The GOSPEL in a nutshell is LOVE! ------------------------------------- ..and I love Cdr.Brian Hendreckson<G> The presentation of the May 18th version of the new program was excellent! A major improvement is for Ranger leaders to have a prepared plan to use intact, or moderate to fit the need for a planned meeting- further... flexibility in presentation is encouraged and so is use of BOY LEADERS to present the nights 10 point plan of the meeting. I see much work in development of resources to back the leader, and the boys for success as they arrive anytime of the year, and where they "are" in a age group. This is long needed and revolutionary, and will succeed! What we were presented was an "overall meeting plan" and organizational restructure of the groups, to develop a circular and linear advancement program... What we didn't see was the job requirements for Outpost development and hands on - nuts and bolts- how to build a patrol based Outpost.... In fairness- that topic was briefly mentioned, under future training... but is key to the understanding I received from NTC! At NTC- We leaders were placed at random into patrol and our "guide" was made responsible for the implimentation of the requirements and reported directly to Sr.Guide. *Sr.Guide was the "Head Honcho!" We were told by Sr. Guide to keep balanced as to the priorities in our lives... that in fact following our relation with the Lord our FAMILIES were paramount *before "Ministry".... Since 1962 the start of Royal Rangers- *our mission has been: "To have Men as role models-Reach-Teach-and Keep Boys for Christ" This has elevated the role of MEN as leaders, above the Rangers themselves and our Sisters that are invited to serve the younger boys... *this has been done by policies of the Executive, even though the practice is not universal in our Assemblies as noted in a position paper signed by the General Council. (*see AoG position papers-"Women in Ministry") It was my desire to share the leadership role in a way that my Outpost could see Male- *Christian family man integrate his family and those other boys of the Outpost who came into a wholesome mix of FAMILY BASED FELLOWSHIP! *I also desired to Honor those to whom Honor was deserved.. and without question- Women who serve in Rangers as leaders deserve more than a fair shake.. they must be grated full and heartfelt acceptance, without stigma... I believe we are very very close to understanding the importance of this concept! We at at the brink of expanding- our fellowship and growing in grace- and peace! If we are to preach a word- the word we preach must be *LOVE! The most sacred word and concept we must share is a open hand and ready heart to accept and prefer others, to OUR DESIRES! *This gracious and gallant attitude is know as "Chivalry" ...where we recognize the beauty of each believers call to service and extend our fellowship to *Include... and not *exclude fellow workers for christ... *If our Mission is truely: "To Reach-Teach-and Keep Boys for Christ" Then it is God who calls "who-so-ever-will" to put a hand to the task, and it is for us to accept-beleve-and confess the wisdom of that! *I agree that GENDER FAIRNESS is not the "main-thing"... However it continues to be a Man-Made wall to the full use of resources and *vision.. Remove the "stumbling block" and let all of us.. MEN and WOMEN serve as "Adult Leaders of Royal Rangers" in all positions and at all campfires of fellowship. Cdr.D.Wheeler -=A=- OP354 TPCC Nw Dist. RR - 1962 FCF July '66 Wilderness member '96 Rangernet plank owner '94 LTC- BSATC- NTC -- ��ࡱ�
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