
Empower
Empower is leadership training designed to help improve your effectiveness in reaching the children, youth, and young adults who are the focus of your chosen area of ministry.
What Is Empower Training?
The training aims to improve organizational skills, share ideas, foster imagination, and creativity, prompt ingenuity in teaching, and encourage social connections with others who are also leading out in their local church. We use the AYMT framework for our seminars and Master Guide curriculum.
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What is AYMT?
Adventist Youth Ministries Training (AYMT) is a curriculum of learning designed to provide role-specific training for club staff members. While its primary targets are those who have been invested as Master Guides, it also provides structured training for staff who have not yet earned their Master Guide class and some direct connection to the Master Guide Curriculum.
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The AYMT framework provides for standardized departments, seminar nomenclature, and descriptions. These seminars and related fieldwork are then organized into certification programs as approved by the appropriate North American Division Youth Ministry (NAD) committee with General Conference participation. The system is designed to allow flexibility in many areas and provides opportunities for unions and conferences to develop additional certifications and seminars that meet their specific needs.
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Theme: Connecting Generations
Speaker: Pr. Manny Cruz
Date: July 26-27, 2025
Location: SWAU (100 W Hillcrest St, Keene, TX 76059)
Cost: Regular until June 30 $65 | Late - July 1 to 10 $ 85.00 | On site $ 100
Registration: YYMS
2025 - Tracks
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Leadership Identity & Growth (Wisdom)
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Vision. Mission. Motivation.
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Christian Leadership
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Discipline & Discipleship
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Child & Youth Evangelism
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Creating Effective Worships
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Communication: Theory & Practice
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Education: Theory & Practice
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Resources for Creative Instruction
Leadership
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MGAD 001 – Organizing a Master Guide Club
This workshop provides guidance on how to form and structure a Master Guide Club (MGC). It outlines leadership roles, servant leadership traits, and the operational guidelines of a club, including membership policies, financial management, record keeping, uniforms, and insurance.
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MGAD 002 – Programming and Planning
Focuses on designing effective club programs over the standard three-year cycle. Topics include key events such as registration, induction, club inspections, investiture, and participation in area and conference events. Also covers regular meeting components like opening ceremonies.
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EDUC 300 – Teaching Investiture Requirements
Explains the structure and sections of the Master Guide investiture requirements and honors. Emphasis is placed on proper documentation and teaching methods. This session offers strategies for combining and adapting requirements to fit the unique needs of each group using engaging, hands-on methods.
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LEAD 001 – Introduction to Leadership Skills
Covers the basic duties of leaders in various ministries. Emphasizes the attitudes and characteristics of effective Christian leaders. Compares leadership styles and offers practical guidance tailored to ministry leadership.
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LEAD 122 – Conference and Church Board Relations
Covers expectations and guidelines from the conference for local ministries. Includes the organizational structure of Adventurers, Pathfinders, and Master Guides, with advice on managing conflicts with local or conference leadership. Provides strategies to strengthen relationships with the church board and advocate for ministry support.
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LEAD 150 – Recruiting, Screening, and Training Volunteers
Introduces methods for recruiting and vetting volunteers, conducting training, and showing appreciation. Reviews local conference requirements and offers tips for training content and evaluation of staff to help improve their performance.
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MEDI 100 – Medical, Risk Management, and Safety
Provides an overview of required forms, abuse prevention policies, conference screening protocols, staff ratios, transportation rules, emergency planning, first aid, and supervision responsibilities.
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Survey of Camping and Campout Planning —WILD 101
The workshop offers a concise overview of camping, starting with its core philosophy and different types. The primary focus of the workshop is on the practical aspects of planning and programming engaging and secure camping experiences.
Schedule
Friday - July 25th, 2025
6-8pm Check In/Registration
8-9pm General Session
Sabbath - July 26th, 2025
9-10am General Session
10:15-11:45am Worship/Church Service
11:45am-12:45pm Seminar #1
1-1:45pm Lunch
2:00-3:00pm Seminar #2
3:10-4:10pm Seminar #3
4:20-5:20pm Seminar #4
5:30-6:30pm Seminar #5
6:40-7:40pm General Session
Sunday - July 27th, 2025
8:00-8:15am Enter drawing for free International Camporee ticket
8:15-9:15am Seminar #6
9:20-10:20am Seminar #7
10:25-11:25am Seminar #8
11:30am-12:30pm General Session