SYL Portfolio

CENTRAL UGANDA CONFERENCE
YOUTH MINISTRIES
SENIOR YOUTH LEADER

A Leadership Curriculum for Ambassador and Young Adult Leaders
NOTES AND ASSIGNMENTS
PORTFOLIO
NAME:
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UGANDA UNION MISSION
SENIOR YOUTH LEADER
PORTFOLIO DETAILS
Name:
Contact Phone:
Email:
Local Church:
Young Adult Leader:
SYL Mentor:
Mentor’s phone:
Conference/Field:_____________
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Contents
SENIOR YOUTH LEADER REQUIREMENT CARD 1
PREREQUISITES 4
Be a baptized member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church 4
Written Recommendation from your Local Church Board 5
Be at least 16yrs to start the Senior Youth Leader curriculum. 6
Be an active staff member/supporter of an Ambassador or Young Adults Ministry. 6
Complete the 10 Hour Senior Youth Seminars and be involved for a minimum of one year. 6
YOU AND GOD 30
1. Spiritual Gifts 30
2. Steps to Christ – EGW 31
3. Encounter Series 1, 32
4. Desire of Ages - GW 37
5. Devotional Journal 47
6. Fundamental Beliefs 47
YOU AND YOU 77
1. Vision, Mission and Goals 77
2. Honors 78
3. Education – EGW 79
4. Leadership 80
5. Fitness lifestyle 81
YOU AND THE YOUTH 83
1. Topical Discussion 83
2. Temperaments 104
3. Safety and Insurance 106
YOU AND THE CHURCH 109
1. ICOR Values 109
2. Church Heritage 114
3. Skills Development 119
4. Planning 122
YOU AND THE COMMUNITY 125
1. Community Needs 125
2. Community Service 126
3. Evangelism 129
APPENDICES 1
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Appendix 1: You and God 1
Appendix 2: You and You 2
Appendix 3: You and the Youth 3
Appendix 4: You and the Church 4
Appendix 5: You and the Community 5
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SENIOR YOUTH LEADER REQUIREMENT CARD
NOTES:
€ The Senior Youth Leader curriculum must be completed in a minimum of one year and a maximum of 3years.
€ Those completing the Senior Youth Leader curriculum must do so under the supervision of the
Conference/Mission Youth Ministries Director or
€ his/her designated Pastor or Qualified Youth Ministries Leader.
€ Seminars should be at least 60 minutes in length. All the seminar facilitators must be approved by the
Conference/Mission Youth Director or his/her designee.
€ It would be advantageous for a Senior Youth Leader candidate to have a working knowledge of both
Ambassadors and Young Adults Ministries.
€ Choose only one type of filing, Digital (recording) or Paper (writing).
Category Signature Date

Prerequisites
1. Be a baptized member in regular standing of the Seventh-day
Adventist Church.
2. Have a written recommendation from your local Church Board.
3. Be at least 16 years of age to start the Senior Youth Leader
Curriculum
4. Be an active staff member/supporter of an Ambassador or
Young Adults Ministry.
5. Complete the 10 Hour Senior Youth Seminars and be involved
for a minimum of one year.
YOU and GOD Signature Date

1. Do the following:
a. Discover your Spiritual Gift by taking the test found on
youth.adventist.org
b. After studying the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy
teachings on Spiritual Gifts, write a brief summary (250 words)
or recording (5 mins) of how your gifts can most effectively be
used in Youth Ministry.
2. Read or listen (www.egwwritings.org) to the book Steps to
Christ and submit a response (250 words) or a recording (5
mins), focusing on the benefits of reading.
3. Complete the devotional guide Encounter Series I, Christ the
Way, or complete another year long Bible reading plan that
covers the four Gospels.
4. Read or listen (www.egwwritings.org) to the book Desire of
Ages.
5. Do one of the following:
a. Keep a devotional journal for a minimum of six
months,summarizing what you learned in a. Keep a
devotional journal for aminimum of six months,
summarizing what you learned in your devotional time and
outlining how you are growing in your faith.
b. Complete the Steps to Discipleship personal spirituality
curriculum.
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c. Summarize, critique and evaluate (500 words or 10
minutesrecording) the eWeek of Prayer of the current year.
(Facebook: GCYouth Ministries)
6. Prepare a point form (bullet point) summary (250 words) or
recording (5 mins) on each of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs.
YOU and YOU Signature Date

