I agree. At BSTC in Falling Waters WV, the Camp Commander,
a man nemed Ben Revell I believe, said that, "Royal Rangers
is a program and a ministry. Don't ever confuse the two.
The program is camping, knots, and firecraft. The ministry
is reaching, teaching, and keeping boys for Christ. The
program gives us the opportunity for the ministry, so do
it with all your heart, and do it well.
As for an Alternate for small churches: Royal Explorers.
White Buffalo
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> My thoughts on the changes, uniform, etc., and the ministry goals. Royal
> Rangers is a ministry/program, yes both. The individual parts are all tools
> to achieve the overall goals. I believe that the goal of reaching, teaching
> and keeping is best accomplished by the complete Royal Ranger program. The
> uniform, camping, FCF, etc., are only tools to reach these goals. Is Royal
> Rangers the only way to accomplish them? NO!!! But we need a standard.
> If some churches want to do something other than Rangers to reach boys,
> then go for it. If they could have an alternative program and Rangers, great!
> If the National Office comes up with something else for churches that for
> whatever reason don't want to do Rangers and some churches that didn't have
> something start reaching boys then Praise God. Some boys who would not
> otherwise hear the Gospel will do so.
> All of us need to realize that the success of our local Outposts does not
> rest with what is decided at Springfield, but how we conduct our
> ministry/program on the local level.
>
> James Styles, Sr Commander
> Outpost 45, Huntsville, Al
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