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MichiganConferenceMasterGuidePortfolioRequiredDocumentationtobeinvestedasaMasterGuidebytheMichiganConference
InanefforttosetandmaintainastandardofexcellenceexpectedofeachMasterGuide(MG)Candidate,theMichiganConferencePathfinderLeadershiphasdevelopedthisrequiredMGPortfolio.EachcandidatemustdocumenttheirprogressalongtheirMGjourneyinthisportfolio.InpreparationforInvestiturethecandidatewillsubmittheirportfoliototheConferenceMGCommitteeforreview.Thecommitteewillevaluateeachsectionandeitherpassthesectionorwriteexpectationsforfurthereffortstobecompleted.Onceallsectionsarepassed,thePathfinderDirectorwillscheduleameetingbetweenthecandidate,theirmentor,andtheMGCommitteetodiscussthecandidate’sMGJourney.UponcompletionofthisdiscussionthePathfinderDirectorwillapprovethecandidateforInvestitureandreturnthisportfolioasajournaloftheirMasterGuidediscovery.
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TableofContentsMasterGuideRequirements
I.Prerequisites………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
1. BeabaptizedmemberoftheSeventh-dayAdventistChurch.2. Haveawrittenrecommendationfromyourlocalchurchboard,statingthatthecandidateisin
regularstanding.3. Beatleast16yearsofagetostarttheMasterGuideLeadershipcourseandatleast18yearsof
ageatcompletion.4. HaveacompletedBasicStaffTrainingCertificationandbeeninvolvedforaminimumofone
yearinoneofthefollowingministries.a. AdventurersMinistriesb. PathfindersMinistriesc. YouthMinistries
II.SpiritualDevelopment……………………………………………………………………………………………12
1. ReadorListentothebookStepstoChristorStepstoChristYouthEditionandsubmitaone-pageresponsefocusingonthebenefitsofyourreading.
2. Completethedevotionalguide“EncounterSeriesI,ChristtheWay”,orcompleteanotheryearlongBiblereadingplanthatcoversthefourGospelsandreadtheDesireoftheAgesorHumbleHero.
3. Dooneofthefollowing:a. Keepadevotionaljournalforatleastfourweeks,summarizingwhatyoulearnedin
yourdevotionaltimeandoutlininghowyouaregrowinginyourfaith.b. CompletetheStepstoDiscipleshipPersonalSpiritualityCurriculum
4. EarntheAdventurerorPathfinderEvangelismAward.5. Prepareatwo-paragraphsummaryoneachofthe28fundamentalbeliefs.6. Developandpresentfourofthefollowingbeliefs.Useofcreativemediaisencouraged.
a. Creationb. TheExperienceofSalvationc. GrowinginChristd. TheRemnantandItsMissione. Baptismf. SpiritualGiftsandMinistries
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g. TheGiftofProphecyh. TheSabbathi. Christ’sMinistryintheHeavenlySanctuaryj. TheSecondComingofChristk. DeathandResurrection
7. EnhanceknowledgeofChurchHeritagebycompletingthefollowing:a. EarntheAdventistPioneerHeritageHonorb. ReadabookaboutSDAyouthministry
8. Readabookaboutchurchheritageandreflectonhowyourstudyofourheritagehasimpactedyou:
a. AnticipatingtheAdvent,TellittotheWorld,LightBearerstotheRemnantb. WatchKeepersoftheFlameorTellittotheWorldVideo
9. AttendaSeminar,orcompletea2page(minimum)researchpaperaboutastandardtemperamentanalysisprogramandcompletetheaffiliatedtemperamentinventory.
III.SkillsDevelopment………………………………………………………………………………………………62
1. Attendandcompleteaseminarineachofthefollowingtensubjects:(Eachseminarmustbeatleast75minuteslong).
a. HowtobeaChristianLeader&LeadershipSkillsb. Vision,MissionandMotivationc. CommunicationTheoryandListeningSkillsd. PracticalCommunicationPracticese. UnderstandingTeachingandLearningStylesf. CreativityandResourcesDevelopmentg. HowtoPrepareEffectiveCreativeWorshipsh. PrinciplesofYouthandChildren’sEvangelismi. HowtoLeadaChildtoChristj. UnderstandingyourSpiritualGifts
2. AttendaseminaronRiskManagementthatfocus’onAdventurer,PathfinderorYouthActivities.(SameasMEDI100fromPathBasicStaffTrainingCourse)
3. AttendaSeminaronChildAbusePrevention4. Haveorearnthefollowinghonors
a. ChristianStorytellingb. CampingSkillsI-IVc. BasicDrillingandMarchingd. Knots
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5. Earntwoadditionalhonorsnotpreviouslyearned:onefromthelistbelowandaskilllevel2or3honorfromalistprovidedbyyourlocalconference.
a. CrisisInterventionb. Nutritionc. Flags
6. HoldacurrentFirstAid&CPRcertificateoritsequivalent.(InstructorRequired)7. SuperviseparticipantsthrougheithertheAdventurerCurriculumorPathfinderInvestiture
achievement,orteachaSabbathSchoolclassforchildrenages6-15,oritsequivalentforatleastoneyear.
IV.ChildDevelopment……………………………………………………………………………………………….72
1. ReadorlistentothebookEducationandsubmitaone-pageresponsefocusingonthebenefitsofyourreading.
2. ReadorlistentoeitherChildGuidanceorMessagestoYoungPeopleandsubmitaonepageresponsefocusingonthebenefitsofyourreading.
3. Attendoneseminardealingwithchilddevelopmentrelatingtotheageofyourprimaryministrygroup.(SameasPathBasicStaffPHYSO104orAdvBasicStaff#2)
4. Observeforaperiodoftwo(2)hoursagroupofAdventurers,PathfindersorYouthandwriteareflectionontheirinteraction.
5. Attendaseminarondiscipline.
V.LeadershipDevelopment……………………………………………………….…………….……………….80
1. Readacurrentbookabout“LeadershipSkillDevelopment”2. Demonstrateyourleadershipskillsbydoingthefollowing:
a. Developandconductthreecreativeworshipsforchildrenand/orteenagers.b. Participateinaleadershiprolewithyourlocalchurchchildren’s/youthgroupina
Conferencesponsoredevent.c. TeachthreeAdventurerAwardsortwoPathfinderHonors.d. AssistinplanningandleadingafieldtripforagroupofAdventurers,Pathfindersor
SabbathSchoolclass.e. BeanactiveAdventurer,Pathfinders,orSabbathSchoolstaffmemberforatleastone
yearandattendatleast75%ofallstaffmeetings3. Writepersonalgoalsthatyouwouldliketoaccomplishinyourministry.4. Identifythreecurrentgoalsinyourlife,atleastoneofwhichisspirituallyoriented,andlist
threegoalsorobjectsforeach.
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VI.FitnessLifestyleDevelopment……………………………………………………….………………………90
1. Participateinapersonalphysicalfitnessplanbycompletingoneofthefollowing.a. Apersonalphysicalfitnessprogramofyourchoiceandaccordingtoyourabilities,forat
leastthreemonths.b. Aschoolphysicalfitnessprogramc. ThephysicalcomponentsoftheAYSilverAward.IfyoualreadyhavetheAYSilveraward
thencompletethephysicalfitnesscomponentsoftheAYGoldAward.
VII.Documentation………………………………………………………………………………………………….108
1. TheMasterGuidecurriculummustbecompletedinaminimumofoneyearandamaximumofthreeyears.
2. AllMasterGuideCandidatesmustdocumentallworkinaportfolio.3. CurriculumcompletionisunderthesupervisionoftheconferenceYouth,Pathfinderor
AdventurerDirector,ortheirdesignatedMasterGuiderepresentative.
