The Pathfinder Bible Experience, PBE, was launched at the British Union Adventurer Camporee in 2018 and continues to be a big success. 

Every year the programme grows as more and more children study and learn the Bible.Their commitment establishes strong foundations for their spiritual journey and ensures their character remains firmly in Christ amongst the trials of life. 

Our Pathfinders embrace the challenges they encounter through the months of study, working together in teams to accomplish their goals and be successful. We know however that there is no bigger success than having a personal relationship with God. Every Pathfinder on the PBE program learns to be a servant of God and friend to humanity. 

Each Pathfinder on the PBE program is given 2 or 3 chapters from the Bible to learn. It may seem like a tall order to accomplish but our Pathfinders continue to be successful and they are motivated to continue in the program.

From September to April, our Pathfinders are given tailored learning schedules that they follow at home. We also meet once a week alternating between online meetings and meeting up in person. Their progress is assessed and reviewed by our PBE coaches who work alongside their parents. It is an all round team effort. 

The PBE program has 4 levels of testing. Pathfinders are able to showcase what they have learnt through their dedicated hours of studying the Bible. PBE teams would answer a series of questions at each of the following rounds. 

               Levels                                                        Progression/Classification

Level 1 - Area 5 testing                                                  First and Second place

Level 2 - South England Conference testing (SEC)       First and Second place

Level 3 - British Union Conference testing (BUC)                     First place

Level 4 - Trans European Division testing (TED)                      Final level

The obvious opportunity and benefit of PBE is studying the Bible and having a closer relationship with God. Our Pathfinders are also learning to work effectively in a team. They continue to demonstrate a healthy ability to recall information from memory; a necessary skill we believe must be retained even in an increasing digital age. 

Our Pathfinders love the trips and boot camps we run to help them through the months of studying their chapters. Our Pathfinders work hard to get through to the Trans European Division testing for the added bonus of traveling to different countries across Europe. 

In April 2025, our Pathfinders successfully completed the Trans European Division testing in Budapest, Hungry, gaining FIRST PLACE. We thank God.

In April 2026, our Pathfinders are aiming to claim another first place at the Trans European Division final testing in Poland. City and venue in Poland TBC.

Books and chapters to TBC.