This collection of ideas began life as a series of emails to RangerNet, the email list for Royal Ranger leaders right round the world.

A thread began by the father of RangerNet, Duane Wheeler, on the perfect outpost. His thoughts and ideas challenged me to begin thinking critically of my own outpost. I also began to think of the way I did some of the things we all need to do as Ranger leaders.

Like how do I recruit leaders?
How do I motivate them?
How do I market my outpost to our church and our community?
How do I inspire and motivate my leaders?

This "book" isn't designed to be a doctrinal analysis of ministry in Rangers. Rather it is a series of practical, true to life cases and thoughts that have passed through my head and have been used in our my outpost.

Whilst it isn't written on every page, we need to remember clearly that our work in Rangers is for the Lord. Nothing we do will prosper without his blessing. Nothing we do will have any power without the Holy Spirit.

These notes are meant to be read, enjoyed and applied in the life of your outpost. I hope they can be used to bring focus, energy and change in your outpost too.

Your in the master Ranger's name,
Victor Zalakos.

PS: Write me and let me know your thoughts - good and bad!