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Participant Information
Name:______________________________________________ClubDirector:______________________________________
Email:______________________________________________MasterGuideMentor:_____________________________
ContactPhone:____________________________________Mentor’semail:____________________________________
HomeClub:________________________________________MasterGuideMentor’sphone:____________________
Prerequisites 1. Be a baptized member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Iwasbaptizedorjoinedthechurchbyprofessionoffaithonthefollowingdate,___________________, Date
Atthattime,Ijoinedthelocalcongregationatthe__________________________________church. LocalCongregationName Signed:_______________________________ MasterGuideCandidate
2. Written Recommendation from your Local Church Board DearMichiganConferencePathfinderLeaders,Thisletteriswrittentocertifythat_______________________________________isamemberingoodMasterGuideCandidate
standingatthe_______________________________________church.ThiscandidateregularlyattendsLocalCongregationName
ourchurchandjoinedourcongregationbymeansof__________________________________.Weare(baptism/professionoffaith/transfer)
happytorecommendthemforconsiderationasaMasterGuidecandidate,andpleasedthattheyareinterestedinlearningmoreaboutGod,theSeventh-dayAdventistchurch’shistory,andourSDAdoctrines.Wesupportthemtakingthisstepindevelopingtheirleadershippotential.Signed:_______________________________Pastor
Signed:_______________________________ Elder
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3. Be at least 16 to start MG training & at least 18 years of age at Investiture Iprovideddocumentedproofofagebypresentingmy__________________________________ (birthcertificate/driver’slicense/passport)
andthiswasconfirmedbymymentor,____________________________. Printedmentor’sname Signed:_______________________________MasterGuideMentor’sSignature
4. Be involved with an Adventurer or Pathfinder club for at least one year Iattestthatthefollowingcandidate__________________________________hasbeenastaff MasterGuidecandidate’sname
memberingoodstandingatthe_______________________________Pathfinder/AdventurerClub. ChurchName CircleOneDirector’sPrintedName:___________________________________Signature:_______________________________Director’sSignature
4a. or 4b. Complete the Pathfinder or Adventurer Basic Staff Training TheofficialPathfinderBasicStaffTrainingDocumentationandAdventurerBasicStaffTrainingDocumentationcanbefoundonthenextthreepages.
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Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Use ONLY
I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio and Michigan Pathfinders Master Guide Seminar Check List and have found them to have completed the requirements for this certification.
Training Completion Date: _____________________ Signature: _________________________
Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________
Failed Review Instructions
In the event of a failed review, the reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee designee should return the Portfolio to the participant along with a written note explaining what additional work or documentation must be completed per the Required Field Work requirement, to receive a pass.
Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Designee Disclaimer
Completion of this training curriculum does not guarantee that the bearer’s overall qualification to lead, nor does it give a guarantee of ability, aptitude, or placement. It simply marks completion of a training curriculum.
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Participant Information
Name:______________________________________________ClubDirector:______________________________________
Email:______________________________________________MasterGuideMentor:_____________________________
ContactPhone:____________________________________Mentor’semail:____________________________________
HomeClub:________________________________________MasterGuideMentor’sphone:____________________
Spiritual Development
1. Read or Listen to Steps to Christ and fill out the following responses
ForEachChapter,Pleasecaptureoneimportantrevelationorunderstandingyouexperiencedwhilereadingthe
chapter.
1.God’sLoveofMan_______________________________________________________________________
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2.TheSinner’sNeedofChrist________________________________________________________________
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3.Repentance_____________________________________________________________________________
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4.Confession_____________________________________________________________________________
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5.Concecration____________________________________________________________________________
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6.FaithandAcceptance_____________________________________________________________________
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7.TheTestofDiscipleship___________________________________________________________________
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8.GrowingupIntoChrist____________________________________________________________________
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9.TheWorkandtheLife____________________________________________________________________
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10.AKnowledgeofGod_____________________________________________________________________
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11.ThePrivilegeofPrayer___________________________________________________________________
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12.WhattoDoWithDoubt__________________________________________________________________
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13.RejoicingintheLord_____________________________________________________________________
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2. Encounter Series I: Christ the Way (see following pages)Ireadallofthereadingmaterialsspecifiedbythe_____________________________________from YearLongBibleStudy
__________________until____________________.Signed:____________________________________ DateStarted DateEnded YourSignature
2 continued. The Desire of Ages (Two Ways of Fulfilling This Requirement)
1. Pleaseseesignatureabove,IreadDesireofAgesasPartoftheEncounterSeriesI:ChristTheWay
2. IreadtheDesireofAgesfrom_______________________until_________________________. DateStarted DateEndedSigned:____________________________________ YourSignature
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3. Keep a 28 Day Devotional Journal
Day1Date:_______________________________ MaterialRead:_____________________________________
Areflectionontoday’sreading:_________________________________________________________________
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Day2Date:_______________________________ MaterialRead:_________________________________
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Day3
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Day4
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Day5
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Day6
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Day7
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Day9
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Day10
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Day11
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Day12
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Day13
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Day14
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Day15
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Day17
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Day18
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Day19
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Day21
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Day22
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Day23
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Day24
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Day25
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Day27
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Steps to Discipleship Curriculum
Please see option i. – I completed the 28 day Journal of My Worships
-OR-
Please include the 240 page booklet you completed as part of this curriculum in your Master Guide Binder.
- You will find the Steps to Discipleship Curriculum online at this link: http://gcyouthministries.org/Portals/0/Steps%20to%20Discipleship%20FINAL%20inside%20text.pdf
or the book can be found at Advent Source.
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4. Evangelistic or Community Outreach
EventorOrganizationprovidingoutreach:______________________________________________________
DatesofService:___________________________________________________________________________
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Pleaseprovideabriefparagraphdescribingtheoutreach:__________________________________________
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Pleaseprovideanassessmentofwhateffectithadonyourcommunity:_______________________________
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Pleaseprovideanassessmentofhowservingaffectedyourspiritualjourney:___________________________
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5. FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS
TheMichiganConferencerealizesthattheNADrequirementforthe28FundamentalBeliefsstatesforthecandidateto:“Prepareatwo-paragraphsummaryoneachofthe28fundamentalbeliefs.”However,afterdecadesofteachingMasterGuidecandidateswefindthisexerciseinsufficientfortrainingleaderstobepreparedforthequestionstheywillfaceinthecourseoftheirministry.
Asministryleadersworkingwithchildrenandyouth,MasterGuideswilloftenbeaskedtoexplaincertainaspectsofwhatSeventh-dayAdventistsbelieve.Previousrequirementshadaskedforapaperororalpresentationoneachfundamentalbelief;howeverinourexperience,whatwegenerallyreceivedfromtheMasterGuidecandidateswasawonderfulabridgementofthebookWhatAdventistBelieve.Whilethismaybeanilluminatingexerciseforpersonalgrowth,itdoesnotoptimallypreparethecandidatetotakeadvantageoftheopportunitiestosharetheirfaithwiththeyoungpeopleintheirministry.
Themostopportunemomentsarenormallyfoundinthatquiettimearoundacampfire,orsomeothersuchsetting,whenayoungpersonasksadirectquestion.Whenfacedwithsuchaquestion,youhaveabouttwominutestomakeanimpactfulstatement.Inthosetwominutes,youbetterhavemorethanjustfactsandBibleverses.Studieshaveshownthatfactsalonedonotconvictpeopleoftruth;ratherfactsassociatedwithpersonaltestimonyisamuchstrongermotivatorforyoungpeopletounderstandtheimportanceofachurchdoctrine.IfyoucansharethedoctrineandwhyitaffectsyourpersonalrelationshipwithJesus,youhaveamuchgreaterchanceofimpactingtheyoungperson’sdecisionprocess.
Hence,theMichiganConferencerequirementassociatedwiththefundamentalbeliefiscapturedinthreeparts:
1. ReadeachofthefundamentalbeliefsandalloftheirassociatedBiblicalprooftexts.(youwillfindtheseonthenextfewpages)
2. Summarizeeachfundamentalbeliefinonedeclarativesentence.Pleaseworktokeepthesesentencestonomorethan140characters.Youdonothavetimeforasermon;rathersummarizetohitthesalientpoint.Brevityisessential,particularlyastoday’syouthareconditionedtohearandthinkinverysmallamountsofinformation
3. Summarizeyourtestimonyabouteachbeliefinonesentence.Youmustshareyourtestimonytomakethediscussionimpactful.IfyoucannottellayoungpersonwhythisbeliefaffectsyourwalkwithGod,howdoyouexpectthemtoconsideritimportantforthemselves?Again,pleaseworktokeepthesesentencestonomorethan140characters.Iftheyhavefurtherquestions,theywillask.Thenyoucanlettheconversationgowhereitwill.
Afterthe28Fundamentalbeliefsandtextsonthenextfewpages,youwillfindspacestorecordyourtwo140-charactersentencesforeachbelief.
NOTE:Thebook–WhatWeBelieveforTeens,SethPierceisagoodsourceforthe28FundamentalBeliefsaswell.
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1. HolyScriptures:
TheHolyScriptures,OldandNewTestaments,arethewrittenWordofGod,givenbydivineinspirationthroughholymenofGodwhospokeandwroteastheyweremovedbytheHolySpirit.InthisWord,Godhascommittedtomantheknowledgenecessaryforsalvation.TheHolyScripturesaretheinfalliblerevelationofHiswill.Theyarethestandardofcharacter,thetestofexperience,theauthoritativerevealerofdoctrines,andthetrustworthyrecordofGod'sactsinhistory.(2Peter1:20,21;2Tim.3:16,17;Ps.119:105;Prov.30:5,6;Isa.8:20;John17:17;1Thess.2:13;Heb.4:12.)
