Scouting in the LDS Church | Interview with Director of LDS-BSA

Mark Francis is the director of LDS-BSA Relations, which is a branch of the Boy Scouts of America that strives to maintain a positive and helpful relationship with the LDS church. In this interview we discuss: A brief history of relationship between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America. How LDS Scout troops differ from non-LDS Scout troops The Green Scouting Handbook Why LDS Scout Troops are based on geography Option to combine scouting units, especially as it pertains to areas outside of Utah and Idaho LDS Scouting Objectives (Purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood) LDS members in non-LDS troops False Traditions in LDS Troops How do to motivate LDS men called as Scout leaders How to create an effective Scouting experience for boys not interested in the outdoors The role of parents in Scouting Scouting leadership trainings (i.e. Philmont Training) More information about the Philmont Training The future of the Boy Scouts of America's relationship with the LDS Church Pres. Monson’s relationship with the BSA