Royal Rangers
What is Royal Rangers?
Royal Rangers at The Gathering is an activity-based, small-group ministry for boys and young men in grades 3–8, designed to help them grow into Christlike men and servant leaders. Through hands-on learning, strong mentorship, and intentional discipleship, boys develop biblical character, leadership skills, and a genuine love for God. The program is fun, highly relational, and affirms the way boys learn best, while remaining grounded in God’s Word and led by the Holy Spirit. Royal Rangers fits seamlessly into the discipleship culture of The Gathering, connecting with children, youth, and adult ministries to create a multigenerational faith community. Men at The Gathering are equipped to model Christlike manhood as they walk alongside boys on a Bible-based, Spirit-empowered journey of faith.
The Seven Experiences
1 | CONNECT WITH A COMMUNITY OF CHRISTLIKE MEN
Boys and men build relationships side by side as they do activities together. Regular, consistent interaction between boys and men is key.
2 | DO FUN THINGS TOGETHER
Boys want to participate in a variety of activities, and the Royal Rangers ministry features a vast collection of resources to support their interests. Leaders are encouraged to plan a wide range of activities to appeal to a broad spectrum of boys.
3 | GROW IN CHRISTLIKE MANHOOD
The Royal Rangers program provides boys with a picture of Christlike manhood and process for pursuing it, a lifelong effort that requires endurance, patience, and persistence.
4 | LEARN IN INTERACTIVE WAYS
The Royal Rangers advancement system is an outcome-based discipleship journey. Boys and young men are encouraged to earn special recognition in each group, quarterly and annually. The system intentionally connects the Royal Rangers discipleship process to the boys’ journey to manhood—adventure, character and task.
5 | BELONG TO SOMETHING BIG
Boys and young men want to feel as though they are part of a winning team or program. Attire contributes to a sense of belonging, to a sense of being part of something bigger than self.
6 | LEAD YOURSELF AND OTHERS
The Royal Rangers program provides boys and young men with opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills that will help make their God-given dreams a reality.
7 | SERVE GOD, YOUR FAMILY, CHURCH, AND COMMUNITY
The Royal Rangers program encourages and provides tools for boys to make a difference in the world around them.
Strong Boys. Strong Faith. Strong Future.
Hands-On
Helping boys learn & grow through active participation in a variety of fun activities.
Christ-Centered
Leading boys on a path to Christlike manhood through an intentional, Bible-based discipleship process.
Spirit-Empowered
Connecting boys with the source of the Spirit-filled life through a unique Pentecostal experience.