INFO DROP
Discipleship Now (DNOW) is a weekend where youth can be youth, and Jesus will be Jesus. It is an awesome weekend of worship, play, way too much food, creating chaos and making memories.
- WHEN | Friday, January 16th through Sunday, January 18th, 2026
- WHO | Current 6th-12th Graders
- WHERE | FBC Taylor, Host Homes, and local activities
- COST | Snag our Early Bird deal for just $100 before November 12th! After that, it’s $125. Your ticket covers everything—live guest band, inspiring speaker, all your meals and snacks, tons of games, and a t-shirt. PLUS, Early Bird sign-ups score an exclusive trucker hat!
CHURCH FAM,
JUMP IN.
HOST A HOME
Open your home and provide overnight stay as well as transportation to and from sessions for a group of 7 to 12 youth from a particular grade group. You will provide Saturday Breakfast in your home, otherwise snacks are provided.
LEAD A GROUP
We’re looking for trusted adults and college students to help guide our youth. Roles may include staying in a Host Home, walking alongside students, helping facilitate discussions, or leading in other key areas. If you’re excited about investing in students and pointing them to Christ, we’d love to have you on board.
PROVIDE FOOD
Sign up to provide meals and snacks for Host Homes at the link below. From water bottles to casseroles to packaged snacks, we're gonna need them all. Have you seen how many snacks teens go through lately?
FUND A YOUTH
Students are charged to make this weekend happen. When a family is not able to pay that fee, we don't want to turn away that student. Be a donor and cover the registration fee for a youth needing the support! Contact Duncan Welborn, our Youth Minister, to help!
SPECIAL GUESTS
WHO'S THAT WITH THE MIC?
SPEAKER | SCOTT LANE
Scott has been serving students in Texas for over twenty years. He founded Impact Youth Camp in 1999 and now serves as Executive Pastor at First Baptist San Antonio. Scott brings a mix of wisdom, real-life experience, and a down-to-earth style that helps the word of God come to life.
WORSHIP | CASEY LEIGH ESCUE
Casey is a worship leader from Waco, Texas, devoted to helping others encounter Christ through music. She has led worship in churches, camps, and ministry events, bringing a heart for authenticity and a passion for glorifying God.
Youth FAQS
You have questions. We get it.
What's the vibe?
SCHEDULE | The schedule for the weekend will kickoff Friday night and go through Sunday morning at the 10:45am service. Youth will stay overnight at their host homes.
THINGS TO DO | Youth will rotate through mealtimes, games, worship, messages, hangouts, study times, and serving others. Saturday afternoon there is a big activity for groups. In the past this has included hamster ball soccer, petting zoos, scavenger hunts, and more!
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF | DNOW is a blast, and the church shows up big. Check out last year's video!
What do I pack?
WHAT TO PACK
• Bible (physical not phone) and pen
• Comfortable, casual, and modest clothing
• Winter clothes (just in case)
• Your new Dnow Shirt (for Sunday morning)
•Toiletries and towels
• Sleeping bag and pillows
• Medications (turn into Host Homes at check-in)
WHAT NOT TO PACK
• Weapons, tobacco, alcohol, drugs of any kind
• Fireworks, silly string, water balloons, or anything else for pranking
• Bikinis, speedos, any inappropriate clothing
• Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters
• iPads, tablets, video game systems, audio speakers
Can I take my car?
THE RULE | Every youth attendee will be expected to turn in their car keys at check-in. We want you safe, and if we don't know where you are we cannot make that promise to you and your parents.
THE EXCEPTION | If you need to break away from the schedule at some point for a sports game, appointment, or otherwise pre-planned necessity you and your parent will be asked to complete a 'Time Away' form at Check-In so that we are all on the same page.
Are there scholarships for youth?
HOW TO APPLY | Contact duncan_welborn@fbctaylor.org to request a Scholarship application. Scholarships are not guaranteed and are awarded based on availability of funds.
Should families join on Sunday?
Yes please! We encourage the families of attendees to join the 10:45am service as that is when Dnow related baptisms will happen and when the youth will attend service. And until then, join us on Wednesday and Sundays! For more information on services and programming at FBC Taylor, click here.
Often our Guest Speaker and Band lead the service on the Sunday of DNOW weekend. Plan to join us on Sunday, January 18th.
UNTIL THEN...
There's a whole bunch of Wednesdays and Sundays between here and there.
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