The WMU Foundation is pleased to announce First Baptist Church of Manning, South Carolina, as the inaugural recipient of the Royal Ambassador Curriculum Grant.
The Royal Ambassador Curriculum Grant was established to help churches strengthen missions discipleship for boys and young men through Royal Ambassadors curriculum and missions engagement opportunities. Through this grant, churches are equipped with resources that encourage biblical leadership, gospel-centered discipleship, and a deeper understanding of God’s mission.
First Baptist Church of Manning plans to use the grant to support and expand its growing Royal Ambassadors ministry, which currently serves approximately 30 boys in grades 1–5. The grant will help provide curriculum resources, leadership training materials, mission project opportunities, and recognition items that encourage participation and spiritual growth among the boys involved. Church leaders also shared that the ministry has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues seeking ways to respond faithfully to the needs of their community and beyond.
Russell Richardson, Royal Ambassador coordinator at First Baptist Church of Manning, helps lead the ministry alongside other male leaders within the church. He says, “Thank you all for this great opportunity to expand our RA emphasis as we work to mentor our boys to be “on Mission” for Jesus in the day-to-day – by projects, relationships and prayer. We are truly excited.”
“One of the greatest opportunities we have in missions discipleship is helping young boys understand that God can use them right now to serve, lead, and share the gospel,” said Peggy Darby, president of the WMU Foundation. “We are grateful for First Baptist Church of Manning and their commitment to investing in the next generation through Royal Ambassadors.”
By supporting churches as they invest in boys through Royal Ambassadors, the Royal Ambassador Curriculum Grant helps encourage the next generation to grow in faith, leadership, and gospel-centered missions discipleship.