
D-NOW 2026 is almost here! We are excited to have your 6th - 12th graders join us January 16 - January 18 for an exciting weekend serving and uniting in Christ.
WHAT
Discipleship Now (DNOW) is a weekend retreat for 6th -12th grader students. This event takes place from Friday night till Sunday morning. Students will participate in large group worship, small group Bible studies, and Saturday outreach/recreation activities. Church members host the students in their homes, which are organized by grade and gender. Each group is led by one of our adult or college leaders, who have cleared background checks, and appropriate training.
WHEN
January 16 - January 18 ( Fri - Sun )
WHO
Boys and Girls, grades 6 - 12
WHERE
D-NOW will take place at First Baptist Church as well as the participating Host Home locations located throughout the McGehee area.
Middle schoolers: Will spend the night at host homes
High schoolers: Will spend the night at host homes
Middle schoolers: Will spend the night at host homes
High schoolers: Will spend the night at host homes
COST
- Middle School: $50
- High School: $50
- High School: $50
SPEAKER: Bill Newton

Bill has a passion for Christ and a passion for people. Vocational ministry was not Bill's chosen path. He was working on a Master's in Nursing at UAMS when God unexpectedly called him into the ministry. After serving in youth ministry for 23 years, he currently works for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention and serves as a guest speaker (D-Nows, revivals, adult weekend events) with a passion for apologetics. Bill also serves as the Executive Director for Super Summer Arkansas, which is held on Ouachita's campus every year.
Bill is an avid Batman and Star Wars fan. Bill also is an avid movie watcher
Bill is an avid Batman and Star Wars fan. Bill also is an avid movie watcher
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY |
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8:00PM | Registration/Check-in | |
8:30PM | Worship Session 1 | |
9:45PM | Leave FBC | |
10:00PM | Small Group #1 | |
12:00AM | Lights Out |
8:15AM | Wake Up, Breakfast, Quiet Time | |
10:00AM | Worship Session #2 | |
11:30AM | Lunch | |
12:00PM | Prep for Service Project | |
12:15PM | Leave for Service Project | |
3:45PM | Depart Service Project | |
4:00PM | Clean Up/Shower/Small Group #2 | |
5:30PM | Dinner | |
6:15PM | Worship Session #3 | |
7:15PM | Go to Homes (Small Group #3 Optional) | |
8:00PM | Silent Disco | |
11:00PM | Leave FBC (Small Group #3 Optional) | |
12:00AM | Lights Out | |
SUNDAY | ||
8:00AM | Wake Up, Quiet Time | |
9:00AM | Breakfast / Service Prep | |
10:45AM | Worship |
WHAT TO BRING
-- Bible
-- Pen | Paper | Notebook
-- Pillow | Sleeping bag | Toiletries | Towel
-- Clothes for weekend | Closed toed shoes
-- Pen | Paper | Notebook
-- Pillow | Sleeping bag | Toiletries | Towel
-- Clothes for weekend | Closed toed shoes