Challenges
Pathfinder ministry has always served to challenge young people to be the best they can be. And we encourage Pathfinders to become mature in all areas of their lives:
Spiritually
Mentally
Emotionally
Physically
Look through the list of challenges, pick which ones you think will help you grow the most and go for it! The challenges are grouped into SEVEN Categories.
Categories
CATEGORY I - Spiritual Life Development – Bible Study & Prayer
Read Your Bible
Level 1 – 7 minutes each day for a month
Level 2 – 7 minutes each morning / evening for a month
Level 3 – 17 minutes each morning / evening for a month
Level 4 – 37 minutes each morning / evening for a month
Advanced – 70 days to read the entire NT
Prayer
Level 1 – Every hour you’re awake, pray for at least seven seconds. Do this each day for a month.
Level 2 – 7 minutes each day for a month
Level 3 – 7 minutes each morning / 7 minutes each evening for a month
Level 4 – 17 minutes each morning / 17 minutes each evening for a month
Advanced – Pray without ceasing (train your brain to stay connected to God all day)
Read Your Bible & Pray
Level 1 – 7 minutes each morning for a month
Level 2 – 7 minutes each morning and evening for a month
Level 3 – 17 minutes each morning and evening for a month
Level 4 – 37 minutes each morning and evening for a month
Advanced – Spend 70 minutes in Bible Study/Prayer each day for a month
Memorize Scripture
Level 1 – 7 verses in a month
Level 2 – 7 verses each week for a month
Level 3 – 7 Old Testament / 7 New Testament verses each week for a month
Level 4 – 70 verses in a month
Advanced – Chapters in a month
Write your OWN challenge
IDEAS:
1. Read a chapter from Proverbs every day for a month (pick a key verse to memorize)
2. Read a chapter from the book of Psalms every day for a month (pick a key verse to memorize)
3. Read through one (or all) of the gospels – the books that teach us how Jesus lived (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
4. Read through the book of Acts paying special attention to the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church
5. Read through the many Epistles (letters) in the New Testament (many books end in the letters “ians”-example “Galat”ians”)
6. Pick verses that relate to something you need to challenge, encourage, and inspire
7.Choose 7 verses that help you explain a truth about God from the Bible, then memorize those verses
8. Choose 7 verses that show why we believe a certain doctrine, memorize the verses, and share them with a friend
9. Pray about your life, the things on your heart/mind; talk to God like you talk to your best friend; open your heart
10. Pray with others (friends, family members) for specific things and see what God will do (pray with 7 people in a week?!)
CATEGORY II - Spiritual Life Development Challenges – Part II
Journaling
Level 1 – 7 minutes writing down your feelings/prayers/thoughts each day
Level 2 – 17 minutes writing down your feelings/prayers/thoughts each day
Level 3 – 37 minutes writing down your feelings/prayers/thoughts each day
Level 4 – 70 minutes writing down your feelings/prayers/thoughts each day
Media Fast — No TV, Internet, Texting, Screen Time or Radio/Music
Level 1 – 70 minutes each day with no media for a month
Level 2 – 7 hours each day with no media for a month (while awake ☺)
Level 3 – 7 days with no media in a month
Level 4 – No media for a month (except for screen time for class as necessary; be a good student)
Meditation
Level 1 – 7 minutes each day meditating / reflecting on a Bible verse(s)
Level 2 – 17 minutes each day meditating / reflecting on a Bible verse(s)
Level 3 – 37 minutes each day meditating / reflecting on a Bible verse(s)
Level 4 – 70 minutes each day and evening meditating/reflecting on a Bible verse(s). Ask God to reveal to you how you can put into practice the verse(s) you’re meditating on.
Read any writings from Ellen G. White. Many books are available online for free at www.whiteestate.org.
