LDS Church to Continue with Boy Scouts of America

Mormon Newsroom released a statement announcing that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will continue with the scouting program on August 26, 2015.

The official statement read,

[quote_box_center]The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints appreciates the positive contributions Scouting has made over the years to thousands of its young men and boys and to thousands of other youth. As leaders of the Church, we want the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to succeed in its historic mission to instill leadership skills and high moral standards in youth of all faiths and circumstances, thereby equipping them for greater success in life and valuable service to their country.

In the resolution adopted on July 27, 2015, and in subsequent verbal assurances to us, BSA has reiterated that it expects those who sponsor Scouting units (such as the Church) to appoint Scout leaders according to their religious and moral values “in word and deed and who will best inculcate the organization’s values through the Scouting program.” At this time, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will go forward as a chartering organization of BSA, and as in the past, will appoint Scout leaders and volunteers who uphold and exemplify Church doctrine, values, and standards.

With equal concern for the substantial number of youth who live outside the United States and Canada, the Church will continue to evaluate and refine program options that better meet its global needs.[/quote_box_center]

In May 2015, the Boy Scouts of America made an announcement that they would raise the ban on gay leaders. After the announcement the Church has been re-evaluating its relationship with Boy Scouts of America.

For more information, go to Mormon Newsroom.