Scripture
Truth is the compass. Boys learn to read, remember and apply God’s Word to everyday life.
Interest FormLaunching October 10, 2026 · Wiggins, Mississippi
Every boy needs
someone to show him the Way.
A Christ-centered journey where boys grow through Scripture, practical skills, meaningful service and the steady example of godly men.
01 Scripture02 Skills03 Service
FIRST GATHERINGOCT
10
10
Saturday · 2026
A father-and-son discipleship journey
Forming boys who know the Way—and can show it to others.
Guide is more than a monthly event. It is an intentional pathway of biblical formation, practical competence, service and mentorship for boys and the men who walk beside them.
Every gathering combines worship and Scripture with hands-on learning, outdoor challenge, brotherhood and a real opportunity to serve.
Skills
Competence builds confidence. Each season introduces useful, age-appropriate abilities.
Service
Strength finds purpose in helping others. Boys learn to notice needs and take faithful action.
The Guide pathway
Advancement is demonstrated—not timed.
Every boy begins as a Seeker and progresses by showing growth in character, Scripture, skills and service. The goal is not to rush through ranks, but to become the kind of young man each rank describes.
The walking staff
A boy may receive his staff after completing the Seeker stage—typically two to six months—with mentor recommendation, leader review and pastoral approval.
- 01Seeker
Learning to follow and discovering the path.
- 02Pathfinder
Building habits, skills and spiritual direction.
- 03Wayfinder
Showing maturity, judgment and dependable service.
- 04Guide
Leading by example and helping others find the Way.
October 2026 – September 2027
A full year on the path.
Every month includes a focused three-hour Saturday gathering. Once each quarter, families can also expect a separate extended Saturday or overnight experience.
Know the Way
Launch gathering · Scripture, Skills & Service
Prepared for the Path
Readiness, responsibility and practical preparation
Light in the Darkness
Faithful witness and the hope of Christ
Built on Truth
A life grounded in Scripture
Serve with Strength
Using strength to help others
Walk Together
Brotherhood, mentorship and accountability
Read the Signs
Discernment, awareness and wise decisions
Tend the Flame
Spiritual discipline and personal devotion
Walk the Path
Three-hour monthly gathering and field-skills lesson
Ready to Help
First aid, service and calm action
Leave It Better
Stewardship, work and service
Show the Way
Leadership, reflection and year-end celebration
Four milestone experiences
Two outdoor seasons. One indoor summer adventure.
Year one includes outdoor camping in the cooler fall and spring seasons, an extended winter Saturday, and a July indoor overnight at the USS Alabama. These are in addition to the monthly three-hour gatherings.
01
Outdoor OvernightTrailhead Fall Campout
NOV 20–21, 2026A cool-weather father-and-son campout focused on campcraft, responsibility, worship and beginning the journey together.
02
Extended SaturdayServe with Strength Day
FEB 27, 2027A full-day service project, team challenge and family supper—without a winter overnight.
03
Outdoor OvernightNight Watch Spring Campout
APR 23–24, 2027A spring father-and-son campout centered on courage, prayer, teamwork, campcraft and brotherhood.
04
Indoor Summer OvernightUSS Alabama Overnight
JUL 23–24, 2027A planned overnight experience at the USS Alabama in Mobile, replacing hot-weather outdoor summer camping and subject to venue availability and requirements.
For parents and caregivers
You do not have to have it all figured out.
Guide gives fathers, grandfathers and trusted mentors a practical setting to build the kind of relationship that can be hard to create in the rush of ordinary life.
- One three-hour Saturday gathering every month
- One extended Saturday or overnight event every quarter
- Biblical teaching and guided discussion
- Hands-on skills, service and outdoor experiences
- Clear safety standards and trained leadership
Paperwork made simple
Clear instructions. Ordinary language. No guessing.
The family packet puts registration, medical information, participation permission, pickup, media choice, mentor consent, expectations and event transportation in one easy-to-follow place.
