Advancement
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Historic term for the RA system of personal growth, now called the Personal Growth Plan.
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Ambassadors for Christ
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The RA Motto is "We Are Ambassadors for Christ", based on 2 Corinthians 5:20.
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Bar
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Ribbon awarded as part of the RA Personal Growth Plan. There is a different design for each of the six age levels. A bar is awarded when work on one virtue (one section of the Personal Growth Plan book) is completed.
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Base Bar
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Used to display RA award bars. Two types are available—one holds one bar ribbon, the other two bar ribbons.
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Bible Memory Medal
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Awarded to RAs who memorize and understand 25 Bible verses. (Note: three levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold)
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Bible, RA Award
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New International Version (NIV) with a mission education preface and an imprinted RA logo on the front cover.
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Bronze Bible Memory Medal
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Awarded to children who memorize and understand 25 Bible verses. (First of three levels)
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Campcraft
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An RA interest activity that teaches outdoor skills.
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Campcraft Patches
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Patches awarded for completing the RA campcraft requirements at a certain level. See Discoverer One,Discoverer Two, discoverer Three, Hiker, Camper, Woodsman.
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Camper Campcraft Patches
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RA Campcraft patch awarded for completing certain requirements in outdoor skills.
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Camping Knife, RA
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Knife with the RA logo and "Royal Ambassadors" imprinted on one side.
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Campout Patch
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Patch awarded for participation in an RA Camping event.
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Career Missionary
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See Missionary.
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Certificate, RA Leader & Pin
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Recognition pin and certificate for leaders of RAs.
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Chapter
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Name used by some churches for an RA group.
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Chapter Registration
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Annual registration of your RA Chapter or group. Makes state and national Royal Ambassador groups aware of your chapter. You can then be informed of training events, RA camps, and other RA events.
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| Chevron |
A small RA patch displaying a year or other information, to be displayed in conjunction with other patches. See Lad Chevron, Crusader Chevron, RA Rectangular Chevron
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Chevron (World Walk/Mission Study)
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A small rectangular RA patch with the year and either "International" or "North American" awarded to show additional participation in a World Walk or Mission Study.
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| Clothing, RA logo |
See Specialty Imprints.
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Craft Kits
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Prepared kits with all the elements needed for a specific craft. RA craft kits are available from MakeTracks/Royal Racers.
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Crusader
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An RA in grade 4, 5, or 6; also the name of the RA magazine for grades 4-6.
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Crusader Athletic Patches
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Awarded to RAs in grade 4, 5, or 6 who have completed the requirements for the athletic patch.
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Crusader Campcraft Workbook
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Workbook of outdoor skills for RAs in grades 4-6. Can lead to earning Hiker, Camper, and Woodsman patches.
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Crusader Chevron
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A curved chevron identifying an RA in grades 4, 5, or 6. The patch is displayed below the RA patch.
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| Crusader Leader Magazine |
Magazine for leaders of RAs in grades 4, 5, and 6. It contains all the content of the student magazine, plus meeting plans.
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Crusader Magazine
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Magazine for RAs in grades 4, 5, and 6. It contains missionary stories, recall activities, and other content.
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Crusader Membership Patch
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A small RA patch picturing a five-pointed crown within a shield shape, indicating that an RA is in grade 4, 5, or 6
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Discoverer One Campcraft Patch
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RA Campcraft patch awarded for completing certain requirements in outdoor skills.
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Discoverer Three Campcraft Patch
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RA Campcraft patch awarded for completing certain requirements in outdoor skills.
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Discoverer Two Campcraft Patch
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RA Campcraft patch awarded for completing certain requirements in outdoor skills.
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Emblem Seals, RA
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Peel-and-stick foil color versions of the RA logo.
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Game, Mission Squares
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A children's mission education resource with instructions for many different games, beanbags, and so forth.
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| Gold Bible Memory Medal |
Awarded to RAs who memorize and understand 25 Bible verses in addition to those learned for the Bronze and Silver medals. (Third of three levels)
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Hiker Campcraft Patch
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RA Campcraft patch awarded for completing certain requirements in outdoor skills.
