EAST NAIROBI FIELD Pathfinder Basic Staff Training Course Section #1 By Jackson M. Muthoka Club Leadership Objective “To create an awareness of those concepts and strategies that will facilitate an understanding of successful leadership and to develop new leadership skills.” Leadership Defined “He, who cooperates with the Divine purpose in imparting to the youth a knowledge of God, and molding the character into harmony with His, does a high and noble work. He awakens a desire to reach God’s ideal, he presents an education that is as high as heaven and as broad as the universe.” Education, p. 19 Requirements For All Staff – Ten-hour Training Executive Director • SDA member • Be Master Guide (Ideally, PLA or PIA) • Minimum 3 Years AY Leadership Experience Executive Director Duties • Be Member of Church Board • Liaison with Pastors & Elders • Liaison between Conference & Club • Conduct Induction & Investiture Executive Director Duties, cont. • Lead in making schedule & calendar • Advisor to All Club Directors • Oversee and Coordinate Finances Club Director Responsibilities • SDA Member • Be Master Guide or Working on It Club Director Duties • Preside at Club & Staff Meetings • Organize & Supervise Club Activities • Coordinate, Assign, & Supervise Staff • Know Each Member & be Role Model • Maintain Club Discipline Deputy Director (SDA Member) Duties • One or More Deputy Directors • May Preside over Club or Staff Meeting (when Director is Absent) • Must Support the Director Club Secretary Duties • Check & Transfer Records of Scribes • Record Points & Demerits • Post Accumulated Points on Board • Send Monthly Report to Conference • Keep Director Apprised of Club Points Club Secretary Duties, cont. • Inform Director of Negligent Member • Maintain Club Library • Order Supplies from Exec. Director • Oversee Club Correspondence Club Treasurer Duties • Collect & Record All Income • Transfer Cash to Exec. Director • Keep Income-Expense Journal • Collect & Approve All Receipts, etc. Club Treasurer Duties, cont. • Have Records Ready for Inspection • Oversee Fund-Raising Proceeds • Oversee Fund-Raising Merchandise Club Chaplain (must be SDA) Duties • Wears a Uniform • Works with Director to Prepare Spiritual Activities • Arranges Devotions, Speaker, Prayer • Oversees Missionary Outreach Club Chaplain (must be SDA) Duties, cont. • Finds Prayer Volunteers • Arranges Spiritual Activities for Campouts • Helps Plan Path. Day, Induction, etc. • Works with Unit Counselors Club Chaplain (must be SDA) Duties, cont. • Spiritually Mentors Each Child & Staff Member • Participates in Club’s Secular Activities Unit Counselor (must be SDA) Duties • Oversee Unit During All Programs • Help Prepare Members for Investiture • Model Neatness, Attendance, etc. • Model Exemplary Christian Behavior • March & Drill with Unit Unit Counselor (must be SDA) Duties, cont. • Develop Friendship among Members • Help Members with Problems • Encourage Member Participation • Participate in Campouts & Staff Meet. • Notify Director in advance of absence Instructor Duties • Be Well-Prepared to Teach Class • Bring or Arrange for All Necessary Materials • Teach Class at Scheduled Meetings Qualities of Christian Leaders • Love God Supremely • Model & Support Church Standards • Love Children Sincerely • Serve with Enthusiasm • Possess Emotional Stability Qualities of Christian Leaders, cont. • Enjoy Being Outdoors • Know the Characteristics of Age Group • Learn a Variety of Skills • Develop Ability to Organize • Get Along with Fellow Staff Members Qualities of Christian Leaders, cont. • Radiate a Dignity that Assures Order • Be Resourceful and Creative Styles of Leadership • Authoritative • Political • Evaluation • Participative • Laissez-faire Leadership Traits • Desire for Achievement • Mental Energy • Decisiveness • Persistence • Confidence • Integrity • Persuasiveness • Ability to Handle People