1. Do the following:
a. In view of Colossians 1:16, develop your own life vision
andmission
b. Identify three current roles in your life, at least one of which
isspiritually oriented, and submit 3 goals or objectives for each.
2. Teach the following honors:
a. Physical Fitness
b. Nutrition
c. Outdoor Leadership
d. Stewardship
e. First Aid
(A current Red Cross First Aid and SafetyCertificate or its
equivalent)
f. Literature Evangelism
g. Other: _________________________________
_________________________________
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3. Read or listen (www.egwwritings.org) to the book Education or
Messages to Young People by E. White
4. Demonstrate your Leadership Skills by doing two of the
following:
a. Develop and conduct three creative worship sessions for
Ambassadors or Young Adults.
b. Participate in a leadership role with your Local Church
Youth group in a Conference/Mission sponsored event.
c. Lead Ambassadors through one module to certification
d. Be an active Ambassador, Young Adult or Sabbath School
Staff member for at least one year and attend at least 75%
of all staff meetings
e. Be a Literature Evangelist for a minimum of 60 hours in
liaison with the Publishing Department of the Local
Conference.
5. Participate in a personal physical fitness plan by completing
one of the following:
a. The physical components of the AY Silver Award. If
youalready have the AY Silver Award, then move on to the
AY Gold Award.
b. A College physical fitness program.
c. A personal physical fitness program based on a fitness book
of your choice or a workout program in consultation with
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your Conference/Mission Youth Ministries Director or the
designated Pastor/Qualified Youth Ministries Leader.
3. Attend a Union or Conference Wide training on Safety
Planning and Insurance.
YOU and THE CHURCH Signature Date
1. Know and understand the 10 iCOR values. http://icor.church
2. Enhance your knowledge of Church Heritage by completing
two of the following:
a. Earn the Adventist Heritage Award.
b. Read a book called The AY Story.
c. Write or record the history of a local church in consultation
with the Conference/Mission Youth Ministries Director or
Designated Pastor/Qualified Youth Ministries Leader.
3. Do two of the following:
a. Teach the Sabbath School lesson to a group of Senior Youth
for a minimum of one quarter within one year.
b. Participate fully in the Youth Initiatives of Global Church
or the Higher Organization (Global Youth Day, Youth
Week of Prayer, Youth Commitment Day, Home Coming
Sabbath, etc.)
c. Get involved or volunteer in any department of the local
church and attend relevant leadership training offered by the
local church/conference.
d. Other: _____________________________
_____________________________
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4. Do one of the following:
a. Plan and direct/co-direct a weekend church or campus Senior
Youth retreat or a Spiritual Emphasis week for youth. Where
necessary subdivide the group.
b. Plan and direct at least two Senior Youth recreational
activities covering a total time span for at least six hours.
Where necessary subdivide the group.
YOU and THE COMMUNITY Signature Date

1. Identify 10 needs in your community
2. Develop a plan on how to be relevant for your community
3. Choose any two of from the following, endeavoring to lead one or
more people to Christ:
a. Identify one young person who has stopped attending church
and establish a relationship with him/her
b. Prepare and run GYD. Be sure to make follow up afterGlobal
Youth Day
c. Organize or present sermons for an evangelistic campaign
(public evangelism, minimum 2 weeks).
d. Engage in Personal Evangelism through Friendship Ministry,
Small Group Ministry, etc.
e. Serve as an Adventist Youth Task Force volunteer for 6 mths
f. Serve as a Student Missionary or OYIM volunteer for 6 mths
g. Give a series of Christ-Centered Bible studies covering at least
fifteen major doctrines.
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h. Direct or co-direct a community Better Living or Youth Alive
for a minimum of ten days.
i. Other: ______________________________
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Documentation Signature Date

