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The Pathfinder program is a Christian organization for young people grades 5 – 12.
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Adventure!

Pathfinders is a faith-based co-educational youth leadership and development program, boasting some 2 million members worldwide. The Pathfinder program provides a safe and nurturing environment where youth are able to develop and strengthen their spiritual, mental, physical and emotional skills, where they participate in service to the community and to God, and where youth spend time in nature overcoming challenges and appreciating creation. 

  • Pathfinders are for those who are in 5th grade or its equivalent, through 8th grade. 5th and 6th graders are often referred to as "Junior" pathfinders, and 7th and 8th graders are often referred to as "Teen" Pathfinders.
  • The Teen Leadership Training (TLT) program works closely with the Pathfinder program and is for high school students (grades 9-12).
  • Staff positions are available in many locations that offer adults the opportunity to make a difference for young people, develop friendships with fellow staff, learn more about God's creation, and improve their training skills.

For children 4th grade and under, check out Adventurer Family Ministries.

The Oregon TLT program is designed to challenge and empower the teen Pathfinder with new and increased responsibilities while allowing them the security of doing so in a place they know and love. The TLT experience will assist the Pathfinder teen to form adult-Pathfinder relationships as an expression of their developing identity as teenagers.

Visit the NAD TLT’s official resources and information page to learn more.

Teen Leadership Training

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Everything You Need

Resources
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Volunteer Forms

All staff shall complete required forms prior to serving at their local club. Click here to access the volunteer page.

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Bible Experience

The Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) is the Official NAD Pathfinder Bible study program (a.k.a. Bible Bowl). Each year, teams of six club members study a book of the Bible. Download the Manual and access resources to get started.

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Honors

Adventist Youth Honors are a core portion of the overall Pathfinder curriculum. There are well over 400 Honors that can be earned, covering a wide variety of interests, from art to music to vocational pursuits. Visit the NAD Honors page for a complete list.

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Master Guides

The Master Guide curriculum is primarily intended to train those who wish to be actively involved in junior youth ministry in their local church. Its objective is to provide opportunities for participants to develop an awareness of the role of child/youth leadership and become better prepared to accept this role by receiving training in: Personal, Spiritual, Leadership and Fitness Development Skills.

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Uniforms

The Pathfinder uniform helps make the Pathfinder program real and visible. It is emblematic and representative of the worldwide club’s ideals and standards. Each individual member becomes a very vital representative of the organization, and wearing the uniform will help to provide consciousness of belonging to a club that rightly represents the Adventist youth of today. Visit the NAD Uniform info page or download the Complete Uniform Guide.

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International Camporee

You can be part of one of the most exciting youth events around the world! The International Pathfinder Camporee is held every 5 years. 55,000+ Pathfinders from over 100 countries come to play, share, learn and worship together. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime; sure to strengthen your relationship with God. Learn more at camporee.org

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Pathfinder Song

Access the Pathfinder song soundtrack only or the soundtrack with vocals and download the sheet music with both notes and chords.

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Achievement Pinterest

Visit the NAD Investiture Achievement resource hub on Pinterest. Find creative and helpful tips, projects, videos, instructions etc. for memorable classes.

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AdventSource

AdventSource is the official resource center for most of your club's needs. Find Club supplies, uniforms, patches, pins, instructor helps, etc.

You can be part of one of the most exciting youth events around the world! The International Pathfinder Camporee is held every 5 years. 55,000+ Pathfinders from over 100 countries come to play, share, learn and worship together. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime; sure to strengthen your relationship with God. The dates for the 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee are August 5-11, 2024 in Gillette, Wyoming. The 2024 Believe the Promise Camporee will highlight the exciting story of Moses and Miriam in an exciting production each evening as well as offer various honors and activities that Pathfinders from Oregon and around the world will enjoy. We hope to see you there! Learn more at camporee.org

International Pathfinder Camporee

in Gillette Wyoming, USA

2023-2024
Coordinators/Assistant Coordinators

Our dedicated Pathfinder district coordinators and assistant coordinators work hard to create great experiences for our local Pathfinders. Here are this year's leaders:

Wes Kandoll

Coordinator
District: Alki-Columbia

weskandoll@gmail.com

Maretta Kandoll

Coordinator
District: Alki-Columbia

wesmak2@gmail.com

Nita Jordan

Coordinator
District: Cascade

nitajordan1220@gmail.com

Ray Jordan

Coordinator
District: Cascade

i.ray.jordan@gmail.com

Reggie Maas

Coordinator
District: McKenzie River

Karen Maas

Coordinator
District: McKenzie River

kmaas262@yahoo.com

John Chadwick

Coordinator
District: Mt. Mazama

jchadwick233@yahoo.com

Annette Clark

Coordinator
District: Mt. Hood

clarktrucksinc@gmail.com

Carolyn Betlinski

Coordinator
District: Neakahnie Mtn.

cbetlinski@outlook.com

Anne Campbell

Coordinator
Teen Events

goodfood1@frontier.com

Glenn Campbell

Coordinator
Teen Events

goodfood1@frontier.com

Rod Bardell

Coordinator
District: Willamette

trees4pathfinders@centurytel.net

Taylor Kielman

Assistant Coordinator
District: Alki-Columbia

tkiel7251@gmail.com

Crystal Kielman

Assistant Coordinator
District: Alki-Columbia

crystal.kielman@oc.npuc.org

Brenda Zollbrecht

Assistant Coordinator
Teen Events

ivaluehealth@gmail.com

Tim Zollbrecht

Assistant Coordinator
Teen Events

tim.zollbrecht@pacsonline.org

Sandi Carpenter

Assistant Coordinator
District: Willamette

sandrewann@msn.com

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Contact one of our team members at (503) 850-3500

Daniel Ortega

Associate Director

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Jackee Duvall

Administrative Assistant

Mon. & Wed., 8 am to 5 pm, Tues. & Thurs., 9 am to 6 pm

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