Royal Rangers 101

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Royal Rangers 101
Royal Rangers A Ministry to Boys
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• What is Royal Rangers?
• Royal Rangers is a Christ centered program for
  boys in K 12 grades

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Started in 1962
Johnnie Barnes First National Commander
Richard Marriott current National Commander
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Mission
Reach, Teach, and Keep Boys for Christ
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VISION
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Strategy
Minister to the Whole Boy Mentally, Physically,
Spiritually, Socially
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor
with God and men. Luke 252
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Strategy
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Strategy
Biblical Teaching Activities Personal
Development Uniform
Patrol System Citizenship Service Prayer
Church Attendance Leadership Opportunities
Advancement
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Impact

• Over 100,000 Boys Each Week
• 80 Countries
• 1,000s Saved Each Year

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FOUR KEY ROYAL RANGERS GROUPS
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For Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades The
new Ranger Kids is as big as the GREAT
OUTDOORS Exciting Advancements- Outdoor
Animals One, two and three year program
options Visitor friendly
Commander friendly Flexible quarterly
planners Exciting weekly and
quarterly themes Challenging
advancement system for boys Circular
weekly planning guides Advancement system
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Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades Discoveries -
Camping, Outdoor Activities, and non-Camping
opportunities Exciting Advancements
Merit Award Driven Camping and
non-camping advancements Weekly Planning
Guides complete lessons. Quarterly
System 12 weeks (4 Quarters per year)
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• Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grades
• Adventures continue in camping, outdoor
  activities, and additional non-camping
  opportunities.
• Advanced Camping Skills
• Camporama
• FCF and Rendezvous
• Junior Leadership Training
• Advancements
• Bronze, Silver, and Gold with national
  recognition
• Natural flow from Discovery Rangers
  through Expedition

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9th - 12th Grades
Expedition Rangers is not just another program
its an opportunity to reach boys and youth
through popular High Action-based Outdoors
Activities, Junior Leadership, Advancement Trail,
and Christian Service/Ministry Events.
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Leadership
The FOUNDATION of an organization is its
Leadership. One of the greatest assets we have
are the RR leaders and their dedication to
working with boys. Commander Barnes once noted
that he never imagined the impact Royal Rangers
would have on Men and Women
FOUNDATION
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Leadership Training
Our future Leadership will be determined by our
ability to effectively TRAIN and EQUIP
them Historically, 90 of commanders who do not
receive training in the first year QUIT. Two
prong approach Classroom Camping
FOUNDATION
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Ranger Basics
LMA
Chaplain
Outpost Councilman
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NTC is a Prerequisite for NTT, WNTC, ANTC, NCE
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Royal Rangers Organization
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Royal Rangers Organization
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Steps in Starting an Outpost
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• There are several key steps to starting a
  successful Royal Rangers outpost in your church.
  They include
• Enlisting support of key people in your church
• Enlisting leaders
• Obtaining the necessary finances
• Making arrangements for meetings
• Establishing a relationship with the district and
  national Royal Rangers offices through chartering

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Step 1 Enlist Support of Key People in your
Church
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• There are several key people or groups of people
• Pastor
• The church
• HonorBound
• Outpost Council

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Enlist Support of Key People in Your Church
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• The Pastor
• The pastor is the key to the success of the Royal
  Rangers ministry in any church.
• He will provide support, make announcements, and
  help keep the ministry before the people.

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The Church
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• As you talk to people and groups in the church
  about the Royal Rangers program, ask first for
  their prayer support. Then ask for their help!
• You will have to spend time educating the people
  in the church about the program.

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HonorBound
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• Establish a relationship with HonorBound
  provide them updates about the ministry.
• Your district and sectional leadership should be
  utilized to help with the promotion and
  introduction of Royal Rangers to your church.

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Outpost Council
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• The Outpost Council consists of three to five men
  or women who, who along with the pastor and
  senior commander, have the basic responsibilities
  of the administration of the Royal Rangers
  ministry within their church.

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Outpost Council
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• They provide support to the commanders.
• The major responsibilities of the Outpost Council
  are
• Enlisting commanders and assistants
• Securing an adequate meeting place
• Securing necessary finances and equipment
• Reviewing and recognizing boys who advance

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Step 2 Enlisting Leaders
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• The success of the Royal Rangers outpost will
  depend heavily on the type and commitment of its
  commanders.
• These men and women (women are allowed to work as
  Ranger Kids commanders) should have a love of
  boys and be willing to work with them on a weekly
  basis.

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Enlisting Leaders
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• It is critical that you rely on the Holy Spirits
  wisdom when appointing new commanders.
• Remember, the commander will be the one sharing
  the gospel with the boys.
• The pastor should have the final say in who
  serves as a Royal Rangers commander.

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Senior Commander
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• The senior commander is key to the success of the
  Royal Rangers outpost.
• He must have a vision for Royal Rangers.
• He must accept Royal Rangers as his ministry to
  the church.
• As the champion of the ministry, he must have
  enthusiasm and commitment.

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Commanders
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• Each age group will need a commander
• Larger age groups will need one or more
  lieutenant commanders.
• One pool of prospects to consider for commanders
  and lieutenant commanders are the parents of your
  boys.

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Step 3 Obtaining Finances
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• Running an outpost is not cheap.
• The pastor and church board will want to know
  estimated expenses and sources of income so they
  can plan accordingly.
• The plan you create for starting the outpost will
  need to include a budget.

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Leaders Boys Materials
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• The weekly meetings are critical to the success
  of a Royal Rangers ministry in your church.
• Written curricula is contained in the Leaders
  Guides.
• Boys will need their age-specific handbook.

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Uniform
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• Yes, uniforms are expensive.
• One of the most important aspects of providing
  uniforms for the boy is its a status equalizer.
• Poor kids and rich kids look the same.
• Uniforms aid in discipline and promotion of the
  ministry.

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Chartering
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• Remember to budget your chartering fees. You will
  need to charter
• Each commander
• Outpost Council
• Every boy in your outpost

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Financial Support
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• Many churches budget a certain amount for each
  ministry.
• Have at least one fundraiser a year.
• Fundraisers can provide significant funds.
• Dont underestimate the giving potential of your
  HonorBound men.
• Have the boys pay weekly dues

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Step 4 Make Meeting Arrangements
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• Classrooms will be available during mid-week or
  family night services.
• Secure a room with smaller table and chairs for
  the Ranger Kids, and rooms with larger tables and
  chairs for the older boys.
• Do your best to separate Ranger Kids from the old
  boys.

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Frequency and Length of Meeting
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• Typically the mid-week service lasts 1 to 1½
  hours.
• The Royal Rangers 10-point meeting plan is based
  on 1½ hours, but it can be done in as little as 1
  hour if necessary.
• The meetings typically occur on a weekly basis.
• Start and end on time.

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Step 5 Charter your Outpost
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• Chartering is the annual process of registering
  your outpost with your district and the national
  office.
• Charter fees typically help support the Royal
  Rangers ministry in your district and they
  support the national Royal Rangers ministry.
• Every boy and leader in Royal Rangers should
  charter each year.

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Chartering Requirements
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• A minimum of five boys
• An Outpost Council that consists of at least
  three men
• A qualified commander for each age group
• A registration fee for each boy and adult
  (including the Outpost Council)

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Questions?
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