Level 1 – Read 7 paragraphs each day for a month
Level 2 – Read 7 pages each day for a month
Level 3 – Read 17 pages each day for a month
Level 4 – Read 70 minutes each day for a month
Read other Christian books/writers
Level 1 – Read 7 pages each day for a month
Level 2 – Read 17 pages each day for a month
Level 3 – Read 37 pages each day for a month
Level 4 – Read 70 minutes each day for a month
Write your OWN challenge
CATEGORY III - Health Challenges - Exercise
Cycling
Level 1 – 7 minutes each day for a month
Level 2 – 17 minutes each day for a month
Level 3 – 37 minutes each day for a month
Level 4 – 70 minutes, at least three times a week for a month
Play
Level 1 – 70 minutes of play each week for a month
Level 2 – 70 minutes at least three times each week for a month
Level 3 – 70 minutes at least five times each week for a month
Level 4 – 70 hours of play in a month
Push-Ups
Level 1 – Do 7 push-ups in the morning and 7 at night
Level 2 – Do 17 push-ups in the morning and 17 at night
Level 3 – Do 37 push-ups in the morning and 37 at night
Level 4 – Do 70 push-ups in the morning and 70 at night
Advanced – See if you can do 70 push-ups in 70 seconds
Sit-Ups
< strong style=”color: #f74f22;”>Level 1 – Do 7 sit-ups in the morning and 7 at night
Level 2 – Do 17 sit-ups in the morning and 17 at night
Level 3 – Do 37 sit-ups in the morning and 37 at night
Level 4 – Do 70 sit-ups in the morning and 70 at night
Advanced – See if you can do 70 sit-ups in 70 seconds
Sports
Level 1 – 70 minutes of sports each week for a month
Level 2 – 70 minutes at least three times each week for a month
Level 3 – 70 minutes at least five times each week for a month
Level 4 – 70 hours of sports in a month
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Swimming
Level 1 – Swim 7 laps each week for a month
Level 2 – Swim 17 laps each week for a month
Level 3 – Swim 27 laps each week for a month
Level 4 – Swim a total of 7 hours in a month
Walking/Running
Level 1 – Walk / Run 7 minutes each day for a month
Level 2 – Walk / Run 17 minutes each day for a month
Level 3 – Walk / Run 37 minutes each day for a month
Level 4 – Walk / Run 70 minutes a day at least 5 times a week for a month
Write your OWN challenge
CATEGORY IV - Health Challenges - Diet
Fruits and Vegetables
Level 1 – 7 servings of fruits / vegetables each week for a month
Level 2 – 17 servings of fruits / vegetables each week for a month (FYI – 21 meals in a week)
Level 3 – 37 servings of fruits / vegetables each week for a month
Level 4 – Choose healthy snacks (only fruits and vegetables – no sweets/processed foods) for a month
Vegetarianism
Level 1 – 7 days of a non-red meat diet (one week)
Level 2 – 7 days of a vegetarian (no meat) diet (one week)
Level 3 – 17 days of a vegetarian diet (no meat) in a month
Level 4 – One month of a vegetarian diet
Veganism (no animal products)
Level 1 – 1 day of a vegan diet each week for a month
Level 2 – 7 days of a vegan diet in a month
Level 3 – 17 days of a vegan diet in a month
Level 4 – One month of a vegan diet
Water
Level 1 – 7 glasses of water each day for a month
Level 2 – 17 glasses of water each day for a month
Level 3 – 17 days of drinking only water in a month (still eating)
Level 4 – Drinking only water for a month (still eating)
Food Fast
Level 1 – Skip one meal, one day a week, each week for a month
Level 2 – Skip two meals, one day a week, each week for a month
Level 3 – Skip all three meals, one day a week, each week, for a month
Level 4 – Skip solid foods for two days each week – drink only natural fruit juices – for a month
Write your OWN challenge
IDEAS:
1. Read a chapter from Proverbs every day for a month (pick a key verse to memorize)
2. Read a chapter from the book of Psalms every day for a month (pick a key verse to memorize)
3. Read through one (or all) of the gospels – the books that teach us how Jesus lived (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
4. Read through the book of Acts paying special attention to the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church
5. Read through the many Epistles (letters) in the New Testament (many books end in the letters “ians”-example “Galat”ians”)
6. Pick verses that relate to something you need to challenge/encourage/inspire you and memorize them
7. Choose 7 verses that all help you to explain a truth about God from the Bible, then memorize those verses
8. Choose 7 verses that show why we believe a certain doctrine, memorize the verses, and share them with a friend
9. Pray about your life, the things on your heart/mind; talk to God like you talk to your best friend; open your heart
10. Pray with others (friends, family members) for specific things and see what God will do (pray with 7 people in a week?!)
