Recognitions/Emblems

Medals for Baptist

Good Shepherd




The Emblem

The Good Shepherd Emblem is a national recognition for adults who have rendered outstanding service to Baptist youth through their church and one of the national youth-serving agencies (Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., or Camp Fire USA). The emblem is made available through the Association of Baptists for Scouting in cooperation with the national youth serving agencies. Self and spouse nominations will not be accepted. The Good Shepherd award package contains a medal that can be worn around the neck, a lapel pin and an 8 1/2" x 11" personalized color certificate.

Eligibility

A Good Shepherd recipient should:
1. Be 18 years or older.
2. Demonstrate leadership as a “Good Shepherd” in his or her service to youth.
3. Have a minimum of five years of active service in local church ministry.
4. Have a minimum of five years of active service in one or more national youth-serving agencies (BSA, GSUSA, CFUSA).
5. Actively participate in the worship life and program of his or her congregation and be of substantial Christian character.
6. Assist in and encourage youth to serve their Lord through the God and Country program.
7. Display outstanding service in organizing, promoting, and strengthening youth-serving agency units operated by Baptist churches.
8. Cooperate with youth-serving agencies in promoting a “Duty to God” emphasis.
9. Live the Christ-like life in other community affairs and organizations (Colossians 1:10). This is a most important item.

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