2. Trinity:
ThereisoneGod:Father,Son,andHolySpirit,aunityofthreeco-eternalPersons.Godisimmortal,all-powerful,all-knowing,aboveall,andeverpresent.Heisinfiniteandbeyondhumancomprehension,yetknownthroughHisself-revelation.Heisforeverworthyofworship,adoration,andservicebythewholecreation.(Deut.6:4;Matt.28:19;2Cor.13:14;Eph.4:4-6;1Peter1:2;1Tim.1:17;Rev.14:7.)
3. Father:
GodtheeternalFatheristheCreator,Source,Sustainer,andSovereignofallcreation.Heisjustandholy,mercifulandgracious,slowtoanger,andaboundinginsteadfastloveandfaithfulness.ThequalitiesandpowersexhibitedintheSonandtheHolySpiritarealsorevelationsoftheFather.(Gen.1:1;Rev.4:11;1Cor.15:28;John3:16;1John4:8;1Tim.1:17;Ex.34:6,7;John14:9.)
4. Son:
GodtheeternalSonbecameincarnateinJesusChrist.ThroughHimallthingswerecreated,thecharacterofGodisrevealed,thesalvationofhumanityisaccomplished,andtheworldisjudged.ForevertrulyGod,Hebecamealsotrulyman,JesustheChrist.HewasconceivedoftheHolySpiritandbornofthevirginMary.Helivedandexperiencedtemptationasahumanbeing,butperfectlyexemplifiedtherighteousnessandloveofGod.ByHismiraclesHemanifestedGod'spowerandwasattestedasGod'spromisedMessiah.Hesufferedanddiedvoluntarilyonthecrossforoursinsandinourplace,wasraisedfromthedead,andascendedtoministerintheheavenlysanctuaryinourbehalf.HewillcomeagainingloryforthefinaldeliveranceofHispeopleandtherestorationofallthings.(John1:1-3,14;Col.1:15-19;John10:30;14:9;Rom.6:23;2Cor.5:17-19;John5:22;Luke1:35;Phil.2:5-11;Heb.2:9-18;1Cor.15:3,4;Heb.8:1,2;John14:1-3.)
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5. HolySpirit:
GodtheeternalSpiritwasactivewiththeFatherandtheSoninCreation,incarnation,andredemption.HeinspiredthewritersofScripture.HefilledChrist'slifewithpower.Hedrawsandconvictshumanbeings;andthosewhorespondHerenewsandtransformsintotheimageofGod.SentbytheFatherandtheSontobealwayswithHischildren,Heextendsspiritualgiftstothechurch,empowersittobearwitnesstoChrist,andinharmonywiththeScripturesleadsitintoalltruth.(Gen.1:1,2;Luke1:35;4:18;Acts10:38;2Peter1:21;2Cor.3:18;Eph.4:11,12;Acts1:8;John14:16-18,26;15:26,27;16:7-13.)
6. Creation:
GodisCreatorofallthings,andhasrevealedinScripturetheauthenticaccountofHiscreativeactivity.InsixdaystheLordmade"theheavenandtheearth"andalllivingthingsupontheearth,andrestedontheseventhdayofthatfirstweek.ThusHeestablishedtheSabbathasaperpetualmemorialofHiscompletedcreativework.ThefirstmanandwomanweremadeintheimageofGodasthecrowningworkofCreation,givendominionovertheworld,andchargedwithresponsibilitytocareforit.Whentheworldwasfinisheditwas``verygood,''declaringthegloryofGod.(Gen.1;2;Ex.20:8-11;Ps.19:1-6;33:6,9;104;Heb.11:3.)
7. NatureofMan:
ManandwomanweremadeintheimageofGodwithindividuality,thepowerandfreedomtothinkandtodo.Thoughcreatedfreebeings,eachisanindivisibleunityofbody,mind,andspirit,dependentuponGodforlifeandbreathandallelse.WhenourfirstparentsdisobeyedGod,theydeniedtheirdependenceuponHimandfellfromtheirhighpositionunderGod.TheimageofGodinthemwasmarredandtheybecamesubjecttodeath.Theirdescendantssharethisfallennatureanditsconsequences.Theyarebornwithweaknessesandtendenciestoevil.ButGodinChristreconciledtheworldtoHimselfandbyHisSpiritrestoresinpenitentmortalstheimageoftheirMaker.CreatedforthegloryofGod,theyarecalledtoloveHimandoneanother,andtocarefortheirenvironment.(Gen.1:26-28;2:7;Ps.8:4-8;Acts17:24-28;Gen.3;Ps.51:5;Rom.5:12-17;2Cor.5:19,20;Ps.51:10;1John4:7,8,11,20;Gen.2:15.)
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8. GreatControversy:
AllhumanityisnowinvolvedinagreatcontroversybetweenChristandSatanregardingthecharacterofGod,Hislaw,andHissovereigntyovertheuniverse.Thisconflictoriginatedinheavenwhenacreatedbeing,endowedwithfreedomofchoice,inself-exaltationbecameSatan,God'sadversary,andledintorebellionaportionoftheangels.HeintroducedthespiritofrebellionintothisworldwhenheledAdamandEveintosin.ThishumansinresultedinthedistortionoftheimageofGodinhumanity,thedisorderingofthecreatedworld,anditseventualdevastationatthetimeoftheworldwideflood.Observedbythewholecreation,thisworldbecamethearenaoftheuniversalconflict,outofwhichtheGodoflovewillultimatelybevindicated.ToassistHispeopleinthiscontroversy,ChristsendstheHolySpiritandtheloyalangelstoguide,protect,andsustaintheminthewayofsalvation.(Rev.12:4-9;Isa.14:12-14;Eze.28:12-18;Gen.3;Rom.1:19-32;5:12-21;8:19-22;Gen.6-8;2Peter3:6;1Cor.4:9;Heb.1:14.)
9. Life,Death,andResurrectionofChrist:
InChrist'slifeofperfectobediencetoGod'swill,Hissuffering,death,andresurrection,Godprovidedtheonlymeansofatonementforhumansin,sothatthosewhobyfaithacceptthisatonementmayhaveeternallife,andthewholecreationmaybetterunderstandtheinfiniteandholyloveoftheCreator.ThisperfectatonementvindicatestherighteousnessofGod'slawandthegraciousnessofHischaracter;foritbothcondemnsoursinandprovidesforourforgiveness.ThedeathofChristissubstitutionaryandexpiatory,reconcilingandtransforming.TheresurrectionofChristproclaimsGod'striumphovertheforcesofevil,andforthosewhoaccepttheatonementassurestheirfinalvictoryoversinanddeath.ItdeclarestheLordshipofJesusChrist,beforewhomeverykneeinheavenandonearthwillbow.(John3:16;Isa.53;1Peter2:21,22;1Cor.15:3,4,20-22;2Cor.5:14,15,19-21;Rom.1:4;3:25;4:25;8:3,4;1John2:2;4:10;Col.2:15;Phil.2:6-11.)
10. ExperienceofSalvation:
IninfiniteloveandmercyGodmadeChrist,whoknewnosin,tobesinforus,sothatinHimwemightbemadetherighteousnessofGod.LedbytheHolySpiritwesenseourneed,acknowledgeoursinfulness,repentofourtransgressions,andexercisefaithinJesusasLordandChrist,asSubstituteandExample.ThisfaithwhichreceivessalvationcomesthroughthedivinepoweroftheWordandisthegiftofGod'sgrace.ThroughChristwearejustified,adoptedasGod'ssonsanddaughters,anddeliveredfromthelordshipofsin.ThroughtheSpiritwearebornagainandsanctified;theSpiritrenewsourminds,writesGod'slawofloveinourhearts,andwearegiventhepowertoliveaholylife.AbidinginHimwebecomepartakersofthedivinenatureandhavetheassuranceofsalvationnowandinthejudgment.(2Cor.5:17-21;John3:16;Gal.1:4;4:4-7;Titus3:3-7;John16:8;Gal.3:13,14;1Peter2:21,22;Rom.10:17;Luke17:5;Mark9:23,24;Eph.2:5-10;Rom.3:21-26;Col.1:13,14;Rom.8:14-17;Gal.3:26;John3:3-8;1Peter1:23;Rom.12:2;Heb.8:7-12;Eze.36:25-27;2Peter1:3,4;Rom.8:1-4;5:6-10.)