CATEGORY V - Ministry Challenges
Bible Studies
Level 1 – Go with someone that is giving a Bible study to help once a month
Level 2 – Start your own Bible study with someone, meet at least once a month
Level 3 – Take someone with you to watch as you give a Bible study, help them start their own study with someone else
Level 4 – Give 7 Bible studies in a quarter (3 months) and take a friend with you to train them
Church Involvement (volunteer in a ministry at your church or other churches)
Level 1 – 17 minutes each week for a month
Level 2 – 37 minutes each week for a month
Level 3 – 70 minutes each week for a month
Level 4 – 7 hours every month and recruit a friend to get involved too
Door-to-Door (go with an adult)
Level 1 – Make 7 door contacts each week for a month
Level 2 – Make 17 door contacts each week for a month
Level 3 – Make 37 door contacts each week for a month
Level 4 – Organize a team of youth to knock on every door in a neighborhood or around your church
Evangelism Involvement (you create your own project or work with your Club)
Level 1 – 17 minutes each week for a month
Level 2 – 37 minutes each week for a month
Level 3 – 70 minutes each week for a month
Level 4 – Create an event with your Club, invite all your friends, pray for 70 guests
Literature Distribution
Level 1 – 7 pieces of literature each week in a month
Level 2 – 17 pieces of literature each week in a month
Level 3 – 37 pieces of literature each week in a month
Level 4 – Organize a team of youth to hand out literature at an event/neighborhood
Small Group Bible Studies
Level 1 – Be a part of a small group Bible study twice a month
Level 2 – Be a part of a small group Bible study each week for a month
Level 3 – Help lead out in a small group Bible study twice a month
Level 4 – Lead a small group Bible study each week for a month and train a co-leader
Write your OWN challenge
<h6style=”color: #f74f22;”>IDEAS:
1. Read a chapter from Proverbs every day for a month (pick a key verse to memorize)
2. Read a chapter from the book of Psalms every day for a month (pick a key verse to memorize)
3. Read through one (or all) of the gospels – the books that teach us how Jesus lived (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
4. Read through the book of Acts paying special attention to the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church
5. Read through the many Epistles (letters) in the New Testament (many books end in the letters “ians”-example “Galat”ians”)
6. Pick verses that relate to something you need to challenge/encourage/inspire you and memorize them
7. Choose 7 verses that all help you to explain a truth about God from the Bible, then memorize those verses
8. Choose 7 verses that show why we believe a certain doctrine, memorize the verses, and share them with a friend
9. Pray about your life, the things on your heart/mind; talk to God like you talk to your best friend; open your heart
10. Pray with others (friends, family members) for specific things and see what God will do (pray with 7 people in a week?!)
CATEGORY VI – Outreach Challenges
Community Service (volunteer your services to help others in need)
Level 1 – 17 minutes each week for a month
Level 2 – 37 minutes each week for a month
Level 3 – 70 minutes each week for a month
Level 4 – Recruit some friends to get involved with you to do 70 hours (combined) in a month
Visit Missing Members (Work with Pastor, Youth Leader, Club Director to find out who is missing)
Level 1 – 7 visits in a month
Level 2 – 17 visits in a month
Level 3 – 27 visits in a month
Level 4 – Get your friends to join you/create teams to make 70 visits in a month
Fundraising (raise money for ministries)
Level 1 – raise $7 a week for a month
Level 2 – raise $70 in a month
Level 3 – raise $700 in a month
Level 4 – raise $7000 in a month (amazing!)
