Master Guides SDA are leaders in the Seventh-day Adventist youth ministry, who are trained to disciple and mentor children and youth. The Master Guide program is a leadership development initiative that focuses on personal spiritual growth and equips participants with skills for leadership in youth programs like Adventurers, Pathfinders, and the general youth ministry.
- Purpose: The primary goal is to develop Christ-like leaders to disciple children and youth. The program focuses on in-service training to build leadership skills for youth ministry and outreach endeavors.
- Structure: It is considered the highest level of leadership within the Adventurer/Pathfinder/Youth programs in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- Training focus: The curriculum emphasizes a balance of spiritual growth and practical leadership skills. Topics include personal spiritual life, understanding God’s world, outreach ministry, service to others, and healthy living.
- Participants: The program is open to baptized Seventh-day Adventist members who are at least 16 years old to start the training and 18 to be invested.
- Role: Master Guides assist local church leadership in areas like discipleship, outreach, and leadership training for Adventurer, Pathfinder, and youth ministries.