INDUCTION CEREMONY PROCEDURE

PREPARED BY

MG ALLEN MORTON SHITUMBA

CHELSTON MISSION DISTRICT

PRESIDENT
 INDUCTION CEREMONY
What is an induction ceremony?
 An induction ceremony is a ceremony where
Adventist Youth are admitted into the local Youth
clubs and into the fellowship of the world wide
Youth clubs.
 Youths and staff have the opportunity to publicly
show their commitment to the principles and
objectives of Youth clubs.
 Promises are made and principles are recited, at
the end – Youths, staff and church members, leave
with a sense of commitment and purpose.
 After the recitations, anthems and devotion the induction
starts.
• The Inducting Officer shall match smartly to the front and
gives the brief introduction of the program and also
declares the induction ceremony in order as he lights the
Spirit of Adventist Youth Ministry
• The Inducting officer says the following words as he lights
the Spirit, “For the light of our program we turn to the
Spirit of Adventist Youth Ministry. It is the Spirit of
Fellowship, Worship, Learning, Discipleship, Togetherness,
and above all it is the Spirit of Service for God and man
from which all the four Ministries get their power.
• Therefore, I will now be calling the Directors to come and
start conducting the Induction ceremonies for their Clubs.
 ADVENTURER MINISTRY
PREPARATION
• Materials needed:
1. Table
2. Adventurer Emblem
3. Adventurer Burner
4. Adventurer Flag
5. National Flag
6. Candles
 One (01) big White Candle
 Six (06) Adventurer Classes Candles colored according to their
classes
 One (01) Candle for Pledge
 Ten (10) Candles for the Law
PROCEDURE
 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a large Adventurer
Emblem directly behind the table, with a Adventurer
Pledge banner on the right of the emblem and Adventure
Law banner to the left of the emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the
Adventurer emblem place a White big candle to represent
the spirit of Adventurer Club. In front of this candle put six
(06) candles that represent the Classes according to their
colors.
 On the right of the Spirit candle place One (01) candle to
represent the Adventure Pledge and Ten (10) candles on
the left to represent the Adventurer Law.
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the
audience) of the table and a Adventurer Flag to the left of
• The Adventurer Director will march smartly and get permission
from the Officiating Officer (Inducting Officer)
The Director..
“The Inducting Officer Sir/Madam, permission to conduct the
Induction Ceremony for the Adventurers Sir.
After permission is granted, the Director takes position in front of
the table and declares the ceremony in order;
“I declare the Induction ceremony for the Adventurers now in
order”
While lighting the Spirit of Adventurer Club candle, the Director says
the following words:
“For the light of our program we turn to the Spirit of Adventurer
Club. This is the spirit of reverence, training, adventurer, fun,
learning, and above all it is the Spirit of awareness and awakening
to God and man.” This light on its own is not sufficient or
complete, therefore, we will call on the Deputy Adventurer
Director to come and light the complementary lights.
The Deputy Director matches smartly and gets permission
from the Director.
The Deputy Adventurer Director;
“The Director Sir/Madam, permission to light the
complementary lights sir/madam”
After permission is granted, the Deputy Director takes
position in front of the table to the left side of the
Director as he/she faces the audience.
The deputy proceeds in lighting the six Adventurer classes
one by one while explaining them;
The candle I now light represents;
1. Little Lamb Class – This is the class where we learn and
discover the joy found in obeying Jesus. It is the class
where you find young people of four (04) years old and
2. Eager Beaver Class – This is the class where we
learn to explore the love that pours forth from
Jesus Christ and the family. This class is for young
people of five (05) years old and it is represented
by the color Green.
3. Busy Bee Class – This is the class where we learn
how to stay “bizzzzy” working for Jesus. The color
represented by this class is Yellow and its for
young people of six (06) years old
4. Sun Beam Class - This is the class where we learn
courtesy and practice how to shine for Jesus
everyday. The color represented by this class is
Orange and this is where you find young people
5. Builder Class – this is the class where we focus on how to
build a Christian character and keep our bodies strong for
Jesus. The class color is Blue and the age group is eight
(08) years
6. Helping Hand Class – This is the class where we learn how
to lend a hand in service to Jesus at home, school and in
the community. This class is represented by the color
maroon and is for young people who are nine (09) years
old.
The Adventurer Director…
After the completion of lighting the candles for the classes,
the Director says the following:
“The Spirit of Adventurer Club candle represents good things
in the Adventurer program. It represents the high ideals
for which the club stands and the growth that each
• We will now call on the Adventurer to come and
light the Pledge Candle.
Adventurer
Sir/Madam the candle I now light represent the
adventurers pledge which says,
“Because Jesus loves me, I will always do my best”
The Deputy Adventurer Director..
On behalf of the ________Adventurers, I accept the
candidate’s vow to live by the Adventurer Pledge.
Will now proceed in lighting the candles for
Adventurer Law.
Adventurers………..
Sir/Madam the candle I now light represents the Adventurer Law which says

