When it comes to the task of choosing disciple now curriculum many of us get tunnel vision.  There is nothing else that enters our minds in those days and we accomplish nothing else.  While at times there are tasks where this is necessary what is sad is when this type of practice creeps into other areas of our lives.  The basic point here is that we are supposed to love God with all that we are but are we really? I like to think about loving God with our minds, bodies and souls. Many of us might do two or three of these and ignore the others.  Most us would say we are good about learning and growing spiritually but we do not take care of ourselves physically. Others of us get too wrapped up in the physical. We are called to have the total package. Take some time to evaluate yourself and make sure you are doing just that. 
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When preparing others to teach the disciple now curriculum you have chosen or really doing anything in ministry, we usually like to challenge others. We like to push them, cast our vision, and make sure they are doing what is necessary to reach the goal that we have set.  But are you taking those challenges yourself? Are you doing what you are asking them to or are you just merely spouting off words and then sitting back and doing nothing?  You need to make sure that if you are going to challenge someone to do something then you must be willing to do it yourself.  If you challenge a leader to study you must study the same thing also. If you challenge someone to study read a passage of  scripture you must do it also. This is real and effective leadership and is something we all must do if our ministries are going to grow and be successful. 
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With any event there are costs. This is also true with disciple now as you have to order disciple now curriculum, pay leaders, and sometimes pay for snacks and meals.  Because of the desire to be a good steward of what you have been given you want to always ask yourself if it is all worth it. I can tell you with this event and all that goes with it the investment is fully worth it. Students will experience life change, growth, and will experience the Christian life in ways you never dreamed were possible. Your adults will become more involved and find great connection with your students and your ministry.  There is just something unique about it and the way it is set up. So ask you ask whether or not the investment is worth it I hope you will answer with a resounding yes.  It will be one of the better choices you make in ministry.

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I really believe Disciple Now works, because for those few days we are living in community.  we are building relationships with each other.  We are doing life together.  I hope you will evaluate the effectiveness of those relationships in your disciple now, and contemplate how to continue those relationships after the event is over.  Maybe even schedule a break from the disciple now curriculum and disciple now resources so that, your students can digest the importance of the relationships they are forming.  T
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As I have continued to read in the old testament, I am noticing more and more how detailed and organized God is.  So if we are going to honor God, and be like Him, shouldn't we be organized too?  I know this is not easy for many of us, especially me.  But I believe it should be a part of our character we work on as we draw closer to God.  What better time to start than an event like Disciple Now.  Make sure you have all the details hammered out in a timely manner.  Make sure the Disciple now curriculum is in order ahead of time.  Have a plan and a purpose for your training meetings.  I believe God will honor your efforts.
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I have been reading through exodus lately.  Different I know.  I have been noticing how Moses prayed differently than we tend too.  He prayed with power and confidence.  I was also blown away by how it says that God changed His mind.  I am not hear to start a theological discussion on whether or not we can change God's mind, but shouldn't we pray like we can.  Why not start with Disciple now.  Pray that God would do amazing things.  Pray God would speak to your students through your leaders and your Disciple Now curriculum in such a way that they would experience life change.  Pray with power. 
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So many of your students probably feel unloved at some point.  Whether at home, school, church, or all three, there is a relational need that probably isn't eing met.  In this weekend, let your students be loved.  Make sure you, your leaders, and your host homes are living out love.  Make sure your curriculum preaches that love to your students.  I am blown away by the decisions I hear students making everyday that trace back to a lack of love. Start to turn t

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Don't let your disciple now weekend and all that gets accomplished end on Sunday.  Work in some follow up opportunities for you to connect with kids and see how they are doing.  find some ways to remind them about what they learned in the Disciple Now Curriculum and how they can continue to apply it. Maybe even throw in a follow up devotional. Whatever it ends up being for your ministry, make sure that Disciple now is just the beginning of great things for your ministry. 
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I think one of the best times of a disciple now weekend is when students get to share in their small group at the end of the weekend.  They can try to help each other digest all they have learned and experienced from the disciple Now curriculum and Disciple Now Resources.  Also, they can share their hurts, and many students have serious hurts and struggles.  Make sure your leaders give their students an opportunity to share, and that they follow up an any major issues that are shared/.

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Sorry, it has been a couple of days.  We have been preparing for and completing our Disciple Now.  It was really an amazing weekend. God moved in such of an incredible way.  The students were really engaged in the worship, the service project, and the Disciple Now Curriculum.  It was great to see the decisions that were made and the community that was created.  We used the Disciple Now curriculumm "All You Need Is Love" so be on the lookout soon for photos of how everything was used. 
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