- Each form says who completes it and when it is needed.
- Important privacy instructions appear before sensitive questions.
- Permission choices use direct checkboxes instead of vague wording.
- Legal and insurer-approved language remains clearly identified for local review.
Between the gatherings
Discipleship keeps moving at home.
Each boy receives a two-page take-home packet after the monthly gathering. Over the next four weeks, he completes one Scripture challenge, one practical skill, and one act of service alongside his father, mentor, or caregiver.
01 Read & talk02 Practice safely03 Serve someone04 Bring it back
Included in the 40-page system
- 12 complete monthly family packets
- Annual completion and leader-review tracker
- Four quarterly-event preparation sheets
- Overnight packing checklist
- Missed-meeting makeup sheet
- 12 cut-apart Scripture memory cards
- Reusable skill-practice and service-reflection pages
- Ten optional family and sibling activities
- Leader return-and-review instructions
At-home activities provide evidence of growth, but they do not automatically earn rank or replace leader review.
Safety and leadership standards
Trust is built through clear accountability.
Guide operates under pastoral authority and the church’s child-protection, transportation, medical and insurance requirements. Activities are adjusted, relocated or cancelled when conditions cannot be controlled safely.
Participating leaders complete the church’s application, screening, background-check and training process before serving.
Mentoring remains group-based, parent-visible and accountable. A mentor match never authorizes private meetings or secret communication.
Tools, fire, cooking, first aid and outdoor skills use qualified instruction, defined boundaries, readiness checks and stop-work authority.
Medical, custody, incident and background information is handled privately through the church’s approved process—not through this public website.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for families.
Parent orientation and event-specific instructions always control when a local detail changes.
Who can participate?+
Guide is designed for boys and young men ages 6–18. Every participant begins as a Seeker, regardless of age or previous experience.
Does a father have to attend?+
Fathers are strongly encouraged, but a boy is not excluded because his father cannot participate. Approved Covenant Guides provide church-accountable support where needed.
Is Guide a competition?+
No. Advancement is based on demonstrated growth in Scripture, skills, service and character—not speed, age or attendance alone.
When does a boy receive his walking staff?+
After completing the Seeker requirements—normally within two to six months—and receiving mentor, leader and pastoral approval.
How often does Guide meet?+
There is one focused three-hour Saturday gathering each month, simple at-home activities between meetings, and one larger milestone event each quarter.
How are overnight events handled?+
Every overnight requires separate registration, current medical information, parent permission, approved supervision and a complete event safety plan.
Registration pathway
Start with information—not sensitive paperwork.
The public registration process begins with the short family interest form and parent orientation. Medical, custody, medication and emergency records are collected later through the church’s secure enrollment process.
- 01Review Guide
Read the family handbook, schedule, expectations and safety overview.
- 02Complete the interest form
Share basic family and participation information so a Guide leader can follow up. Do not include medical or custody details.
- 03Attend parent orientation
Meet the leadership team, review the calendar and ask questions before completing enrollment.
- 04Complete secure enrollment
Return the required forms directly to the authorized church administrator.
Contact and location
Connect with Guide at Word Alive Revival Center.
Guide is preparing for its first gathering in Wiggins, Mississippi. Families and prospective Covenant Guides may contact ministry leadership for orientation, registration and current meeting information.
LOCAL MINISTRY
Wiggins, MS 39577Please do not send medical, custody, medication or other sensitive youth records by ordinary email.
Word Alive Revival Center
2202 US 49Wiggins, MS 39577Please do not send medical, custody, medication or other sensitive youth records by ordinary email.
Privacy notice
Children’s information deserves careful handling.
This public website provides general ministry information and blank family resources. Do not send medical records, custody restrictions, medication instructions, background-check information or incident reports through a public contact form or ordinary email.
Completed sensitive records should be delivered only through the secure process identified by Word Alive Revival Center. Website downloads are templates; current church policy and event-specific instructions control.