1. BE OBEDIENT: Which means that I will obey God’s laws and cheerfully do what my
parents and teachers ask me to do.

2. BE PURE: Which means I understand that my body is the temple of God, so I will keep it
clean. I will not swear, smoke, drink alcohol, do drugs, or do any other thing God says is
disgusting.

3. BE TRUE: Which means that I will always tell the truth and never try to deceive–even if I
may get in trouble for it.

4. BE KIND: Which means that I will look for ways to make other people happy. I will never
hurt a person or animal intentionally.

5. BE RESPECTFUL: Which means that I will be courteous to those whom God put in
authority over and to those who are younger and weaker than me.

6. BE ATTENTIVE: Which means that I will listen when someone is talking to me at home, at
school, and at church. I will especially listen for God to tell me what to do with my life.
7. BE HELPFUL: Which means that I will look for ways to help
my family at home, teachers and friends at school, and
other people from other places and I will also help God.

8. BE CHEERFUL: Which means that I will not grumble or

complain when I don’t get my way or when I have work to
do. I will remember that God made me and that makes me
happy.

9. BE THOUGHTFUL: Which means that I will make courtesy a

habit, both in words and actions. I will look for ways to be
nice to people. I will not be rude or irritating.

10. BE REVERENT: Which means that I will listen carefully to

God, His word, and His messengers and I will never make
Deputy Adventurer Director
On behalf of the ______ Adventurers, I accept the
candidates’ vow to live by the Adventurer Law.
The Adventurer Director
The Inducting Officer Sir/madam ceremony
completed, permission to carry on sir/madam
Then the Director, the Deputy Director and the
Adventurers matches out and takes position in the
audience as they wait for the final charge.
 PATHFINDER MINISTRY
PREPARATION
• Materials needed:
1.Table
2.Pathfinder Emblem
3.Pathfinder Banners
4.Pathfinder Flag
5.National Flag
6.Candles
 One (01) big White;
 Six (06) Pathfinder Classes candles colored according to
classes;
 Eight (08) candles for Law;
 and Seven (07) candles for Pledge.
 PROCEDURE
 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a large Pathfinder
Emblem directly behind the table, with a Pathfinder Pledge
banner on the right of the emblem and a Pathfinder Law
banner to the left of the emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the Pathfinder
emblem place a White big candle to represent the spirit of
Pathfinder Club. In front of this candle put six (06) candles–
blue, red, green, silver (black), burgundy, and gold, which
represent the six Pathfinder Classes.
 On the right of the Spirit candle place Seven (07) candles to
represent the Pathfinder Pledge and Eight (08) candles on
the left to represent the Pathfinder Law.
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the
audience) of the table and a Pathfinder Flag to the left of the
table.
As the program starts, the Director, the Deputy
and the Pathfinders match to the front in two files
smartly. Then halt at least five (05) meters away
from the table. The Director will advance and gets
permission to conduct the induction from the
Chief Marshal (Inducting Officer).
Note: The Pathfinders for Pledge will be to the
right and those for the Law will be to left as they
face the table.
The Director stands to the right of the table and
the Deputy Director stands to the left of the table
as they face the Pathfinders
(The Deputy Director and the Pathfinders get permission from the Director)
• The Inducting Officer Sir, permission to conduct the induction
ceremony for the Pathfinder Sir!
• After permission has be granted, and the director gives a brief on
the pathfinder Club, and pronounces the induction ceremony in
order for the club:
• “I hereby declare the induction ceremony of the ______________
Pathfinder Club now in order.”
• The director lights the “Spirit of Pathfinder Club” candle while
saying:

