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P.R.A.Y. webinars are free and open to the first 100 participants. Webinars listed below in green areas are available to sign up for.  You may sign up for as many webinars as you want. The topics are described below as well as the target audience. Please review the descriptions carefully to make sure you sign up for the appropriate session(s).

Webinars are also recorded and available for viewing at no charge.  Recordings are available for anyone to watch, not just registered participants.  If you have questions about a webinar, the presenter's email address is listed with each webinar.

Please note: All times below are CENTRAL time

 

Upcoming Webinars
 
Ok, The Vote is Over. Now What?
Audience: Members of Boy Scouts of America
Presenter: Mark Hazlewood (P.R.A.Y. CEO)
Description: The vote on the BSA membership issue will be over, and your priority will still be MEMBERSHIP. This presentation will help you understand the Faith Based Initiative Membership Plan and how it can build stronger relationships with the faith community and lead to new sustainable units.
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June 11th (Tuesday) 2pm Central time for 1 hour

 

June 11th (Tuesday) 7pm Central time for 1 hour

 
 
Working with Other REC’s at the Unit, District and Council Levels

Audience:

For members of Boy Scouts of America who are Religious Emblems Coordinators at the Unit, District and Council levels as well as other volunteers and staff who want know more about how persons holding these positions function together as well as contribute to increased religious emblems usage, retention of youth in Scouting, and unit growth

Presenter: R. Chip Turner, P.R.A.Y. Director of Communication and Training
Description: Religious Emblems Coordinators play a vital role in enhancing the Scouting experience for youth, increasing advancement, supporting retention and growth, and strengthening relationships with chartering organizations.  Participants will learn how REC’s work together to accomplish the task.
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June 18th (Tuesday) 1pm Central time for 1 hour

 

June 20th (Thursday) 7 pm Central time for 1 hour

 

August 1st (Thursday) 4pm Central time for 1hour

 
 
Unit Religious Emblems Coordinator – Where Do We Start; What Do We Do?

Audience:

For members of Boy Scouts of America who are Unit Religious Emblems Coordinators or for other volunteers and staff who are interested in knowing how to increase religious emblems usage and strengthen retention of youth in Scouting 

Presenter: R. Chip Turner, P.R.A.Y. Director of Communication and Training
Description: Participants will learn the responsibilities of the UREC, how to involve more youth and parents in the religious emblems program, ways to use religious emblems as a tool for unit growth and retention, and how to relate to the District and Council Religious Emblems Coordinators
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: Download PowerPoint Presentation (Right Click, Save As)
Sign up: July 30th (Tuesday) 4pm Central time for 1 hour
 
Past Webinar Recordings and Other Resources
 
THE P.R.A.Y. PROGRAM for Protestant and Independent Christian Churches
Audience: Anyone interested in the Protestant Christian program (i.e. clergy, lay people, Scout leaders, parents!)
Presenter: Deb Hazlewood (P.R.A.Y. curriculum writer)
Description: Thinking about offering a P.R.A.Y. class? Find out how easy it is! More importantly, discover how the P.R.A.Y. program can grow your church membership!
An Overview of the P.R.A.Y. Program
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: Download PowerPoint Presentation (Right Click, Save As)
 
 

Religious Emblems Coordinator – Overview of the R.E.C. Position (Boy Scouts of America)

Audience:

For members of BSA (staff and volunteers)
Presenter: R. Chip Turner, P.R.A.Y. Director of Communication and Training
Description: Learn how the new Religious Emblems Coordinator position can be a tool for Council growth and retention! An overview of the rationale, duties, and resources available to Council and District R.E.C.’s Click here for more R.E.C. Resources.
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: PowerPoint of REC Presentation (Right Click, Save As)
 
 

Religious Emblems Coordinator – Best Practices (Boy Scouts of America)

Audience:

For members of BSA (staff and volunteers)
Presenter: R. Chip Turner, P.R.A.Y. Director of Communication and Training
Guests: Steve Bays,
John Lyon, Atlanta Area Council, BSA
Description: Updates and presentation of best practices by guest panelists
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: View PDF of PowerPoint Slides (PowerPoint coming soon.)
   
 
My Promise, My Faith and Faith-based awards for Girl Scouts - An Overview
Audience: Girl Scout staff, volunteers, clergy, church lay leaders
Presenter: Deb Hazlewood, P.R.A.Y. Associate Director
Guests: Gladys Padró-Soler, GSUSA
Description: Learn how the new MPMF pin complements existing Religious Recognitions and promotes collaborations with the faith community. An overview of the (updated!) MPMF requirements and comparison to Religious Recognitions.
Click here for more resources.
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: Download PowerPoint Presentation (Right Click, Save As)
 
 

So You’re A Unit REC! Now What?

