This edition we will continue to look at the Royal Rangers mission to evangelize, equip, and empower the next generation of Christlike men and lifelong servant leaders. Equipping takes an intentional investment. It is what sets us apart from the many other programs or ministries that just focus on activities for boys.

Aaron’s earliest memories of attending Royal Rangers are still vivid in his mind today. He recalls attending weekly meetings and being shocked that a man would devote his time to teach, love, and mentor young boys.

One of the things I have been learning more and more as a leader is how much boys need to be challenged. They need to do hard things.

The goal of every district is to provide opportunities for men and boys to build lasting, Christ-centered relationships through shared experiences while offering something for every boy.

Pathfinder Missions played a big role in the construction of the beautiful Eagle Heart Tabernacle at Camp Eagle Rock.

To provide greater clarity on the purpose of EveryBoy Initiative (EBI), the current situation with Royal Rangers, and our plans moving forward, we are trying to compile a list of frequently asked questions from leaders in the field in hopes that we can provide clear answers to all of them.

It was a glimpse behind the curtains of heaven as over seven thousands Royal Rangers from twenty-six nations and twenty different language groups gathered in fun, friendship, and worship in Hungary for Eurocamp 2024.

In 1822, William Ashley called upon enterprising and skilled young men to venture into the uncharted wilderness in search of furs. Similarly, in the summer of 2024, a call went out to the young men of the Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship (FCF) to embrace “The Call” of adventure in Christ.

In the fall, many parts of the country have beautiful fall evenings with cooler temperatures. Some parts of the country experience rainy or snowy nights. Below are several craft ideas for your Ranger Kids and Discovery Rangers groups that focus on sunflowers and trees.

What does it mean to evangelize? Often, we equate evangelizing with presenting the gospel. However, evangelism should begin much earlier than that. Evangelism begins with relationship. That is true in Royal Rangers. Read this article to see how many ways your Royal Rangers ministry is involving in evangelism.

Outdoor adventures have long been a central aspect of Royal Rangers. From campouts and float trips to backyard BBQs and afternoon hikes, shared outdoor experiences bring men and boys together around fun activities that build relationships and provide a foundation for ministry.

A Call for Enterprising Men: The advertisement likely featured a call for enterprising and skilled men who were willing to venture into the unexplored wilderness in search of furs. The language used in the ad would have emphasized the need for individuals with outdoor survival skills.

In the heart of the untamed wilderness, where the rivers run clear and the mountains kiss the sky, there lies a tradition as old as the trails themselves—the National Rendezvous. It’s a time when frontiersmen from all corners of the land gather to celebrate the spirit of adventure, trade their wares, and share tales of the wild.

The Royal Rangers advancement system plays a central role in the process we employ to develop boys into Christlike men. Click here to see how the national office is simplifying and expediting this process for all annual awards.

In the winter, many parts of the country have cold, frigid temperatures. Some groups may want to have specific crafts that match the winter weather outside. Check out this article for some fun things to do with your boys for Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. There are also theme snacks and coloring pages. I even found some “Dad Joke” cards that boys can make.

If you want to know how the progress is coming for the EveryBOY Initiative funding, the national director shares an update. As we move toward the new year, we are doubling down on the commitment to our four purposes.

What an exciting time to be serving the Lord! Pathfinders just completed a construction trip to Camp Yuri in Yurimagus, Peru. We served alongside the Hendons, missionaries to Peru, as they continue the work to complete the camp. Find out how the 2023-24 Master’s Toolbox project is progressing.

God’s Word never returns without accomplishing what it was sent to do. (Isaiah 55:11) Do you need a foundation in your life? Are you tired of all the lies said to you or about you? Find out more about the Swordsman program.

Regional conferences are your opportunity as a Rangers leader to connect, grow, and develop your ability to influence the next generation of Christlike men. In 2021, Royal Rangers announced that the annual LEAD conference was moving to a biannual schedule. On the alternating years, each region would hold a regional conference, which would allow more leaders to participate. See the full schedule of region conferences.

