what is discipleship focus Weekend?
It’s an overnight retreat for 6th–12th grade students at New Frontiers Camp (right outside Smithville, TN). The weekend combines outdoor adventure, time with friends, and intentional discipleship. Our theme is "No Other Name", where students will dive into God’s Word and discover what it means to worship God alone.
Here are some answers to commonly asked question —
Here are some answers to commonly asked question —
When is it?
October 4–5, 2025.
Check-in at FBC Sparta on Saturday morning, October 4 at 9AM. Return Sunday afternoon, October 5 around 5PM.
Check-in at FBC Sparta on Saturday morning, October 4 at 9AM. Return Sunday afternoon, October 5 around 5PM.
Where is it?
New Frontiers Camp, located just outside Smithville, TN. Transportation will be provided by FBC Sparta.
Who can attend?
All students in 6th–12th grade are invited. Students must register and fill out both an FBC hold harmless form, and a New Frontiers hold harmless form.
What does it cost?
$100 per student.
This includes all meals, lodging, activities, and study materials.
Limited scholarships are available—please indicate you need scholarship info on your registration form.
This includes all meals, lodging, activities, and study materials.
Limited scholarships are available—please indicate you need scholarship info on your registration form.
How do I register?
You are in the right place. Simply click the REGISTER NOW button above or below this faq section! Registration is also available through the FBC Sparta App in the events section. Registration deadline is September 24.
What should my student bring?
A full WHAT TO BRING list will be sent out closer to the event. But here are a few ideas:
Bible, notebook, and pen
Sleeping bag or bedding for camp bunks
Toiletries and towel
Weather-appropriate clothes & shoes for outdoor activities
Flashlight
Water bottle
Spending money for snack shop (optional)
Bible, notebook, and pen
Sleeping bag or bedding for camp bunks
Toiletries and towel
Weather-appropriate clothes & shoes for outdoor activities
Flashlight
Water bottle
Spending money for snack shop (optional)
What activities will students do?
Students will participate in group Bible studies, worship, team-building games, and optional high-adventure activities (led by trained camp staff).
Who will be supervising my student?
Our Next Gen Pastor (Kevin) and trained adult leaders from FBC Sparta will accompany the group and stay with students throughout the weekend. All leaders have completed background checks and safety training.
New Frontiers also has a camp staff that will be serving our students.
New Frontiers also has a camp staff that will be serving our students.
Will meals be provided?
Yes. All meals during the retreat will be provided by New Frontiers Camp and are included in the cost.
New frontiers also has a snack shack that will be open during free time. Items from the snack shack must be purchased by the students.
New frontiers also has a snack shack that will be open during free time. Items from the snack shack must be purchased by the students.
What if my student has dietary restrictions or medical needs?
Please note any medical conditions or food allergies on the registration form. Our leaders will follow up with you to ensure your student’s needs are cared for.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
For more details, please contact Pastor Kevin Weldon at kevin@fbsparta.org
learn about new frontiers
With its unique mission of reaching out to both youth and professionals through metaphorical teaching based on the Christian faith, New Frontiers has become a leader among experiential programs in the mid-south region and beyond. It is hard to believe that nestled among the hills just 60 miles east of Nashville, Tennessee rests an adventure programming facility that rivals almost any other place like it in the United States. With a determined focus on teaching people to live life with intentionality, New Frontiers encourages its students to take responsibility for the reality that God is seeking to direct, communicate and empower us on a continual basis. This reality allows us to see God’s truth, particularly through challenge initiatives and experiential curricula and apply it to our lives. New Frontiers excels in making truth application its top priority in every platform.