Royal Ambassadors Overview

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Royal AmbassadorsOverview
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What is Gods Mission?
God wants to redeem all persons to Himself. He
wants to restore the broken relationship.
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Biblical Basis of Missions
Now all these things are from God, who reconciled
us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the
ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was
in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not
counting their trespasses against them, and He
has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as
though God were entreating through us we beg you
on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (2
Corinthians 518-20 NAS)
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What is our part ofGods Mission?
Christians are to join God in His Mission.
Helping Him by sharing the message of
reconciliation.
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Mission Education
To help Christians discover how they are created
to fit into Gods Mission.
Mission Education is a process rather than a
program.
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Goals of Mission Education
Become aware of Gods purpose for us. Make
adjustments to respond to God. Acquire skills -
on-mission lifestyle.
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Process of developing anon-mission lifestyle.
Awaken - Upward process Adjust - Inward
process Activate - Outward process Advocate -
Forward process
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Purpose of Royal Ambassadors
Royal Ambassadors is an organization that exists
to involve boys and their leaders in the
spiritual process of developing an on-mission
lifestyle. Royal Ambassadors utilizes activities
that are designed to help children learn about
missions and how they can be personally involved
in practical missions experiences.
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Royal Ambassadors is a life changing invitation
to be on mission with God. It continues to
change lives.
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Purpose of RAs for a boy.
We are Ambassadors for Christ Boys attend for
many reasons.
Fun Fellowship Self-Worth
Identification Awards Interest Activities
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Royal Ambassador Pledge
As a Royal Ambassador I will do my best . . . To
become a well-informed, responsible follower of
Christ To have a Christ-like concern for all
people To learn how to carry the message of
Christ around the world To work with others in
sharing Christ and To keep myself clean and
healthy in mind and body.
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Virtues Taught inRoyal Ambassadors
Loyalty Friendship Courage Responsibility Honesty
Faith Compassion Perseverance Teamwork Self-Discip
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Royal Ambassadorsfulfill this pledge through
Weekly Chapter Meetings Personal Growth
Plans Monthly Mission Projects Interest
Activities Meaningful Relationships
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Primary Focus of RAs
Developing an on-mission lifestyle in children.
Royal Ambassadors chapters achieve this by Doing
Mission activities Learning about Southern
Baptist Missionaries Learning to pray for mission
efforts Giving to Southern Baptist mission efforts
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Starting Royal Ambassadors

• Essentials to a successful RA program.
• Prayer
• Gather Support
• Invite Leaders
• Provide Resources
• Meet Together
• Register your group

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Committed leadership is the most important part
of a Royal Ambassador organization.
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Royal Ambassador LeaderJob Description
Purpose or Goal Accountability Length of
Service Desired Characteristics Responsibilities B
enefits and Resources
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Leadership Style Overview
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Jesus ChristThe Master Teacher
Spent time in Gods Word. Sought
direction. Proclaimed Gods truth and
message. Central Aim and Purpose. Concern for
others.
Open and Sincere. Communicate clearly. Teachable
moments. Variety of Teaching Methods. An example
of a personal relationship with the Father.
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Childrens Characteristics
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Leadership Skills
Planning Communicating Motivating Mediating
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Discipline - Guidance
Why does a child misbehave?
Leader is unprepared. Long periods of waiting
occur. Child becomes bored. Activity not suited
for the child.
Child is seeking attention. Child become tired -
physical or emotional. Child has a conflict with
another. Relationship conflict with the leader.
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Discipline - Guidance
Discipline is to teach or learn. True discipline
comes from within a person. Guidance is a plan of
action based on Christian values and goals.
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Three Types of Guidance
Indirect Guidance Direct Guidance Spoken Guidance
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Enlisting Leaders
Begin praying - asking Gods leadership. Prepare
a list of persons. Prioritize the list. Schedule
a time to meet with each person. Pray for the
person - check back. Schedule training for new
leaders. Schedule monthly opportunities.
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Developing Leaders
Prayerfully identify one or more persons with
whom you can associate. Have a concern for
developing other leaders. Shared
responsibilities. Leadership development is a
process. Leaders develop within a community.
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Legal Considerations
Risk Management Plans. Selection of volunteer
leaders. Supervision of children.
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Sharing the Message of Christ
Personal Testimony Gospel Presentations Explaining
the message of Christ Asking Questions
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Royal Ambassadors
The Nuts and Bolts
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Grouping Royal Ambassadors
Lads (1st - 3rd) Crusaders (4th - 6th) Grouping
Options All Together Two Groups By School
Grade Never decentralize beyond the capabilities
of your leadership.
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Membership Requirements
Lads and Crusaders have the same membership
requirements. RA Motto RA Pledge Welcome Ceremony
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Membership Privileges
Royal Ambassador Vest Royal Ambassador Patch RA
Membership Pin - Pledge Pin Chapter Meetings
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Recruiting Members
Strategic plan for enlisting boys to
participate. Pray for Gods Leadership. Take
advantage of opportunities. Conduct a
survey. Make frequent contacts. Encourage
members to invite others.
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Conducting Chapter Meetings
Opening (5-10) Virtue Exploration (10-15) Mission
Games Activities (10) Personal Growth Time
(10) Closing (10-15)
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Royal Ambassador Awards
Membership Personal Growth Plans Bars and
Stars Athletic Patches Campcraft Patches Mission
Bible Memory Medals Mission Study
Patches Activity Patches
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Personal Growth Plan Books
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On-Mission Activities
Individual (All ages) Family (All ages) Church
(All ages) School (All ages) Community (All
ages) Association (Page, Squire, Knight) State
(Page, Squire, Knight) Country (Squire,
Knight) World (Knight)
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Interest Activities
Camping Games Sports Campcraft Hobbies Crafts Phys
ical Fitness
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Royal Ambassador Curriculum
Partnerships Trains to serve Implements
plans Delivers the message Disciples Shares with
Christians
Knows the Mission Prays Targets a
group Cross-culturally Relationships Strategizes
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Nine Mission Fields
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Basic RA Materials
Leading Royal Ambassadors Royal Ambassador
Planbook Lad Leader Crusader Leader
Magazines RA Annual Resource Kit Personal Growth
Plan Workbooks Sons of Virtue
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Questions?