1962

In January, Rev. Johnnie Barnes, the Assemblies of God youth director from the North Texas district, is invited by the Executive Presbytery to birth a new ministry for boys and young men. Rev. Charles Scott suggested the name Royal Rangers, and Johnnie Barnes is appointed as National Commander.

1963

The Royal Rangers Leadership Training Course (LTC) is developed.

1964

The first district-wide camps (then called Pow Wows) are held.

1968

The first National Training Camps (NTC) for Royal Rangers leaders are held in the states of California, Colorado, Missouri, and New York.

1974

The first National Camporama.

1976

Pastor Ken Roblin launched Royal Rangers nationally here in the UK. Briton Ferry became Wales 01, quickly followed by Tonyrefail Wales 02 and Aberbargoed Wales 03.

1979

The first UK National Training Camp (NTC) for leaders is held at Bonsall in Derbyshire.

1980

Pastor Ken Robling became the first National Commander of the United Kingdom

1981

The first National Training Trail (NTT) for leaders was held.

1985

Emrys Burnett was appointed the second National Commander of the UK

1986

The first Junior Leaders Training Camp (JLTC) was held and the first British Royal Ranger magazine was produced.

1988

Royal Rangers opened its doors to girls and Royal Ranger Missions sent a team out, to help Ghana AOG Rangers.

1989

Beloved founder, Johnnie Barnes, dies after leading the ministry from its inception for twenty-seven years.
The first Advance National Training Camp (ANTC) was held.

1990

The first Buckaroo/straight (Pioneer Rangers/ Discovery Rangers) arrow training conference for leaders was held.

1991

The first Eurocamp was held in Switzerland (600 attended)

1992

Scunthorpe (England 18) was the first group to charter (register) 100 members.

1995

The second Eurocamp was held in Denmark (2000 attended)

1998

The first British edition of the children and leaders handbooks were published.

1999

The Third Eurocamp was held in Germany (approx.2500 attended)

2000

Nelson Hogg was appointed the third National Commander of the UK

2002

Royal Rangers International is started to establish, strengthen, and serve Royal Rangers development around the world. Today, Royal Rangers is active in over 70 nations. Royal Rangers UK was granted charitable status.

2003

The fourth Eurocamp was held in Finland ( over 3000 attended)

2005

Bob Holland appointed the fourth National Commander of the UK. Adventures in camping UK was published.

2006

Royal Rangers-now an official uniformed children’s ministry under the Assemblies of God church.

2009

Fifth Eurocamp was held in Norway (attendance 4000 )

2011

Sixth Eurocamp was held in France (5300 attended)

2014

Buderscamp in Germany saw the biggest gathering of Royal Rangers anywhere in the world with an attendance of over 14000

2016

Seventh Eurocamp was held in Poland (attendance 6300)
Andrew Downes was appointed Fifth National leader with his wife Leann Downes as Assistant National leader,
Former National training chief John Wayte retires from the post

2018

Former National commanders Emerys Burnett and Nelson Hogg retire from the Royal Ranger ministry.

 

2019

In 2019, the previous leadership team retired and a new team stepped up to lead Royal Rangers UK. Since then, we have been guiding a transition to reshape and improve the way the organisation is run, ensuring a fresh and forward-thinking approach.

2020

Eurocamp in Switzerland cancelled due to Covid -19.

Royal Rangers UK created an award taken from the theme for the Eurocamp, ‘Make a difference’. This was used to encourage individuals and families through the pandemic.

The new Royal Rangers UK website was created.

The new uniform was released, along with the new curriculum patch, marking the start of the new Royal Rangers UK programme.

2022

Release of new national neckerchief. Plans began to work towards a new National Training Camp (NTC) for leaders. 3 separate summer camps were held in Southport, Ulverston and Birtley, showing the recent growth across Royal Rangers UK.

Bunderscamp camp in Germany saw the biggest attendance of Royal Rangers in one gathering, with an attendance of over 17000.

2023

Jeremiah Hembree took on the role of Royal Rangers International Director.

The new National Training Camp (NTC) was held in Southport, along with the new Junior Leaders Training Camp (JLTC)

2024

The eighth Eurocamp was held in Budapest, Hungary. (With over 7000 in attendance)