A Full Man

Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man--Francis Bacon

In 2016, there are many sources of information that are readily accessible to us. The internet seems to be spilling over with conflicting content. People spout claims easily from their lips, shouting their opinions as if they are verified fact. That is, until voracious fact checkers bring about statistics that shed light on their dubious claims...at which point many hustle to issue apologies, give the "real context" for their statement, or simply back away from previous convictions. The Word of God issues a warning to us who live in the end times: "For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonder to deceive, if possible, even the elect."  Matt 24:24 (NIV)

How to guard your mind against deception

1. Seek the Lord John 16:13

2. Read for yourself 2 Timothy 2:15

3. Be a responsible consumer 2 Peter 1:3-11

"We must study the truth for ourselves. No man should be relied upon to think for us. No matter who he is, or in what position he may be placed, we are not to look upon any man as a criteria for us. " Testimonies to Ministers, pp. 109

MG Literature Requirements

Bible

EGW Texts for droid for apple

Steps to Christ

Desire of Ages

Education

Child Guidance or Messages to Young People

Church History (1)

A Brief History of SDA Church (G. Knight) 2nd edition

The Pathfinder Story (R. Holbrook)

Church Heritage Manual (honor)

Tell it to the World (C M Maxwell)

Leadership (1)

Positive Church in a Negative World (J. Arrias)

Ellen White on Leadership (C Tutsh)

Help! I'm being followed (C Valley)

You may find that starting a book club among yourselves, or having a reading partner will improve your accountability. While the above list is not an exhaustive list of the literature you will need for this program, these resources will start you on your journey to becoming a more informed master guide, an equipped teacher, and a full (wo)man! 

Welcome to MGT 2016

Welcome to Master Guide Training. Your being here is symbolic of your commitment to the youth of your church. Thank you!
Master Guide is the highest level of leadership within the Adventurer/Pathfinder programs. First and foremost is a focus on your personal spiritual life and growth. During this training you will learn new and/or sharpen leadership skills that will help you to guide youth in understanding God's world of nature, outreach ministry, service to others and a lifestyle of healthful living.

 
 This course will likely take incredible personal sacrifice, and at times the task before you may seem impossible. With Gideon, God minimized an army, armed them with unlikely tools, and then sent them to win a war they were sure to lose. Likewise, be encouraged that this battle is not yours, and God has a plan for you in ministry. You may think your trumpet and empty clay pitcher are insufficient to take you through. But God has a surprise in store. Trust in HIM and don't look back.