Compile a portfolio (physical or digital) documenting all of your
work related to completing the Senior Youth Leader curriculum.
10-HOUR SENIOR YOUTH SEMINARS

Attend a 10-hour conference-sponsored Youth Society Seminar addressing the following areas of
youth ministry:
Seminar Signature Date

1. The Youth Leader as a Spiritual Leader, Mentor and Friend
2. Understanding the History, Philosophy, Vision, Objectives and
Structure of Adventist Youth Ministry
3. Developing a Purpose Driven Model for Youth Ministry in the
Local Church
4. Mentoring, Ownership and Empowerment in Youth Ministry
5. Comprehensive Evangelism
6. The Need for Specialized Youth Ministry
7. Creative Youth Ministry (to include programming)
8. Maximizing the Opportunities Offered by Social Media While
Circumventing Its Hazards
9. Spiritual Giftedness and Service
10. Understanding the Youth
We certify that has completed the requirements for the

Senior Youth Leader
Instructor/Mentor: _________________________________ Date: _______________________
Young Adults Leader: ______________________________ Date: _______________________
Elder/Pastor: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________
Conference/Mission Youth Ministries Director or Designee:

_________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
NAME AND TITLE
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Participant Information
Name: _________________________________ Local Church: ____________________________
Email: _________________________________ Contact Phone: ___________________________
Senior Youth Leader Mentor: __________________________ Phone : _________________________
PREREQUISITES
Be a baptized member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
I was baptized or joined the church by profession of faith on the following date, ___________________,
Date
At that time, I joined the Local Congregation at the church.
Local Congregation Name
Signed:
SYL Candidate
ATTACH A SCANNED COPY OF BAPTISM CERTIFICATE
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Written Recommendation from your Local Church Board
Dear Conference/FieldYouth Ministry Leader,
This letter is written to certify that is a member in good standing

SYL Candidate
at the church. This candidate regularly attends our church and joined our
Local Congregation Name
congregation by means of . We are happy to recommend him/her for
Baptism/ profession of faith/ transfer
consideration as a candidate of Senior Youth Leadership, and pleased that they are interested in learning
more about God, the Seventh-day Adventist church’s history and our SDA doctrines. We support them
taking this step in developing their leadership potential.
Signed:
Elder
Signed:
Pastor
Be at least 16yrs to start the Senior Youth Leader curriculum.

I provided documented proof of age by presenting my and this was
(Birth certificate/ driver’s license/ passport)
confirmed by my mentor, .
SYL Mentor’s Name
Signed:
SYL Mentor’s Signature
ATTACH A COPY OF EITHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE/DRIVER’S LICENSE/ PASSPORT
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Be an active staff member/supporter of an Ambassador or Young Adults Ministry.
I attest that the following candidate has been a staff member in

SYL candidate’s name
good standing at the Ambassador/ Young Adult Ministry.
Church Name Circle One
Youth Elder’s Name: Signature:
Complete the 10 Hour Senior Youth Seminars and be involved for a minimum of one year.
On the following pages, attach both the Seminars’: Activities and certificate of completion.
Reviewing Conference/Field/Mission Committee Use ONLY

