OFFICERS OF YOUTH MINISTRY

IN THE PATHFINDER CLUB

 LORD I LIFT YOUR NAME ON
HIGH
Lord I Lift Your Name On High,
Lord I want to sing your
praises;
I’m so glad you reign my life,
I’m so glad you came to save us
LORD I LIFT YOUR NAME ON
HIGH
You came from heaven to earth
to show the way,
From the earth to the cross my debt you paid;
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky,
Lord I lift your name on high.
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the 21 Century
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 CLUB Director and Deputy
Directors
The nominating committee of the local church elects
the director of the Pathfinder club, deputy director
and where necessary the administrative director.
These are to be baptized members in good and
regular standing, preferably Master Guides, whose
interest and ability qualify them for this ministry
 CLUB Director and Deputy Directors
It is then suggested that they or he/she be invited
to sit with the nominating committee for the
selection of the deputy directors. The number of
deputy directors chosen will depend on the
number of Pathfinders in the club. Each club will
need a male as deputy director for boys and a
female as deputy director for the girls.
 Secretary and
Treasurer
The director and deputy directors then choose
the secretary and the treasurer. One person may
care for both these positions if appropriate.
These positions may be held by deputy directors,
or other staff members may be asked to hold
these positions.
 Chaplain
Each club will need to choose a chaplain—a person
who will take responsibility for leading out in worships
and special services, and who will take a personal
interest in every Pathfinder and staff member within the
club. He/she may be one of the deputy directors, or the
church pastor, assistant pastor, youth pastor, church
elder, etc.
 Parent
The administrative director, director, and
deputy directors appoint a mother and
father to represent all moms and dads
of registered Pathfinders.
 Pathfinder Staff
Committee
The Pathfinder Executive
committee elects the Pathfinder
staff committee members as
follows:
 Counselors
The Pathfinder staff members
who care for a unit of six to
eight Pathfinders each
 Teachers
Those who lead out in
teaching the Pathfinder class
levels to the Pathfinders. The
unit counselor may also be the
teacher
Instructors
Specialists who
teach honors and
other selected
areas of study.
 Captains
The leaders of the units.
(Usually chosen by vote of the
unit members and ratified by
the Pathfinder executive
committee.)
 Scribes
The statisticians of the units—care for
the unit records. (Usually chosen by
vote of the unit members and ratified
by the Pathfinder Executive
Committee.)
 DUTIES OF
LEADERS AND
STAFF
 Club Director
The Pathfinder club director is a mature person who
is a member in good and regular standing of
the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He/she is a
Master Guide, or should become one as soon as
possible, and has taken the Pathfinder Basic Staff
Training Course.
 Club Director
The director’s duties are as follows:
1. Be a member of the church board.
2. Maintain liaison with the church pastor, youth pastor, and sponsor
elder and invite them to
participate in programs and events.
3. Stay in touch with the Pathfinder leader at the conference office
and render reports as required.
4. Be chairman of the Pathfinder Executive Committee.
5. Preside at the club staff meeting, unless a deputy director has
been assigned to take charge.
Club Director
8. Be responsible through the executive committee for
providing an overall program for the club through the
following activities:
a. Meeting times and places
b. Bi-monthly outings
c. Camp outs
d. Field trips and outreach projects
e. Investiture
f. Finance/budget/membership fees/dues
g. Discipline
h. News sheets and bulletins
 Club Director
Be responsible through the staff meetings for the planning of
regular club meetings including the following activities, and
ensure that various committees and people are responsible for
implementation.
a. Drill, opening and closing ceremonies
b. Worships
c. Games/fair practice
d. Class levels/Honors/creative skills
e. Arrangement of units/counselors and
teachers, and their duties
 Deputy Directors
Deputy directors shall accept the assignments of the
director and
share in the leadership responsibilities of the club.
There should be two or more deputy directors
according to the local club needs.