In the winter, many parts of the country have cold, frigid temperatures. Some groups may want to have specific crafts that match the winter weather outside. Check out this article for some fund things to do with your boys.

Every boy is living in an atmosphere defined by the environment around him. Some boys live in a safe, healthy atmosphere. Others live in a toxic atmosphere. Royal Rangers leaders play a central role in creating the atmosphere in their meeting rooms that every boy will experience.

Over the last thirty years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in nine different Royal Rangers outposts. I’ve served in large mega churches where hundreds of boys attended Royal Rangers every week, and I’ve served in small churches were the entire outpost met together in one small room, led by me and one other guy. Read this article to learn the key to an effective outpost or any ministry to boys.

We live in an age of communication. Things are changing at an extraordinary pace. With each new generation, there is a new way to communicate, and for many, social media is the best opportunity to get the word out. At the local outpost level, you are always trying to leverage the best way to communicate to the families and the community.

Do you have a boy with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in your class? This profile on Matthew Kenslow will share his story and give you ideas on how to work with and encourage boys with other abilities to form friendships, to achieve, and to build confidence.

In the fall, many parts of the country have beautiful fall evenings with cooler temperatures. Some parts of the country experience rainy or snowy nights. Some groups may want to have specific crafts, games, or snacks with a Thanksgiving or Christmas themes. Check out this article for some fund things to do with your boys.

How would your outpost, section, or district like to host a one-day shooting sports event that could be free to participants? NRA Day is free to participants, and we find it to be one of the best kept secrets in the shooting sports industry. It brings the professionalism of a shooting program/camp/competition to another level. Maybe several churches in a section would like to get together to host the event.

Click for more information on the 2nd Annual Pathfinder Missions Summit in Pigeon Forge, TN. Some of the money they raise from this summit will go to scholarships to help young men participate in an upcoming Pathfinder trip. If you think you might want to participate in a trip yourself, click here to see a list of upcoming trips through the fall of 2024.

In the fall, many parts of the country have beautiful fall evenings with cooler temperatures. Some parts of the country experience rainy or snowy nights. This article provides several craft ideas for your Ranger Kids and Discovery Rangers groups.

Momentum is continuing to build for the EveryBoy Initiative. You may be asking yourself, “What is the EveryBoy Initiative?” It’s a missions initiative to ensure that every boy in the United States hears the gospel, discovers the man he was created to be, builds the confidence needed to succeed and face life well, and develops strong, lifelong friendships through a community of men. Does that sound exciting? Click to read more.

We minister to boys every week, but how are others to know what we do and how vital this ministry is? Royal Rangers week is a great time to help people in your church learn more about who we are and what we’re about. With a little planning, you can use this special week to celebrate, promote, and help people learn about Royal Rangers. Remember, you need to start planning now!

Registration for National Rendezvous 2024 is now open. Check out this article to learn about some of the events at the next Rendezvous or about the St. Louis camp for those new to FCF. Would you love to stay in an air-conditioned cabin or RV spot during Rendezvous? Read this article to find out more.

In summer months, some parts of the country have many nights that they are not able to go outside for activities due to heat advisories. This article provides several craft ideas for your Ranger Kids and Discovery Rangers groups. There are also ideas for July 4th crafts and water night activities.

In 2017, Royal Rangers launched Catapult 700, our Master’s Toolbox giving project for 2017-2018. The goal was to raise money to translate the Royal Rangers global curriculum into Swahili and launch 700 outposts. This project captured the hearts of men and boys to increase their giving. Read how this project continues to progress.

Royal Rangers is doubling down on its mission to evangelize, equip, and empower the next generation of Christlike men. Today our young people, and especially our boys, are under greater attack than at any other time in our history. Culture is actively working to wipe out God’s design of a man and a woman. We must be more intentional than ever to address the needs of this generation.

This article was first published in the High Adventure Leader in the summer 1996. John Eller, first national FCF president, wrote the article. In 1996, Royal Rangers was preparing to host the seventh National Rendezvous at Eagle Rock, MO.

