The Sacred Role of an Adventurer Club Director

Leading an Adventurer Club isn’t just about organizing meetings or handing out badges, it’s a sacred calling. It’s about shaping hearts for eternity. Every smile, every story shared, every prayer whispered together becomes a moment to reflect the love of Jesus to the little ones He’s entrusted to you.

A true leader doesn’t have to be perfect; they simply need to be present . The director who prays, listens, and encourages is planting seeds of faith that will grow for a lifetime. Your patience, kindness, and joy may be the very way a child learns what God’s love looks like in real life.

Sometimes the most meaningful ministry doesn’t happen during a special program or an award ceremony, it happens in the small moments: a word of encouragement, a quick prayer before an activity, or a hug that reminds a child they are seen and loved. Ellen G. White once wrote:

“The work of parents and teachers in the education of the youth should be in cooperation with the divine agencies. They are to be co-workers with God in the training of His children.” — Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students, p. 149

As an Adventurer director, you’re not just leading a club, you’re partnering with God to help shape the next generation of believers. That’s a big responsibility, but it’s also one of the greatest joys and honors you can experience.

So think about this during your next meeting, while camping and most importantly while planning for the year.