The Boy Scouts of America is a youth organization that requires reverence and duty to God and commitment to a code of moral standards. Nationally, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is one of the major sponsors of scouting organizations and has been so historically. The National Association of Presbyterian Scouters (NAPS), which has a covenant relationship with the PC(USA) General Assembly, seeks to promote scouting in Presbyterian churches and encourage the religious growth of young men and women through awards, recognition, fellowship, and goal setting. Its members consist of lay persons, clergy, elders, and deacons who are united in their love of God and committed to scouting as an outreach program to youth and their families, a mission to serve young people, and a youth program for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). For more information on NAPS, visit its Web site.

—Corbin Sarchet, elder, Park Lake Presbyterian Church, Orlando, Florida, and national communications director, NAPS