Audience:

For members of Boy Scouts of America (staff and volunteers)
Presenter: R. Chip Turner, P.R.A.Y. Director of Communication and Training
Description: Basic Orientation for Religious Emblems Coordinators at the Unit Level
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: Download PowerPoint Presentation (Right Click, Save As)
 

Coordinating Council / District / Unit REC’s

Audience:

For members of Boy Scouts of America (staff and volunteers)
Presenter: R. Chip Turner, P.R.A.Y. Director of Communication and Training
Description: How All REC’s Can Work Together to Achieve the Ultimate Goal of Greater Emblems Usage
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: Download PowerPoint Presentation (Right Click, Save As)
 
 
FAITH-BASED INITIATIVES (F.B.I.) for Boy Scouts of America
Audience: For members of BSA, clergy, church lay leaders
Presenter: Mark Hazlewood, P.R.A.Y. CEO
Description: Learn what BSA and faith communities have in common and how the religious emblems programs can be the LINCHPIN for membership growth. Learn the rationale and benefits for collaborating with the faith community. 
This “mini session” is a teaser for the weeklong workshops offered at Philmont and the Seabase.
Click here for more FBI Resources.
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: Download PowerPoint Presentation (Right Click, Save As)
 
 

Teaching God and Me

Audience: For people who want to teach a God and Me class
Presenter: Deb Hazlewood (P.R.A.Y. curriculum writer)
Description: Walk through lesson plans, see props and finished projects, gain valuable teaching experience.  NOTE: Participants should purchase a copy of the Student, Counselor and Mentor books for this webinar. Books can be purchased from PRAY's online store at www.praypub.org/store.
Resources: PDF of PowerPoint to follow along
God and Me Lesson Plan Grid
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
Note: There is a long pause at the beginning of the recording, please wait until the presenter begins.
PowerPoint: Download PowerPoint Presentation (Right Click, Save As)
 
 

Teaching God and Family

Audience: For people who want to teach a God and Family class
Presenter: Deb Hazlewood (P.R.A.Y. curriculum writer)
Description: Walk through lesson plans, see props and finished projects, gain valuable teaching experience.  NOTE: Participants should purchase a copy of the Student, Counselor and Mentor books for this webinar. Books can be purchased from PRAY's online store at www.praypub.org/store.
Resources: PDF of PowerPoint to follow along
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: Download PowerPoint Presentation (Right Click, Save As)
 
 

REC’s Leading Religious Emblems/Duty to God Courses for
University of Scouting / Pow Wow, etc.

Audience: For members of Boy Scouts of America (staff and volunteers)
Presenter: R. Chip Turner, P.R.A.Y. Director of Communication and Training
Description: The How To’s and Content for Leading An Hour-Long Session at Council and District Training Events
Resources: PDF of PowerPoint for making notes
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: Download PowerPoint Presentation (Right Click, Save As)
 
 

American Heritage Girls and the PRAY Program

Audience: For members of American Heritage Girls
Presenter: Jeanne Wurm, AHG
Description: An overview of the PRAY curriculum and considerations for integrating it into your Troop's program
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: Download PowerPoint Presentation (Right Click, Save As)
 
 

Planning and Conducting a Duty to God Encampment
(Including On-line Planning Tools and Templates)

Audience: For members of Boy Scouts of America (staff and volunteers)
Presenter: John Lyon, Council Religious Emblems Coordinator and Experienced Leader of Atlanta Area Council Duty to God Encampment
Description:  
Recording: View Recorded Webinar (Requires name and email address to view)
PowerPoint: PDF of PowerPoint to follow along, Full PowerPoint Presentation (Right-Click, Save As)
Resources: Other resources for webinar (Zipped File, Right-Click, Save As)
 
 
FAITH-BASED INITIATIVES (F.B.I.) for Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
Audience: For members of GSUSA, clergy, church lay leaders
Presenter: Mark Hazlewood, P.R.A.Y. CEO
Description: Learn what GSUSA and faith communities have in common and how the religious awards programs can be the LINCHPIN for membership growth. Learn the rationale and benefits for collaborating with the faith community. 
This “mini session” is a teaser for the F.B.I. workshop offered by P.R.A.Y. in October 2013.
Click here for more FBI Resources.
Recording:  
PowerPoint:  
  February 7, 2013 (Thurs) at 4pm Central Time for 1 hour
  February 12, 2013 (Tues) at 1pm Central Time for 1 hour
 
 
FAITH-BASED INITIATIVES (F.B.I.) for Boy Scouts of America
Audience: For members of GSUSA, clergy, church lay leaders
Presenter: Mark Hazlewood, P.R.A.Y. CEO
Description: Learn what BSA and faith communities have in common and how the religious emblems programs can be the LINCHPIN for membership growth. Learn the rationale and benefits for collaborating with the faith community. 
This “mini session” is a teaser for the F.B.I. workshop offered by P.R.A.Y. in November 2013.
Click here for more FBI Resources.
Recording:  
PowerPoint:  
  February 12, 2013 (Tues) at 11am Central Time for 1 hour
  February 12, 2013 (Tues) at 4pm Central Time for 1 hour