NEW Scouting for God

A blog from one Scouter to others — along with ideas for delivering the Reverence aspects of Scouting

  • UoS Cub’s Duty to God PPT

    Last week, I had the opportunity to teach at Circle 10 Council’s University of Scouting … including course CUB033 Duty to God: What the BSA says about Faith – in order to prepare leaders for some of the questions that parents will ask Fundamentals of the Religious Awards programs that are available to Scouts through…

  • How to Deliver God & Family as a Weekend Lock-in

    Many Cub Scouts initially earn their purple knot (youth religious award) through God & Me for 1st-3rd grade – but don’t continue through the progressive program for higher ages. By the time that they are Webelos or Boy Scouts, they often have so many other activities that they (or their parents) don’t want to sign…

  • One Speaker with Three Shadows

    One Speaker with Three Shadows

    A few weeks ago, while at church, one of my sons pointed out that the speaker on-stage was casting three shadows. Later, I explained that there were three spotlights on him from different directions — and each light was casting a shadow in-line with that light. Christian Perspective For my son, I went on to…

  • Wood Badge 98 Interfaith Materials

    Wood Badge 98 Interfaith Materials

    Each Wood Badge course has two Interfaith services: 1.The first delivered by staff, in order to not only provide opportunities for Reverence but also to instruct the participants in how to deliver an Interfaith service. 2.The second is delivered by the participants, with coaching provided by the Course Chaplain. I was honored to serve as…

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