Chartering
Northwest Ministry Network Outpost Chartering
Chartering is a unique and beneficial program that allows churches to receive discounts and exclusive resources when they register (charter) their Royal Rangers program with the national office. Chartering provides important information to the national Royal Rangers ministry that enables them to monitor and shape the success and well-being of Royal Rangers and supports the ongoing development and improvement of the ministry.
Some of the Benefits of Chartering
- 15% discount on Ranger gear when ordered via the online Ranger Superstore.
- 15% discount on national, regional, and district activities, events, and training.
- Each chartered member of your outpost will receive a free copy of Rangers NOW, the group-specific, annual magazine from the National Royal Rangers Ministries that lets boys know how to get the most from their Rangers experience during the current school year. There is an edition for leaders, too.
- Your outpost will get one free copy of the Outpost Promotional Kit, which is full of resources like promotional videos, reproducible touch cards, clip art, customizable banners to advertise your ministry and/or decorate your meeting rooms, and more!
- Access to download Outpost Navigator, a data-tracking tool to record and track boys' and leaders' advancements.
What are the Chartering Requirements?
An outpost must be sponsored by a church affiliated with the Assemblies of God or the Pentecostal Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA). Other denominations and churches, including independent churches, may qualify if approved by the Network Director (Determined on a case-by-case basis)
Outposts must have at least one qualified leader, and, if possible, one or more assistants for each group sponsored (Rangers Kids, K-2; Discovery Rangers, 3-5; Adventure Rangers, 6-8; and Expedition Rangers, 9-12). All boys from each sponsored group must charter.
Where, How, and When does my Outpost Charter?
Chartering is now done online via the National Website.
The charter year is September 1 - August 30 (traditional school year) The charter-processing period will be August 15 - October 15 for all established outposts. All charter renewals should be submitted during this time (although charters submitted after October 15th will be accepted).
New outposts may charter at anytime of the year, and fees for their first charter period will be prorated. All outposts that have not chartered within the last five years will be considered a new charter. Outposts that have chartered within the past five years and submit their charter and payment after October 15 will not be prorated.
Contact the Network charter coordinator if you need more information about whether your church has chartered before or what outpost number you may have had.
To charter your outpost or for more details on chartering download the 2009 Royal Rangers Chartering Brochure or visit the chartering FAQ page found on the National Website.