• “For the light of our program we turn to the Spirit of Pathfinder

Club. The candle that I now light represents this spirit. It is the
spirit of Adventure, Fun, Learning, Comradeship Awareness, and
Awakening, and above all, a spirit of Reverence and a Spirit of
Service to God and man. This light is of itself not complete or
sufficient. To introduce the complementary lights we call on our
Deputy Director.” (If possible mention his/her name)
• While lighting each candle, the Deputy Director defines the
six (06) Pathfinder Classes as follows:
(Six (06) Pathfinders may present the following as well.)
The Candle I now light represents:
• Friend Class is a course of study in learning, skills, and
physical fitness that will help one to be a better neighbor
now and a friend of God throughout eternity.

• Companion Class is a course of study in learning, skills, and

physical fitness that will give more meaning to life and a
companionship with Jesus Christ every hour of the day.

• Explorer Class is a course of study that will help one to find

new adventure in exploring God’s world to secure true and
genuine happiness.
• Ranger Class is a course of study that will open up
new areas of discovery in the natural and spiritual
world to secure true and genuine happiness.

• Voyager Class is a course of study in physical,

mental, cultural, and spiritual development that
challenges the teen to develop a wholesome self-
concept and Christian life-style.

• Guide Class is a course of study that emphasizes

personal growth and spiritual discoveries and
prepares the Pathfinder for development of new
• When the six Pathfinder Class candles have been lit, the director
then explains to the candidate that the large candle is symbolic of
the Pathfinder program, emphasizing the high ideals for which the
club stands and the growth that the Pathfinder will make as a club
member.

• He then calls upon the Eight (08) Pathfinders one by one to proceed
with the ceremony of lighting the Pathfinder Law candles.

• In turn, each of the eight Pathfinders marches smartly to the front,

salutes the director with a hand salute, and lights one of the
Pathfinder Law candles.

• After the Pathfinder lights the candle he again salutes the director
and repeats, “Sir, I represent the candidate who hereby vows to:
(repeats one of the following definitions according to the candle he
has lit.”
• “Keep the Morning Watch,” meaning I will have prayer
and personal Bible study each day.

• “Do my honest part,” meaning by the power of God I

will help others, and do my duty and my honest share,
wherever I may be.

• “Care for my body,” meaning I will be temperate in all

things and strive to reach a high standard of physical
fitness.

• “Keep a level eye,” meaning I will not lie, cheat or

• “Be courteous and obedient,” meaning I will be kind
and thoughtful of others, reflecting the love of Jesus in
all my association with others.

• “Walk softly in the sanctuary,” meaning in any

devotional exercise I will be quiet, careful, and
reverent.

• “Keep a song in my heart,” meaning I will be cheerful

and happy and let the influence of my life be as
sunshine to others.

• “Go on God’s errands,” meaning I will always be ready

to share my faith and go about doing good as did Jesus
• When the Pathfinder Law candles have all been lit,
the Deputy Director declares, “On behalf of the
worldwide Pathfinder Club I accept the candidate’s
vow to observe the Pathfinder Law.”
• The same procedure as used in the lighting of the
Pathfinder Law candles is followed by seven Best
Pathfinders to light the candles for Pledge.
•
• After each candle is lit, the Pathfinder repeats to
the director, “Sir, I represent the candidate, who
pledges (repeats one of the following points
according to the candle he has lit).”
•
1. “By the grace of God,” meaning that only as I rely on
God to help me, can I do His will.

2. “I will be pure,” meaning I will not only be

considerate and kind to my fellow men but also to all
of God’s creation.

3. “I will be kind” meaning that I will rise above the

wicked world in which I live and keep my life clean
with words and actions that will make others happy.

4. “I will be true,” meaning I will be honest and upright

in study, work and play and can always be counted
upon to do my very best.
5. “I will keep the Pathfinder Law,” meaning I will
seek to understand the meaning of the Pathfinder
Law and will strive to live up to its spirit, realizing
that obedience to law is essential in any
organization.

