The following is excerpted from the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Official Web Site

Royal Rangers is a ministry that reaches across the United Statesand in over 65 nations around the world. It motivates boys spirituallythrough Bible study and memorization, devotionals, and Christian rolemodels. Boys are strengthened mentally by an advanced awards-basedweekly program. Further, the boys increase their physical prowess byparticipation in age-specific activities and recreation. Finally, theyare introduced to church, community, and nature-related activities todevelop their social skills and awareness.

Dedicated leaders, called commanders, provide boys the necessarydirection during a weekly outpost meeting. The meetings are designed todevelop the total boy for Christ and offer love and understandingbetween the boy and a godly role model.

The Life of a Royal Ranger includes great outdoor adventures throughcamping, water activities, hiking, rappelling, and mountain climbing,as well as challenging indoor adventures. There will be opportunitiesyear-round to attend tremendous camping events at the outpost,district, or national levels.

The experience as a Royal Ranger will be one of growth. He will growin four ways. Through proper exercise and diet, his body will developphysically. Through prayer, Bible study, and witnessing, he will growspiritually. By studying and reading, his mind will grow mentally. Andby learning how to treat others, he will develop socially.