Endorsements for Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide

Scouting and religious leaders across the globe have voiced support for Scouts Read Sacred Text Worldwide.

Bishop Bob Farr

Bishop, Missouri Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church

"I fully recommend this program to encourage future generations everywhere to daily read the scriptures... to be grounded in faith, leadership and service as we all seek to make new disciples of Jesus Christ and transform the world."

Steven Scheid

Director, Center for Scouting Ministries

"The future is bright, and connecting youth with sacred texts is one of the clearest signs of hope for what is coming next."

Charles Dahlquist

President and CEO, Saints in Scouting; 10th National Commissioner, BSA (2016–2018)

"Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide provides a meaningful connection between scripture study and Scouting’s commitment to Duty to God and reverence."

David L. Steward

Founder and Chairman, Worldwide Technology

"I am honored to support the mission of Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide, encouraging our next generation to read the sacred Scriptures of the Bible."

Bob Wedig

Chairman, National Religious Relationships Committee

"The National Religious Relationships Committee is proud to offer its full support to the 'Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide' initiative because it provides a tangible, practical way for a Scout to fulfill and practice their Duty to God."

Lana McCarty & Christopher B. Smith

Vice-President & Secretary, Metro-East Interfaith Partnership

"Engagement with sacred texts can help young people explore questions of faith, meaning, purpose, character, compassion, and service."

Bruce Chudacoff

President, National Jewish Scout Association

"May this initiative inspire young people to grow in wisdom, faith, understanding, and service."

Mary Pedersen

Interfaith Relations Specialist, Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis

"Immersion in sacred text allows readers to learn how to find peace and comfort during difficult times of their lives."

Rabbi Joseph H. Prouser

Editor, Masorti: The New Journal of Conservative Judaism; Past National Chaplain, National Jewish Committee on Scouting

"Sacred texts are a treasure trove comprising the accumulated spiritual and moral insights of the ages, and link us... to those who have wisely and sensitively confronted the big questions and challenges with which we must now contend."

Dr. Roger Drake

President, Central Methodist University

"I am excited that our campus will be the first university in the world to officially participate in Youth Read Sacred Texts…It gives [young people] the opportunity to read sacred texts, deepen their faith, strengthen their character, and develop as leaders who strive to make our world a better place"

Quotations are drawn from full written endorsements provided to Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide and may be lightly excerpted for length.