The Royal Rangers Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Royal Rangers podcast is the official source for the latest news and information concerning the ministry of Royal Rangers in the USA. Produced by the National Royal Rangers Office, this podcast provides ideas and information for building and maintaining an effective, activity-based small-group church ministry for boys. Information on Royal Rangers can be found online at RoyalRangers.com.
In this episode we chat with local outpost leaders and GMA winners Edgar Mejia & David Schmidt why they came back and became Ranger leaders.
In this episode we chat with John Wilson of Royal Rangers International about current projects and how a local outpost can get involved with missions giving.
In this episode we start a new series of discussions on "Leader Basics" - the basic essentials every leader needs to know and understand about Royal Rangers. Today National Program Coordinator John Hicks talks with us about the advancement system and it's role in the program.
We sit down with Kelly Presson, the AG Kidmin National Director of Leadership to chat about Leadership and how we as leaders can build that potential in ourselves and others.
We visit with Pastor Michael Petrucci of Praise Assembly in Delaware about ministries working together in a local church.
We visit with FCF National Coordinator John Hembree about his experience in FCF and how FCF can benefit your local outpost today.
In this episode we visit with Rick DuBose, Assemblies of God Assistant General Superintendent, to discuss the different seasons of ministry and how they can affect our local Royal Rangers ministries.
We visit with Greg Vawter of the Alabama district about the GMA Alumni group "The Keep" and how we can get GMA recipients involved at the local outpost.
Thor Johnson joins us as we chat more about the patrol system, how it can look a little different at each church, but it is a great tool to see boys and young men grow in their relationships!
Edgar Mejia, an outpost leader from Southern California, joins us as we discuss the ways his outpost applies the advancement system with his boys.
We sit down with Lori Warning, the National Girls Ministries Director, her husband Darren of Africa Tabernacle Evangelism and Rob's wife Stephanie to talk about building teams for success in our local outposts and churches.
We return to talk to Darrell Freeman, Kasey Bruce and Terry Brown of NSSP and take a deep dive into the changes of the shooting sports merits, how NSSP can help help your local outpost, and how to apply for NRA equipment grants.
We talk to Commander Mark Sneider of South Carolina about the unique way his local outpost does derby car racing and how it has opened many doors.
We visit with local Outpost Leader Wesley Church on why Uniform Patches are important, the collecting of them, creation and how they can help your local outpost.
Alton Garrison, former Asst General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, District Superintendent, and pastor of North Little Rock First AG for over 15 years, is now the director of Acts 2 Journey, a church revitalization effort seeking to help churches realign thier ministry efforts according to Acts chapter 2. This process helps churches establish a healthy environment for all ministries in the church. Join us we discuss how the Acts 2 model serves as the basis for the Royal Rangers discipleship model.
Today we visit with Children's Pastor and Outpost Coordinator Corey Rogers of Outpost 109 at Praise Cathedral Church of God in Greer, SC to discuss how Royal Rangers works at his outpost and how Royal Rangers is used as a ministry to boys in many different denominations throughout the United States.
Outpost Commanders Greg Nelson & Bruce Willis of Outpost 48 in Hunstville, Alabama share how they conduct their Royal Rangers ministry to reach boys in an inner-city environment and the unique factors they use to reach every boy in thier community.
Every Royal Rangers leader wants to provide a healthy, effective program for the boys he serves. But how do we know what a healthy outpost looks like? How do we evaluate outpost health? In this episode we visit with John Hicks, the National Programs Coordinator, to discuss the factors that reflect outpost health and the ways they can be applied in every outpost.
In this first episode of Season 2, we visit with Assemblies of God USA General Superintendent Doug Clay to discuss the important role Royal Rangers plays in today's church and the impact it has on shaping a healthy Biblical world view in the hearts & minds of boys.
In our last episode of Season 1, Royal Rangers USA National Director Rev. Karl Fleig shares the current state of Royal Rangers, updates, and upcoming events that will encourage and benefit the local leader and Outpost.
National Training Coordinator David Morrison joins us again to talk about all the new updates to the Ranger Safety leader training module that is now available online.
The Royal Rangers program provides flexibility to enable churches of any size to operate a successful program. In this episode we visit with Commander Jack Marshall of Outpost 50 at Lake Christian Center in Utah to discuss the ways Royal Rangers can be effective in a small church setting.
Join us for a discussion with Shawn Backus, Kids Pastor, GMA recipient, and Royal Rangers Leader at Outpost 2 at Sound Life Church in Tacoma, WA to discuss leaderships merits in Royal Rangers - what are they, why do we use them, and how do they benefit the local outpost.
We sit down with Assemblies of God General Treasurer Wilfredo "Choco" De Jesus to talk about mentoring & discipleship for boys and young men in today's culture.
We sit down with local outpost leader Ezekiel Mercado as he shares his inspirational story of overcoming Covid-19 and how we as Royal Rangers can show compassion in everyday life.
Rev. Luis Velazquez, District Director from the Spanish Eastern District, chats with us concerning the best ways to develop outreach events and activities that will minister to the needs of Spanish speaking families.
Join us as we discuss National Camporama with Jason Bone, South Texas District Director, and the ways this event can benefit your outpost.
This week we visit with Matthew Kenslow, a Royal Rangers leader from California, to hear his story of dealing with Asperger's Syndrome as a boy and now as an adult leader. Matthew has written a book on the matter entitled "Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome" available now on Amazon.
Assemblies of God US Missionary Lois Breit gives advice on how to minister to single mothers and their families, what issues the kids may go through and how we as Royal Ranger leaders can best help the family.
