Expository Response Questions

Expository Response Questions

1. How does one earn the ‘Ready’ Outpost Leaders Advancement Level?

Answer: Chapter 40, “Adult Leadership Training,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey describes how to earn the “Ready” level. Complete Ranger Basics and Ranger Essentials; personally present the gospel to at least one boy; participate in conducting group meetings and activities for at least three months. Read Maximized Manhood by Edwin Louis Cole. Chapter 40, “Adult Leadership Training,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspiring the Journey, describes all of the Outpost Leader Advancement Levels.

1. How does one earn the ‘Safety’ Outpost Leaders Advancement Level?

Answer: Chapter 40, “Adult Leadership Training,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey describes how to earn the “Safety” level: Complete the "Safety and the Church" training module AND a nationally recognized First Aid/CPR certification course Plan and conduct an outpost activity with the help of junior leaders with a focus on applicable safety measures. Read the booklet Preventing Child & Substance Abuse and review the included discussion questions with a group of boys and/or parents. Chapter 40, “Adult Leadership Training,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspiring the Journey, describes all of the Outpost Leader Advancement Levels.

1. How does one earn the ‘Trained’ Outpost Leaders Advancement Level?

Answer: Chapter 40, “Adult Leadership Training,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey describes how to earn the “Trained” level: Attend and complete National Rangers Ministry Camp (NRMC) (or National Training Camp) or National Elementary Education Conference (NEEC) (or Ranger Kids Training Conference). Personally present the gospel to at least one boy (previous presentations do not apply). Participate in teaching and/or facilitating the instruction of a leadership merit and its correlating service/ministry project. A Ranger Kids leader will instead facilitate a service/ministry project with his group using the patrol method as it applies in Ranger Kids as Leadership Merits are not intended to be taught to Ranger Kids. Chapter 40, “Adult Leadership Training,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspiring the Journey, describes all of the Outpost Leader Advancement Levels.

1. How does one earn the ‘Advanced’ Outpost Leaders Advancement Level?

Answer: Chapter 40, “Adult Leadership Training,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey describes how to earn the “Advanced” level: Attend and complete World Class Outpost Seminar (WCO). Complete two additional continuous training opportunities. Personally present the gospel to at least one boy (previous presentations not included). Following pastoral guidance, get an adult new to Royal Rangers involved in leadership or service. Chapter 40, “Adult Leadership Training,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspiring the Journey, describes all of the Outpost Leader Advancement Levels.

1. My Outpost has not been using the patrol system; how do I get it started?

Answer: Chapter 27, “The Nuts and Bolts of the Patrol System,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey describes six good reasons why the patrol system works how to organize patrols and the important jobs within the patrol. Based on the size of your group, decide how many Rangers will be in each patrol. It’s best to start with only four to five (in large outposts) in each patrol. You could, in a smaller outpost, have fewer in a patrol to start. Then challenge the Rangers to bring a friend next week to be in his patrol. Whether or not you’ve been using the patrol system, there is a defacto leader. Select him to be Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). Have him appoint temporary patrol leaders for each patrol and conduct a selection, like choosing teams. Once chosen have the SPL conduct Patrol Leader elections; each team elects its first Patrol Leader, it may or may not be the Ranger the SPL appointed as temporary patrol leader. Next, the SPL leads the patrols in choosing a patrol name: adjective + noun, “Galloping Gators,” for example. He gives them the instructions, approves the name and has each newly elected Patrol Leader record it somewhere (on the board, laptop, etc.). Supervise as he approves name to ensure they’re appropriate. After each patrol has selected a name have the SPL announce that next week we’ll be giving an award to the patrol and to the Ranger who brings the most guests. Make the awards simple, a Ranger pencil, pen or bolo, for example. Also announce that we’ll be picking a patrol symbol (which they can work on, on their own during the week), a yell and a song. In the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey, Chapter 27, “The Nuts and Bolts of the Patrol System,” describes six good reasons why the patrol system works how to organize patrols and the important jobs within the patrol. Chapter 28, “Raise Up Junior Leaders to Stand by Your Side,” describes how boy leadership works within the Outpost. And Chapter 29, Training Junior Leaders for Successful Service,” describes how Junior Leadership Foundations prepares boys for successful leadership and service.

1. How does one start an Outpost?

Answer: Chapter 34, “Launching Royal Rangers” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey describes how to start an outpost. There are three simple but deliberate steps to take as you lay the foundations for a lasting and effective ministry to the next generation of men in your church and community...Ready, set, go!

