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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”

If You Could See

Being the Director of the Center for Scouting Ministries, I have a rare privilege. I receive requests for Eagle Scout commendation or congratulations letters. In the last four years, there have been over 3,800 requests. These requests are from proud parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, church leaders, and Scout leaders. Each letter brings a pieceContinue reading “If You Could See”