I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio and 10hour conference seminars 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 Conference SYL 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 Conference/Field Senior Youth Leader Committee Designee Disclaimer
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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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SEMINAR 1: Understanding the History, Philosophy, Vision, Objectives
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and Structure of Adventist Youth Ministry
ACTIVITIES
Individual:
A. What are the Six Key Objectives of the youth department as outlined by M. E. Kern in 1907?
B. List the AYM organizational chart (Written/Recorded)
Group:
C. In partners or small groups, discuss specific ways what you have learned in this module can be
translated into your local youth ministry. How closely does your ministry adhere to the AYM
philosophy, mission, and ideals?
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SEMINAR 2: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Understanding Youth
ACTIVITIES
Part 1
Today at the seminar, try answering the questions below. Keep your answers in a safe place at home or
in your office; you will need them when completing Part 2 later.
1. Two factors that most influence the youth of your church
2. The musical trend of the youth in your church
3. The value placed on the church by the youth
4. The leisure activities of the youth
5. Their favorite media
6. The influence of church leaders have on them
7. To whom they talk about their problems with confidence.
8. The main complaints about the life of the church
9. The heroes they would like to resemble.
10. Their understanding of Christian living
Part 2
Next, use the methods outlined above to get involved with the youth of your church for a quarter. During
this time, find out how close you were in your original answers to the statements--without interrogating
the youth. The aim is to crosscheck the depth of your knowledge vis-à-vis youth-adult relationships. If
you were mostly correct with your Part 1 answers, congratulations. If not, you know what you need to
work on, and no doubt you have come much closer during the quarter of learning what your youth really
think about and how they feel.
Results:
What I need to work on:
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SEMINAR 3: CURRENT ISSUES
The Need for Specialized Youth Ministry
ACTIVITIES
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Individual:
A. What are the Six reasons identified in the survey about the millennials launched by the BARNA
GROUP
B. Name and explain the acronym used to define this Generation
Group:
C. Discuss how youth ministry leaders can engage their youth in networking with other youth
across the globe using social media to impact the world with the Gospel.
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SEMINAR 4: LEADERSHIP
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The Senior Youth Leader as Spiritual Leader, Mentor and Friend
ACTIVITIES
Individual:
A. Write/Record down and keep the three things from this lesson that you find most helpful in your
own situation.
Group:
B. Gather with three or four others and brainstorm ways to improve your local youth ministry using
the principles outlined in this lesson.
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SEMINAR 5: MENTORING
Ownership, and Empowerment in Youth Ministry
ACTIVITIES
A. Go around the departments of your church and report how many young people are appointed in
each area.
B. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the report?
C. Choose a young person and mentor them for a year.
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SEMINAR 6: CHURCH PLANNING
Developing a Purpose Driven Model for Youth Ministry in the Local Church
ACTIVITIES
Individual:
A. Briefly explain how the four Biblical dynamic forces were implemented by Jesus, as found in
Luke 6: 12-17: A Day in the Life of Jesus. (Written/Recorded)
B. Briefly explain how the four Biblical dynamic forces were implemented by the early church, as
found in Acts 2:42-47: A Day in the Life of the Early Church. (Written/Recorded)
Group:
C. Discuss various ways your youth can implement the four dynamic forces in purposeful activities
in their youth meetings. (30 mins)
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SEMINAR 7: CREATIVE YOUTH MINISTRY
Thinking Outside the Box
ACTIVITIES
Individual:
A. What are the Six Key Steps to Creative Program Planning? (Written/Recorded)
Group:
B. Plan a vibrant three-month “Youth Program” with four meetings per month, incorporating a few
of the Key AY objectives and once a month recreational activity. (15 mins.)
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SEMINAR 8: SERVING
Spiritual Giftedness and Service
ACTIVITIES
A. List at least five (5) gifts you have identified in the youth in your local congregation.
B. Course leader will lead participants in completing the Spiritual Gifts Inventory on the Youth
ministries website (youth.adventist.org). This is a major portion of the evaluation process.
Primary Spiritual Gifts
Secondary Spiritual Gifts
How do you plan to use your Spiritual Gifts for God’s Service?
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SEMINAR 9: YOUTH OUTREACH
Comprehensive Evangelism
ACTIVITIES
In pairs or small groups
A. Discuss the four different evangelism methods outlined here. Which are your youth already
involved in? Which do you want to branch out into?
B. Make a list of at least two ways to encourage each of the methods within your youth ministry.
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SEMINAR 10: DIGITAL MINISTRY
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Maximizing the Opportunities Offered by Social Media While Circumventing Its Hazards
ACTIVITIES
Discuss:
A. Because of the dangers, some parents are hesitant to grant internet privileges to their teens. Others
allow their teens total freedom to surf the net as they please. How much freedom or restraint do
you think teens should be allowed on the internet? List at least four internet safety rules.
B. Read 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 and discuss: what are some ways a Christian youth could use the
internet and social media to help spread the gospel?
C. How can social media be incorporated in Youth Ministry?
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YOU AND GOD