STEP 1 - READY

On my mark, get in the know! That is what this first step involves, preparing yourself with knowledge. Make decisions and plans on solid information. Start by reading the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey. It draws a clear picture of the value Royal Rangers adds to the health and vitality of a church and describes its simplicity and flexibility to compliment easily your church's discipleship process.

Next, review the Royal Rangers curriculum. Through an ongoing process of revision and improvement, the Royal Rangers curriculum is continually being updated and improved, and continues to be the most valuable material available for mentoring future men into Christlike manhood.

Information will spark vision as you consider the limitless opportunities Royal Rangers affords you and your church to touch young families in your community. That is why churches launch Royal Rangers-to evangelize, equip, and empower the next generation of Christ-like men and lifelong servant leaders. Every parent wants his/her sons to fit that description!

STEP 2 - SET

Draw-up plans for success! Start by asking the "what" assessment questions.

• What kind of outpost will impact the greatest number of families in our community? Would that be a Sunday outreach ministry, a mid-week family night design, an off-site or multi-site approach, or something else? Yes, the possibilities are endless. Dream! While Rangers is simple and flexible, it is also expandable and comprehensive.
• What kind of image will attract the greatest number of boys to our Royal Rangers outpost-a casual feel, a contemporary sportsman feel, or a formal and disciplined feel? From the annual promotional CD with contemporary banner design to the modern uniform line, Royal Rangers offers resources to help you create the look and feel that will work for you.
• What budget considerations must we make? Will parents cover the cost of their son's participation, will the church cover it, or will it be somewhere in between? Royal Rangers offers options to work on any size budget so that every church and family can participate!
• Will it be necessary to conduct our program in close cooperation with the Girls Ministries of our church? If so, consider the Together Plan, a formula for cooperative programs between Royal Rangers and Girls Ministries for churches with smaller programs.

After asking these and other assessment questions, start asking the "who" questions. Who will lead this ministry? Carefully select the right leaders and discuss your vision. Selecting the right leader will be a major factor in the success of your program.

The next step is to get your leaders into training. The Rangers Ministry Academy offers a clear and dynamic four-level training program for local leaders-Ready, Safety, Trained, and Advanced. Get your leaders through the first two, and you will have leaders eager and prepared to launch! After the kick-off, encourage them to finish their training.

STEP 3 - GO!

Ready, set, go! You have already asked "What" and "Who." Now, it is time to ask "When?" When should we begin? Should we start at the beginning of a new school year or a new calendar year, or should we start at the start of the summer?

As you can tell, starting Royal Rangers is not difficult, but it does require walking through a deliberate process to lay a solid foundation upon which the ministry can grow and thrive. Because you launch Royal Rangers, boys and families will put their faith in Jesus. They will grow in their knowledge of Christ, maturing as godly men and future husbands, fathers, and churchmen. They will become Spirit-filled and empowered for a life of Kingdom service! Yes, mentoring relationships can be that powerful!

1. What is TRaCclub?

Answer: A system of online curriculum including meeting plans and merit teaching materials for Royal Rangers meetings. Material in TRaCclub is organized into "tracks" ‐ each one providing all the materials necessary to conduct meetings for a specific age group, RK, DR, AR or ER, for one full year. A track for leaders is also available, providing a variety of additional resources to equip and empower local leaders for success. More info can be found at tracclub.org. More info can be found at

1. How do I sign up for TRaCclub?

Answer: Access to TRaCclub is gained by purchasing on-line at tracclub.org an annual membership to one or more tracks. Individuals may purchase memberships to as many tracks as they choose, according to their needs. Membership provides access to all meeting plans, merits, and other related material for that group, each one providing all the materials necessary to conduct meetings for a specific age group for one full year. More info can be found at

1. Why is TRaCclub necessary? How’s it better?

Answer: TRaCclub replaces our older printed materials (Leaders Guides, Merit References, and boy's Workbooks) and enables local Royal Rangers leaders to plan and conduct weekly meetings with the ultimate degree of flexibility while utilizing the most up-to-date materials at a minimal cost.

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1. What is Ranger Passport?

Answer: Ranger Passport is an information distribution system which allows for the distribution of documents and materials according to access privileges assigned to individual users. More information can be found at

1. How do I sign up for Ranger Passport?

Answer: To access this information, all organizational leaders must

(1) establish a Ranger Passport login and

(2) be approved for access by the National Royal Rangers Office.