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I.D. Badge (RA), stick-on
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Packet of 25 stick-on I.D. tags with the RA logo.
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IMB
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See International Mission Board.
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International Mission Board
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An entity of the Southern Baptist Convention that supports the work of thousands of career missionaries and volunteers in all parts of the world outside Canada and the United States.
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International Mission Study Patch
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Awarded to RAs for participation in an International Mission Study. Yearly chevrons are awarded for participation in later studies.
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KidzPlace.org
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North American Mission Board children's mission education and evangelsim Web site for children and leaders.
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Knife, RA
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Knife with the RA logo and "Royal Ambassadors" imprinted on one side.
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Knight 6
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RA Personal Growth Plan book for RAs in sixth grade.
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Knight 6 Athletic Patch
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Awarded to RAs in grade 6 who have completed the requirements for the athletic patch.
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Knight 6 Bar
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A small ribbon bar awarded to RAs in grade 6 for completing one section of the RA Personal Growth Plan. (Note: requires ribbon base bar for display.)
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Knight 6 Patch
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Knight 6 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in sixth grade.
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Knight 6 Ribbon
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See Knight 6 Bar.
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Knight 6 Shield Pin
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Knight 6 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in sixth grade.
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Lad
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An RA in grade 1, 2, or 3; also the name of the RA magazine for grades 1-3.
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Lad 1
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RA Personal Growth Plan book for RAs in first grade.
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Lad 1 Athletic Patch
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Awarded to RAs in grade 1 who have completed the requirements for the athletic patch.
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Lad 1 Bar
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A small ribbon bar awarded to RAs in grade 1 for completing one section of the RA Personal Growth Plan. (Note: requires ribbon base bar for display.)
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Lad 1 Patch
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Lad 1 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in first grade.
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Lad 1 Ribbon
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See Lad 1 Bar.
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Lad 1 Shield Pin
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Lad 1 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in first grade.
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Lad 2
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RA Personal Growth Plan book for RAs in second grade.
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Lad 2 Athletic Patch
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Awarded to RAs in grade 2 who have completed the requirements for the athletic patch.
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Lad 2 Bar
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A small ribbon bar awarded to RAs in grade 2 for completing one section of the RA Personal Growth Plan. (Note: requires ribbon base bar for display.)
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Lad 2 Patch
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Lad 2 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in first grade.
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Lad 2 Ribbon
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See Lad 2 Bar.
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Lad 2 Shield Pin
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Lad 2 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in second grade.
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Lad 3
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RA Personal Growth Plan book for RAs in third grade.
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Lad 3 Athletic Patch
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Awarded to RAs in grade 3 who have completed the requirements for the athletic patch.
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Lad 3 Bar
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A small ribbon bar awarded to RAs in grade 3 for completing one section of the RA Personal Growth Plan. (Note: requires ribbon base bar for display.)
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Lad 3 Patch
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Lad 3 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in first grade.
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Lad 3 Ribbon
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See Lad 3 Bar.
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Lad 3 Shield Pin
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Lad 3 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in third grade.
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Lad Athletic Patches
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Awarded to RAs in grade 1, 2, or 3 who have completed the requirements for the athletic patch.
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Lad Campcraft Workbook
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Workbook of outdoor skills for RAs in grades 1,2, and 3. Can lead to earning Discoverer One, Discoverer Two, and Discoverer Three patches.
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Lad Chevron
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A curved chevron identifying an RA in grades 1, 2 or 3. The patch is displayed below the RA patch.
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Lad Leader Magazine
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Magazine for leaders of RAs in grades 1, 2, and 3. It contains all the content of the student magazine, plus meeting plans.
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Lad Magazine
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Magazine for RAs in grades 1, 2, and 3. It contains missionary stories, recall activities, and other content.
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Lad Membership patch
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A small RA patch picturing a torch within a shield shape, indicating that an RA is in grade 1, 2, or 3.
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Lay missionary
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A Christian (of any age) who has accepted God’s call to be active in missions service and respond to that call. Also encourages others to respond to God's call to missions.
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LifeWay Christian Stores
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Christian bookstores that stock many RA items.
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LifeWay Specialty Imprints
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See Specialty Imprints.
