*Powerful! Congratulations for pressing on with these vital questions! Our on-going discussion about *Program vs *Ministry sheds light on to what the practical effects of running a Ranger outpost confronts in a local assembly! *Without "vision.. it will die.." The post's about the Perfect outpost on Rangernet had many valuable lessons in the reasons for volunteerism and recruitment... *If I.. were to boil it down- (and that is very painfull<G>) I'd arrive at the concept of "Believability"- The boys MUST *beleve in the *program.. The CHURCH must believe in the boys! ...and the leaders need to point in the right direction! They MUST have a plan! 1. A long running Ranger Outpost must become organized! 2. It must re-new it's self and promote new leaders.. *Boys and Adult Leaders! 3.Success breeds success and makes the fog disappear! *When you can see the trail, you can advance! *speek out on the GOAL... set the pace and move! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Just a few questions: > > 1. Does any one have any ideas to promote the RR in a church? > 2. Also how do we work on leaders (or lack of)? *Christian service is a "privilege" and a high honor... Announce that "Commander bars" sell for $100 donation<G> > > 3. Is there any biblical way I can explain FCF and the costumes and way of > being to a parent or commander? Yes.. FCF is a group "Called to serve" and go beyond the norm.. It was also ment to be fun and a "pressure release" from the perfect outpost<G> It was to head the program back to a "western adventure" and fulfill the Pioneer/Trailblazer "vision" of becoming a "pathfinder" a "ranger" a "scout"...ect. Innovation, passion, vision, fellowship, whitness, woodmanship, leadership! > > 4. Any ideas to promote the RR in the community? > 5. If we have a great emphasis on a leader taking LTC, NTC, and so forth why > is this same emphasis not placed on preparing them selves biblically to > include religion and customs and cultures? What can be done? *When we expand our footprint, to include others rather than exclude them, a natural discussion about our Ranger code point of "polite" will breed a new respect for the faith's of others.. we need to do that.. teach RESPECT! > > 6. We say that we are to reach, keep and teach these boys for Christ; but > what can we do to reach, teach, keep those leaders Christ has placed in this > ministry? We need to change from a Leader-led "Commander is Boss" attitude to a Team concept and embrace true leadership building and character development by using the resources available but not "apparent".. Look around to "who needs a job" and give them yours!<G> ...when you give away the blessing more will be added to you! You retain people by having them feel involved and "owners" of the team.. *When the program rest's on the integrity of one man or one family it will falter in time and you will "burn-out"... "Many hands make the burden light" > > 7. How can we involve the Leaders family example wife and our children to > share in the ministry? We should drive a spike through the heart of the evil thought that the Commander/Boy relationship is paramount! *It's FAMILY CAMP that rules the world! When we- all of us (Men and Women leaders) can live with promoting the very best in the boys... *Fairness and justice will result. We will indeed be polite,kind and thoughtful in balance with the requirements of the job! "The Christian role model we promote- is the Christ who died for ALL!" BTW- when we drop the wall to Women you will *NOT see a flood of women taking over- However if that was to happen it would be just fine<G> My interest is in a "Quality" experience for the boys! > > 8. Are there any courses available on time management? And where are they > available? As so many (leaders) either place to much time into the ministry > neglecting their families or not enough time into the ministry neglecting > their calling. *amen.. > > 9. Are there conventions just for leaders and there families where they can > all share and exchange ideas, or cry in each others arms? You know picnic, > volleyball, boating, possibly with a council fire. *There should be.. We have a FCF "Family Camp" and it's great... > > 10. Are there CD material that will assist the leader with any material he > many not be familiar with? > 11. How do we motivate a leader when he or she feel inapt to do what we know > they can? Shift the "burden" to something understandable and clean.. "Coach" doesn't run the field to score the touchdown, but "suggests" a game plan then powers up the "Team"... *That is the job<G> > > 12. Why do so many in our churches take this ministry for granted? *They got what they asked for.. and the bargain they struck was a cheap and low impact, no hassle "thing".. *When Rangers become "alive" it raises the blood pressure of the church.. This is not always welcome<G> > > 13. How do we involve the men's ministry? Men were boys.. Everything we have came from the father in heaven.. We should be grateful, and unto who much is given... Much is required! > > 14. In a small church how do we raise funds for equipment? There heart are > there, they have some boys but this is all. Minimize the equipment need! Go with no tents.. use plastic tarps. Have the boys bring what they got and improve as you go.. Demonstrate your ingenuity by a open display of your "poverty" and compel those who "have" to give as they can... to bless the boys.. > > > Thank You in advance for any advice and response to the questions listed. > > God Bless > Mike > _______ > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > "Eat the hay & spit out the sticks! - A#1's mule" RTKB&G4JC! > http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ��ࡱ�
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