master guide
I. Prerequisites
Be a baptized member, in regular standing, of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Have a written recommendation from your local church board.
Be at least 16 years of age to start the Master Guide curriculum and at least 18 years of age at completion.
Be an active staff member of an Adventurer or Pathfinder Club.
Complete a Basic Staff Training Course1 and be involved for a minimum of one year in one of the following ministries:
Adventurer Ministries
Pathfinder Ministries
Additional Prerequisite Notes
The Master Guide curriculum must be completed in a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
Those completing the Master Guide curriculum do so under the supervision of the Conference/Mission Youth Ministries Director or his/her designated Master Guide.
II. Spiritual Development
Read or listen to the book "Steps to Christ" and submit a one page response focusing on the benefits of the reading.
Complete the devotional guide "Encounter Series I, Christ the Way", or complete another year long Bible reading plan that covers the four Gospels.
Read or listen to the book "Desire of Ages".
Do one of the following:
Keep a devotional journal for a minimum of four weeks, summarizing what you learned in your devotional time and outlining how you are growing in your faith.
Complete the "Steps to Discipleship Personal Spirituality Curriculum"
Be involved in one or more evangelistic or community based outreach programs.
Prepare a one page point form (bullet point) summary on each of the 28 fundamental beliefs.
Develop and give a presentation on four of the following beliefs, making use of visual aids if possible.
Creation
The Experience of Salvation
Growing in Christ
The Remnant and its Mission
Baptism
Spiritual Gifts and Ministries
The Gift of Prophecy
The Sabbath
Christ's Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary
The Second Coming of Christ
Death and Resurrection
Enhance your knowledge of church heritage by completing the
Be a baptized member, in regular standing, of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Have a written recommendation from your local church board.
Be at least 16 years of age to start the Master Guide curriculum and at least 18 years of age at completion.
Be an active staff member of an Adventurer or Pathfinder Club.
Complete a Basic Staff Training Course1 and be involved for a minimum of one year in one of the following ministries:
Adventurer Ministries
Pathfinder Ministries
Additional Prerequisite Notes
The Master Guide curriculum must be completed in a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
Those completing the Master Guide curriculum do so under the supervision of the Conference/Mission Youth Ministries Director or his/her designated Master Guide.
II. Spiritual Development
Read or listen to the book "Steps to Christ" and submit a one page response focusing on the benefits of the reading.
Complete the devotional guide "Encounter Series I, Christ the Way", or complete another year long Bible reading plan that covers the four Gospels.
Read or listen to the book "Desire of Ages".
Do one of the following:
Keep a devotional journal for a minimum of four weeks, summarizing what you learned in your devotional time and outlining how you are growing in your faith.
Complete the "Steps to Discipleship Personal Spirituality Curriculum"
Be involved in one or more evangelistic or community based outreach programs.
Prepare a one page point form (bullet point) summary on each of the 28 fundamental beliefs.
Develop and give a presentation on four of the following beliefs, making use of visual aids if possible.
Creation
The Experience of Salvation
Growing in Christ
The Remnant and its Mission
Baptism
Spiritual Gifts and Ministries
The Gift of Prophecy
The Sabbath
Christ's Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary
The Second Coming of Christ
Death and Resurrection
Enhance your knowledge of church heritage by completing the