Author Archives: Steven Scheid

One good friend was on the trustees when I was voted on. We knew each other from Scouting. As a parent, he found it hard to see the youth leading the group. There were many inefficiencies whenever a new youth leader (Senior Patrol Leader) took over. Placing responsibility on individual youth and their groups doesContinue reading “Learning by Doing”

Young people grow best where they feel safe. Scouting’s commitment to youth protection aligns naturally with our Safer Sanctuaries practices. Together, they create a space where children can try, fail, learn, and try again. The Scout Law calls us to be trustworthy. Safety is the first step toward trust — and trust is the soilContinue reading “A Safe Place to Grow”

There is something powerful about a church that simply shows up for its young people. Scouting gives us a front‑row seat to watch youth discover who they are becoming. When a congregation opens its doors to a troop or pack, it is offering more than a meeting space — it is offering presence. And presenceContinue reading “A Church that Shows Up”