When starting the process of looking for D Now material many people have no clue as to what all they should purchase.
This is nothing to be ashamed of as this is almost a niche field and we all had to learn about it at some point just like you.
But lucky for you the learning process will be easier.
Instead of having to be like me and figure it out as you go I want to share with you which materials are available and whether or not each one is really necessary.
And there is no clear-cut answer about which ones are actually right for you.
It boils down to your needs and your plans.
So take input from me and from those around you who have experience but make the final decision based on what is best for you.
If you do that you will never end up choosing the wrong materials for your disciple now weekend.
This is nothing to be ashamed of as this is almost a niche field and we all had to learn about it at some point just like you.
But lucky for you the learning process will be easier.
Instead of having to be like me and figure it out as you go I want to share with you which materials are available and whether or not each one is really necessary.
- Curriculum - These materials are an absolute necessity.
The whole weekend is based around helping your students grow deeper in their faith and having something to study is a major part of that.
Which curriculum you choose depends on the theme of your event or the goal that you have.
There is a lot available so you will have plenty of choices.
But there are a couple of very important things you want to look for.
You want to make sure that there is some sort of leader guide that your leaders can study and use to help guide them as they teach.
You also want to make sure there are student guides so your students can follow along and have something to take home and review after the weekend is over. - T-shirts - These are kind of a traditional D Now material as most people who have gone to these events expect to get a t-shirt.
They are not a necessity though.
I am a fan of them as they make for a nice memento of the weekend and they can make for great marketing.
But as I said they are not a necessity and this can be a great way to cut costs.
However, if you fell you must order t-shirts you can role in the cost of the shirts into the cost of the weekend to help cover yourself. - Video and media - These elements are new on the scene and can really spice up the weekend.
But whether or not you use them is up to you.
If you plan on having a big worship service or rally where everyone comes together then I suggest going ahead and purchasing these materials.
If on the other hand you are going to just stay in homes and small groups all weekend then I encourage you to strip away all the bells and whistles of the weekend and keep things simple.
And there is no clear-cut answer about which ones are actually right for you.
It boils down to your needs and your plans.
So take input from me and from those around you who have experience but make the final decision based on what is best for you.
If you do that you will never end up choosing the wrong materials for your disciple now weekend.