Assemblies of God National Men's Director Rick Allen chats with us on issues that men in the church are facing today. How to reach men to become leaders in Royal Rangers and minister to them. Also, how to partner Men's Ministry and Royal Rangers in the local church.
Assemblies of God National Youth Director Josh Wellborn shares the issues that teenagers are going through today. We also chat about how Youth Ministry and Royal Rangers at the local church can partner together, rather than have competing ministries.
Hal Donaldson shares his story of the challenges his family faced after the death of his father and the role his Royal Rangers leaders played to help. Hal serves as the founder, President, & CEO of Convoy of Hope, an international organization providing food and other assistance to people in need all around the world.
Camp Manager Branden Krause joins us as we discuss the history of Camp Eagle Rock, the ongoing development of the camp, and the role it plays as the official national campgrounds for Royal Rangers.
Who is responsible for communications in your outpost? Who are they communicating to? What info are they trying to share? We address these and similar questions in this episode.
Providing boys with proper recognition is an important part of the achievement process. In this episode we'll hear ideas on how to conduct a great award service from Dwight Walters, Northeast Region Coordinator.
In this episode we discuss the role of Pathfinder Missions with National Pathfinder Coordinator, Mike King.
This episode provides an overview of the national training events currently available with National Training Coordinator, David Morrison.
In this episode we discuss the process for starting a new Royal Rangers outpost and the resources available to assist you. Our guest is Tom Saccenti, Regional Coordinator for the Southeast Region Royal Rangers.
Jeff and Lori Stokes, outpost leaders from the South Texas district join us to discuss Day Camps for Ranger Kids as well as other activity ideas for making your Ranger Kids group a fun and engaging experience for the younger boys in your outpost.
Jen Whalen, National Leadership Development Coordinator for the Girls Ministries, joins us on the National Royal Ranger Podcast to discuss ways to involve boys with special needs in our outpost programs. Jen has had extensive training in relation to working with individuals with special needs.
The National Shooting Sports Program (NSSP) is an affiliate ministry of Royal Rangers that provides leader training for all shooting activities in Royal Rangers and facilities shooting sports activities at all Royal Rangers events. Darell Freemen, NSSP Coordinator, shares the role and purpose of the program.
The Outpost Coordinator plays an essential role in the success of a Royal Rangers outpost. In this episode we discuss this role with JR Whinery, National Resource & Logistics Coordinator, and Outpost Coordinator at his church in Springfield, MO.
One of the central features of Royal Rangers is its ability to provide a diversity of activities that offer something of interest to every boy. Join us as we discuss this with John Hicks, National Programs Coordinator, as we explore the ways Royal Rangers outposts can provide a diverse program of activities to reach every boy in every community.
In this episode we continue our conversation with Paul Stanek who served as National Training Coordinator under Johnnie Barnes during the early days of the program.
Paul Stanek served as National Training Coordinator under Johnnie Barnes during the early days of Royal Rangers. In this episode, Paul shares with us some of his experiences during those early days and how the program has changed over time.
National Training Coordinator, David Morrison, joins us to explain the role and purpose of district junior training camps and action camps and where district leaders can go do get more information on conducting these camps in their district.
Assistant National FCF Coordinator, Don Coplin, shares information on the history and purpose of FCF and the role it plays in supporting the ministry of Royal Rangers.
National Royal Rangers Programs Coordinator John Hicks joins us to discuss the key factors to consider when planning outpost meetings that provide your boys with a fun and engaging experience.
Join us for a discussion with Doug Marsh, director of Royal Rangers International (RRI) concerning the history of Royal Rangers around the world and the role of RRI in coordinating the growth of the program "from all nations, to all nations".
National Training Coordinator, David Morrison, explains "Ranger Foundations," the new online & district training program that is replacing Ranger Basics as the first step in an outpost leader's training process.
Boys & Girls Missionary Challenge (BGMC) has served as the children's missions education program for the Assembles of God for over 70 years. David Boyd, National Director for BGMC shares with us the history of BGMC as well as the mission and purpose behind it - developing within kids a heart of compassion for others.
National Programs Coordinator John Hicks discuses the challenges facing outposts during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways committed leaders are continuing the mentoring ministry of Royal Rangers, regardless of the circumstances.
National Director Karl Fleig explains the new Swordsman program and how it was developed to encourage men, boys, and others to develop the daily habit of reading and learning the Word of God.
Mark Entzminger, National Director of Children's Ministries for the Assemblies of God, shares with us the value of gender-specific ministry and why it is so important for the total development of boys and girls today.
In this episode we continue our discussion with National Director Karl Fleig concerning the factors that attract men to ministry and the "best practices" you can employ when recruiting men to serve in your Royal Rangers outpost.
In this episode we join with Karl Fleig, National Director of Royal Rangers USA, to discuss the factors that tend to attract men to ministry, the obstacles that push them away, and several "best practices" to employ when recruiting men to serve in your Royal Rangers outpost.
In this episode we have a discussion with John Hicks, National Royal Rangers Programs Coordinator, on the different ways a Royal Rangers outpost could be structured to best meet the needs of your church and community. We also discuss the concept of "Royal Rangers Lite", a method of conducting Royal Rangers with minimal staff, facilities, budget or boys while maintaining the core values and effectiveness of the program.
Meet your host, Rob Bennett, as he introduces the Royal Rangers podcast and discusses the purpose behind this project with Karl Fleig, National Director of Royal Rangers USA, and John Hicks, National Programs Coordinator.