What does it mean to be a protector?

1) Protectors practice the ministry of presence. Ruth 2:4-6.

2) Protectors uphold physical safety, especially sexual boundaries. Ruth 2:8-9.

3) Protectors provide covering for others with words AND actions. Ruth 2:10-13.

4) Protectors stand in the gap between the weak and the strong. Ruth 2:14-16.

Most importantly...

5) Protectors publicly elevate the strength of others. Ruth 2:17-18.