This document provides information about the history and purpose of the Pathfinder Club, a youth program organized by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It details that the first Pathfinder club was started in 1946 in California. The goals of the Pathfinder Club are to lead youth to Christ, demonstrate Christian ideals, guide youth into service and mission work, and facilitate their physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth. The document also outlines the Pathfinder pledge, law, motto, and emblem, as well as uniforms, classes, honors earned, and materials needed to run a Pathfinder Club.

1. Pathfinder day
17 September
2016

2. Jesus The Centre - Refocussing our Aim

3. Pathfinder club Basic information

4. History of the Pathfinder Club
 Club forerunners MV societies,
Boys’ Clubs, Mission Scouts
 First club started 1946
 First director Francis Hunt
 First club at Riverside,
California, USA
 Logo designer John Hancock
 Flag designer & song composer
Henry Bergh
 Recognition by G.C. 1950
 Pathfinder Day first celebrated
1957

5. Advantages in having a Pathfinder Club
 It makes the church visible to the community –
that the church cares for youths
 Youths find the church interesting and fun to be
in
 Pastors and church leaders are viewed positively
- seen as balanced people who are not too
heavenly minded to be of any earthly use!
 Energies of youth are harnessed and directed
towards worthy causes
 Activities allow for a lot of interaction with
community in bonding and intimacy, preparing
the ground for evangelism

6. What is a Pathfinder Club?
 It is a worldwide program organized by the SDA
church for the benefit of youths
 It offers a wide range of wholesome learning
experiences for youth (10-15 yrs of age) that test
both their mind and muscle
 It develops boys and girls into the fullness of
manhood & womanhood
 It prepares youth not just for this world but for
eternity to come

7. Goals of the Pathfinder Club
• Lead youth to Christ and hold them loyal
to Him and the church.
• Demonstrate the attractiveness of
Christian ideals.
• Guide our boys and girls into active
missionary service and community
service.
• Develop good character and citizenship
as well as physical fitness.
• Teach a variety of practical skills and
recreational pursuits.
• Guide them in their physical, mental,
social and spiritual growth. (Luke 2:52)

8. Pathfinder Song
(composer - Henry Bergh)
Oh! We are the Pathfinders
strong
The servants of God are we
Faithful as we march along
In kindness, truth and purity
A message to tell to the
world
A truth that will set us free
King Jesus our Saviour
Is coming back
For you and me

9. Pathfinder Pledge
(7 parts)
 By the Grace of God,
 I will be pure,
 and kind,
 and true.
 I will keep the
Pathfinder Law.
 I will be a servant of
God
 And a friend to man.

10. Pathfinder Law
(8 parts)
 Keep the morning watch
 Do my honest part
 Care for my body
 Keep a level eye
 Be courteous and
obedient
 Walk softly in the
sanctuary
 Keep a song in my heart
 Go on God’s errands

11. Pathfinder
Aim
Pathfinder
Motto
The advent
message to all the
world in this
generation
For the love of
Christ constraineth
us
(2 Corinthians 5:14)

12. Pathfinder Club Sources of Income
Club dues
Part of school
fees
Church subsidy
Pathfinder Day
offering
Sponsorship by
church members
Fund raising

13. Meaning of the Pathfinder Emblem
Emblem Meaning
 Colour Red Sacrifice
 Colour White Purity
 Colour Gold Excellence
 Colour Blue Loyalty
 Shield Protection
 Sword Bible
 Three sides Trinity &
Tripod of
Education
(spiritual, mental,
physical)

14. Materials needed in a Pathfinder Club
§ Pathfinder flag, Pledge and Law banners, Aim and Motto banners
§ Unit guidons
§ Induction Service candle stand
§ Uniforms (minimum requirement - Class B t’ shirts)
§ Manuals - Administrative handbook, Basic Staff Training manual,
Honor instruction books, Class requirement manuals

15. Materials needed in a Pathfinder Club
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§ Tents and other basic camping equipment, first aid box
§ Teaching aids e.g. ropes, semaphore flags, triangular bandages etc.
§ Pathfinder supplies - e.g. uniform badges, honors, class chevrons &
pins, neckerchiefs, berets, t’ shirts
§ Record books - e.g. attendance, merit system, club dues

16. What is taught in Pathfindering
The main components of the Pathfinder curriculum are the teaching
of Pathfinder Honors (a short course in a particular subject) and the
Pathfinder Classes (a longer and more comprehensive course with
many different aspects and requirements) promoting wholesome
growth

17. Pathfinder Classes
 There are 6 Pathfinder Classes –
Friend, Companion, Explorer,
Ranger, Voyager and Guide. Each of
these classes also has an advanced
level
 Each of these classes take between
6 months to a year to complete
 These classes have many different
requirements each dealing with a
specific aspect of growth - Spiritual
(e.g. memorizing of Bible texts),
Social and Community (e.g. doing
community projects), Physical (e.g.
hiking), Mental (learning new skills
and hobbies)

18. Pathfinder Honors
 There are almost 250 honors currently with new ones added once in a
while. Some of these honors have an advanced level.
 Each of these honors represent learning in a new area of interest for
the pathfinders which could be a hobby, a skill or a craft or simply
understanding and knowledge in a subject.

