NEW Scouting for God

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

  • Eagle Mentors and Eagle Coaches

    Eagle Mentors and Eagle Coaches

    If you are a new Life Scout … or a Star Scout about to earn Life … or a parent of one of those … or an adult leader interested in possibly serving as an Eagle Mentor or Coach, here is a short video (6m) and its source PPT.   The material is how I explain…

  • Overview of Commissioner Recognitions

    Overview of Commissioner Recognitions

    The best reason for Commissioner Recognitions isn’t for the bling or vanity — it’s to model and measure what good Commissioner service looks like.  BSA has done a great job of refreshing and clarifying each of the many recognitions that can be used to incentivize and recognize great Commissioner service to our units and our youth.…

  • A Must Have Book for Reverent Scouts – Scouting Our Way

    A Must Have Book for Reverent Scouts – Scouting Our Way

    Every Scout and Scouter promises to do their Duty to God, but very little is written to help them accomplish that since the BSA recognizes many different faith traditions. My favorite single resource related to this subject has been In Our Own Way: Living a Scouting Life Through Faith, by Dr. Robert Lee Edmonds. Between…

  • How active is your Council in Religious Awards?

    How active is your Council in Religious Awards?

    Each year, PrayPub (the outside agency that develops most of the religious education materials and awards) publishes the lists of BSA councils and awards presented: http://www.praypub.org/god_country/pray_usage.htm   For those in Circle Ten, my council, with 57,000 youth … here are our numbers for the protestant programs: 122 God & Me – 1st thru 3rd grade…

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