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11. GrowinginChrist:
ByHisdeathonthecrossJesustriumphedovertheforcesofevil.HewhosubjugatedthedemonicspiritsduringHisearthlyministryhasbrokentheirpowerandmadecertaintheirultimatedoom.Jesus'victorygivesusvictoryovertheevilforcesthatstillseektocontrolus,aswewalkwithHiminpeace,joy,andassuranceofHislove.NowtheHolySpiritdwellswithinusandempowersus.ContinuallycommittedtoJesusasourSaviorandLord,wearesetfreefromtheburdenofourpastdeeds.Nolongerdoweliveinthedarkness,fearofevilpowers,ignorance,andmeaninglessnessofourformerwayoflife.InthisnewfreedominJesus,wearecalledtogrowintothelikenessofHischaracter,communingwithHimdailyinprayer,feedingonHisWord,meditatingonitandonHisprovidence,singingHispraises,gatheringtogetherforworship,andparticipatinginthemissionoftheChurch.AswegiveourselvesinlovingservicetothosearoundusandinwitnessingtoHissalvation,HisconstantpresencewithusthroughtheSpirittransformseverymomentandeverytaskintoaspiritualexperience.(Ps1:1,2;23:4;77:11,12;Col1:13,14;2:6,14,15;Luke10:17-20;Eph5:19,20;6:12-18;1Thess5:23;2Peter2:9;3:18;2Cor.3:17,18;Phil3:7-14;1Thess5:16-18;Matt20:25-28;John20:21;Gal5:22-25;Rom8:38,39;1John4:4;Heb10:25.)
12. Church:
ThechurchisthecommunityofbelieverswhoconfessJesusChristasLordandSavior.IncontinuitywiththepeopleofGodinOldTestamenttimes,wearecalledoutfromtheworld;andwejointogetherforworship,forfellowship,forinstructionintheWord,forthecelebrationoftheLord'sSupper,forservicetoallmankind,andfortheworldwideproclamationofthegospel.ThechurchderivesitsauthorityfromChrist,whoistheincarnateWord,andfromtheScriptures,whicharethewrittenWord.ThechurchisGod'sfamily;adoptedbyHimaschildren,itsmembersliveonthebasisofthenewcovenant.ThechurchisthebodyofChrist,acommunityoffaithofwhichChristHimselfistheHead.ThechurchisthebrideforwhomChristdiedthatHemightsanctifyandcleanseher.AtHisreturnintriumph,HewillpresenthertoHimselfagloriouschurch,thefaithfulofalltheages,thepurchaseofHisblood,nothavingspotorwrinkle,butholyandwithoutblemish.(Gen.12:3;Acts7:38;Eph.4:11-15;3:8-11;Matt.28:19,20;16:13-20;18:18;Eph.2:19-22;1:22,23;5:23-27;Col.1:17,18.)
13. RemnantandItsMission:
TheuniversalchurchiscomposedofallwhotrulybelieveinChrist,butinthelastdays,atimeofwidespreadapostasy,aremnanthasbeencalledouttokeepthecommandmentsofGodandthefaithofJesus.Thisremnantannouncesthearrivalofthejudgmenthour,proclaimssalvationthroughChrist,andheraldstheapproachofHissecondadvent.ThisproclamationissymbolizedbythethreeangelsofRevelation14;itcoincideswiththeworkofjudgmentinheavenandresultsinaworkofrepentanceandreformonearth.Everybelieveriscalledtohaveapersonalpartinthisworldwidewitness.(Rev.12:17;14:6-12;18:1-4;2Cor.5:10;Jude3,14;1Peter1:16-19;2Peter3:10-14;Rev.21:1-14.)
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14. UnityintheBodyofChrist:
Thechurchisonebodywithmanymembers,calledfromeverynation,kindred,tongue,andpeople.InChristweareanewcreation;distinctionsofrace,culture,learning,andnationality,anddifferencesbetweenhighandlow,richandpoor,maleandfemale,mustnotbedivisiveamongus.WeareallequalinChrist,whobyoneSpirithasbondedusintoonefellowshipwithHimandwithoneanother;wearetoserveandbeservedwithoutpartialityorreservation.ThroughtherevelationofJesusChristintheScriptureswesharethesamefaithandhope,andreachoutinonewitnesstoall.ThisunityhasitssourceintheonenessofthetriuneGod,whohasadoptedusasHischildren.(Rom.12:4,5;1Cor.12:12-14;Matt.28:19,20;Ps.133:1;2Cor.5:16,17;Acts17:26,27;Gal.3:27,29;Col.3:10-15;Eph.4:14-16;4:1-6;John17:20-23.)
15. Baptism:
BybaptismweconfessourfaithinthedeathandresurrectionofJesusChrist,andtestifyofourdeathtosinandofourpurposetowalkinnewnessoflife.ThusweacknowledgeChristasLordandSavior,becomeHispeople,andarereceivedasmembersbyHischurch.BaptismisasymbolofourunionwithChrist,theforgivenessofoursins,andourreceptionoftheHolySpirit.ItisbyimmersioninwaterandiscontingentonanaffirmationoffaithinJesusandevidenceofrepentanceofsin.ItfollowsinstructionintheHolyScripturesandacceptanceoftheirteachings.(Rom.6:1-6;Col.2:12,13;Acts16:30-33;22:16;2:38;Matt.28:19,20.)
16. Lord'sSupper:
TheLord'sSupperisaparticipationintheemblemsofthebodyandbloodofJesusasanexpressionoffaithinHim,ourLordandSavior.InthisexperienceofcommunionChristispresenttomeetandstrengthenHispeople.Aswepartake,wejoyfullyproclaimtheLord'sdeathuntilHecomesagain.PreparationfortheSupperincludesself-examination,repentance,andconfession.TheMasterordainedtheserviceoffootwashingtosignifyrenewedcleansing,toexpressawillingnesstoserveoneanotherinChristlikehumility,andtouniteourheartsinlove.ThecommunionserviceisopentoallbelievingChristians.(1Cor.10:16,17;11:23-30;Matt.26:17-30;Rev.3:20;John6:48-63;13:1-17.)
17. SpiritualGiftsandMinistries:
GodbestowsuponallmembersofHischurchineveryagespiritualgiftswhicheachmemberistoemployinlovingministryforthecommongoodofthechurchandofhumanity.GivenbytheagencyoftheHolySpirit,whoapportionstoeachmemberasHewills,thegiftsprovideallabilitiesandministriesneededbythechurchtofulfillitsdivinelyordainedfunctions.AccordingtotheScriptures,thesegiftsincludesuchministriesasfaith,healing,prophecy,proclamation,teaching,administration,reconciliation,compassion,andself-sacrificingserviceandcharityforthehelpandencouragementofpeople.SomemembersarecalledofGodandendowedbytheSpiritforfunctionsrecognizedbythechurchinpastoral,evangelistic,apostolic,andteachingministriesparticularlyneededtoequipthemembersforservice,tobuildupthechurchtospiritualmaturity,andtofosterunityofthefaithandknowledgeofGod.Whenmembersemploythesespiritualgiftsasfaithfulstewardsof
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God'svariedgrace,thechurchisprotectedfromthedestructiveinfluenceoffalsedoctrine,growswithagrowththatisfromGod,andisbuiltupinfaithandlove.(Rom.12:4-8;1Cor.12:9-11,27,28;Eph.4:8,11-16;Acts6:1-7;1Tim.3:1-13;1Peter4:10,11.)
18. TheGiftofProphecy:
OneofthegiftsoftheHolySpiritisprophecy.ThisgiftisanidentifyingmarkoftheremnantchurchandwasmanifestedintheministryofEllen.G.White.AstheLord'smessenger,herwritingsareacontinuingandauthoritativesourceoftruthwhichprovideforthechurchcomfort,guidance,instruction,andcorrection.TheyalsomakeclearthattheBibleisthestandardbywhichallteachingandexperiencemustbetested.(Joel2:28,29;Acts2:14-21;Heb.1:1-3;Rev.12:17;19:10.)
19. LawofGod:
ThegreatprinciplesofGod'slawareembodiedintheTenCommandmentsandexemplifiedinthelifeofChrist.TheyexpressGod'slove,will,andpurposesconcerninghumanconductandrelationshipsandarebindinguponallpeopleineveryage.ThesepreceptsarethebasisofGod'scovenantwithHispeopleandthestandardinGod'sjudgment.ThroughtheagencyoftheHolySpirittheypointoutsinandawakenasenseofneedforaSavior.Salvationisallofgraceandnotofworks,butitsfruitageisobediencetotheCommandments.ThisobediencedevelopsChristiancharacterandresultsinasenseofwell-being.Itisanevidenceofourlovefortheandourconcernforourfellowmen.TheobedienceoffaithdemonstratesthepowerofChristtotransformlives,andthereforestrengthensChristianwitness.(Ex.20:1-17;Ps.40:7,8;Matt.22:36-40;Deut.28:1-14;Matt.5:17-20;Heb.8:8-10;John15:7-10;Eph.2:8-10;1John5:3;Rom.8:3,4;Ps.19:7-14.)
