13/08/2025
Wednesday: PATHFINDERING CLASS
The objective of the Pathfinder Club in Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) schools is to provide a church-centered, spiritual-recreational program for young people aged 10 to 15, fostering their physical, mental, social, and spiritual development.
The program aims to:
1. Build a Relationship with God: Encourage youth to develop a personal connection with God through spiritual activities, fostering a sense of love, care, and appreciation from God and the church.
2. Promote Personal Growth: Help Pathfinders discover their God-given potential, using their gifts to fulfill Godβs plan and engage in outreach activities that express their faith.
3. Develop Leadership and Skills: Teach practical skills, hobbies, and leadership through a curriculum of six age-specific classes (Friend, Companion, Explorer, Ranger, Voyager, Guide) and nearly 350 specialized honors in areas like arts, crafts, nature, and vocational training, preparing youth for service and lifelong interests.
4. Encourage Physical Fitness and Outdoor Appreciation: Promote healthy living and a love for Godβs creation through outdoor activities like camping, nature walks, and physical challenges, addressing the rapid physical development of this age group.
5. Foster Community and Teamwork: Unite youth, parents, and church members in group activities to bridge generational gaps, build meaningful relationships, and instill values like obedience, discipline, and community spirit.
6. Prioritize Personal Salvation: Make the personal salvation of each Pathfinder the top priority, recognizing that the ages of 10β15, particularly around 12, are critical for making decisions about faith and personal development.
The Pathfinder Club, while rooted in SDA values, welcomes youth of any or no religious affiliation who agree to abide by its Pledge and Law. It emphasizes learning by example, with leaders modeling spiritual and social values in a positive, supportive environment to ensure effective ministry to youth.