The goal of Spiritual Helps for Scout Leaders is to help Scout leaders think theologically about their role in the Scouting movement. This collection, taken from Ty LaValley's earlier works, is offered as a FREE PDF e-Book to provide the leader with:
20 Gospel Knot Object Lessons
31 Devotions based on the Aims and Methods of Scouting
4 Ways to study the Bible
5 ways to Pray
8 ways to Share Your Faith
P.R.A.Y. is the Program of Religious Activities for Youth and is the ministry partner of the United Methodist Scouting Ministry and a faith partner of Scouting America and Girl Scouts USA. The curriculum is designed for Protestant Churches and non-denominational Christian Churches.
Jesus and Me Lions and Tigers K5, 1st
God and Me Wolf and Bear 2nd, 3rd
God and Family Webelos and AOL 4th, 5th, 6th
God and Church Younger Scouts 6th, 7th, 8th
God and Life Older Scouts 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Parents are encouraged to participate with their children as Mentors. When the youth complete the study, they are eligible for the youth Religious Emblems Square Knot. Being a Mentor does not count towards the Adult Religious Emblems Square Knot.
Adults are eligible to wear the Adult Religious Award when they are nominated for and receive one of the following awards. Scouters may not self nominate or be nominated by a family member.
P.R.A.Y. offers the God and Service Award
The General Commission on United Methodist Men's Center for Scouting Ministries offers the following awards:
The Torch Award for service at the Annual Conference Level
The Silver Torch Award for service beyond the Annual Conference.
Scouting America offers the National and Council Duty to God Awards.
Unit Commissioner Corner by Ty LaValley, Scouting Ministry Specialist in the United Methodist Church
For tips and advise on maintaining a healthy unit based on the five critical metrics: Outdoor Activities, Membership Growth, Advancement, Adult Training, and Retention.
Camp is My Parish is a product of the General Commission on United Methodist Men Center for Scouting Ministries. Currently in the development phase, this website and app will be a great resource for Scouters to use. It will include Learning Trails, a network of Safe Sanctuaries vetted churches for overnight stays, and other networking opportunities.