1. Spiritual Gifts
a. Discover your Spiritual Gift by taking the test found on https://youth.adventist.org
Before I took the Spiritual Gift assessment test, I thought my gift was and
after the assessment on , I discovered that my likely primary Spiritual gifts were
Date of test
, and . My secondary Gifts were,
and .
Instructor’s Name:
Signature:
b. After studying the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy teachings on Spiritual Gifts, write a briefsummary
(250 words) or recording (5 minutes) of how your gifts can most effectively be used in Youth Ministry.
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2. Steps to Christ – EGW
Read or listen (www.egwwritings.org) to the book Steps to Christ and submit a response (250 words) or
a recording (5 mins), focusing on the benefits of reading.
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3. Encounter Series 1,
Complete the devotional guide Encounter Series I, Christ the Way, or complete another year long
Biblereading plan that covers the four Gospels.
I read all of the reading materials specified by the from ,
Year Long Bible Study Date started
until .Signed:
Date Ended Your Signature
*Demonstrate that you have read by sharing monthly general insights or lessons for the series*
JANUARY:
FEBRUARY:
MARCH:
APRIL:
MAY:
JUNE:
JULY:
AUGUST:
SEPTEMBER:
OCTOBER:
NOVEMBER:
DECEMBER:
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4. Desire of Ages - GW
Read or listen (www.egwwritings.org) to the book Desire of Ages.
I read/listened to the book Desire of Ages from until .
Date started Date ended
Signed:
Your Signature
*Demostrate that you read or listened to the book by either sharing your insights, lessons, highlighted
pages, scanning highlighted paragraphs or audio or video file.
Notes from reading the book Desire of Ages (10 pages)
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5. Devotional Journal
Do one of the following:
a. Keep a devotional journal for a minimum of six months, summarizing what you learned in your
devotional time and outlining how you are growing in your faith.
b. Complete the Steps to Discipleship personal spirituality curriculum.
c. Summarize, critique and evaluate (500 words or 10 minutes recording) the eWeek of Prayer of the
current year. (Facebook: GC Youth Ministries)
I have successfully completed the requirement and attached hereto a proof of completion having
chosen option A B C which I started on and completed on .
Signature:
*Please attach your copies of the devotional journal or critic paper in the Appendices*
6. Fundamental Beliefs
Prepare a point form (bullet point) summary (250 words) or recording (5 mins) on each of the
28Fundamental Beliefs.
(see following Pages)
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28 Fundamental Beliefs
1. The Holy Scriptures
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2. The Trinity
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3. The Father
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4. The Son
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5. The Holy Spirit
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6. Creation
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7. The Nature of Humanity
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8. The Great Controversy
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9. The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ
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10. The Experience of Salvation
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11. Growing in Christ
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12. The Church
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13. The Remnant and Its Mission
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14. Unity in the Body of Christ
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15. Baptism
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16. The Lord’s Supper
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17. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries
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18. The Gift of Prophecy
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19. The Law of God
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20. The Sabbath
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21. Stewardship
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22. Christian Behavior
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23. Marriage and the Family
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24. Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary
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25. The Second Coming of Christ
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26. Death and Resurrection
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27. The Millennium and the End of Sin
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28. The New Earth
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I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio in the segment of “YOU AND GOD” and have
found them to have completed the requirements for this certification.
Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________

Reviewing Conference/FieldSenior Youth Leader Committee Designee Disclaimer

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YOU AND YOU

1. Vision, Mission and Goals
Do the following;
a. In view of Colossians 1:16, develop your own life vision and mission
Vision:
Mission:
b. Identify three current roles in your life, at least one of which is spiritually oriented, and submit three
goals or objectives for each.
Please make these goals S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-based)
Role 1: (Spiritual) _______________________________________
Goal 1:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Goal 2:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Goal 3:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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Role 2: _______________________________________
Goal 1:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Goal 2:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Goal 3:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Role 3: _______________________________________
Goal 1:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Goal 2:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Goal 3:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Honors
Teach the following honors: Signature Date
a. Physical Fitness
b. Nutrition
c. Outdoor Leadership
d. Stewardship
e. First Aid
(A current Red Cross First Aid and Safety Certificate or its equivalent)
f. Literature Evangelism
g. Other: ____________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
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3. Education – EGW
Read or listen to the book Education or Messages to Young People by E. White
I to the book by Ellen G White.

read/listened Education / Messages to young People
I started my reading/listening on and finished the book on .