A deputy director designated by the director takes
charge of club meetings in the absence of the director
 Deputy Directors
(S) he may also be asked by the director to preside at staff
meetings. The deputy directors should possess the same high
qualities of leadership as outlined for the director. The
highest respect and regard should be shown to the director
and all work well together. The following areas should be
cared for by the deputies.
 Deputy Directors
Pathfinder class levels
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Recreation
• Camping activities
• Honors and creative skills
• Music
• Pathfinder equipment
• Nature
• Chaplain/worships
• Transportation
• Special events/bimonthly events/field
trips
• Outreach activities
 Club Secretary
The Pathfinder club secretary is generally a deputy director
but may also be selected from the staff members. The
secretary will be responsible for keeping all club records
other than those kept by the treasurer. In small clubs the
work of the secretary and treasurer may be cared for by
one individual. A well organized and efficient secretary can
be invaluable to a Pathfinder club program .
 Club Secretary
The duties of the secretary include the
following.
1. Check the unit’s records taken by
the scribes and transfer them to the
Pathfinders’ individual record sheets.
2. Record all points and demerits on
the permanent record sheet.
3. Fill out the conference report and
mail it to the office by the tenth of each
 Club Secretary
The duties of the secretary include
the following.
4. Keep the director informed of
the achievement of the club in the
conference scoring plan.
5. Notify the director if a
Pathfinder is habitually absent
(especially without excuse), or
negligent in wearing uniform.
 Club Secretary
6. Order supplies and all club record
forms from the conference office as
needed.
7. Be responsible for caring for all
correspondence and send letters for
the director as necessary.
8. Be responsible for the club library and
keep a check on all books or magazines
taken by staff members and Pathfinders.
 Club Treasurer
The Pathfinder club treasurer is generally a
deputy director, however, may be chosen from
the staff members. It is important that the
treasurer work closely with the club director
and the church treasurer, keeping both well
informed as to the club expenses and funds on
hand. In smaller clubs the duties of the
treasurer and secretary may be cared for by the
same individual, although a more efficient
program can be carried on if they are separate.
 Club Treasurer
The treasurer needs to be an individual who
understands the handling of the club funds with
accuracy. It is ideal if a treasurer can be selected
who has had some experience in accounting. A
conscientious and dependable treasurer can help
the Pathfinder club use its funds wisely. (S) he
can keep the church board well-informed about
the income and expenses, and also the needs of
the Pathfinder club. This in turn will guarantee a
more favorable response on the part of the
church in time of need.
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Club Treasurer
The duties of the treasurer include the following:
1. Collect and record all income, such as membership fees, dues,
offerings, honor charges, donations, fund-raising, camp outs, field trips,
etc.
2. Transfer cash to the church treasurer to be kept in reserve.
3. Keep an accurate income-and-expense journal sheet, listing all
income and expense funds, describing each briefly and recording the
dates.
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Club Treasurer
The duties of the treasurer include the following:
4. Keep all receipts, bills, and invoices
associated with expense and file them by
months in envelopes or folders.
5. Have the record books and all receipts, bills,
and invoices ready for inspection and
presentation to the director, church treasurer,
Pathfinder executive committee, and church
board upon request.
 Club Treasurer
6. Disburse the funds as directed by the executive committee
through the director or whoever may be assigned to give
authorization, and be sure that all accounts are promptly cared for.
7. Withdraw funds for petty cash from the Pathfinder reserve fund
kept by the church treasurer.
8. Be on hand to collect funds at fund-raising projects and keep an
accurate record of funds received.
 Club Treasurer
9. Keep a record of fund-raising items
checked out and check on other materials or
funds returned.
10. Collect funds for uniforms and
equipment and pay invoices, or request the
church treasurer to pay them.
11. Be sure that all who ask for funds have
an invoice or paid statement that can be
filed
and kept on record.
Club Chaplain
The chaplain plays a very important
role within the club, by leading out
and providing opportunities for
spiritual development among
Pathfinders and staff.
The chaplain is a baptized member of
the Seventh-day Adventist Church
and in good and regular standing
with the church where the club is
organized.