20. Sabbath:
ThebeneficentCreator,afterthesixdaysofCreation,restedontheseventhdayandinstitutedtheSabbathforallpeopleasamemorialofCreation.ThefourthcommandmentofGod'sunchangeablelawrequirestheobservanceofthisseventh-daySabbathasthedayofrest,worship,andministryinharmonywiththeteachingandpracticeofJesus,theLordoftheSabbath.TheSabbathisadayofdelightfulcommunionwithGodandoneanother.ItisasymbolofourredemptioninChrist,asignofoursanctification,atokenofourallegiance,andaforetasteofoureternalfutureinGod'skingdom.TheSabbathisGod'sperpetualsignofHiseternalcovenantbetweenHimandHispeople.Joyfulobservanceofthisholytimefromeveningtoevening,sunsettosunset,isacelebrationofGod'screativeandredemptiveacts.(Gen.2:1-3;Ex.20:8-11;Luke4:16;Isa.56:5,6;58:13,14;Matt.12:1-12;Ex.31:13-17;Eze.20:12,20;Deut.5:12-15;Heb.4:1-11;Lev.23:32;Mark1:32.)
21. Stewardship:
WeareGod'sstewards,entrustedbyHimwithtimeandopportunities,abilitiesandpossessions,andtheblessingsoftheearthanditsresources.WeareresponsibletoHimfortheirproperuse.WeacknowledgeGod'sownershipbyfaithfulservicetoHimandourfellowmen,andbyreturningtithesandgivingofferingsforthe
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proclamationofHisgospelandthesupportandgrowthofHischurch.StewardshipisaprivilegegiventousbyGodfornurtureinloveandthevictoryoverselfishnessandcovetousness.Thestewardrejoicesintheblessingsthatcometoothersasaresultofhisfaithfulness.(Gen.1:26-28;2:15;1Chron.29:14;Haggai1:3-11;Mal.3:8-12;1Cor.9:9-14;Matt.23:23;2Cor.8:1-15;Rom.15:26,27.)
22. ChristianBehavior:
Wearecalledtobeagodlypeoplewhothink,feel,andactinharmonywiththeprinciplesofheaven.FortheSpirittorecreateinusthecharacterofourLordweinvolveourselvesonlyinthosethingswhichwillproduceChristlikepurity,health,andjoyinourlives.ThismeansthatouramusementandentertainmentshouldmeetthehigheststandardsofChristiantasteandbeauty.Whilerecognizingculturaldifferences,ourdressistobesimple,modest,andneat,befittingthosewhosetruebeautydoesnotconsistofoutwardadornmentbutintheimperishableornamentofagentleandquietspirit.ItalsomeansthatbecauseourbodiesarethetemplesoftheHolySpirit,wearetocareforthemintelligently.Alongwithadequateexerciseandrest,wearetoadoptthemosthealthfuldietpossibleandabstainfromtheuncleanfoodsidentifiedintheScriptures.Sincealcoholicbeverages,tobacco,andtheirresponsibleuseofdrugsandnarcoticsareharmfultoourbodies,wearetoabstainfromthemaswell.Instead,wearetoengageinwhateverbringsourthoughtsandbodiesintothedisciplineofChrist,whodesiresourwholesomeness,joy,andgoodness.(Rom.12:1,2;1John2:6;Eph.5:1-21;Phil.4:8;2Cor.10:5;6:14-7:1;1Peter3:1-4;1Cor.6:19,20;10:31;Lev.11:1-47;3John2.)
23. MarriageandtheFamily:
MarriagewasdivinelyestablishedinEdenandaffirmedbyJesustobealifelongunionbetweenamanandawomaninlovingcompanionship.FortheChristianamarriagecommitmentistoGodaswellastothespouse,andshouldbeenteredintoonlybetweenpartnerswhoshareacommonfaith.Mutuallove,honor,respect,andresponsibilityarethefabricofthisrelationship,whichistoreflectthelove,sanctity,closeness,andpermanenceoftherelationshipbetweenChristandHischurch.Regardingdivorce,Jesustaughtthatthepersonwhodivorcesaspouse,exceptforfornication,andmarriesanother,commitsadultery.Althoughsomefamilyrelationshipsmayfallshortoftheideal,marriagepartnerswhofullycommitthemselvestoeachotherinChristmayachievelovingunitythroughtheguidanceoftheSpiritandthenurtureofthechurch.Godblessesthefamilyandintendsthatitsmembersshallassisteachothertowardcompletematurity.ParentsaretobringuptheirchildrentoloveandobeytheLord.BytheirexampleandtheirwordstheyaretoteachthemthatChristisalovingdisciplinarian,evertenderandcaring,whowantsthemtobecomemembersofHisbody,thefamilyofGod.Increasingfamilyclosenessisoneoftheearmarksofthefinalgospelmessage.(Gen.2:18-25;Matt.19:3-9;John2:1-11;2Cor.6:14;Eph.5:21-33;Matt.5:31,32;Mark10:11,12;Luke16:18;1Cor.7:10,11;Ex.20:12;Eph.6:1-4;Deut.6:5-9;Prov.22:6;Mal.4:5,6.)
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24. Christ'sMinistryintheHeavenlySanctuary:
Thereisasanctuaryinheaven,thetruetabernaclewhichtheLordsetupandnotman.InitChristministersonourbehalf,makingavailabletobelieversthebenefitsofHisatoningsacrificeofferedonceforallonthecross.HewasinauguratedasourgreatHighPriestandbeganHisintercessoryministryatthetimeofHisascension.In1844,attheendofthepropheticperiodof2300days,HeenteredthesecondandlastphaseofHisatoningministry.Itisaworkofinvestigativejudgmentwhichispartoftheultimatedispositionofallsin,typifiedbythecleansingoftheancientHebrewsanctuaryontheDayofAtonement.Inthattypicalservicethesanctuarywascleansedwiththebloodofanimalsacrifices,buttheheavenlythingsarepurifiedwiththeperfectsacrificeofthebloodofJesus.TheinvestigativejudgmentrevealstoheavenlyintelligenceswhoamongthedeadareasleepinChristandtherefore,inHim,aredeemedworthytohavepartinthefirstresurrection.ItalsomakesmanifestwhoamongthelivingareabidinginChrist,keepingthecommandmentsofGodandthefaithofJesus,andinHim,therefore,arereadyfortranslationintoHiseverlastingkingdom.ThisjudgmentvindicatesthejusticeofGodinsavingthosewhobelieveinJesus.ItdeclaresthatthosewhohaveremainedloyaltoGodshallreceivethekingdom.ThecompletionofthisministryofChristwillmarkthecloseofhumanprobationbeforetheSecondAdvent.(Heb.8:1-5;4:14-16;9:11-28;10:19-22;1:3;2:16,17;Dan.7:9-27;8:13,14;9:24-27;Num.14:34;Eze.4:6;Lev.16;Rev.14:6,7;20:12;14:12;22:12.)
25. SecondComingofChrist:
ThesecondcomingofChrististheblessedhopeofthechurch,thegrandclimaxofthegospel.TheSavior’scomingwillbeliteral,personal,visible,andworldwide.WhenHereturns,therighteousdeadwillberesurrected,andtogetherwiththerighteouslivingwillbeglorifiedandtakentoheaven,buttheunrighteouswilldie.Thealmostcompletefulfillmentofmostlinesofprophecy,togetherwiththepresentconditionoftheworld,indicatesthatChrist'scomingisimminent.Thetimeofthateventhasnotbeenrevealed,andwearethereforeexhortedtobereadyatalltimes.(Titus2:13;Heb.9:28;John14:1-3;Acts1:9-11;Matt.24:14;Rev.1:7;Matt.24:43,44;1Thess.4:13-18;1Cor.15:51-54;2Thess.1:7-10;2:8;Rev.14:14-20;19:11-21;Matt.24;Mark13;Luke21;2Tim.3:1-5;1Thess.5:1-6.)
26. DeathandResurrection:
Thewagesofsinisdeath.ButGod,whoaloneisimmortal,willgranteternallifetoHisredeemed.Untilthatdaydeathisanunconsciousstateforallpeople.WhenChrist,whoisourlife,appears,theresurrectedrighteousandthelivingrighteouswillbeglorifiedandcaughtuptomeettheirLord.Thesecondresurrection,theresurrectionoftheunrighteous,willtakeplaceathousandyearslater.(Rom.6:23;1Tim.6:15,16;Eccl.9:5,6;Ps.146:3,4;John11:11-14;Col.3:4;1Cor.15:51-54;1Thess.4:13-17;John5:28,29;Rev.20:1-10.)