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Linegliders
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RA interest activity in which small model airplanes are built and raced hanging from strings; kits are available from Royal Racers.
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Magazine orders
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Magazines should be ordered by calling toll-free 1 866 477-6262 or online at www.nambstore.com.
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MakeTracks
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Company that manufactures RA racers, tracks for RA Racers and RA craft kits.
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Ministry Leader, RA
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The person who leads a church's RA ministry.
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Mission Activity Patch
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Patch awarded for participation in an RA mission project or activity.
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Mission Bible Memory Medals
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Awarded to children who memorize and understand 25 Bible verses. (Note: three levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold)
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Mission Games & Activities for Children
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A book of mission-related games and activities. Some come from around the world.
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Mission Squares Game Pack
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A children's mission education resource with instructions for many different games, beanbags, etc.
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Mission Study Patches
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Awarded to RAs for participation in either a North American or International Mission Study. Yearly chevrons are awarded for participation in later studies. See North American Mission Study, International Mission Study Patch, North American Mission Study Patch.
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Missionary
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A person who in response to God's call and gifting, leaves his or her comfort zone and crosses cultural, geographic, or other barriers to proclaim the gospel and live out a Christian witness in obedience to the Great Commission.
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Missionary Kid(s)
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The child of a missionary. See also MK.
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Missionary Prayer Cards
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Prayer cards, similar to sports trading cards, that feature North American missionaries.
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MissionKids
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A non-gender-specific children’s resource produced by the North American Mission Board.
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MK, MKs
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Usually refers to "missionary kid", the child of a missionary. Sometimes refers to a participant in a group using the MissionKids resource.
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Motto
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The RA motto is "We Are Ambassadors for Christ", based on 2 Corinthians 5:20.
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NAMB
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See North American Mission Board.
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North American Mission Board
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An entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, and the sponsor of the RA organization. Also sponsors other organizations and ministries, and thousands of career missionaries and volunteers in Canada and the United States.
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North American Mission Study
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Awarded to RAs for participation in a North American Mission Study. Yearly chevrons are awarded for participation in later studies.
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On-Mission Bible Memory Medals
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Awarded to RAs who memorize and understand 25 Bible verses. (Note: three levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold)
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Ordering RA resources
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RA resources and magazines should be ordered by calling toll-free 1 866 477-6262 or online at www.nambstore.com. Some RA resources are available at local LifeWay Christian Stores (but not magazines.)
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Page 4
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RA Personal Growth Plan book for RAs in fourth grade.
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Page 4 Athletic Patch
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Awarded to RAs in grade 4 who have completed the requirements for the athletic patch.
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Page 4 Bar
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A small ribbon bar awarded to RAs in grade 4 for completing one section of the RA Personal Growth Plan. (Note: requires ribbon base bar for display.)
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Page 4 Patch
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Page 4 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in fourth grade.
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Page 4 Ribbon
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See Page 4 Bar.
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Page 4 Sheld Pin
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Page 4 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in fourth grade.
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Patch, RA emblem
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The RA logo patch.
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Personal Growth Plan
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A system of personal growth that helps RAs live out the promises of the RA pledge and incorporate certain virtues in their lives. Resources include books, patches and pins.
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Pin, RA Leader & Certificate
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Recognition pin and certificate for leaders of RAs.
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Pinewood Derby
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Product similar to RA Racers.
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Planbook, Royal Ambassador
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Annual book for RA leaders with resources, handy forms, calendar, etc.
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RA Advancement
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Historic term for the RA system of personal growth, now called the Personal Growth Plan.
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RA Award Bible
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NIV version with a mission education preface and an imprinted RA logo on the front cover.
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RA Bible
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NIV version with a mission education preface and an imprinted RA logo on the front cover.
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RA Camping Knife
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Knife with the RA logo and "Royal Ambassadors" imprinted on one side.
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RA Campout Patch
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Patch awarded for participation in an RA Camping event.
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RA Chapter
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Name used by many churches for an RA group.
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RA Director
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Term used by some churches for the RA Ministry Leader.
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RA Emblem Patch
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Award for RAs to recognize their joining the organization.
