God pours out His Spirit in Los Angeles, California,
like He did in the book of Acts. This starts a Movement that will go
around the world. It will start many churches.
1914
The Assemblies of God begins in April in Hot Springs,
Arkansas.
1962
In January, Rev. Johnnie Barnes moves to Springfield,
Missouri, to put together a program for boys. Rev. Charles Scott
suggests the name “Royal Rangers.” Rev. Barnes becomes
the first Royal Rangers national commander.
1963
The Royal Rangers Leadership Training Course is developed.
1964
The first district-wide powwows (now called Camps)
are held. The Gold Medal of Achievement and the Medal of Valor
awards are first offered.
1966
Royal Rangers ministries are set up in Australia and
Latin America. The Frontiersmen Camping Fraternity (later "Fellowship";
FCF) is formed. The first Royal Rangers Week is held. It celebrates
the Royal Rangers ministry and encourages reaching, teaching, and
keeping boys for Christ.
1968
National Training Camps for Royal Rangers leaders
are held in four states: Missouri, Colorado, New York, and California.
1974
The first National Camporama, a camping event that
happens every four years, is held at the Air Force Academy in Colorado
Springs, Colorado.
1977
The National Royal Rangers Council is formed and meets
in Springfield, Missouri.
1986
The National Royal Rangers Training Center (now National
Royal Rangers Center) at Eagle Rock, Missouri is dedicated. It is
also called Camp Eagle Rock.
1989
Beloved National Commander Johnnie Barnes dies.
For twenty-seven years he led the Royal Rangers, developing its
ministry.
Many of his plans and projects are completed. A large army of boys
is following Jesus. Rev. Ken Hunt is named national commander.
He guides the ministry for ten years.
1999
Rev. Richard Mariott is apointed national commander.
He was the commander for the Northern California/Nevada District
for seven years. His goals are to encourage Royal Rangers and develop
new programs.
2002
Ranger Kids, the first portion of the newly revised
Royal Rangers ministry, is tested and released to U.S. churches.
2003
Discovery Rangers and Adventure Rangers materials
are released to U.S. churches.
2004
Expedition Rangers materials
are released to U.S. churches.