19. First 16 Honors introduced in 1928 by C Lester
Bond. Can you name them all? JMV

20. Pathfinders Uniform

21. Purpose Of The Uniform
€ It makes the Club real and visible
€ It identifies the members of the club
€ It becomes emblematic and represents an ideal, a standard
€ It promotes loyalty towards the Club
€ It gives members a sense of belonging
€ It unites the members of the Club

22. When should uniform be worn
* At all regular meetings unless instructed not to
do so by the director
* At Pathfinder events e.g. Pathfinder Day,
Induction service, Investiture service etc.
* At any Mission, Union, or Division or
International camporees/fairs.
* Any public gatherings where Pathfinders serve as
ushers, first aiders, color guards, pall bearers,
guards of honours.
* While engaging in missionary activity e.g.
Community service, hospital visitation.
* On any other occasions as instructed by the
Director

23. White khakhi
shirt/blouse
Green
pants/skirt
Green
epaulettes
Green
sash
Green, white,yellow
Carrick band
Green beret
with Pathfinder
triangle badge
Black shoes &
blackwhite
socks
Pathfinder
Neckerchief
& holder
Pathfinder Uniform
Class A

27. Pathfinder Uniform Right Sleeve Badges
Officer’s strip
(for staff only)
Pathfinder
triangle
(3 inch)
Service Star
(for staff only)

29. Our Proposed Class A Uniform

31. Adventures Uniform

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35. MASTER GUIDE CLASS A/DRESS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS: PA THFINDER
MALE
FEMALE
UNIFORM ITEM
Yellow Neckerchief with embroidered World Badge (no edging) 9
9
Offi cial Woggle (3 ring gold optional) 9
9
Hard Green Epaulettes with embroidered Silver Club logo 9
9
Black Belt (buckle with logo optional) 9
Black Socks 9
Mexican Silver/Skin Color Hosiery 9
Black Shoes 9
Black Court Shoes 9
Bottle Green Garrison: Yellow/White piping with Master Guide logo on left side 9
9
Bottle Green Honor Sash with Crest (not to be worn over Master Guide suit) 9 9
Bottle Green Master Guide Suit (knee length skirt for ladies) 9
9
White Pilot Shirt: long sleeve with double fl aps, pen slot and epaulettes 9
9
Bottle Green Tie with woven Master Guide logo 9
Bottle Green Cravat with woven Master Guide logo 9
Bottle Green Jersey long sleeve with Master Guide logo (optional) 9 9
Bottle Green Dri-mac with Master Guide logo (optional) 9
9
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36. MASTER GUIDE CLASS A/DRESS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS: PA THFINDER
UNIFORM ITEM FEMALE MALE
BADGES and LANYARD
Club Name Crescent 9
9
Pathfi nder Club Badge 9 9
Pathfi nder World Badge 9 9
Master Guide Pocket Strip 9 9
Master Guide Combination Chevron (if all classes are completed) 9 9
Director Strip (Director) 9
9
Deputy Director Strip (Deputy Director) 9
9
Counselor Strip (Counselor) 9
9
Instructor Strip (Instructor) 9
9
Class Chevron (for completed classes) 9
9
Lanyard (Yellow and Red) 9
9
Master Guide Star (Master Guides who have not completed all Pathfi nder classes) 9 9
National Flag (optional)* 9
9
MASTER GUIDE CLASS B/FORMAL Field (Same as Pathfi nder Formal Field Uniform see Page 10)
FIELD ACTIVITIES (Same as Pathfi nder Field Activity Uniform see Page 11)
*To be worn as per Pathfi
( nder Administrative Manual p.59)
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9
Adventurer World Badge 9 9
National Flag (optional)* 9
9
Master Guide Pocket Strip 9
9
Master Guide Combination Chevron (if all classes are completed) 9
9
Director Strip (Director) 9
9
Deputy Director Strip (Deputy Director) 9 9
Counselor Strip (Counselor) 9 9
Instructor Strip (Instructor) 9
9
Class Chevron (for completed classes) 9 9
Master Guide Star (Master Guides who have not completed ALL Adventurer classes) 9 9
Lanyard (Orange and Blue) 9 9
MASTER GUIDE CLASS B/FORMAL Field (Same as Adventurer For
mal Field Uniform see Page 6)
FIELD ACTIVITIES (Same as Adventurer Field Activity Uniform see Page 6)
*To be worn as per Pathfi
( nder Administrative Manual p.59)

