Adult Leader Training
Upcoming Training
JBEI
Sept. 25 -26, 2026
Rangers Essentials
Jan , 2027
WCO Feb. 2027
NRMC May 14-16, 2027
Waupaca, WI
ADULT LEADER TRAINING
The Royal Rangers program provides leader training to mobilize, inspire, and resource leaders to achieve their greatest success and effectiveness. Well-trained leaders are the key to any ministry's success. Royal Rangers places a high priority on leader training.
Royal Rangers training is based on three core values:
Training courses can be completed in any order
Ready Level Requirements
- Complete the Ranger Foundations and Essential training courses
- Personally present the gospel to at least one boy
- Participate in conducting group meetings and activities for at least three months.
- Read the book "Maximized Manhood" by Edwin Louis Cole
- Submit a Ready Level Application to the national Royal Rangers office for approval & processing.
Ranger Foundations
Ranger Foundations is an online or district-offered class that teaches new leaders the foundational principles of running successful outpost meetings, using and accessing the Royal Rangers curriculum and advancement system, program structure, uniforms, and much more.
To download the latest Ranger Foundations Online Start Guide (revised as of March 24, 2021), click here.
Ranger Essentials
Ranger Essentials is a one-day, fun, interactive-style training event. You will learn how to connect with today’s boys and recognize ministry needs and outreach opportunities. You will discover how to give life-changing devotions and how to mentor boys and young men into spiritual leaders.
Safety Level Requirements
- Complete the Ranger Safety training course online
- Complete a First Aid / CPR course through the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or any other nationally recognized provider organization. The course must include a demonstration and evaluation of the skills learned in a practical exercise in front of a live instructor.
- Plan and conduct an outpost activity with the help of junior leaders, with a focus on applicable safety measures.
- Submit a Safety Level Application to the national Royal Rangers office for approval & processing.
Ranger Safety
All Royal Rangers leaders have the responsibility to take every action needed to ensure the safety of the boys within their care. The Ranger Safety course provides vital information on child safety practices and proper supervision. This course is required to be taken every three years.
Trained Level Requirements
- Attend NRMC OR NEEC
- Personally present the gospel to at least one boy
- Participate in teaching and/or facilitating the instruction of a Leadership merit and its correlating service/ministry project. Ranger Kids leaders may substitute a service project using the patrol system as it applies to their group.
- Submit a Trained Level Application to the national Royal Rangers office for approval & processing.
National Elementary Education Conference
NEEC is an interactive event that gives men and women leaders training in various techniques and methods to teach and mentor boys effectively. Leaders will explore the development and needs of the elementary age group, with Ranger Kids as the primary focus. Attendees will better understand the needs and characteristics of boys, so you can better relate to and connect with them.
National Rangers Ministry Camp
NRMC provides outpost leaders with instruction in performing their role in an outpost. Participants are introduced to the following activities: Archery, arts, air gun, computers, drama, music, team building initiatives, trades, and Ranger Derby. Additionally, participants experience what it means to be a boy-lead, adult-facilitated outpost, using the team/patrol system. Most importantly, participants are challenged spiritually to live a life of godly manhood and servant leadership. Every leader will be able to answer the question, “Do I have what it takes to be a godly man?”
Advanced Level Requirements
- Attend and complete a World Class Outpost (WCO) seminar.
- Complete any two continuous learning opportunities of at least 2 hours in length. These may be classes offered by your district, official Royal Ranger Online Training courses, or Action Camps. Please review the event criteria on the Continuous Learning Electives page if you have questions about qualifying events.
- Personally present the gospel to at least one boy (previous presentations not included).
- Following pastoral guidance, get an adult new to Royal Rangers involved in leadership or service
- Submit an Advanced Level Application to the national Royal Rangers office for approval and processing.
World Class Outpost
The World Class Outpost Seminar is designed to expose the outpost leadership team to a successful set of practices, methods, strategies, and tools that will enable them to develop into a world-class outpost. The most significant benefit of this event is achieved when the outpost/church leadership attends and completes it together as a team.
Specialized Training
Johnnie Barnes Excellence Initiative
The JBEI seminar will challenge your leadership team to embrace new leadership behaviors and attitudes. You will learn new tools to improve upon past performance and reach new goals. All organizational leaders should attend the seminar every five years to refresh their knowledge of current leadership topics.
Rick Senk Adult Training Coordinator
If you have any questions or wish to schedule Adult Leader training in your area, contact Rick Senk