Detailed information on how to establish a Ranger passport account can be found on the Royal Ranger home page and link to the Rangers Passport link

1. What’s the word picture of our Royal Rangers future?

Answer: Royal Rangers will be the premier, most sought after church ministry for the next generation of men in America—period! We will be affordable and practical so that every family and church can participate. As we grow, we will remain quick and responsive to learn and adapt to our changing society. Men will be eager to be trained to mentor young men in Christlike manhood; young men will be empowered to assume leadership of Royal Rangers, making it a boy-led, adult-facilitated ministry. Personal and spiritual growth will be fun, hands-on, and experiential; friendship will charge our ministry atmosphere. We will reach every boy and young man by creative methods; every Ranger will be eager to serve a God-given cause greater than self. Anyone would be proud to be associated with Royal Rangers! More information can be found at

1. What are the primary methods Royal Rangers use to mentor boys?

Answer: Friendship, activities, advancement system, interactive learning, uniforms, patrol system and Service & Ministry Outreach. Chapter 1, “Royal Rangers: A Visionary Organization,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey, gives an introduction and overview of RR mentoring methods and the Vision Chart can be found both on page 21 and at

1. Why is it important to attend the World Class Outpost seminar as an outpost?

Answer: WCO Seminar is designed to expose the outpost leadership team to a successful set of practices, methods, strategies, and tools that will enable them to develop into a World Class Outpost. The greatest benefit of this event is achieved when the outpost/church leadership attends and completes this event together as a team. More information can be found at

1. What is important about attending National Rangers Ministry Camp?

Answer: National Rangers Ministry Camp provides instruction in basic outdoor skills and activities providing leaders with the skills needed to take their Rangers boys on exciting outpost activities outside their normal weekly meeting times. Instruction in effectively implementing the team/patrol method will be offered as a means to facilitate junior leadership development. Also, leaders will be challenged to connect with God and explore spiritual manhood. More information can be found at

1. Which is more important for me to attend, NRMC or NEEC?

Answer: Either of the camps will prepare you to be a better leader; NEEC is principally intended for Ranger Kids leaders, NRMC is for Discovery, Adventure, and or Expedition leaders. More information can be found at

1. What are the core values of Royal Rangers training?

Answer: The core values of Royal Rangers training are:

1. Spiritual Development. All classroom and event based adult leadership training will have a spiritual emphasis.
2. Ranger Skills Development. Training will focus on the 7 methods Royal Rangers use to minister to boys. Ranger skills are a key component of this success.
3. Leadership Development. Leadership development will be key as Royal Rangers moves to become a boy led, adult facilitated ministry. It takes a leader to mentor new leaders. Training will help Royal Rangers strengthen its leadership core.

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1. Why is it important to incorporate “interactive” learning principles in the training process?

Answer: We need to model what is expected in the outpost, make training more fun, build relationships with other leaders, and students will retain more information this way. A whole section, five chapters of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey, especially Chapter 24, “Hands-on Learning,” describes the importance of using “interactive” Learning.

1. How do you implement a “boy led, adult facilitated” policy in your outpost?

Answer: We have to teach leaders how to equip and facilitate junior leadership in keeping with their boys’ ages, maturity levels, and abilities. Junior leadership will ignite enthusiastic participation on the part of boys because they will take personal ownership of their outposts. The Junior Leadership Foundations and Leadership Merits will help implement this also. Chapter 29, “Training Junior Leaders for Successful Service,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey, describes how Junior Leadership Merits work and the role played by District Training and Action Camps in developing Junior Leaders. Chapter 30, “Catch Junior Leaders Doing Things Right,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journey, describes additional ways in which leaders can recognize boys for their leadership accomplishments.

1. If my church has chosen to use the utility uniform as the outpost uniform will I ever need to have a dress uniform?

Answer: Under normal conditions you may not ever need to have a dress uniform. It can be used with either the patch or pin format. It is the most universal uniform option. Chapter 25, “Royal Rangers Uniforms: The Look,” of the RR Leaders Manual: Inspire the Journedy, describes the uniform options churches have for their outposts.

1. If I am a Group Leader, am I still called “Commander?”

Answer: It is up to the local outpost to determine what which terms used at your outpost. Both are acceptable. More information can be found at

1. How does one earn the Bronze Level of Organizational Leader Training?

Answer:

a) You may complete Five Berean School of the Bible courses through Global University, or the district School of Ministry program or equivalent, as required by your district for ministerial licensing and certification, or earn an AA or higher degree in Biblical Studies from an accredited Bible college or university.