John Dickerson, Royal Ranger's Sr. Commander

The Royal Ranger’s are celebrating their second year as an official Chartered Outpost in our church. Praise God! We have come a long way. Three years ago we had only two boys and one commander, now we have ten young men from grades K-9, five commanders, two assistance, and we are still growing. 

We have been blessed with a lot of support and love from our church family as well as the community. We are looking forward to the up and coming summer months and are making preparations for camp outs, canoe trips, and lots of fun.  To God we give all the praise for it’s He we owe our success to and by Him we are strong.

God Bless,

John Dickerson, Sr. Commander

What is Royal Rangers?

Royal Rangers is a ministry that reaches across the United States and in over 65 nations around the world. It motivates boys spiritually through Bible study and memorization, devotionals, and Christian role models. Boys are strengthened mentally by an advanced awards-based weekly program. Further, the boys increase their physical prowess by participation in age-specific activities and recreation. Finally, they are introduced to church, community, and nature-related activities to develop their social skills and awareness. 

Dedicated leaders, called commanders, provide boys the necessary direction during a weekly outpost meeting. The meetings are designed to develop the total boy for Christ and offer love and understanding between the boy and a godly role model. 

The Life of a Royal Ranger includes great outdoor adventures through camping, water activities, hiking, rappelling, and mountain climbing, as well as challenging indoor adventures. There will be opportunities year-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 grow in four ways. Through proper exercise and diet, his body will develop physically. Through prayer, Bible study, and witnessing, he will grow spiritually. By studying and reading, his mind will grow mentally. And by learning how to treat others, he will develop socially. 

Royal Rangers ministers to boys in the United States and in over 65 countries through Bible study and memorization, devotionals, outdoor and camping activities, and Christian role models. Boys are strengthened

• Mentally by a merit-based advancement program
• Physically by participation in age-specific activities and recreation
• Socially through church and community service activities.
• Spiritually through Bible study and devotions.

Dedicated leaders provide direction during weekly outpost meetings in the local church, which are designed to develop the total boy for Christ. 

Each outpost has four age groups to allow boys to advance with their peers at an appropriate pace.

Ranger Kids (Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade), includes a challenging and fun advancement system encouraging boys through indoor and outdoor activities and games. The weekly lessons and objectives help to reinforce godly principles in their daily lives, and they will have opportunities to achieve many advancement awards that can be placed on an awards vest and worn each week as part of the official Royal Rangers uniform.

The Discovery Rangers program (Third, fourth, and fifth grade), features an exciting premier advancement system. In this system boys will learn through camping and non-camping activities. An emphasis is placed on learning at their own pace in a merit-based curriculum.

Adventure Rangers (Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade), participate in more challenging camping and outdoor activities while emphasizing skill development, advanced camping, Junior Leadership Training, Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship (FCF), and Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals with national recognition.

Expedition Rangers (Ninth through twelfth grade) is considered a high action-packed adventure trail in which the boy is further challenged by advanced camping, camp craft skills, and ministry opportunities. These activities offer boys in this age group ways to become more self-reliant and develop confidence and a greater appreciation of God. Several advancement programs are available including Air Rangers, Sea Rangers, Trail Rangers, Junior Chaplaincy, High Action Rangers, Junior Leadership Academy opportunities and more. Boys will be challenged to serve through Home Missions, Foreign Missions, Youth Ministry, and Men’s Ministry.

For more information on the Royal Ranger Program you may reach me at royalrangers@nbcogop.net.

Royal Rangers Commander(s):

Bennie Walker, Ranger Kid's Commander

John Dickerson, Discovery Ranger's Commander & Sr. Commander

Open Position(s):

Expedition Ranger's Commander

Adventure Ranger's Commander

Ranger Kid's Assistant Commander

Adventure Ranger's Assistant Commander