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RA Emblem Seals
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Peel-and-stick foil color versions of the RA logo.
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RA Flag
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Large cloth flag with RA logo to display on the wall or fly from a flagpole.
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RA Knife
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Knife with the RA logo and "Royal Ambassadors" imprinted on one side.
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RA Leader Pin & Certificate
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Recognition pin and certificate for leaders of RAs.
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RA Lineglider Patch
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RA Patch awarded for participation in making and racing an RA Lineglider airplane model.
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RA Linegliders
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RA Interest activity in which small model airplanes are built and raced hanging from strings; kits are available from MakeTracks/Royal Racers.
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RA Magazines
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Magazines should be ordered by calling toll-free 1 866 477-6262 or online at www.nambstore.com.
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RA Membership Cards
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Packet of membership cards for RAs or RA leaders.
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RA Membership Pin
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Award for RAs to recognize their joining the organization.
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RA Ministry Leader
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The person who leads a church's RA ministry.
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RA Mission Activity Patch
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Patch awarded for participation in an RA mission project or activity.
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RA Motto
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The RA motto is "We Are Ambassadors for Christ", based on 2 Corinthians 5:20.
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RA Patches
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Patches (and pins) are awarded as incentives for progress in the RA Personal Growth Plan.
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RA Personal Growth Plan
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A system of personal growth that helps RAs live out the promises of the RA pledge and incorporate certain virtues in their lives. Resources include books, patches and pins.
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RA Pins
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Pins (and patches) are awarded as incentives for progress in the RA Personal Growth Plan.
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RA Planbook
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Annual book for RA leaders with resources, handy forms, calendar, etc.
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RA Pledge (large poster)
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A large poster-sized version of the RA pledge, available separately or as a component of the RA Annual Resource Kit.
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RA Pledge (small)
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An 8"x10" printed version of the RA pledge, suitable for decorating a room or giving to an RA when he learns the pledge.
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RA Race Car Timers
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Timers for use in RA Racer events. Available from NewBold Products at www.pinewood-derby-timer.com.
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RA Race Car Tracks
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Official track for racing RA racecars. Available from MakeTracks/Royal Racers company.
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RA Racer Patch
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RA Patch awarded for participation in making and racing an RA Racer.
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RA Racers
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RA interest activity in which small wooden model cars are built and raced; kits are available from RA Racers; tracks from MakeTracks; and timers from NewBold Products.
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RA Rectangular Chevron
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A small rectangular "year" RA patch awarded to show earning an RA award in an additional year (e.g. RA Racer Patch, Campout Patch).
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RA Resource Kit
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Annual packet of materials to help RA leaders, including curriculum posters, room decorations, and other items related to the meeting plans in Lad Leader and Crusader Leader. Also includes a video with clips of missionaries at work.
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RA Sailboat Craft Kit
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Craft kit available from MakeTracks/Royal Racers company.
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RA Sailboat Patch
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RA Patch awarded for participation in making and racing an RA sailboat.
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RA Sailboats
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RA interest activity in which small wooden model sailboats are built and raced; kits are available from MakeTracks/Royal Racers.
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RA Sports Patch
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RA Patch awarded for participation in RA-sponsored sports.
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RA Vests
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Worn by RAs and RA leaders to display patches and pins earned while participating in RAs. (Available from Specialty Imprints).
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RA Yearly Patch
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A small rectangular "year" patch awarded to show earning an RA award in an additional year, (e.g. RA Racer Patch, Campout Patch, etc.).
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RA, RAs
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Abbreviation for Royal Ambassador.
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Race Cars, RA
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RA interest activity in which small wooden model cars are built and raced; kits are available from RA Racers; tracks from MakeTracks/Royal Racers; and timers from NewBold Products.
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Racer Patch
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RA Patch awarded for participation in making and racing an RA Racer.
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Racers, RA
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RA Interest activity in which small wooden model cars are built and raced; kits are available from RA Racers; tracks from MakeTracks; and timers from NewBold Products.
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Registering RA Chapters & groups
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To register your RA chapter or group online, click here. Annual registration of your RA Chapter or group makes state and national Royal Ambassador groups aware of your chapter. You can then be informed of training events, RA camps, and other RA events.
