Weekend work crew experiences sometimes happen so last minute that there's little time to prepare discipleship content. ​And let's be honest: in the 36 or so hours that you're leading a work crew, it can feel like there's barely time to get the work done let alone focus on Jesus.

But we believe there is absolutely time to make Jesus front and center.

So first: thank you for leading a weekend work crew experience. You are our hero!

Second: We believe your role is not just a weekend work crew boss but also a spiritual mentor and guide — that is, a discipler.

Third: To help with that, below are some devotional and discipleship resources, ready to go, so that you can spend time doing what only you can do best — being present and available to lead, listen, guide, and disciple.

Fourth: These resources are nearly plug-and-play. They can be used as is with no changes or additions. But you know your people best and you should feel free to make any changes or additions.

If you're hosting a discipleship retreat, these resources can easily be adapted and expanded for that context.

Suggested Schedule for Weekend Work Crew

• The best time to introduce​ the discipleship content is before training on night one. You can distribute devo cards to each person, being sure they put their names on them. Let everyone know that you'll be discussing the content together the next night.
• The best time to gather as a full group​ to engage the devo content is Saturday night after the work is finished.
• The best time to gather in smaller groups​ is during meals, around the table, using some of the questions included below.

Devo Content and How to Use It

• Each card front​ includes some background information on the passage or theme, and a main takeaway idea.
• Each card back​ includes questions for reflection and discussion, an engagement practice (TO DO), a prayer, a place for each person to write one thing they're learning, one "so what" attitude shift or action step, and a QR code that links to a related 5-day Young Life Bible App reading plan people can read the following week.

We suggest that you engage with the QR code content yourself beforehand because it will provide additional information and insight that you can use while leading and discipling.

• Before each meal, have someone read the scripture(s) to the group. Invite a different person to read each time.
• Use one of the general questions below or one of the devo resource card questions for each mealtime conversation.
• If possible, put the passage and the question on the screen for people to easily see.

General Mealtime Questions

• Why did you decide to come this weekend?
• Have you ever done something like this before? If so, what was that like?
• What are you excited about for this weekend?
• What's one thing you've learned about yourself so far?
• What's one thing that's surprised you so far?
• What's one thing you're currently learning about God or want to learn about him?
• "Would you rather" questions are great convo starters for meals.

Printable Devo Cards

These are designed to be 5.5" x 8.5", printed two-sided, two per letter-size page.