6. “I will be a servant of God,” meaning I will pledge

myself to serve God first, last and best in
everything I am called upon to be or do.

7. “I will be a friend to man,” meaning I will live to

bless others and do unto them as I would have
them do unto me.
• At the completion of the lighting of the Pathfinder
Pledge candles, the Deputy Director declares, “On
behalf of the worldwide Pathfinder Club I accept
the candidate’s vow to live by the Pathfinder
Pledge.”

• The Director then asks the candidates to stand at

attention and gets permission from the Inducting
Officer to go and take position in the audience as
they wait for the final charge.
 THE AMBASSADOR MINISTRY
• Preparations
Materials needed:
1. Table
2. Ambassador Emblem
3. Ambassador Banners
4. Ambassador Flag
5. National Flag
6. Candles
 One (01) big White;
 Four (04) candles for module elements
 Seven (07) candles for Ambassador Program Foundations;
 And One (01) candles for Ambassador Pledge.
NB.The total number of candles is Thirteen (13)
 Procedure
 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a large Ambassador
Emblem directly behind the table, with an ambassador Pledge
banner on the right of the emblem to the left of the
Ambassador emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the Ambassador
emblem place a White big candle to represent the spirit of
Ambassador Club. In front of this candle put four (04) candles–
which represent the four elements of Ambassador Classes
modules.
 On the right of the Spirit candle place Five (05) candles to
represent the Ambassador Pledge and Seven (07) candles on
the left to represent the foundations of the Ambassador
program.
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the
audience) of the table and an Ambassador Flag to the left of
As the program starts, the Director, the Deputy
and the Ambassadors match to the front in two
files smartly. Then halt at least five (05) meters
away from the table. The Director will advance and
gets permission to conduct the induction from the
Chief Marshal (Inducting Officer).
Note: The Ambassadors for Pledge will be to the
right and those for the program foundations will
be to left as they face the table.
The Director stands to the right of the table and
the Deputy Director stands to the left of the table
as they face the Ambassadors
(The Deputy Director and the Ambassadors get permission from the Director)
• I hereby declare the Induction Ceremony of the
_________Ambassador Club now in order.
• For the light of our program, we turn to the Spirit
of Adventist Youth. The candle which I now light
represents this Spirit. It is the Spirit of adventure,
fun, learning, comradely, awareness, and
awakening, and above all, a spirit of reverence and
a spirit of service to God and man. This light is of
itself not complete or sufficient. To introduce the
complimentary lights, we call on our the
Ambassador Deputy Leader.
The Deputy Ambassador Director will march smartly and gets
permission from the Ambassador Director and thereafter takes
position in from to the left side of the Director.
The Ambassador Deputy Director says the following:
The Ambassador Club is an organization of the Seventh-day
Adventist Church dedicated to meeting the Spiritual, Social and
lifestyle needs of the youths between the age of 16 and 21.
The name ambassador itself suggests that they are
representative of the Heavenly Kingdom. Therefore, the
Ambassador program gives the Youths opportunity to learn,
experience and share the relationship they have with Jesus to
the world.
To accomplish the Club’s objectives, the Ambassador program is
based on Seven (07) foundations each presented into modules
whose focus is based on Four (04) Elements
The candles I will now light represents these Elements
The candle I now light represents the first elements
which focuses on
1. The concept of Spiritual Companion
This is the element whose concept encourages
Ambassadors to have a friend who is a Spiritual
Companion for the duration of the module. This is
in order for the two to encourage and support
each other in their role and growth as an
Ambassador
This also builds the concept of interdependence and
accountability into the ambassador experience
The candle I now light represents the second
element which focuses on
2. The Individual Discipleship Plan (IDP)
This is the element which encourages each
Ambassador as a participant to make a plan on
how they would want to grow spiritually and
acquire practical competence in the area of the
upcoming module. Their Spiritual Companions will
be there to help them accomplish these plans
The candle I know light represents the third element which
focuses on
3. The Project
This is the element which helps participants to integrate the
core concept of the module into the serving learning
activity focusing on helping others. This also gives
opportunity for the Ambassadors to work together as a
whole.
The candle I now light represents the fourth element which
focuses on
4. The Social Activities
This is the element which focuses on social activities at least
once a month. It provides participants with opportunities
for good and wholesome fun for their age group.
The Deputy Ambassador Director
We will now call on the Ambassadors to come and light
the candles that represent the foundations of the
Ambassador Program
Sir/Madam the candle I now light represent the
foundations which says:
1. A Christ-Centered Discipleship Plan
This is the course of study where Ambassadors learn that
the power of an Ambassador is only found in the
character of Jesus Christ being reflected in them as they
become a living sacrifice and be baptized by the Holy
Spirit
It also helps them understand that the role of an
Ambassador is to represent the Kingdom of God on
 2. Christian Leadership
This is the course of study where we learn the Biblica
of leadership which gives opportunities to experien
Servant Leadership and also to lead. This is where w
also learn that everyone is a leader
3. A Personal, Small Group Based and Public
Evangelistic Mission Lifestyle
This is the course of study where we learn how to gro
spiritual and evangelize and also use this opportun
share about Jesus and His plan of salvation. This is
we learn and understand the essence of the Sevent
Adventist message and its contribution to the worl
course helps us understand that this message must
take now to the world through our lifestyle and pub
evangelism
 4. Character and Personality Development
This is the course of study where we learn how to
develop a Christian Character and personality and
also engage in activities that build them.
This is where we also learn skills to process life
experience for holistic growth
5. Lifestyle Vocational/Career Development
This is the course of study where we learn how to
expand our skills to serve and become proficient
enough to teach them to other people
The Deputy Ambassador Leader
• We will now call on the Candidates to come and light
the candles that represent Senior Youth Pledge.
• The Senior Youth Pledge Says, “Loving the Lord Jesus,
I promise to take an active part in the work of the
Adventist Youth Society, doing what I can to help
others and to finish the work of the gospel in all the
world.”
• This introductory thought directs our minds toward
the motto of Adventist youth. It is the impelling force
of the pledge and the movement of Adventist youth.
• The value of service for the Master is measured by
the love and dedication with which Adventist youth
serve Him.
Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate
myself to the commitments of the AY Pledge.