38. AMBASSADOR UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
MALE
FEMALE
UNIFORM ITEM
Sky Blue Neckerchief with embroidered Ambassador logo (edging optional) 9 9
Offi cial 3 ring gold Woggle 9
9
Black Belt (buckle with logo optional) 9
Black Socks 9
Mexican Silver/Skin Color Hosiery 9
Black Shoes 9
Black Court Shoes 9
Grey Long Pants with 1 back fl ap 9
Grey 3 Panel lined Pencil Skirt (knee length ) 9
White Pilot Shirt: long sleeve with double fl aps, pen slot and epaulettes 9
9
Burgundy Tie with woven Ambassador logo 9
Burgundy Cravat with woven Ambassador logo 9
Navy Pullover (sleeveless) Jersey with Ambassador logo (optional) 9
9
Navy Dri-mac with Ambassador logo (optional) 9
9
Navy Blazer with Ambassador logo (left pocket) 9
9
BADGES
Name Tag above shirt’s right pocket optional
( ) 9 9
Ambassador badge on shirt and blazer (left pocket) 9 9
FIELD
Plain Navy Tracksuit with Ambassador Logo 9
9
Navy Golf Shirt with Sky Blue contrast and Ambassador logo 9
9
Peak Cap with Ambassador logo 9
9
White Takkies/Trainers 9 9
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39. ADVENTIST YOUTH UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
UNIFORM ITEM FEMALE MALE
Navy Neckerchief with embroidered AY logo (e dging optional) 9
9
Offi cial 3 ring gold Woggle 9 9
Black Belt (buckle with logo optional) 9
Black Socks 9
Mexican Silver/Skin Color Hosiery 9
Black Shoes 9
Black Court Shoes 9
Grey Long Pants with 1 back fl ap 9
Grey 3 Panel lined Pencil Skirt (knee length) 9
White Pilot Shirt: long sleeve with double fl aps, pen slot and epaulettes 9
9
Burgundy Tie with woven AY logo 9
Burgundy Cravat with woven AY logo 9
Navy Pullover (sleeveless) Jersey with AY logo (optional) 9
9
Navy Dri-mac with AY logo (optional) 9 9
Navy Blazer with AY logo (left pocket) 9
9
BADGES
Name Tag above shirt’s right pocket optional
( ) 9
9
AY badge on shirt and blazer (left pocket) 9 9
FIELD
Plain Navy Tracksuit with AY Logo 9
9
Navy Golf Shirt with Sky Blue contrast and AY logo 9
9
Peak Cap with AY logo 9
9
White Takkies/Trainers 9 9
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40. Administrative
level
Pathfi nder/Green
Federation
Offi cers
Adventurer/Navy
District
Local Level
EPAULETTES AND RANK
DESCRIPTION WORN BY
5 Gold stripes General Conference Director Only
4 Gold stripes Division Director Only
3 Gold stripes Union Director Only
2 Gold stripes Conference Director Only
1 Gold Stripe Area Coordinator (Union/Division)
1 Federation President/Director (AY, Amb, MG, PF, ADV)
Gold Stripe
All Other Federation Offi cers
2 !)
Silver Stripes (NEW
District Director
Silver Stripe (NEW !)
1
Bottle Green Hard embroidered with Gold Church logo Pastor (must be a Master Guide for Pathfi nders)
Navy Hard embroidered with Gold Church logo Pastor (must be a Master Guide for Adventurers)
Soft Plain Orange or Yellow Children
Soft Plain Navy or Bottle Gree Club Counselor/Instructor
n
Deputy Director
Plain Hard Navy or Bottle Green
Master Guide working with Pathfi nders
Hard Bottle Green embroidered with Silver Pathfi nder club logo
Master Guide working with Adventurers
Hard Navy embroidered with Silver Adventurer club logo
Hard Bottle Green embroidered with Gold Pathfi nder Club Director
club logo working with Pathfi nders
Hard Navy embroidered with Gold Adventurer club logo Club Direct or working with Adventurers
NB! The stripes on the epaulettes are linked to the rank and the offi ce one holds, thus they are only valid during one’s term of
office.
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41. ACCESSORIES
(optional items, Souvenirs for International Y outh E vents,
e.g Camporees)
Adventurer Combination Pin Bar
Pathfi nder Combination Pin Bar
3 Ring Gold Woggle with club logo (available for all clubs )
Metallic Gold Club logo (available for all clubs) see side panel 
Metallic Buckle with club logo (available for all clubs)
Waistcoat for Collectable items (Souvenir Pins/Patches,etc)
Red: Pathfi nders/Master Guides/Staff
Navy: Adventurers/Master Guides/Staff
picture below 
Magnetic Name Tags (optional for all clubs)
ESSENTIALS
Ties Cravats
Neckerchiefs Woggles
Garrisons Caps
Offi ce Ranks Pocket Strips
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43. Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID)
Youth Department Secretary: Arlete Paulo
Email: pauloa@sid.adventist.org
Fax: +27 86 636 5161
Tel: +27 12 345 7075