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27. MillenniumandtheEndofSin:
Themillenniumisthethousand-yearreignofChristwithHissaintsinheavenbetweenthefirstandsecondresurrections.Duringthistimethewickeddeadwillbejudged;theearthwillbeutterlydesolate,withoutlivinghumaninhabitants,butoccupiedbySatanandhisangels.AtitscloseChristwithHissaintsandtheHolyCitywilldescendfromheaventoearth.Theunrighteousdeadwillthenberesurrected,andwithSatanandhisangelswillsurroundthecity;butfirefromGodwillconsumethemandcleansetheearth.Theuniversewillthusbefreedofsinandsinnersforever.(Rev.20;1Cor.6:2,3;Jer.4:23-26;Rev.21:1-5;Mal.4:1;Eze.28:18,19.)
28. NewEarth:
Onthenewearth,inwhichrighteousnessdwells,Godwillprovideaneternalhomefortheredeemedandaperfectenvironmentforeverlastinglife,love,joy,andlearninginHispresence.ForhereGodHimselfwilldwellwithHispeople,andsufferinganddeathwillhavepassedaway.Thegreatcontroversywillbeended,andsinwillbenomore.Allthings,animateandinanimate,willdeclarethatGodislove;andHeshallreignforever.Amen.(2Peter3:13;Isa.35;65:17-25;Matt.5:5;Rev.21:1-7;22:1-5;11:15.)
Seventh-dayAdventistsaccepttheBibleastheironlycreedandholdcertainfundamentalbeliefstobetheteachingoftheHolyScriptures.Thesebeliefs,assetforthhere,constitutethechurch'sunderstandingandexpressionoftheteachingofScripture.
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ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#5-GodtheHolySpirit
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#6-Creation
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#7–TheNatureofHumanity
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#8–TheGreatControversy
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#9–TheLife,Death,andResurrectionofChrist
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#10–TheExperienceofSalvation
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#11-GrowinginChrist
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#12-TheChurch
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#13–TheRemnantandItsMission
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#14-UnityintheBodyofChrist
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#15-Baptism
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#16–TheLord’sSupper
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#17-SpiritualGiftsandMinistries
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#18–TheGiftofProphecy
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#19-TheLawofGod
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#20–TheSabbath
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#21-Stewardship
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#22–ChristianBehavior
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#23–MarriageandtheFamily
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#24–Christ’sMinistryintheHeavenlySanctuary
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#25–TheSecondComingofChrist
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#26–DeathandResurrection
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#27-TheMillenniumandtheEndofSin
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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FUNDAMENTALBELIEF#28–TheNewEarth
ASingleDeclarativeStatementSummarizingtheBelief:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASingleDeclarativeTestimonyofHowItAffectsYourChristianity:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. FUNDAMENTAL BELIEF PRESENTATIONS
Develop and give a presentation on four of the following, making use of visual aids if possible.
i. Creation
ii. The Experience of Salvation
iii. Growing in Christ
iv. The Remnant and its Mission
v. Baptism
vi. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries
vii. The Gift of Prophecy
viii. The Sabbath
ix. Christ's Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary
x. The Second Coming of Christ
xi. Death and Resurrection
Please include your visual aids utilized to make the four presentations in your binder.
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7a. Adventist Church Heritage
AstheAdventistChurchHeritageAwardnolongerexists,pleaseearntheAdventistHeritageHonor.
IcompletedalloftherequirementsoftheAdventistHeritageHonoron_________________________ Datecompleted
________________________________ _____________________________________ YourSignature InstructororLeader’sSignature 7b. Book about SDA Youth Ministry
Ireadthebook__________________________________by_________________________________ BookTitle Author
Thisbookwasreadfrom__________________until____________________. DateStarted DateEnded Signed:_______________________________ YourSignature
Suggestions: 8. Book about Church Heritage
Ireadthebook__________________________________by_________________________________ BookTitle Author
Thisbookwasreadfrom__________________until____________________. DateStarted DateEnded Signed:_______________________________ YourSignature
Recommended books: Anticipating the Advent, Tell it to the World, Light Bearers to the Remnant, Church Heritage Manual.
Or watch the video Keepers of the Flame or Tell the World.
Or listen to Pathways of the Pioneers – Your Story Hour
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9. Temperament or Personality Seminar
TheTemperamentorPersonalitySeminarandTestItookis:__________________________________Date(s)theseminarwastakenwas:_________________________________IsuccessfullycompletedtheSeminar:_______________________________ YourSignature
MyInstructorforthisseminarwas:_________________________________ PleasePrint
IattestthatthecandidatesuccessfullycompletedtheSeminar:_____________________________ InstructorsSignature
Mypersonalitytypeis:_________________________________________________________________
Iwillusethisinformationtohelpme,_____________________________________________________
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Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Use ONLY
I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio for Section 2 of the Master Guide Requirements and have found them to have completed the requirements for this section.
Training Completion Date: _____________________ Signature: ________________________
Name: _______________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________
Failed Review Instructions
In the event of a failed review, the reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee designee should return the Portfolio to the participant along with a written note explaining what additional work or documentation must be completed per the Required Field Work requirement, to receive a pass.
Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Designee Disclaimer
Completion of this training curriculum does not guarantee that the bearer’s overall qualification to lead, nor does it give a guarantee of ability, aptitude, or placement. It simply marks completion of a training curriculum.
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Participant Information
Name:______________________________________________ClubDirector:______________________________________
Email:______________________________________________MasterGuideMentor:_____________________________
ContactPhone:____________________________________Mentor’semail:____________________________________
HomeClub:________________________________________MasterGuideMentor’sphone:____________________
Skills Development 1. Seminars (must be at least 75 minutes per seminar)
MG1.a:HowtobeaChristianLeader&LeadershipSkills
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
MG1.b:Vision,MissionandMotivation
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
MG1.c:CommunicationTheoryandListeningSkills
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
MG1.d:PracticalCommunicationPractices
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
MG1.e:UnderstandingTeachingandLearningStyles
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
MG1.f:CreativityandResourcesDevelopment
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
MG1.g:HowtoPrepareEffectiveCreativeWorships
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
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MG1.hPrinciplesofYouthandChildren’sEvangelism
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
MG1.iHowtoLeadaChildtoChrist
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
MG1.j:UnderstandingYourSpiritualGifts
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
2. Attend a seminar on Risk Management that focuses on Adventurer, Pathfinder or Youth Ministries Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
(SameasMEDI100fromPathBasicStaffTrainingCourse)
3. Attend a seminar on Child Abuse (The required background check is sufficient) Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
Required Field Work
1. CreateaPortfoliothatcontainsthehandoutsandyourpersonalnotesfromtheseminarsyouattend
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4. Have or Earn These Honors
ChristianStoryTelling
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
CampingSkillsI
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
CampingSkillsII
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
CampingSkillsIII
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
CampingSkillsIV
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
BasicDrillingandMarching
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
Knots
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
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5. Two Additional Honors Not Previously Earned. One must be from A-C the other can be from the List Below
A.CrisisIntervention
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
B.Nutrition
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
C.Flags
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
D.AnyHonorfromtheFollowingListofSkillLevel2or3Honors
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
Michigan Conference Provided Skill Level 2 or 3 Honors NATURE
AdvancedWorms Moths&Butterflies Adv.Geology EcologyorEcologyAdv.
Adv.AnimalTracking Adv.Weather SmallMammalPets Rocks&Minerals
Adv.Cacti Grasses DunesorDunesAdv
ARTSANDCRAFTS
Adv.Braiding FlowerArrangement TextilePainting Ceramics
WoodCarving Adv.Lighthouses Adv.LeatherCraft ModelBoats
RECREATION
MountainBiking Backpacking WinterCamping Pioneering
SkinDiving Caving Adv.Cycling Canoeing
Adv.Drilling&Marching CampSafety Navigation Track&Field
OUTREACHBibleMarkingorBibleMarkingAdvanced CreationismorAdv Stewardship
BibleEvangelism
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6. Hold a current First Aid & CPR certificate or equivalent
A.FirstAid
Date:___/__/_____LocationorWebsite:____________________________________________
CertifyingOrganization:_______________________InstructorSignature:______________________________
B.CPR
Date:___/__/_____LocationofClass:_______________________________________________
CertifyingOrganization:_______________________InstructorSignature:_____________________________
PLEASEAFFIXACOPYOFYOURFIRSTAIDCERTIFICATEHERE
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PLEASEAFFIXACOPYOFYOURCPRCERTIFICATEHERE
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7. Supervise participants through ONE of the following:
A.PathfinderInvestitureAchievementLevel
InvestitureAchievementLeveltaught:_________________________________________
CluborIndividualstaught:___________________________________________________
StartandEndDatesofSupervision:From____/____/_______To____/____/______
MentoringCounselor’sSignature:________________________________________
Director’sSignature:_____________________________________________
B.AdventurerLevel
AdventurerLeveltaught:_________________________________________
CluborIndividualstaught:___________________________________________________
StartandEndDatesofSupervision:From____/____/_______To____/____/______
MentoringCounselor’sSignature:________________________________________
Director’sSignature:_____________________________________________
C.SabbathSchoolTeacher
SabbathSchoolAgeTaught:_________________________________________
NumberofYouthintheSabbathSchoolClass:__________________________
StartandEndDatesofSupervision:From____/____/_______To____/____/______
HowManyTimesaMonthdidyouTeach:______________________________
MentoringSabbathSchoolTeacher’sSignature:______________________________
Pastor’sSignature:_____________________________________________
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Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Use ONLY
I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio and Michigan Pathfinders Master Guide Seminar Check List and have found them to have completed the requirements for this certification.