Invitations to Church
Level 1 – Make 7 invites to friends to attend an event/group/service in a month
Level 2 – Invite 7 friends to attend an event/group/service each week for a month
Level 3 – Invite 17 friends to attend an event/group/service each week for a month
Level 4 – Create an event; get your whole Club to invite their friends; pray for 70 to attend
Random Acts of Kindness (with friends or solo)
Level 1 – Do a Random Act of Kindness 7 times in a month
Level 2 – Do a Random Act of Kindness 17 times in a month
Level 3 – Do a Random Act of Kindness 37 times in a month (more than 1 a day!)
Level 4 – Create Teams of Pathfinders to do 70 Random Acts of Kindness in a month
Write your OWN challenge
IDEAS:
1. Read a chapter from Proverbs every day for a month (pick a key verse to memorize)
2. Read a chapter from the book of Psalms every day for a month (pick a key verse to memorize)
3. Read through one (or all) of the gospels – the books that teach us how Jesus lived (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
4. Read through the book of Acts paying special attention to the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church
5. Read through the many Epistles (letters) in the New Testament (many books end in the letters “ians”-example “Galat”ians”)
6. Pick verses that relate to something you need to challenge/encourage/inspire you and memorize them
7. Choose 7 verses that all help you to explain a truth about God from the Bible, then memorize those verses
8. Choose 7 verses that show why we believe a certain doctrine, memorize the verses, and share them with a friend
9. Pray about your life, the things on your heart/mind; talk to God like you talk to your best friend; open your heart
10. Pray with others (friends, family members) for specific things and see what God will do (pray with 7 people in a week?!)
CATEGORY VII – Additional Outreach Challenges
Text Friends Bible Verses
Level 1 – Text 7 friends one Bible verse in a month
Level 2 – Text 7 friends one Bible verse daily for a week
Level 3 – Text 7 friends and 7 adults one Bible verse daily for a week
Level 4 – Text 7 friends one Bible verse daily for a month
Post Spiritual / Encouraging Social Media Posts (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
Level 1 – Post a spiritual/encouraging post on your social media
Level 2 – Post one spiritual/encouraging post on your social media every day / 7 days in a row (a week)
Level 3 – Post 17 spiritual/encouraging posts on social media in a month
Level 4 – Post 70 spiritual/encouraging posts on social media in a quarter (3 months)
Pray for God to use the posts to help your social network/friends to be inspired to consider Jesus!
Make Videos with a Spiritual Lesson and Share Them
Level 1 – Make one video with a spiritual lesson and share it by text/social media
Level 2 – Make 7 videos with a spiritual lesson and share it by text/social media
Level 3 – Make 17 videos with a spiritual lesson and share it by text/social media
Level 4 – Make 27 videos with a spiritual lesson and share it by text/social media (almost one a day!)
Write your OWN challenge
IDEAS:
1. Read a chapter from Proverbs every day for a month (pick a key verse to memorize)
2. Read a chapter from the book of Psalms every day for a month (pick a key verse to memorize)
3. Read through one (or all) of the gospels – the books that teach us how Jesus lived (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
4. Read through the book of Acts paying special attention to the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church
5. Read through the many Epistles (letters) in the New Testament (many books end in the letters “ians”-example “Galat”ians”)
6. Pick verses that relate to something you need to challenge/encourage/inspire you and memorize them
7. Choose 7 verses that all help you to explain a truth about God from the Bible, then memorize those verses
8. Choose 7 verses that show why we believe a certain doctrine, memorize the verses, and share them with a friend
9. Pray about your life, the things on your heart/mind; talk to God like you talk to your best friend; open your heart
10. Pray with others (friends, family members) for specific things and see what God will do (pray with 7 people in a week?!)