Fort Collins Seventh-day Adventist Church eTrackers and Varsity

eTrackers & Varsity

Text Box: Registration Form Health Record Form Calendar of Events for eTrackers and Varsity Members Uniform Information for eTrackers and Varsity Members Directors, Leadership, and Instructors Rob Hargrove, Co-Director Larry Maycroft, Co-Director
Michael Cookenmaster, Deputy Director of Curriculum
David Maycroft, Varsity Coordinator & Chaplain
Tara Hargrove, Secretary
Dr. Amy Indermuehl, Girls’ Deputy Director
Randy Padilla, Boys’ Deputy Director Arthur Fonzerelli, Drill Instructor
Toby Hargrove, Instructor
Erin Madonna, Instructor
DeWayne Neidigh, Instructor

History

The number one goal of Fort Collins Pathfinders is to develop disciples for
Jesus. Pathfinders are encouraged to complete their Levels studies to
learn more about Jesus, by digging deep into the Bible and into God's
second book, nature.

Rocky Mountain Conference (RMC) is a progressive conference with Youth
Ministry. RMC is currently piloting a new Master Guide Patch to replace the
Pathfinder Triangle known as the PAY (Pathfinder, Adventurer and Youth)
Patch. In an effort to make the levels fit Fort Collin’s unique Pathfinder
ministry, changes were made to all six of the North American Division (NAD)
levels, two more levels were added, and the age to begin Master Guide was raised
to the freshman year of College. This was in keeping with the pilot program
occurring in the Southern Union, specifically in the Florida Conference. What Does the “E” Stand For? In keeping with the Fort Collins Pathfinder objectives, purpose and mission, the “E” stands for “Experienced.” What Are the Levels of Study for eTrackers? 5th Grade: Friend 6th Grade: Companion 7th Grade: Explorer 8th Grade: Ranger What Are the Varsity Levels of Study? 9th Grade: Voyager

10th Grade: Pioneer

11th Grade: Navigator

12th Grade: Guide The TLT Program
The Teen Leadership Training (TLT) program is designed to challenge and empower the teen Pathfinder with new and increased responsibilities, while allowing them the security of a place they know and love. The TLT experience will assist the Pathfinder teen to form adult-Pathfinder relationships as an expression of their developing identity as teenagers. The TLT member must learn how to give of themselves and how to receive from others. They must allow themselves to be known while getting to know others. Click on the image of the TLT patch for an excerpt of the manual.

The TLT program is a four-year course designed to include all aspects of Pathfinder club management, programming operations, and encourage teens to explore and develop their talents in leadership, planning and social skills.
The program gives the TLT member permission to experience Pathfinder leadership under adult supervision. The program uses six major departments of a club as training sections. These include: Administrative, Finance/Clerical, Camping/Activities, Outreach, Counseling, and AY Classwork/Honors. Within each of these operations are several service areas that must be completed. Some clubs, due to size or location, will not require completion of all items under each section.
The key to the success of the TLT program is clear and ample communication. There must be effective and frequent communication between the TLT member and the Pathfinder club leadership.

Purpose
The Teen Leadership Training (TLT) program is designed to train and mentor youth in service and leadership skills. The TLT vision encompasses a core of youth fulfilling meaningful and responsible Pathfinder leadership positions in the Pathfinder Club and Conference/Union Pathfinder ministry, supporting the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as they learn to give of themselves and to receive of others. TLT youth will experience acceptance, achievement, and responsibility in developing self-efficacy, self-respect, and identity through adult-teen mentoring in a shared-service experience in developing a redemptive relationship with God.

Goals

To help teens experience their developmental needs by making them feel:

A. A sense of achievement

B. A sense of responsibility

C. A sense of respect for authority

D. A sense of acceptance in adult leadership circles

E. A sense of life skills

Objectives

A. Encourage TLT members to belong to the church and to actively participate in leadership in the
church/conference Pathfinder ministry.

B. Involve TLT members as associates with Pathfinder adult leadership, holding responsible positions in local and Conference Pathfinder ministries.

C. Challenge TLT members in the mission and ministry of Christ through Pathfindering, making God’s Word meaningful and fruitful in their lives.

D. Encounter skill-building opportunities through positive communication and friendship networks created to increase resilience to peer pressure, increase self-efficiency, and self-esteem.

TLT Pledge

"Loving the Lord Jesus, I promise to take an active part in the work of the Teen Leadership Training program,

Website Developed by Michael Jon Cookenmaster, Ed.D.
October 3, 2008

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