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Resource Kit
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Annual packet of materials to help RA leaders, including curriculum posters, room decorations, and other items related to the meeting plans in Lad Leader and Crusader Leader. Also includes a video with clips of missionaries at work.
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Ribbon Base Bar
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Used to display RA award Bars. 2 versions are available—one holds one ribbon, the other holds 2.
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Royal Ambassador magazines
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Magazines should be ordered by calling toll-free 1 866 477-6262 or online at www.nambstore.com.
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Royal Ambassador Planbook
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Annual book for RA leaders with resources, handy forms, calendar, and so forth.
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Royal Ambassador(s)
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Mission education organization for boys grades 1-6, sponsored by the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. See RA, RA Pledge, ALSO: a member of the organization
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royalambassadors.org
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NAMB Web site for Royal Ambassador leaders. Has extensive information about all aspects of the organization and links to state, regional, associational, and local RA Web sites.
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Company that manufactures RA racers, tracks for RA racers, and RA craft kits. |
Sailboat Patch
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RA Patch awarded for participation in making and racing an RA sailboat.
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Sailboats, RA
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RA Interest activity in which small wooden model sailboats are built and raced; kits are available from MakeTracks/Royal Racers.
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Silver Bible Memory Medal
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Awarded to RAs who memorize and understand 25 Bible verses in addition to those learned for the Bronze medal. (Second of three levels)
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Specialty Imprints
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Contract provider of imprinted RA clothing, RA vests, RA hats, and other RA-imprinted items.
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Sports Patch
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RA Patch awarded for participation in RA-sponsored sports.
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Squire 5
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RA Personal Growth Plan book for RAs in fifth grade.
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Squire 5 Athletic Patch
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Awarded to RAs in grade 5 who have completed the requirements for the athletic patch.
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Squire 5 Bar
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A small ribbon bar awarded to RAs in grade 5 for completing one section of the RA Personal Growth Plan. (Note: requires ribbon base bar for display.)
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Squire 5 Patch
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Squire 5 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in fifth grade.
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Squire 5 Ribbon
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See Squire 5 Bar.
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Squire 5 Shield Pin
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Awarded to RAs who have completed the Squire 5 Personal Growth Plan for RAs in fifth grade.
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Star, RA award
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Awarded to RAs who have completed certain advanced work in the Personal Growth Plan.
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Vocational Missionary
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See Missionary.
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We Are Ambassadors for Christ
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The RA motto is "We Are Ambassadors for Christ", based on 2 Corinthians 5:20.
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Woodsman Campcraft Patch
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RA Campcraft patch awarded for completing certain requirements in outdoor skills.
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World Hunger Patch
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Patch awarded to RAs for completing these requirements: 1) Study and complete the materials provided by the Ethics and Religious Liberty Committee (ERLC) at www.erlc.com. 2) Complete two projects related to hunger relief. (These can be individual or chapter projects.) 3) For Lads, learn Matthew 25:35 (NIV or NKJV); for Crusaders, learn 1 John 3:17 (NIV or NKJV) Benefits of earning this patch are that RAs learn about the needs of hungry people in their own neighborhood and around the world, and demonstrate a "Christlike concern for all people."
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World Walk Patch
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Awarded to RAs for participation in a walk-a-thon fundraiser for either the North American Mission Board or International Mission Board.
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www.imb.org
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Official Web site of the International Mission Board.
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www.kidzplace.org
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Children's mission education and evangelism Web site sponsored by the North American Mission Board. The opening page allows children to enter a fun, safe area designed just for them, and children's leaders to enter an area with resources and links to helpful information and products.
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www.namb.net
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Official Web site of the North American Mission Board.
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www.nambstore.com
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Web site for ordering all Royal Ambassador resources
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www.royalambassadors.org
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Web site for Royal Ambassador leaders and boys sponsored by the North American Mission Board. Has extensive information about all aspects of the organization and links to state, regional, associational, and local RA Web sites.
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Yearly Chevron/Patch
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A small rectangular "year" RA patch awarded to show earning an RA award in an additional year, (e.g. RA Racer Patch, Campout Patch).
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