Welcome to the Next Generation! Pointing Kids in the Direction of Christ!

What to Expect Overview of the New Caravan Transitional Information Resource Recommendations Preview of New Materials

The New Caravan Five Points of Focus Spiritual Formation Ministry Training Nazarene Heritage and Doctrine User & Visitor-Friendly Program Scouting

Spiritual Formation 8 Core Values Explorer Sentry Holiness (Phineas F. Bresee) Evangelism (Buddie Robinson) Explorer Scout Missions (Harmon Schmelzenbach) Character (Audrey Williamson) Adventurer Pathfinder Service (R. W. Cunningham) Compassion (J. P. Roberts) Adventurer Trailblazer Education (Olive Winchester) Work (John T. Benson Jr.)

Core Values Related to Each Skill Badge Explorer Scout Bible Reading Missions Badge Core Value

Spiritual Formation Bible Verse, Bible Point, and Devotional Thought In every Badge – Illustrates how a relationship with God involves Him in every aspect of their lives Children’s Mission Education Books Emphasize the Core Value of Missions

Ministry Training Ministry Project Options Written into every badge Ministry Project Requirements Part of earning the Winans, Lillenas, and Bresee awards

Nazarene Heritage Doctrine Core Values - Highlight Nazarenes I Believes - Wesleyan Holiness Doctrine Articles Of Faith - Church of the Nazarene 16 Articles of Faith

Nazarene Heritage Doctrine Children’s Mission Education Books - Highlight Nazarene Missions Skill Badges - Focus on Wesleyan/Holiness doctrine Bible Points and Devotionals Thoughts Nazarene Leaders Active Learning in the general and local church

Simplified Layout for Guides - Simplified Sections created User-Friendly Simplified Layout for Guides - Simplified Sections created Supply Closet Guided Conversation Devotional Thoughts

Visitor-Friendly No Membership Requirements Interchangeable Sessions (Explorer and Adventurer) Three interchangeable sessions Fourth Session optional: Ministry Project, Field Trip or Extended Session

Interchangeable Sessions Example: Explorer Sentry – Pet Care (Mental) Session 1 – Dogs Session 2 – Cats Session 3 – Fish Session 4 - Field Trip to Pet Store -OR- - Ministry Project – hosting community dog-wash -OR- - Extended session – Exotic pet night (snakes, birds, hedgehog, etc.)

Visitor-Friendly No Membership Interchangeable Sessions – (Explorer and Adventurer ) Guest Guides Encouraged

Recommended – 1:10 ratio of guides to children (within each rank) Workers Needed Recommended – 1:10 ratio of guides to children (within each rank) Example: Caravan Program with 30 Children: 1 Director 3 Guides (1:10 ratio) 3 Assistants (recommended 1 per guide) Guest Guides when available

Scouting Badges are in the following categories Skill Badges – Mental, Physical, Spiritual, Social, and (for Searchers only) Outdoor. All Skill Badges Are Electives Explorers and Adventurers Earn 8 Skill Badges (2 per category per year) Allows You to Customize Program

Scouting Badges are in the following categories Skill Badges – Mental, Physical, Spiritual, Social, and (for Searchers only) Outdoor. Core Values – Holiness, Evangelism, Character, Missions, Service, Compassion, Work, Education. Articles of Faith – 16 Articles of Faith from the Church of the Nazarene (Explorer and Adventurer only). “I Believes” – For Searcher group only.

Earning the Milton Bunker Award Skill Badge + I Believes = Top Award Hunter Physical (Sports and Fitness, Personal Care, Safety) Social (Family, Manners, Friends) Mental (Arts, Pets, Money) Spiritual (Prayer, Our Church, The Bible) Outdoor (Botany, Birds, Recycling) Quester Physical (Bike Safety, Crafts, God Made Me) Social (Child of the King, Party Planning, Good Sport) Mental (Cooking, Flag, Music) Spiritual (The Bible, Stewardship, Missions) Outdoor (Camping, Field Trip, Environment) Milton Bunker Award I Believe Hunter I Believe Quester

Searcher Scarf Searcher Hunter Searcher Quester Milton Bunker Award

Esther Carson Winans w winans award Earning the Esther Carson Winans Award Esther Carson Winans w winans award Skill Badges + Core Values + Articles of Faith = Top Award Sentry Spiritual (2) Social (2) Physical (2) Mental (2) Scout A Boy, A Boxcar, A Buggy 1 Ministry Project Esther Carson Winans Award 1 Children’s Mission Ed. Book 1 Ministry Project

Explorer Sentry Explorer Scout Esther Carson Winans Award Explorer Sash w Winans Esther Carson Winans Award Explorer Sentry Explorer Scout

