What is a Master Guide .ppt

Master Guide

1. Renewing the vision
What is a
Master Guide?

2. Master Guides
Master Guides are found all over the world wherever there
are Seventh-day Adventist churches
–an international fraternity

3. Master Guide
from Africa

4. Master Guide
from Brazil
Brazil

5. Master Guide
from Europe
Europe

6. Master Guide
from Japan
Japan

7. Master Guide from
Inter-America
Inter
America

8. Master Guide from
Southeast Asia

9. So what is a Master Guide?

10. Master Guide -looking at it from 3 angles
ExpectationsWhat it is not
Definition

11. The Master Guide club is
organized similar to the
Pathfinder club and is the
logical continuation for
youth of 16 years and
others who because of
their age, can no longer
belong to the Pathfinder
Club.
Organization and
Structure

12. 2 Basic Requirements of a Master Guide
No. 1: Must be a baptized SDA church member
¤Implication -the person is
someone who is a
committed Christian who
has given his/her heart to
God and is awaiting the
return of the Lord Jesus

13. ¤Implication-the
person is sufficiently
matured mentally,
emotionally and
physically to perform
the duties expected of
a Master Guide
2 Basic Requirements of a Master Guide
No. 2: Must be at least 16 years of age

14. What a Master Guide is NOT
(Some common misconceptions)
It is NOT an honorary rank
conferred to you because of your
age
It is NOT a status given to you
because of something great you
have done in the past
It is NOT a title that we give you
at the end of a course of study
(graduation)
It is more than just a smart
uniform in order that people may
respect and adore you

15. What a Master Guide really is
A
servant of
God
Works with
children &
teens
An expert,
a specialist,
a master
A guide and
example for
the youths
A leader
of the
church
A useful &
resourceful
person

16. 2 Key Words in Master Guiding
Salvation
Service

17. Expectations associated with
a Master Guide
¤Leader-universally recognized within
the network of SDA churches
¤Expert–skillful and knowledgeable
(e.g. marching, first aid, knot tying)
¤Guide–able to show the way to how
something is done, to counsel
¤Uniformed person–a model of
discipline and a good example before
the youth
¤Useful person–resourceful and good
to have him around
¤Servant–ready to serve whenever
and wherever duty calls

18. Youth Facts
70% of the membership of the Adventist
church is under 30 years of age.

19. There are more than 7.1 million youths in
the Seventh-day Adventist church today.
Youth Facts

20. Youth Facts
Worldwide Pathfinder membership
is approximately 2,000,000 in
90,000 clubs.

21. There are over 500,000
Pathfinders in Africa
Youth Facts
There are almost
150,000 Pathfinders
in Inter-America
Division.

22. There are more than
150,000 Pathfinders
in South America.
Youth Facts
There are
90,000
Pathfinders
in Papua New
Guinea

23. Youth Facts
There are already 600,000
Adventurers in uniform worldwide

24. A Master Guide is a youth specialist
•The Master Guide is a
specialist working for children and
youths in all areas of the church
that minister to children and
teens. They include:
•Sabbath School children’s
divisions
•Vacation Bible School
•AY Society
•Adventurer and Pathfinder Club
leadership, serving as director,
counselor or instructor.

25. The Compassion
of Jesus
–the inspiration for all
Master Guides
“Filled with
compassion, Jesus
reached out his
hand and touched
the man.”Mark 1:41

26. Love and
Compassion of a
Master Guide
That characterize effective
Master Guide leadership
That help make a positive,
life-long difference in the life
of the child or youth whom
the Master Guide is working
with
These are the two
important qualities:

27. Master Guides
-Look Around You!
You will discover youth
in your life who are
around you, needing the
healing touch of:
Encouragement
Recognition
Security
Hope

28. The Power of a
Master Guide’s Touch
Your touch has the
power to transform
their lives.
When you reach out
to them by believing
in them, trusting
them, accepting them
and working with
them, they will live up
to their potential

29. John 21:15 Jesus said to us, “Feed my
lambs”

30. John 21:16 Jesus said to us, “Tend My
sheep”

31. John 21:17 Jesus said to us, “Feed my
sheep”

32. The children of today need our
guidance for the road ahead of
them often seems so confusing
and they feel lost
Master Guides –
this is your
calling!

33. The youths of
today need to
know the way
to heaven
Master
Guides –this
is your vision!

34. The children and youths of today need
to be taught useful and practical skills
that will steer them away from evil
influences and wrong company
Master
Guides –
this is your
task!

35. I rather see a sermon
Than hear one any day
I rather have you walked
with me
Than merely point the way
The eye is a more ready
pupil
Than ever was the ear
Good advice is often
confusing
But good example is
always clear
The youths of today need to
be taught by deed and
example or they will land up
going the wrong road
Master Guides
–this is the
kind of life you
must live!

36. American Vietnam War veteran’s penitence
To the people of a united Vietnam
“I was wrong. I am sorry.”
Sgt William Brown
173rd Airborne Brigade, 503 Division Infantry, US army
Who ‘returned’ all the medals he had earned during the Vietnam conflict
which he was involved in, to the Vietnam War Remnant Museum in Ho Chi
Minh City.

37. THE MASTER GUIDE CODE
Salvation and Service
By the grace of Almighty God, I will wear the insignias of my office as a Master
Guide with dignity, humility and a deep sense of duty to God and humanity. I will
strive to excel in my service and devotion to God in all the vocations I may be
called upon to be in. I will endeavor to:
Work diligently for the salvation of youths wherever I may be.
Instruct youths of God’s plan for their lives found in the Bible.
Provide leadership and guidance to youths whenever the situation demands it.
Exemplify the life taught by Jesus which alone will bring peace and happiness.
Serve faithfully in all areas of responsibility entrusted to me in the church.
Invest my time and energy in nurturing the lives of the youths.
Research new and viable methodology to reach out to the youths of today.
Encourage youths to dedicate their lives for the service of the Master.
May God help me as I pledge by His power to discharge the duties and obligations
of a Master Guide now and forever more. Amen.