Club Chaplain
He/she may be a deputy
director, staff member,
church pastor, youth pastor
or elder. He/she should have
the ability to organize as
well as lead out effectively
in spiritual activities of the
club.
 Club Chaplain
Following are the special duties of the
chaplain.
1. Wears a uniform.
2. Counsels and works closely with
club director in preparation of
spiritual activities.
3. Arranges for devotional periods,
speakers, and periodic prayer bands.
4. Organizes and leads out in
missionary outreach.
 Club Chaplain
5. Selects individuals to offer prayer at
meetings and club activities.
6. Arranges for devotions, Sabbath School
activities, Sabbath worship service, and
afternoon programs for camp outs and other
outings.
7. Works closely with director and pastor in
setting up the annual Pathfinder Day,
Investiture
worship service, and Induction ceremony.
 Club Chaplain
8. Acts as a special spiritual counselor
working closely with unit counselors.
9. Knows each Pathfinder and staff
member personally, and encourages
them in their relationship with the
Lord.
10. Shows a balanced Christian
experience by participating in the
club’s secular activities.
 Unit Counselor
Counselors hold a key position in
the Pathfinder club, for they have
the closest contact with the
Pathfinders and their family and
home. Counselors are selected
from baptized members of the
Seventh-day Adventist Church
where the club is organized.
Unit Counselor
They must be converted and
dedicated Christians. They must be
willing to learn and grow, and should
broaden their knowledge of arts,
crafts, and nature so they may help
to expand the knowledge of their unit
members. They should set a good
example in attitude and behavior.
 Unit Counselor
The duties of a counselor include the following.
1. Take charge and lead/teach a unit or class, working
and staying with them during all
programs.
2. Encourage, teach, and test necessary class levels for
successful investiture of members.
3. should always be with unit when functioning as a
unit.
4. Plan for occasion activity for unityoutside of club
at all times
5. Work in harmony with other officers of the club
6. Must become well acquinted with unit members
7. Defend standards and principles of club at all
times
 Unit Counselor
8. Set a good example in neatness,
attendance, punctuality, and uniform.
Be a role model in
Christian behavior.
9. March and drill with units.
10. Develop understanding and
friendship within the unit.
11. Help members with any problems
and keep leaders informed (respect
confidentiality).
 Unit Counselor
12. Encourage members to
participate in all activities.
13. Participate in camp outs,
arranging all details with deputy
director and members.
14. Attend staff committee
meetings.
15. Notify the director in
advance if unable to attend a
PROGRAM
S
Definitions
(Please consult the appropriate manuals for
details of conducting these programs.)
 PATHFINDER CAMPOREE
Organized by a conference/mission, the
camporees gathers Pathfinder Clubs
together for a weekend or several days
at an accessible, centrally located site. A
specified program of activity and events
provides opportunity for everyone to
participate. It is both a reward to those
who have been taught camping and
Pathfinder skills, and a learning
situation to initiate and inspire new
members.
THE PATHFINDER FAIR
Is a gala occasion for the Pathfinder Clubs of a
conference/mission or designated area. Usually,
these occasions take place on Sunday and extend
from ten o’clock in the morning until four or five
o’clock in the afternoon. The club members are
invited to come in uniform, bring hobbies and
exhibits, prepare various demonstrations, be
prepared to march in a parade, and send teams
for drill demonstrations.
YOUTH RALLY

A one day event where all

youth participate. There is
usually a theme, and features
physical activities such as
marching, and social
interactions between the
young people.
YOUTH CONGRESS
A formal gathering of youth leaders and
leaders in training as delegates, for a limited
period of up to four days. The theme is
specific and presentations are given including
workshops aimed at improving their skills and
motivating these leaders for better service.
YOUTH CAMP
A program of the youth organized at a
temporary site that may require the use of
shelters such as tents or cabins. The
program may include organized recreation
or instruction. The period may span from
one day to two weeks. There are different
types of camps like; training camps, family
camps, pathfinder weekend camp-outs etc.