Earning the Lillenas Award Earning the Haldor Lillenas Award Skill Badges + Core Values + Articles of Faith = Top Award Pathfinder Mental (2) Physical (2) Spiritual (2) Social (2) Trailblazer 1 Children’s Mission Ed. Book 1 Ministry Project Haldor Lillenas Award 1 Children’s Mission Ed. Book 1 Ministry Project Earning the Lillenas Award

Adventurer Sash with Lillenas Award Haldor Lillenas Award Adventurer Pathfinder Adventurer Trailblazer

The Phineas F. Bresee Award Sentry 8 Skill 2 Core A Boy, A Boxcar, and a Buggy Badges Values Ministry Project Esther Carson Winans Award Scout 8 Skill 2 Core Missions Ed Book Badges Values Ministry Project Pathfinder 8 Skill 2 Core Missions Ed Book Badges Values Ministry Project Haldor Lillenas Award Trailblazer 8 Skill 2 Core Missions Ed Book Badges Values Ministry Project

Adventurer Sash with Lillenas Winans and Bresee

The Caravan Uniform Informal = Mascot T-Shirt and Jeans To be worn in the following settings Weekly Caravan meetings Field trips Ministry projects

All Caravan T-Shirts display Group name and Mascot along with the Caravan Logo Front Back T-Shirts $8.95 each

The Caravan Uniform Formal = White Shirt, Navy Slacks, Skirt, or Jeans, Sash or Scarf To be worn in the following settings Official Caravan Function - (Blue & White Dinner, Caravan Sunday) Graduation Ceremonies District Events

Caravan Books Searcher Student $7.50 Caravan Books Searcher Student Books Caravan Books Searcher Student $7.50 $9.99 each

Sample Pages Searcher Student

Books Explorer Adventurer Student $8.99 Caravan Books Explorer and Adventurer Student Books $9.99 Books Explorer Adventurer Student $8.99

Sample Pages Adventurer Student

Caravan Guide Resources Guide Polo…………… $20.95 Leader’s Guide Book….. $13.99 each (one for each group) Pointing Kids in the Direction of Christ!

Sample Pages Searcher Guide

Sample Pages – Adventurer Guide

The Caravan Starter Kit $89.99

Starter Kit Contents: All Student Books All Getting Started (the old Mini-Pupil) books All Guide books Six-Year Individual Record Form Caravan Planning Book How to Implement a New Caravan Ministry book Promotional Poster Publicity Folder PLUS…

Starter Kit Contents (cont.): A Sample Pack of the following items: Caravan Bulletin Balloon Pencil Plastic Take-home bag Name Badge Appreciation Postcard We Missed You Postcard Outreach Door Hanger Invitation Postcard Follow up Postcard Caravan Logo Badge

What to Budget? First year startup costs Per Student / Per Year

Budgeting Resources Per Student Costs Searcher (first year) 1 Searcher T-shirt………….…..… $8.95 (only one needed for both years) 1 Caravan Logo Badge…………. $0.99 (only one needed for both years) 1 Scarf ………………………$5.99 (only one needed for both years) 1 Scarf Slide………………………. $1.99 (sold in sets of 6 for $11.99) 15 Skill Badges ($0.95 each)………… $14.25 1 “I Believe” Badge………………..$0.95 1 Rank Pin………………………….$1.45 1 Student Book…………………….$9.99 $44.56 = Total Cost per Child (first year with T-Shirt) ($26.64 = estimated second year cost)

Budgeting Resources Per Student Costs Explorer or Adventurer (first year) 1 T-shirt…………………….……... $8.95 (only one needed every 2 years) 1 Caravan Logo………………….. $0.99 (only one needed for 4 years) 1 Sash(extended size available for $8.49). $7.49 (only one needed for 4 years) 8 Skill Badges ($0.95 each)………..… $7.60 2 Core Value Badges……………. $1.90 1 Rank Pin………………………… $1.45 4 Article of Faith Star Badges…... $2.08 (sold in sets of 25 for $12.99) 1 Student Book…………………… $9.99 $40.45 = Total Cost per Child (first year with T-Shirt) ($23.02 = estimated second year cost without new t-shirt)

Welcome to the Next Generation www.caravanministry.com Now Available! Sample pages and lessons Complete Transition plan from old program to new (FAQ List) Caravan Order Blank All-new products and images Articles… and more!

Caravan Return Policy: Please return product to: Nazarene Publishing House, 2923 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109-1593. Defective product and mistakes on shipments will be replaced immediately at no extra cost. Product returned for credit must be: Must have be purchased within the past 12 months. Must be in clean and salable condition. Must be sent freight prepaid. Promotional packs are not returnable for credit. Cassettes, Compact Discs, Orchestration are not returnable once they are opened. Please include a copy of your invoice or packing list to insure your account is correctly credited. If you have any inquiries or questions about your return, please email us at adjustments@wordaction.com

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