CLUB TRAINING DAY
As a Pathfinder Leader we want you to be equipped for ministry. Pathfinder Ministry promotes annual training for all staff so that clubs can continue to improve, grow, and thrive.
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PATHFINDER LEADERSHIP TRAINING
APRIL and may 2026
In 2026, online training will be available for club staff members and leaders across the Minnesota Conference.
Place/Time:
ONLINE – by Zoom Meetings.
Who:
Counselors, Master Guide Trainees, Club Staff and Parents. DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL.
Cost:
Free Online Training. $15 for Hard-Copy Certificate and Pin.
Dates and Schedule (ONLINE 7:00PM)
April 2 (Thursday)
Pathfinder Club Ministry—PFAD
Adventurer Club Ministry: Purpose, History and Relationship to Church—ADV
April 5 – Sunday
Introduction to Club Organization —PFAD
Introduction to Adventurer Club Organization—ADV
April 9 – Thursday
Introduction to Medical and Safety Guidelines—MEDI
April 16 – Thursday
Introduction to Club Programming and Planning—PFAD
Special Programs—ADV
April 19 (Sunday) – In-Person Training
Introduction to Basic Drill—PFAD
Adventurer Stars, Chips and Awards —ADV
April 30 – Thursday
Introduction to Club Outreach—PFAD
Adventurer Club Curriculum —ADV
May 14 – Thursday
Developmental Growth—PYSO
Developmental Growth and Introduction to Effective Teaching Methods for Pre-K
through 4th Grade—PYSO
MASTER GUIDE RESOURCES
This is one of the most current leadership development program for youth ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Master Guide is the foundation for youth ministry leadership, then builds two levels of continuing education that will help keep youth leaders sharp.
The Master Guide is the expert, the advisor, the promoter for Adventurers and Pathfinders. As such, MG is NOT a Pathfinder program, it is a Youth Ministry Leadership Program.
With one click, you can have one of the most current leadership development programs for youth ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This concept uses the Master Guide curriculum as the foundation for junior youth ministry leadership and helps keep youth leaders sharp, up-to-date, and focused on why we are in this business anyway.
We are now improving the MG Curriculum for release at the 2013 Impact South Africa youth congress.
MASTER GUIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING
MASTER GUIDE LEADERSHIP
This continues to be the highest level of leadership within the Adventurer/ Pathfinder programs of the church. It focuses on one’s personal spiritual life and growth first and foremost. General leadership skills are then woven into the sharpening of those skills, which are specifically geared to leading youth in God-ordained areas of development: understanding God’s world of nature, outreach ministry, service to others and a life-style that denotes healthy living.
As one church leader of the past put it so simply: “You can’t teach what you don’t know, and you can’t lead where you won’t go.” As leaders we must not only be good at spouting theory if we expect to see success with our youth ministry; we must live what we preach and demonstrate it.
MASTER GUIDE REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites Be a baptized member, in regular standing, of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.Be at least 16 years of age to start this card and 18 years of age at Investiture.Complete a background check and child protection course, and be approved by your Conference/Mission.With your mentor, prayerfully discuss what it means to be a Master Guide and… READ MORE…
About Master Guides NAD
ONLINE PATHFINDER BASIC STAFF TRAINING
INVESTITURE ACHIEVEMENT CLASSWORK
ADVENTIST YOUTH MINISTRIES TRAINING (AYMT)
Pathfinder Staff Training Program Description
AYMT Seminars
PRIMARY CONTACTS
Please feel free to reach out with any questions about youth ministries.