Date started Date ended
Signed:
Your Signature
Summarise in a bullent form points, the key lessons you learnt from reading/listening to the book
*Feel free to Attach more details of your reading in the appendices*
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4. Leadership
Demonstrate your Leadership Skills by doing two of the following:
a. Develop and conduct three creative worship sessions for Ambassadors or Young Adults.
i) Worship 1 – Age/group of the Youth: _____________________________
Date the Worship was given: ____/____/______
Topic of the Worship: _____________________________________________
Description:
ii) Worship 2 – Age/group of the Youth: _____________________________

Description:
iii) Worship 3 – Age/group of the Youth: _____________________________

Description:
SYL Mentor’s Name and Signature: ____________________________________
b. Participate in a leadership role with your Local Church Youth group in a

Conference/Missionsponsored event.
Conference Sponsored Event: __________________________________________________
Date of Event: ____/____/______
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities Performed: _____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
SYL Mentor’s Name and Signature: _____________________________________________
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c. Lead Ambassadors through one module to certification
Tittle of the Module _____________________________
Date(s) the module or Award was taught: ____/____/______ to ____/____/______
Number of Ambassadors Taught: _____________________
Number of hours taught:
Ambassador club Leader: Signature:
d. Be an active Ambassador, Young Adult or Sabbath School Staff member for at least one year and
attend at least 75% of all staff meetings.
I attest that the following candidate __________________________________ has been a staff member
in good standing at the _______________________________ Ambassador/Young Adults Club. This
Church Name Circle One
candidate has attended _______% of my staff meetings.
Ambassador’s/young Adult Leader’s Printed Name: _________________ Signature: ___________
e. Be a Literature Evangelist for a minimum of 60 hours in liaison with the Publishing Department of
the Local Conference.
I attest that the following candidate __________________________________ has been a literature
evangelist for approximately hours, covering the area of in
Address/region Conference/field
Publishing Department Leader Printed Name: __________________ Signature: ______________
5. Fitness lifestyle
Participate in a personal physical fitness plan by completing one of the following:
a. The physical components of the AY Silver Award. If you already have the AY Silver Award,
thenmove on to the AY Gold Award.
b. A College physical fitness program.
c. A personal physical fitness program based on a fitness book of your choice or a workout program in
consultation with your Conference/Mission Youth Ministries Director or the designated Pastor/Qualified
Youth Ministries Leader.
For any of the three choices please keep a journal of your physical activities (journal entries are found
on subsequent pages).
For any of the three choices please write a one-page essay describing whatyou learned during your
physical fitness activities andthe changes you are willing to make in orderto “Care for my Body”
*Attach your Physical Activity Journal in the Appendices or your AY silver of Gold award certificate*
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I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio in the segment of “YOU AND YOU” and have
Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________


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YOU AND THE YOUTH
1. Topical Discussion
Dialogue in Small Groups (for 30 minutes on each topic) and submit a Reaction Paper (1000 words) or
Recording (20 minutes) on 10 of the following topics:
a. Church’s Relationship to k. Youth Evangelism s. Prejudice and
Government Racism/Discrimination
l. Violence and Peace
b. Music and Worship t. Morality
m. Christian Dress
c. Sex and Romance u. Human Rights
n. Gossip and Profanity
d. Care for the Environment v. Money Consumerism
o. AIDS/Cancer
e. Dating and Marriage w. Other:
p. Recreation and
_______________________
f. Service and Volunteering Amusement
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g. Ethics q. Lesbian Gay Bisexual
_______________________
Trans-sexual (LGBT)
h. Health and Temperance _
r. Unemployment and
i. Social Justice _______________________
Entrepreneurship
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j. Religious Freedom
1000 words is approximately 2 pages, which are single spaced, therefore use the next pages to type yo
ten reaction papers for 10 topics.
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Topic 1:
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Topic 2:
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Topic 3:
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Topical 4:
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Topic 5:
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Topical 6:
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Topic 7:
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Topic 8:
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Topic 9:
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Topic 10:
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2. Temperaments
Complete a two-page (500 words minimum) or recording (10 mins) research paper about a standard
temperament analysis program and complete the affiliated temperament inventory (Module
4,Ambassadors).
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*Attach your Temperament inventory in the Appendices*
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3. Safety and Insurance
Attend a Union or Conference Wide training on Safety Planning and Insurance.
Share a summary of lessons or notes taken and how you plan to use the knowledge in your youth
ministry.(Provide detailed notes in the appendices)
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I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio in the segment of “YOU AND YOU” and have
Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________


