Our DiscipleNow Weekend is for students in grades six through twelve. While DiscipleNow (or D-Now) has been an event we have regularly held for our students for almost thirty years, many in our church are unfamiliar with what DiscipleNow is or why their students should attend. Also, this is a church-wide weekend, so while the emphasis is on our students, the entire church participates. 

What is DiscipleNow?

DiscipleNow is basically a student retreat, but held at home. Historically, students would stay overnight in host homes with college students and other young adults leading their home groups. These small groups were divided up based on sex and grade. Additionally, students would traditionally gather at the church for large-group teaching times, recreation, and worship. This weekend has historically been a time where students were impacted greatly through Bible study, fellowship, and worship. While many even came to surrender their lives to Christ during a D-Now, the focus is clearly on discipleship. Thus, the teachings are deeper and applicable to the daily lives of teenagers.

Details

Dates: April 4-6, 2025

Location: First Baptist Church of Orange Park (Student Building, Gym, and Worship Center.) Students will NOT be spending the night at the church.

Meals: The following meals are provided at the church:

  • Breakfast on Saturday, April 5

  • Lunch on Saturday, April 5

  • Dinner on Saturday, April 5

  • Breakfast on Sunday, April 6

Cost: FREE

Leaving the Campus: Some students have ball games, concerts, and work they just cannot change. What then? Let Pastor David know and come and go as your schedule allows. We just need to know. If for any reason a student must leave the campus, we (adult leaders) have to know ahead of time. Don't stress about it. Cell numbers will be made available.

Medical Release Form: We need a notarized medical release form for all church activities of 2025 on file. Click the link below for a downloadable copy. We can notarize it at the church.

Recreation on Saturday: Recreation will include team games, relays, and activities that will ensure showers are needed afterward. It's going to be fun. Most games will be outside, but some may in the gym. Students will need to bring clothes to change into for recreation and toiletries and towels (we have showers) to clean up for our evening worship service.

Theme: This year's theme is RELENTLESS.