Royal Ambassadors
Royal Ambassadors (RA) is a missions discipleship group for boys in grades 1–6. RAs provides an opportunity for boys to grow spiritually, physically, mentally, and relationally with others through missions involvement and character development.
Now, more than ever, the Church must commit to discipling boys as they follow Jesus and live on mission. By developing missions discipleship groups for boys, you create firsthand experiences that will prepare them to live each day as ambassadors for Christ.
In RA, boys will learn:
- a biblical worldview
- ways to demonstrate Christ’s love to others
- how God is working around the world, and
- their part in God’s plan.
RA Guiding Principles
RA Motto: "We are Ambassadors for Christ," not only gives the organization its name, but also gives the boys and leaders a lifestyle goal. This motto is taken from Scripture, specifically 2 Corinthians 5:20.
RA Scripture Passage: The RA Scripture Passage describes the purpose of Royal Ambassadors: "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. Now everything is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed the message of reconciliation to us. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ; certain that God is appealing through us, we plead on Christ's behalf, 'Be reconciled to God.'" —2 Corinthians 5:17–20 (HCSB)
RA Virtues: Ten specific biblical virtues that strengthen the motto and the pledge: Loyalty, Friendship, Courage, Responsibility, Honesty, Faith, Compassion, Perseverance, Teamwork, and Self-Discipline. One virtue is highlighted each month in Missions Journey: Kids Leader.
RA Pledge: The RA Pledge makes the motto come alive in the daily lives of boys and leaders: As a Royal Ambassador I will do my best: to become a well-informed, responsible follower of Christ; to have a Christlike concern for all people; to learn how to carry the message of Christ around the world; to work with others in sharing Christ; and to keep myself clean and healthy in mind and body.
Missions Journey: Kids Curriculum
As children are continually exposed to the relationship between the gospel and the Great Commission through missions discipleship, they will better understand their part in God’s plan.
One of the greatest benefits of missions discipleship is that it helps young believers understand God can use them now to share His love with others and make a difference. These experiences are often the first seeds of the call to missions.
RA Patches
Why do Royal Ambassadors use patches? Badges help recognize membership, individual achievement, and missions and ministry.
RA Vest / Sash
Ready to equip boys to pursue the Great Commission?
Download an RA starter pack to get everything you need to start a missions discipleship group at your church. If you still have questions, please reach out to Keith Gates.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (205) 995-4816
Schedule a Meeting with Keith