- Counsel with the Conference Youth Ministries personnel.
- Meet with the Pastor and Conference Youth Ministries personnel.
- Present your plans to the Church Board. Church Board authorizes the organization of the Pathfinder Club. Familiarize Board members with the Pathfinder philosophy, aims, and objectives.
- Second meeting of the Church Board (or Nominating Committee) with Conference Youth Ministries personnel or Pathfinder area coordinator present, to elect Pathfinder director and deputies.
- Inform congregation during Divine Service about Pathfinder Club, its objectives and program.
- Pathfinder officers elect remaining Executive Committee members.
- First meeting of Pathfinder Executive Committee to elect remaining Pathfinder staff as needed.
- Pathfinder officers and staff attend Conference Pathfinder Basic Staff Training Course.
- Call Pathfinder Executive Committee meeting to plan yearly program.
- Present all plans at a Pathfinder Staff Meeting.
- Advertise the program at least six weeks before opening night.
- Write letters or personally contact the potential Pathfinder families.
- Enrollment night – completion of Pathfinder Passport applications.
- Home visitation by Pathfinder counselors.
- Induction Ceremony – Pathfinder Passports given out.
- Establishing church and community interest.
- Evaluation.