Faith – Page 2 – Scouting Ministries

Setting an Example

Bishop Sandra completed BSA Youth Protection to be able to share time with youth.

A Simple Gift

Real life often speaks in deep parables. The Jamboree was one of them: Living Water

Jesus chose twelve to become his core disciples. Four of the twelve were fishermen: Andrew, Peter, James, and John. One-third of the disciples shared this profession. Jesus called to these men at the seashore. It was not a matter of convenience that these fishermen would become great “fishers of men.” The first two, Andrew andContinue reading “Fishing”

Providing skills and safe places for discipleship

Every Scouting Ministry partner program participant must pass a background check, receive training, and follow the rules for keeping youth, adults, and organizations safe. BSA, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, and Big Brothers Big Sisters have each spent time and money developing best practice safety rules. They are specific to the program and activities. The GeneralContinue reading “Providing skills and safe places for discipleship”

Time for a Relationship

For the last 114 years, Methodists have sought to provide learning opportunities for youth through Scouting. Before the Boy Scouts of America was formed, some Methodist churches across the United States saw the value in living experiential lessons and the practical application of servant faith. They started Scout Troops. When BSA was formed, they joined.Continue reading “Time for a Relationship”