LEGIT Disciple Now Weekend 2026

✝️ LEGIT: Disciple Now Weekend 2026

Middle and high school students are invited to an unforgettable weekend of worship, discipleship, service, and fellowship during Disciple Now (D-Now) Weekend 2026!

📅 August 28–29, 2026
📍 First Baptist Church DeRidder

Theme:
LEGIT: The Truth Is Out There

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” — John 14:6

This year’s D-Now will challenge students to discover that God’s truth is absolute and centered on Jesus Christ. Throughout the weekend, students will experience inspiring worship, Bible teaching, small group discussions, community mission projects, and meaningful time with host families.

Weekend Schedule

Friday, August 28
🕕 6:00 PM – Drop-off at the FBC DeRidder Refinery (meal provided)
🎵 7:00 PM – Worship Service
🏡 Evening host home activities and small groups

Saturday, August 29
☀️ 9:00 AM – Breakfast & Fellowship
❤️ Community Mission Projects
📖 Small Group Bible Studies
🎶 Evening Worship Service
🏡 Host home activities throughout the day and evening

Sunday Morning
Students will return to their home churches following worship.

Special Guests

🎤 Speaker: Jon Harper
Founder of The WORD Ministries (Houston, TX)

🎵 Worship: Cullen Greer of Wesson, Mississippi

Cost

💲 $25 per student
⛪ $200 per participating church

What to Bring

✔️ Bible
✔️ Weather-appropriate clothing
✔️ Swimsuit & towel
✔️ Toiletries
✔️ Sleeping bag or blanket
✔️ Pillow
✔️ Personal snacks

Students may come and go if needed, but parents must communicate all schedule changes with their adult leader.

This is an incredible opportunity for students to grow in their faith, build lifelong friendships, serve others, and experience a weekend focused entirely on Christ.

For more information, contact Bro. Justin Barrow at (337) 660-6381.

We can’t wait to see what God does through LEGIT: Disciple Now Weekend 2026!