must be readily available in case of emergencey
No member should go on field trip without signed permission and medical release form
Proper supervision is key
High risk activities should be avoided
Accidents will happen, injuries will occur but don’t let them happen through your negligence

42. Membership Regulations
All forms must be filled out by both Parent or Guardian and member
All club fees must be paid
Members will be expected to purchase a complete uniform
Members will be expected to participate in drills and learn teamwork coordination, precision and respect

43. Membership Regulations
The local club issues the uniform to be worn by the member
Any variation of the rules and regulation of the club must first be approved by the executive council, then by the church board