Do you have young men in your outpost who excel at shooting sports? The NSSP Ambassador program is a great opportunity for young men to develop valuable life skills, to create relationships that could lead to possible career opportunities, to promote the National Shooting Sports Program of Royal Rangers, and most importantly to create opportunities for ministry to all with whom they interact.

Over the years, I have had the pleasure to attend twenty different Rendezvous, that have included territorial and national events. The theme that moves through every event is brotherhood. Click here to read his experience at territorial and national rendezvous. There is also a schedule of all territorial rendezvous for 2023.

There is a growing need in our culture and ministry to respond to the issues of same sex attraction, LGBTQ, and gender identity. With social media, friends, and so many other voices speaking to these topics it is difficult to determine which ones to listen to. A quick search will reveal responses ranging from hostile to condoning and everything in between. ReStory Ministries wants to see every church and believer equipped to respond to these cultural issues. They “believe that when the Church is equipped, new stories of transformation are told!”

In spring months, there are nights where you aren’t able to go outside for activities due to inclement weather. This article provides several craft ideas for your Ranger Kids and Discovery Rangers groups.

Are any of your boys looking for a summer job? Camp Eagle Rock started an internship program in 2022. It’s not for the faint of heart. The interns work hard. They will learn new skills or hone existing skills. They will also complete many Spirit Challenge lessons. It’s not all about the financial benefit to the interns. They get to help lay the foundation for the campers through fun activities that will prepare them to receive the message of salvation during the evening services.

Ministry to boys can take many forms. The form of ministry your church chooses to employ may change over time as you experience seasons of change. Regardless of the season, every church can provide ministry to boys in some form.

If you have an interest in shooting sports, whether it be Archery, BB gun, Air Rifle, small bore, shot gun or black powder, then the Royal Rangers National Shooting Sports Program (NSSP) is the place for you. Learn how to become a member and receive a patch to wear on your uniform.

Learn more about the 2023-2024 Master’s Toolbox project, Propel Peru. There are several different objectives for this project. How cool would it be to get your boys involved in raising money so kids in Peru could go to church camp. You and older boys could even get involved in building at the campground or in building the first church in a remote village along the river.

In the winter, many parts of the country have evenings that are too cold to venture outside. Other parts of the country have milder winters. Below are several craft ideas for your Ranger Kids and Discovery Rangers groups for those who aren’t able to be outside during winter months, giving boys a creative outlet. I even found a great craft that I think the Adventure and Expedition Rangers would enjoy.

We have shared several articles on Ranger Derby, showing different ways that an outpost or district can create new excitement for this annual event. This article is about holding the Ranger Derby under black lights and painting the cars with fluorescent paint. Hear what worked and what didn’t work. Read the suggestions and tips for making your next Rangers Derby a black light version.

In the summer of 1974, men and boys from across the nation gathered at the US Airforce Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado for the first ever National Camporama. The Royal Rangers program had only been in existence for a dozen years, and this event provided the first opportunity for Royal Rangers from every part of the nation to come together for a time of fun, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. At Camporama 2022, we will be reminded once again what it means to be a Royal Ranger and prepare our hearts for the journey ahead—wherever the paths may lead.

Let me begin by introducing the Pathfinder Missions ministry to those who have not heard of us before. Pathfinder Missions was started as an arm of Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship (FCF) as an avenue for men and boys to go on mission trips, using their primitive camping and other skills learned in Royal Rangers. It has expanded to include both international and domestic mission trips. In the earlier years, those with the skills to camp in the primitive conditions where the groups went were mostly Royal Rangers. However, you do not have to be associated with Royal Rangers to participate in a Pathfinder Missions trip.

Boys are always dreaming of the wonders of Christmas. Will what they have wished for these past several months now be under the tree. Parents and grandparents often wonder what would be the best gift for the boys in their lives? This Christmas why not make a young man’s dream come true while giving a gift of eternal impact—give the gift of Camporama.