Albuquerque Central Seventh-day Adventist Church

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Master Guide Program – Central Sentinels

 

 

 

Do you feel up to the challenge?  If so, you may be ready to become a Master Guide.

To become a Master Guide, you must:

  • Be a baptized church member of the Seventh-day Adventist church.
  • Have a written recommendation from the Albuquerque Central Seventh-day Adventist Church Board (Contact Club Director for details).
  • Be at least 16 years old to start, but must be 18 years old in order to be inducted.
  • Completed the North American Division (NAD) Pathfinder “Basic Staff Training Certification” .

Click here to access this online training.  

 

Registration:

Click here to register for this program.

 

Master Guide Mentors:

  • MG Merilyn Christenson
  • MG Richard Wical
  • MG Rachel Avery
  • Nora Graham

A Master guide mentor must check-in with their assigned candidate once a month to check on their progress.  Additionally, Mentors will validate different sections of the portfolio with their signature.  The following mentor assignments are made:

Nora Graham – John Abbott, Paul Schilke, and Claudine Schilke

Merilyn Christenson – Rosie Wilson

Richard Wical – Jim Wilson and Robert Christenson

Rachel Avery – Abigail Adjei-Poku

 

Additionally, each Master Guide candidate must have or be able to obtain at least one of the following certifications from the American Red Cross:

  • Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (Includes Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED)
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adult, Child, and Infant

Candidates must complete one of the following:

  • Coach an Adventurer Bible Game (ABG) through Conference Level
  • Coach a Bible Bowl/Pathfinder Bible Experience team through Division Level
  • Serve as an active staff member for one year.
  • Teach a Sabbath school class for one year

Complete the following honors/awards:

  • Christian Storytelling
  • Sanctuary
  • Adventist Pioneer & Heritage Honor
  • Basic Water Safety
  • Camp Safety
  • Camping Skills 1
  • Camping Skills 2
  • Temperance

Must have three of the following:

  • Backpacking
  • Basic Rescue
  • Camping Skills 3
  • Camping Skills 4
  • Drilling & Marching
  • Ecology
  • Fire Building & Camp Cookery
  • Knot Tying
  • Nutrition
  • Orienteering

Must have three of the following honors:

  • Cultural Diversity
  • Peacemaker
  • Social Media
  • One Outreach honor
  • One Household Arts honor

Master Guide Seminar/Workshop should include the following topics:

  • How to be a Christian Leader & Leadership Skills
  • Vision, Mission, and Motivation
  • Communication Theory & Listening Skills
  • Practical Communication
  • Understanding Teaching & Learning Styles
  • Creativity and Resources Development
  • How to Prepare Effective & Creative Workshops
  • Principle’s of Youth and Children’s Evangelism
  • How to Lead a Child to Christ
  • Understanding your Spiritual Gifts


Master Guide Sessions:

Master Guide sessions will be conducted via ZOOM and in person.

The once a month In person session will be used to validate portfolio submissions and validate MG worksheet/record.  In-person session will be held at the church (fellowship hall).

A ZOOM session link will be sent to each registered candidate via email (See church calendar for scheduled sessions)

 

Session Schedule:

4 Feb 2025: Portfolio Sync (Section 3)

25Feb 2025: Mentor Follow-up

4 Mar 2025: Portfolio Sync (Section 4)

25 Mar 2025: Mentor Follow-up

1 Apr 2025:  Portfolio Sync (Section 4)

29 Apr 2025: Mentor Follow-up

6 May 2025: Portfolio Sync (Section 4)

27 May 2025: Mentor Follow-up

3 Jun 2025: Portfolio Sync (Section 4)

24 Jun 2025:  Mentor Follow-up

1 July 2025: Portfolio Sync (Section 5)

29 July 2025: In-person meeting with mentor for portfolio validation

Aug 2025: Package submission to NNM Area Coordinator and Conference PF Director for review

Sep 2025: Induction as a Master Guide during the club induction ceremony.

 

Resources/Fees:

Click here to view/download the Master Guide Portfolio template.

There is a $20 candidate fee required upon registering for the program (MG Supplies)

Note: Please offering envelope with “Pathfinders – Master Guide Program”

Click link below to access Portfolio resources:

 

  • Serve as a leader during a conference event. 
  • Teach two pathfinder honors
  • Complete a three-month fitness program
  • Plan and lead a Pathfinder event
  • Attend a Master Guide Workshop (Conference)
  • Attend seminars (Risk Management, Child Development, and Child Abuse Prevention)

Master Guide Law:

Calls me to be an example in:

  • Word
  • Conduct
  • Love
  • Spirit
  • Faith
  • Purity

1 Timothy 4:12

(Sworn in as you repeat the Law)

Master Guide Pledge:

Loving the Lord Jesus, I promise to take an active part in Adventurer, Pathfinders and Youth Ministries, doing what I can to help finish the work of the gospel in all the world.

(Salute for the Pledge by placing the palm of your right hand over your heart)

Aim/Motto:

The Love of Christ Compels Me

The Advent Message to all the World in My Generation

(Do not salute for the Aim/Motto)

Master Guide Song:

Press on forward Master Guides with holy boldness; we’re invested with great strength.
To help all the youth who choose to be with Jesus, and they long to follow Him.
To the lost souls we are giving the great message that constrains within our hearts.
There’s a crown awaiting each of us in heaven, with bright stars which Jesus has for us.

Press on forward Master Guides with holy boldness; we’re invested with great strength.
With a glorious torch that’s lifted up towards heaven, will bring light into this world.
Though we’re threatened by a world that’s filled with darkness, we’ll go forward without fear.
In the light that keeps on shining from our Savior, to help guide us as we walk the AY path.