Training Completion Date: _____________________ Signature: _________________________
Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________
Failed Review Instructions
In the event of a failed review, the reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee designee should return the Portfolio to the participant along with a written note explaining what additional work or documentation must be completed per the Required Field Work requirement, to receive a pass.
Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Designee Disclaimer
Completion of this training curriculum does not guarantee that the bearer’s overall qualification to lead, nor does it give a guarantee of ability, aptitude, or placement. It simply marks completion of a training curriculum.
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Participant Information
Name:______________________________________________ClubDirector:______________________________________
Email:______________________________________________MasterGuideMentor:_____________________________
ContactPhone:____________________________________Mentor’semail:____________________________________
HomeClub:________________________________________MasterGuideMentor’sphone:____________________
Child Development 1. Read or Listen to the book Education by Ellen G. WhiteI________________________tothebook,Education,byEllenG.White.Istartedmyreading/listeningon (read/listened)
____________________andfinishedthebookon________________.Myreportisonafollowingpage. DateStarted DateEnded
Signed:_________________________________ YourSignature
2. Read or Listen to the book Child Guidance or Messages to Youth PeopleI_____________________________tothebook,_______________________________,byEllenG.White. (read/listened) (ChildGuidance/MessagestoYoungPeople)
Istartedmyreading/listeningon__________________andfinishedon____________________. DateStarted DateEnded Myreportisonafollowingpage.Signed:____________________________________ YourSignature
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3. Attend a 3 hr. seminar on child development (relating to the age of your primary ministry group)
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
AYMTBasicStaffTrainingPSO104orAdventurerBasicStaff#2qualifiesascompletingthisrequirement.
4. Observe for a period of 2 hours, a group of Pathfinder and/or Adventurers
Date:___/__/_____ObservationLocation:___________________________________________________
ClubObserved:_______________________________PathfindersorAdventurers:______________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________.Myreportisonafollowingpage.
5. Attend a seminar on Discipline (Verified Volunteers is qualifies)
Date:___/__/_____Event/Location:_______________________________________________________
InstructorSignature:________________________________________
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ThebenefitsIgainedfromreadingthebookEducationare:_________________________________________
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ThebenefitsIgainedfromreadingthebook______________________________are:____________________ (ChildGuidance/MessagestoYoungPeople)
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MyreflectionsofobservingtheinteractionofthePathfindersand/orAdventurerswere:__________________
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Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Use ONLY
I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio and Michigan Pathfinders Master Guide Seminar Check List and have found them to have completed the requirements for this certification.
Training Completion Date: _____________________ Signature: _________________________
Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________
Failed Review Instructions
In the event of a failed review, the reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee designee should return the Portfolio to the participant along with a written note explaining what additional work or documentation must be completed per the Required Field Work requirement, to receive a pass.
Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Designee Disclaimer
Completion of this training curriculum does not guarantee that the bearer’s overall qualification to lead, nor does it give a guarantee of ability, aptitude, or placement. It simply marks completion of a training curriculum.
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Participant Information
Name:______________________________________________ClubDirector:______________________________________
Email:______________________________________________MasterGuideMentor:_____________________________
ContactPhone:____________________________________Mentor’semail:____________________________________
HomeClub:________________________________________MasterGuideMentor’sphone:____________________
Leadership Development 1. Read a current book about Leadership SkillsI________________________tothebook,_____________________________________by (read/listened)
____________________.Istartedthebookon_________________andfinishediton________________. Author DateStarted DateEnded
Signed:_________________________________ YourSignature ThemostinterestingpointsIlearnedfromthisbookare:____________________________________________
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Recommendedbooks:TakeTheRiskbyBenCarson,EllenWhiteonLeadershipbyCindyTutsch,SpiritualLeadershipbyHenryandRichardBlackaby,TransformingchildrenintoSpiritualChampionsbyGeorgeBarna,PathfinderStaffManual-GeneralConference,HowtoHelpYourChildReallyLoveJesus–10ChristianValuesEveryKidShouldKnowbyDonnaJ.Habenicht,TheDifficultChildbyStanleyTurecki
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2. Demonstrate Leadership Skills by doing ALL of the following:
A.DevelopandConductThreeCreativeWorships
i.Worship1– AgeoftheYouth:_____________________________
DatetheWorshipwasgiven:____/____/______
TopicoftheWorship:_____________________________________________
ii.Worship2–AgeoftheYouth:_____________________________
DatetheWorshipwasgiven:____/____/______
TopicoftheWorship:_____________________________________________
iii.Worship3–AgeoftheYouth:_____________________________
DatetheWorshipwasgiven:____/____/______
TopicoftheWorship:_____________________________________________
MasterGuideMentor’sSignature:_____________________________________________
B.ParticipateinaLeadershipRolewithyourclubataConferenceSponsoredEvent
ConferenceSponsoredEvent:__________________________________________________________
DateofEvent::____/____/______
LeadershipRolesandResponsibilitiesPerformed:__________________________________________________
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MasterGuideMentor’sSignature:_____________________________________________
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C.TeachEitherTwoPathfinderHonorsorThreeAdventurerAwards
i.HonororAward1– NameofHonororAward_____________________________
Date(s)theHonororAwardwastaught:____/____/______to____/____/______
NumberofYouthTaught:_____________________________________________
AgesofYouthTaught:_________________________________
ii.HonororAward2–NameofHonororAward_____________________________
Date(s)theHonororAwardwastaught:____/____/______to____/____/______
NumberofYouthTaught:_____________________________________________
AgesofYouthTaught:_________________________________
iii.Award3– NameofAward_____________________________
Date(s)theAwardwastaught:____/____/______to____/____/______
NumberofYouthTaught:_____________________________________________
AgesofYouthTaught:_________________________________
MasterGuideMentor’sSignature:_____________________________________________
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D.AssistinPlanningandLeadingaFieldTrip
FieldTripLocation:__________________________________________________________
DateofEvent::____/____/______
AgesofYouthLed:________________________________
LeadershipRolesandResponsibilitiesPerformed:__________________________________________________
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MasterGuideMentor’sSignature:_____________________________________________
E.BeanactivePathfinder,AdventurerorSabbathSchoolstaffmember&attendatleast75%ofstaffmeetings
Iattestthatthefollowingcandidate__________________________________hasbeenastaff MasterGuidecandidate’sname
memberingoodstandingatthe_______________________________Pathfinder/AdventurerClub.This ChurchName CircleOnecandidatehasattended__________%ofmystaffmeetings.Director’sPrintedName:___________________________________Signature:_______________________________Director’sSignature
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3. Write three personal goals that you would like to accomplish in your ministryPleasemakethesegoalsS.M.A.R.T.(Specific,Measurable,Achievable,Relevant,andTime-based)
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4. Identify two other roles in your life and write three goals for each of these rolesPleasemakethesegoalsS.M.A.R.T.(Specific,Measurable,Achievable,Relevant,andTime-based)
Role1:_______________________________________
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Role2:_______________________________________
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Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Use ONLY
I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio and Michigan Pathfinders Master Guide Seminar Check List and have found them to have completed the requirements for this certification.
Training Completion Date: _____________________ Signature: _________________________
Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________
Failed Review Instructions
In the event of a failed review, the reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee designee should return the Portfolio to the participant along with a written note explaining what additional work or documentation must be completed per the Required Field Work requirement, to receive a pass.
Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Designee Disclaimer
Completion of this training curriculum does not guarantee that the bearer’s overall qualification to lead, nor does it give a guarantee of ability, aptitude, or placement. It simply marks completion of a training curriculum.
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Participant Information
Name:______________________________________________ClubDirector:______________________________________
Email:______________________________________________MasterGuideMentor:_____________________________
ContactPhone:____________________________________Mentor’semail:____________________________________
HomeClub:________________________________________MasterGuideMentor’sphone:____________________
Fitness Lifestyle Development 1. Participate in a personal physical fitness plan by completing ONE of the following:
A.Apersonalphysicalfitnessprogramofyourchoice&accordingtoyourabilities,foratleastthreemonths
B.Aschoolphysicalfitnessprogram(ifyou’vebeenoutofschoolformorethan3yearsthisisnotanoption)
C.Thephysicalcomponentofthe*AYSilverAward.IfyoualreadyhaveearnedtheSilverAwardthencompletethephysicalcomponentsofthe*AYGoldAward.(Ifyoucompletedbothmorethan3yearsago,thisisnotanoption)
Foranyofthethreechoicespleasekeepajournalofyourphysicalactivities(journalentriesarefoundonsubsequentpages).
