(RNS) Since the Boy Scouts of America decided to accept transgender youngsters, there appears to be a growing market for a different kind of scouting group. The BSA does not require troops chartered by houses of worship to accept children who do not identify with their birth gender. Nevertheless, the website of Trail Life USA, which bills itself as a Christian alternative, has had …

Trail Life’s motto is “Walk Worthy” and it has layers of meaning in how we live our daily lives. At its simplest level, it means to behave in a manner that is consistent with our ideals. While the specific phrase “walk worthy” appears in six different parts of the New Testament, Trail Life specifically references Colossians 1:10. In this section …

On June 30, 2016, FamilyLife Today aired their interview with Trail Life CEO, Mark Hancock. Is your son ready for adventure? Then look no further. Mark Hancock, chief executive officer of Trail Life USA, a Christian outdoor adventure program for boys, tells how he helped launch Trail Life USA, which is now 700 troops strong in 49 states. To listen to the …