John is the instructor for the National Catholic Leadership Development course designed by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting to promote Scouting as youth ministry. The course is offered every year as part of the Catholic Scout retreat.
John was a member of Troop 30 at Christ the King and currently serves with Troop 221 at St. Mary in Independence. He has received the Bronze Pelican and the St. George Emblem for his service to Catholic Scouting.