1. Loving the Lord Jesus.

This introductory thought directs our minds toward
the motto of Adventist youth. It is the impelling
force of the pledge and the movement of
Adventist youth. The value of service for the
Master is measured by the love and dedication
with which Adventist youth serve him. Does the
Lord Jesus completely direct the life?
• Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate
myself to the commitments of the AY Pledge.
2. I promise.
• Promise means that I will not be dominated by
someone else, but rather I am ready and willing to
follow the Lord’s leading. I understand that I have
a purpose to which I must commit myself.
• This means that I will be available for action, and
will decide for the best in my life.
• I will follow the proposed path with determination
and will keep my eyes fixed on the goal.
• I know that our Master Guide Jesus counts on me
to fulfill my promises completely.
• Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate
myself to the commitments of the AY Pledge.

3. To take an active part in the Adventist Youth

Ministry Society.
• This means to be involved in the activities of the
AY Society, including the meetings and witnessing
outreach. I will always be ready to help someone,
and will support the AY Society and church in
various activities.
• Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate
myself to the commitments of the AY Pledge.
4. Doing what I can to help others.
• This is a commitment that denotes readiness and
dedication on behalf of others. It means to do
one’s best for a cause, and
• represents the greatest effort to help in every
phase of activity within the organization of the
Adventist Youth Society and
• in the church. The true Adventist youth is always
ready to take advantage of every opportunity to
serve.
 6. friendship and Relationship skill Development
This is the course of study where we learn how to develop
communication skills and be able to maintain friendship
and relationships and also how to lead our friends into a
saving relationship with Christ.
This is where we also learn how to understand and
reconcile Biblical views
7. Community Outreach Development
This is the course where we learn how to actively serve
the community as Ambassadors for Christ in variety
ways.
After lighting the candles, Deputy Ambassador Director
declares, “On behalf of the worldwide Youth Club I
accept the candidates to live by the foundations of the
 5. And to finish the work of the gospel in all the
world.
This is part of the Adventist Youth pledge that urges the
youths to think of the AYS aim. It represents the
extension of the divine mandate of our Lord Jesus in a
universal scope. It is a challenge to the youth to
understand the divine command. Adventist youth can
help in four different ways to finish the ask: Living
consecrated lives, making themselves available for
every opportunity to serve, praying for the Lord’s work
both locally and worldwide, and giving sacrificially of
their own financial means to spread the gospel and
finish the Lord’s work. Thus they enter into true
stewardship, giving their time, their talents, their
means, and themselves.
• At the completion of the lighting of the
Ambassador Pledge candles, the Deputy
Ambassador Director declares, “On behalf of the
worldwide Youth Club I accept the candidate’s vow
to live by the Ambassador Pledge.”