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YOU AND THE CHURCH
1. ICOR Values
Know and understand the 10 iCOR values. http://icor.church
Below is the summary of 10iCOR values and how I can use them in leading a strong youth Ministry at
the local church.
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2. Church Heritage
Enhance your knowledge of Church Heritage by completing two of the following:
a. Earn the Adventist Heritage Award.
I completed all of the requirements of the Adventist Heritage Honor on
Date completed
Your Signature Instructor’s Signature
b. Read a book called The AY Story.

I read the book by
Book Tittle Author
This book was read from until
Date Started Date ended
Signed:
Your Signature
c. Write or record the history of a local church in consultation with the Conference/Mission Youth
Ministries Director or Designated Pastor/Qualified Youth Ministries Leader.
History of My Local Church
Local Church Name: Conference/Field
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3. Skills Development
Do two of the following:
a. Teach the Sabbath School lesson to a group of Senior Youth for a minimum of 1 quarter within 1 year
I attest that the following candidate ______________________________ has been a sabbath school
teacher and member in good standing at _________________________ Leading a class of
Church Name
in the quarter of with the lesson tittle/theme: .
Sabbath School Superintendent’s Name: _____________________ Signature: _________________
Personal reflections and lessons
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b. Participate fully in the Youth Initiatives of Global Church or the Higher Organization (Global Youth
Day, Youth Week of Prayer, Youth Commitment Day, Home Coming Sabbath, etc.)
I attest that the following candidate __________________________________ fully participated in
the youth initiative of on the date of where
Church Name
s/he was involved in and successfully executed the task.
Performed role(s)
Young Adult’s Leader Name: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________
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c. Get involved or volunteer in any department of the local church and attend relevant leadership
training offered by the local church/conference.
Department: Date:
Roles Performed:
Leadership Trainings attended:
Department’s Elder Name: Signature:
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4. Planning
Do one of the following:
a. Plan and direct/co-direct a weekend church or campus Senior Youth retreat or a Spiritual Emphasis
week for youth. Where necessary subdivide the group.
Activity: Date:
Venue: No. of Attended:
Aim:
Objectives:
Theme:
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b. Plan and direct at least two Senior Youth recreational activities covering a total time span for at least
six hours. Where necessary subdivide the group.
Activity 1: Date: Hours
Aim:
Objectives:
Theme:
Activity 2: Date: Hours

Aim:
Objectives:
Theme:
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I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio in the segment of “YOU AND CHURCH” and
have found them to have completed the requirements for this certification.
Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________


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YOU AND THE COMMUNITY

1. Community Needs
Identify 10 needs in your community
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2. Community Service
Develop a plan on how to be relevant for your community
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3. Evangelism
Choose any two of from the following, endeavoring to lead one or more people to Christ:
a. Identify one young person who has stopped attending church and establish a relationship with
him/her. Share your experienceand thoughts why s/he stopped attending and how and what you did to
lead him/her to Christ again.
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b. Prepare and run GYD. Be sure to make follow up after Global Youth Day.
I attest that the following candidate ______________________________ successfully ran the GYD
at a congregation site of _________________________ Leading a group of under the
Church Name
theme of from to
Elder’s Name: _____________________ Signature: _________________
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c. Organize or present sermons for an evangelistic campaign (public evangelism, minimum 2 weeks).
Theme:
Key Text: Song/Hymn:
Venue: From: to
Average number of attendees Number of Converted
Personal Ministries leader Name: Signature
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d. Engage in Personal Evangelism through Friendship Ministry, Small Group Ministry, etc.
Share your strategy and reflections
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e. Serve as an Adventist Youth Task Force volunteer for 6 months
Share your roles and Experience
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f. Serve as a Student Missionary or OYIM volunteer for 6 months
Narrate your Experience in brief
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g. Give a series of Christ-Centered Bible studies covering at least fifteen major doctrines.
Venue: From: to
Mode of Delivery: Aids used
Average number of attendees Number of Converted
Personal Ministries leader Name: Signature
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h. Direct or co-direct a community Better Living or Youth Alive for a minimum of ten days.
Activity:
Aim:
Objectives:
Number of youths involved: Target community:

Venue: From: to
SYL mentor’s Name: Signature
Share its impact on the community
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I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio in the segment of “YOU AND COMMUNITY”
and have found them to have completed the requirements for this certification.
Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________


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APPENDICES
Appendix 1: You and God
Sample of a Devotional Journal
Appendix 2: You and You
Appendix 3: You and the Youth
Appendix4: You and the Church
Appendix 5: You and the Community
I have completed a review of the participants Portfolio in the segment of “Assignments” and have found
them to have completed the requirements for this certification.
Name: ________________________________________ Email: _________________________
Contact Phone: _____________________

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CENTRAL UGANDA CONFERENCE

SENIOR YOUTH LEADER

Category Signature Date

YOU and GOD Signature Date

YOU and YOU Signature Date

YOU and THE COMMUNITY Signature Date

Documentation Signature Date

10-HOUR SENIOR YOUTH SEMINARS

Seminar Signature Date

We certify that has completed the requirements for the

Instructor/Mentor: _________________________________ Date: _______________________

Young Adults Leader: ______________________________ Date: _______________________

Elder/Pastor: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________

Conference/Mission Youth Ministries Director or Designee:

ATTACH A SCANNED COPY OF BAPTISM CERTIFICATE

Dear Conference/FieldYouth Ministry Leader,

This letter is written to certify that is a member in good standing

taking this step in developing their leadership potential.

Be at least 16yrs to start the Senior Youth Leader curriculum.

ATTACH A COPY OF EITHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE/DRIVER’S LICENSE/ PASSPORT

I attest that the following candidate has been a staff member in

Youth Elder’s Name: Signature:

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B. List the AYM organizational chart (Written/Recorded)

2. The musical trend of the youth in your church

3. The value placed on the church by the youth

4. The leisure activities of the youth

5. Their favorite media

6. The influence of church leaders have on them

7. To whom they talk about their problems with confidence.

8. The main complaints about the life of the church

9. The heroes they would like to resemble.

10. Their understanding of Christian living

B. Name and explain the acronym used to define this Generation

B. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the report?

C. Choose a young person and mentor them for a year.

Secondary Spiritual Gifts

C. How can social media be incorporated in Youth Ministry?

YOU AND GOD

Notes from reading the book Desire of Ages (10 pages)

b. Complete the Steps to Discipleship personal spirituality curriculum.

chosen option A B C which I started on and completed on .

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YOU AND YOU

I to the book by Ellen G White.

I started my reading/listening on and finished the book on .

ii) Worship 2 – Age/group of the Youth: _____________________________

iii) Worship 3 – Age/group of the Youth: _____________________________

SYL Mentor’s Name and Signature: ____________________________________

b. Participate in a leadership role with your Local Church Youth group in a

SYL Mentor’s Name and Signature: _____________________________________________

Ambassador’s/young Adult Leader’s Printed Name: _________________ Signature: ___________

Publishing Department Leader Printed Name: __________________ Signature: ______________

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Instructor/Mentor: ___________ Date: _

Young Adults Leader: ________ Date: _

Elder/Pastor: ________________ Date:

Ambassador’s/young Adult Leader’s Printed Name: _______ Signature: _

Publishing Department Leader Printed Name: ____ Signature:

Sabbath School Superintendent’s Name: _____ Signature: _

Young Adult’s Leader Name: ________ Signature:

Elder’s Name: _____ Signature: _