Foranyofthethreechoicespleasewriteaone-pageessaydescribingwhatyoulearnedduringyourphysicalfitnessactivitiesandthechangesyouarewillingtomakeinorderto“CareformyBody”
*AYSilverAwardandAYGoldAwardPhysicalRequirementsareonthenexttwopages
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Men’sRequirements Women’sRequirementsTrack:Run4ofthefollowing8Events Track:Run2ofthefollowing8Events50yarddash 6.8seconds 50yarddash 7.5seconds100yarddash 14.2seconds 100yarddash 17seconds220yarddash 28seconds 220yarddash 36seconds440yarddash 67seconds 440yarddash 1minute25seconds
600yardrun-walk 1minute37seconds 600yardrun-walk 2minutes23seconds1milerun 6minutes 1500meterrun-walk 8minutes40seconds2milerun 13minutes 3,000meterrun-walk 19minutes55seconds3milerun 23minutes 5,000meterrun-walk 39minutes20seconds
Field:Complete3ofthefollowing5Events Field:Complete2ofthefollowing4EventsStandingbroadJump 7feet11inches StandingbroadJump 6feet2inchesRunningBroadJump 15feet RunningBroadJump 10feet9inches
HighJump 4feet6inches HighJump 4feetShotput(12lbs.) 34feet Softballthrow 104feetSoftballthrow 213feet Endurance:2ofthefollowing4Events Endurance:2ofthefollowing3Events
Sit-ups 55intwominutes Sit-ups 40intwominutesPull-ups 12 Flexed-armhang 19secondsPush-ups 40 Push-ups,modified 30RopeClimb 21feet(handsonly) Coordination-Agility-Balance:3ofthe5 Coordination-Agility-Balance:3ofthe5
BasketballFree-Throws 9of10 BasketballFree-Throws 7of10
ShuttleRun(2x30ft.) 10.4seconds ShuttleRun(2x30ft.) 10.4secondsSquat-Thrusts 20in30seconds Squat-Thrusts 20in30seconds
ForwardRoll,BackRoll,HandSpring,Frog
Stand,orHeadStand
1,1,1,holdfor7seconds,holdfor7
seconds
ForwardRoll,BackRoll,HandSpring,Frog
Stand,orHeadStand
1,1,1,holdfor7seconds,holdfor7
secondsRopeSkipping 300w/outstop/miss RopeSkipping 300w/outstop/miss
Swimming:1ofthefollowing Swimming:1ofthefollowing100meterFreestyle 1:30min:sec 100meterFreestyle 1:40min:sec100meterBackstroke 1:45min:sec 100meterBackstroke 2:05min:sec100meterBreaststroke 1:50min:sec 100meterBreaststroke 2:11min:sec
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Men’sRequirements Women’sRequirementsTrack:Run5ofthefollowing6Events Track:Run2ofthefollowing5Events50yarddash 6.1seconds 50yarddash 7.3seconds100yarddash 12seconds 220yarddash 33seconds220yarddash 26seconds 600yardrun-walk 2minutes10seconds440yarddash 63seconds 1milerun 7minutes7seconds1milerun 5minutes55seconds 5,000meterrun-walk 25minutes30seconds
10,000meterrun 44minutes Field:Complete3ofthefollowing4Events Field:Complete2ofthefollowing4Events
StandingbroadJump 8feet StandingbroadJump 6feet6inchesRunningBroadJump 16feet RunningBroadJump 11feet
HighJump 5feet HighJump 4feetShotput(16lbs.) 34feet Softballthrow 130feetEndurance:3ofthefollowing4Events Endurance:2ofthefollowing3Events
Sit-ups 65intwominutes Sit-ups 48intwominutesPull-ups 13 Flexed-armhang 25secondsPush-ups 42 Push-ups,modified 20RopeClimb 21feet(handsonly)
Coordination-Agility-Balance:1fromeachset Coordination-Agility-Balance:1fromeachsetBasketballFree-Throws
OrRopeSkipping
9of10
300w/outrest/missing
BasketballFree-ThrowsOr
RopeSkipping
9of10
300w/outrest/missingShuttleRun(2x30ft.)
OrSquatthrusts
9seconds
20within30seconds
ShuttleRun(2x30ft.)
10.2seconds
Handspring(Front/Back)Or
Hand-stand
1ofeither
10seconds
Handspring(Front/Back)Or
HeadStand,Splits,orbackbend
1ofeither
30seconds
Swimming:1ofthefollowing Swimming:1ofthefollowing100meterFreestyle 1:17min:sec 100meterFreestyle 1:23min:sec100meterBackstroke 1:23min:sec 100meterBackstroke 1:28min:sec100meterBreaststroke 1:28min:sec 100meterBreaststroke 1:42min:sec
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Keep a Physical Activity Journal covering at least 3 days a week for 12 weeks
Week1:Day1
Date:_______________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week1:Day2
Date:_______________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week1:Day3
Date:_______________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week2:Day1
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week2:Day2
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week2:Day3
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week3:Day1
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week3:Day2
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week3:Day3
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week4:Day1
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week4:Day2
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week4:Day3
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week5:Day1
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week5:Day2
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week5:Day3
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week6:Day1
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week6:Day2
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week6:Day3
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week7:Day1
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week7:Day2
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week7:Day3
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Week8:Day1
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Week8:Day2
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week8:Day3
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week9:Day1
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week9:Day2
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week9:Day3
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week10:Day1
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week10:Day2
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week10:Day3
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week11:Day1
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week11:Day2
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Week11:Day3
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
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Week12:Day1
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Week12:Day2
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Week12:Day3
Date:______________________________________________
TypeofExercise:_____________________________________
DurationofExercise:__________________________________
DistanceorNumberofRepetitions:______________________
Experiencesyouwishtojournal:________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Write a one-page essay describing what you learned during your physical fitness activities and the changes you are willing to make in order to “Care for my Body”
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Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Use ONLY
I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio and Michigan Pathfinders Master Guide Seminar Check List and have found them to have completed the requirements for this certification.
Training Completion Date: _____________________ Signature: _________________________
Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________
Failed Review Instructions
In the event of a failed review, the reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee designee should return the Portfolio to the participant along with a written note explaining what additional work or documentation must be completed per the Required Field Work requirement, to receive a pass.
Reviewing Michigan Conference Master Guide Committee Designee Disclaimer
Completion of this training curriculum does not guarantee that the bearer’s overall qualification to lead, nor does it give a guarantee of ability, aptitude, or placement. It simply marks completion of a training curriculum.
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Participant Information
Name:______________________________________________ClubDirector:______________________________________
Email:______________________________________________MasterGuideMentor:_____________________________
ContactPhone:____________________________________Mentor’semail:____________________________________
HomeClub:________________________________________MasterGuideMentor’sphone:____________________
Documentation 1. Completion Timeline –“Requirements are to be completed in no less than 1 year and no more than 4 years”.
MasterGuideStartDate:___/__/_____ MasterGuideCompletionDate:___/__/_____
MasterGuideCandidate’sSignature:____________________________________________
MasterGuideMentor’sSignature:______________________________________________
IftherearereasonswhyMasterGuiderequirementscompletionhastakenlongerthan4years,pleaselistthembelow.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Candidates must document all work in a portfolio
PortfolioSubmissionDate:___/__/_____ PortfolioReviewCompletionDate:___/__/_____
Reviewer’sSignature:______________________________andRole:___________________________
Reviewer’sSignature:______________________________andRole:___________________________
Reviewer’sSignature:______________________________andRole:___________________________
Reviewer’sSignature:______________________________andRole:___________________________
Reviewer’sSignature:______________________________andRole:___________________________
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3. Curriculum completion is under the supervision of the Michigan Conference Pathfinder or Adventurer Director
I______________________________________attestthatIhavereviewedtheportfoliooftheMasterGuide MichiganPathfinderand/orAdventurerDirector
candidate_______________________________,andIfindthattheyhavesatisfactorilycompletedthe MasterGuideCandidateName
requirementssetformbytheNorthAmericanDivisiontocompletetheirMasterGuideInvestitureCurriculum.
ItismygreatprivilegedtodeclarethemreadyforinvestitureasaMasterGuideandtowelcometheminto
clubministryleadershipintheMichiganConference.
ConferenceDirector’sSignature:___________________________________________________________
DateofmeetingwiththeMichiganConferenceMasterGuideCommittee:____/____/______