Programs Update March 2019
Leader Manual, 2019 edition Full-size, 8.5” x 11” 3-hole punched Binder sold separately On sale now at MHC store
Revised Seven Methods OLD NEW Friendship Friendship Activities Activities Advancement System Achievement Interactive Learning Discipleship Uniforms Identity Patrol System Leadership Service Service The seven methods of Royal Rangers have changed to better reflect the flexibility inherent in the program and our central mission of ministry. “Interactive Learning” has been replaced by Discipleship. The concept behind interactive learning (hear, see, do, teach) is now referred to as our “Mentoring Process” and is employed in the application of all seven of our methods.
Bible Merit Update Boys may now use ANY approved Bible lesson to meet orange/brown Bible merit or Spirit Challenge requirements Approved lessons include any RR Bible lesson or Spirit Challenge, as well as any lesson approved by your pastor See handout for details
Leadership Merit Update Boys may now use ANY lesson from any RR leadership merit to satisfy leadership merit requirements To earn his next leadership merit, a boy must… Complete any (4) leadership lessons, from any “lesson set” Participate in a group service project No change to advancement requirements or patches See handout for details
Online Awards Application System Provides an online portal for submitting advancement award applications for boys Currently in beta testing Projected release date: April 1, 2019
Curriculum Migration & Chartering We are exploring a process by which curriculum delivery and chartering could be combined into one system. We are considering a new “all church” digital platform developed by My Healthy Church (GPH) at digital.myhealthychurch.com Universal curriculum delivery system for all church ministries
Curriculum Migration & Chartering Projected cost would be similar to or below current rates for TracClub & chartering Details are still being finalized but the migration may take place within the next 12 months Online feedback survey will be released soon to all current TracClub users