• The Director then asks the candidates to stand at

attention and gets permission from the Inducting
Officer to go and take position in the audience as
they wait for the final charge.
 YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Preparation
• Materials needed:
1. Table
2. Senior Youth Emblem
3. Senior Youth Banners
4. Senior Youth Flag
5. National Flag
6. Candles
 One (01) big White;
 One (01) candle for Aim
 One (01) candle for Motto
 Eight (08) candles for Adventist Youth Modules;
 And One (01) candles for Senior Youth Pledge.
 Procedure
 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a Senior Youth
Emblem directly behind the table, with an Senior Youth
Pledge banner on the right of the emblem to the left of
the emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the emblem
place a White big candle to represent the spirit of Senior
Youth Club. In front of this candle put two (02) candles–
which represent the Adventist Youth Aim and Motto.
 On the right of the Spirit candle place One (01) candle to
represent the Senior Youth Pledge and Seven (08) candles
on the left to represent the Adventist Youth Modules
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the
audience) of the table and Senior Youth Flag to the left of
the table.
As the program starts, the Director, the Deputy
and the Ambassadors match to the front in two
files smartly. Then halt at least five (05) meters
away from the table. The Director will advance and
gets permission to conduct the induction from the
Chief Marshal (Inducting Officer).
Note: The Senior Youth for Pledge will be to the
right and those for the modules will be to left as
they face the table.
The Director stands to the right of the table and
the Deputy Director stands to the left of the table
as they face the Youths
The AY Leader

• I hereby declare the Induction Ceremony of the

_____________ Adventist Youth Club now in order.
• For the light of our program, we turn to the Spirit
of Adventist Youth. The candle which I now light
represents this Spirit. It is the Spirit of adventure,
fun, learning, comradely, awareness, and
awakening, and above all, a spirit of reverence and
a spirit of service to God and man. This light is of
itself not complete or sufficient. To introduce the
complimentary lights, we call on our Youth
Associate Leader.
The Associate Youth Leader
• The candle I now light represents Senior Youth
Leadership Award.
• Senior Youth Leadership Award is a course of study
designed to train Youths who have a burden for
the Senior Youth of the Seventh-day Adventist
Church. They may have been asked to lead out in
local church AY Societies.
• These are the people who embraces the challenge
of leadership training and are happy to contribute
to the spiritual welfare of the youth in general in
their local churches.
Adventist Youth Leader –
The Spirit of Adventist Youth candle represents the good things in the
Adventist Youth program. It represents the high ideals for which the club
stands and the growth that each Young Adult will make as a club member.

We will now call on the candidate to come and light the candle which
represents Adventist Youth Aim

Sir/Madam, I represent the candidates whose Aim is,

o take the Advent message to all the world in my generation”.

How universal and at the same time how definite is this Aim!
“The message” is that which the youth will take.
“To all the world” is where the youth will take the message.
“In this generation” tells us when it will be taken..
Adventist youth should not only know the Adventist message, they must
• Sir/Madam, I represent the candidates, whose Motto is,

“The love of Christ compels us.”

• Inspired by this motto, Adventist youth all over the world,

in harmony with the marvelous aim, move forward in the
conquest of souls for the kingdom of God.

