South American Division

First Pathfinder Club Opens in Southern Ecuador Region Without Adventist Presence

The project is not only aimed at children and young people, but also opens up space for parents to participate through Bible studies.

May 1, 2026

Ecuador

Andrea Delgado, South American Division, and ANN

The Pathfinder Club promotes the holistic development of children and teenagers through values, discipline, and service.

Photo: Klever Reyes

On May 24, 2026, the first Seventh-day Adventist Pathfinder Club was inaugurated in the province of Manabí, southern Ecuador.

The opening took place in a Global Mission territory, meaning an area where the church had no prior presence, making it a new point of community outreach in the region.

The club doesn't just work with children and young people. The church in the Manta district, which spearheaded the initiative, also offers Bible studies for the participants' parents.

Official presentation of the new group of Pathfinders. Photo: Klever Reyes

Ricardo Peñafiel, secretary of the Ecuadorian Union, attended the event. During the ceremony, a scarf was presented as a symbol of commitment to the club's values.

Directors and church leaders of the Ecuadorian Union, during the inauguration. Photo: Klever Reyes

About Pathfinders

The Pathfinder Club is an international program of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for children and teenagers ages 10 to 15. Through educational activities, teamwork, and the development of practical skills, it aims to cultivate young people with Christian values and a sense of service to the community.

The original article was published on the South American Division Spanish news site.