Trails to Testimony: Bringing Young Men to Christ Through Scouting

by Bradley D. Harris

Hel. 3:29–30 Search the Scriptures - Have young men memorize the scripture for that month - Emphasize the subject in bishop and bishopric interviews that month - Insert the subject into quorum instruction - Discuss the subject around the campfire on the monthly campout - Have young men give sacrament meeting talks on the subject Question 2—What is our role as leaders in helping young men come unto Christ? Awaken them to a sense of their duty to God Alma 7:22 Teach by the Spirit of truth D&C 50:17, D&C 43:15 Walk in the Spirit Gal. 5:16 Be led by the Spirit 1 Ne. 4:6 Strengthen your brethren D&C 108:7 Learn your duty and act D&C 107:99 Let them see your good works Matt. 5:16 Search my sheep and seek them out Ezek. 34:11–12 Lead them into living fountains Rev. 7:17 Love the young man as your own soul 1 Sam.18:1 Esteem your brother as yourself D&C 38:24 Teach the doctrine of the kingdom D&C 88:77 Teach with power and authority Alma 17:3 Teach the principles of the gospel D&C 42:12 Lead them in paths they have not known Isa. 42:16 Possible applications of these principles are varied. A few would include: - Use the principles as a list of goals to help adult advisers assist young men. - Use the principles as leadership training subjects for quorum presidencies. - Prayerfully tailor a specific principle to a certain young man; each young man has different needs. Question 3—How do we know a young man is coming unto Christ? He will... Press forward feasting upon the word of Christ...