• The motto, based on 2 Cor. 5:14, is the motivating force in

the Adventist youth movement. Without love there is only
formation and certain failure. With the love of Christ
success is sure, because it is a love that never deceives us.
This is the love that always triumphs. It advances in the
face of any difficulty, until the task is done, the conflict
won, and the victory achieved.
• Sir/Madam, the candle I now light represents the
Organization AY Module.
1. Organization Module is the module which presents the
history and organization of youth ministry in the
Seventh-day Adventist Church. The strong emphasis is
based in the local Church. This module also deal with
the responsibilities of Youth Leaders at the local Church.
2. Leadership module is one of the modules which
incorporates the aspects of training and actual practice
of activities required for senior leadership. This module
emphasizes on the qualities of idea leadership, the
psychology of leadership, leadership styles and its
functions. The practical matters such as how to chair a
meeting is also taught under this module.
3. Commitment Module is one which revolves
around those activities and programs that are
devotional in nature, and that provide for special
affirmation and celebration opportunities. Such
activities are; “Weeks of Prayer” “Weeks of
Spiritual Emphasis” “Bible Conferences”
“Morning Watch.” It also talks about the time of
reaffirmation of Youth’s continuing faith and
confidence in God like the induction ceremonies.
This is the module which dedicated to
strengthening the spiritual life of youths and their
leaders as they participate in such activities
4. Discipleship module is the module which teaches youths
on how to become good disciples and stay committed in
that way of life. In this module the extensive presentation
on psychological aspect of youth leadership is given. The
spiritual well being of all members is emphasized in order
for all member to be good disciples. The ultimate
objective of this module is to disciple others to the Lord
and to equip them to share in this new experience.
5. Worship Module. This is the module which helps youths to
understand that worship is not merely attending church.
They understand that religious exercise of worship
includes learning to live in God’s presence, and integrating
those things learned at church into one’s daily living. This
is the module which helps Adventist Youth discover the
joy of worship, and how to adopt a worshipful spirit while
attending church.
6. Witnessing Module is the module which enables
Youths share their own individual experience in
the Lord. In this module, Adventist Youth discuss
effective witnessing and how it might be
accomplished within the Society.
7. Fellowship Module is the module designed to
guide Youth Leaders in finding resources to help
provide meaningful recreation for the AY Society.
In this module Youths learn how to deal with
their leisure time. This is module provides and
adopt recreations and entertainments that reflect
the Adventism lifestyle.
8. Empowering Youth Module. This is the module
that summarizes the whole purpose of Youth
Ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Salvation and Service focused Youth Ministry
through Discipleship, Leadership, evangelism.
Service or Mission empowers Youths to be strong
Christians and participant in the mission of the
church. This is the module which combines the
eight modules into four strategic themes of Youth
Ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church
After lighting the modules candles, the Associate
Leader declares, “On behalf of the worldwide
Youth Club I accept the candidates to live by the
The Associate leaders
Sir we will now proceed to light the candle which
represent the Senior Youth Pledge
Youth Representative
Sir/Madam the candle I now light represent the Senior
youth Pledge and it says;
“Loving the Lord Jesus, I promise to take an active part
in the work of the Adventist Youth Society, doing
what I can to help others and to finish the work of
the gospel in all the world.”
After lighting the Pledge candle, the Associate Leader
declares, “On behalf of the worldwide Youth Club I
accept the candidate’s vow to live by the Adventist
• To affirm your dedication to the high principles of
the AY Club, we ask you to join us and repeat the
AY Aim, Motto, Pledge and Legion of Honor in
unison.
• I hereby declare the candidates, accepted in to the
fellowship of the____________ AY movement of
the Midlands Zambia Conference of Seventh-day
Adventist Church.
After all the Clubs have completed their inductions, all the
youths are to be asked to come and stand in front. Extend
the invitation even to those who did not feel in the forms
but want to join the movement
At this time all the youths should affirm their dedication to
the high principles of the Adventist youth Ministry by
doing the recitations of the Adventist Youth Aim, Motto,
Laws, Pledges and the Legion of honor.
Then all the Youths are presented with candles, which they
may light from the Spirit of Adventist Youth Candle.

Sing the songs (this little light of mine, SDAY the great
association) as the lights are turned back on. .
Then the Induction officer will give a charge and
after a charge, dedicatory prayers to pray that God
gives the youths strength to live up to the high
ideals of Adventist Youth Ministry and to be a
faithful and loyal members.
(Note: Dedicatory prayers can be given by any
spiritual elderly person but preference is given to
the Pastor, Admin Elder, Elder-in-Charge
respectively)