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Encounter. Grow. Equip.

BELIEVE WEEKEND is a high-energy, Christ-centered experience created to help students encounter Jesus, be shaped by His Word, and step more fully into the life God is calling them to live. Through worship, teaching, small groups, and shared experiences, students are invited to move from simply knowing about God to trusting Him, following Him, and living on mission. Students return home encouraged and challenged with a deeper love for Jesus.

Who

All middle school and high school students
Grades 6-12

When

FREE PREVIEW NIGHT
Thurs, February 12, 2026
REGISTER TO ATTEND
Fri, February 13 + Sat, February 14, 2026

Where

Oakwood Church
New Braunfels, TX

Schedule

Thursday, February 12

(Preview night - open to all)

6:00pm          Arrival & Hangout | MainWC
6:30pm          SESSION #1
8:00pm          Late Night Hangout
9:00pm          Dismiss | Pavilion

Friday, February 13

6:00pm          Check-in/Register | MainWC
7:00pm          Small Group Dinner
7:30pm          SESSION #2
9:00pm          Small Group Discussion
10:00pm        Late Night Activity
11:00 pm        Dismiss | Pavilion

Saturday, February 14

8:00am          Doors Open | MainWC
8:30am          Small Group Meetup
9:00am          SESSION #3
10:30am         Break
10:45am         BREAKOUT SESSIONS #1 
12:00pm         Lunch with Small Group
1:00pm           Head to breakouts
1:15pm            BREAKOUT SESSIONS #2
2:15pm           Break
2:30pm          Game Show Royale
4:00pm         Free Time / Hangout
5:15pm           Dinner with Small Group
7:00pm          SESSION #4
9:30pm          Dismiss | MainWC

Current Rate:
$150

Early bird pricing has ended, but we never want cost to prevent students from growing in their faith. Financial assistance is available for families who need it.
For questions, please contact Rachel Dye at rachel.dye@oakwoodnb.com
register now

Speaker Line Up

Main Speaker

Chase Durham

Cottonwood Creek Church
Chase Durham, student and teaching pastor at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. Chase is passionate about uniting the local church to accelerate the Great Commission and equipping believers to reach every generation for Christ.

BREAKOUT SESSION:
Integrating Faith and Sports

Lou Phillips

The Springs Church
BREAKOUT SESSION:
Faith, Gender, and Sexuality from a Biblical Worldview

Gabe Steinmeyer

Collision Ministries
BREAKOUT SESSION:
Reaching your school with the gospel

Daniel O'Quinn

NB Youth Collaborative
BREAKOUT SESSION:
Discerning God's will for your life

"...your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

MATTHEW 6:10

FAQs

Where do I drop off and pick up my student?
Students who are being dropped off can enter through the main foyer in the front of the church by the Main Sanctuary doors. On Thursday night and Friday night, students will be picked up from the Pavilion in the back of the church after our late-night activities. Saturday will dismiss from the Main Sanctuary. 
When is the registration deadline?
There is no registration deadline. Students are able to sign up and attend any part of the weekend until the event is over! This is a benefit of returning back to Oakwood for Believe Weekend.
Why did you move away from the overnight retreat format?
We made this change to better serve students and families by lowering costs, increasing safety and accessibility, reducing logistical strain, and allowing more volunteers to participate—while still preserving the heart and impact of the weekend.
What is the theme this year?
The theme is KINGDOM COME, rooted in Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6. The focus is on helping students understand what it means to enter, live in, and bring God’s kingdom in their everyday lives and the lives of those around them.
What will students learn or experience spiritually?
Students will be invited to worship freely, engage with God’s Word, and grow in community with one another. Through sessions, small group discussions, and topical breakouts, students will be challenged to think biblically about how to live boldly for Jesus in their own lives, in their relationships with one another, and in the communities that they are involved in.
Who will be supervising students?
Oakwood Student Ministry staff and trained volunteers will be present throughout the entire weekend to supervise, lead groups, and care for students.
What safety measures are in place?
Our Oakwood Response Team volunteers will be present on campus to monitor the security and safety of the event throughout the weekend.  
What should students bring?
Bring a Bible, water bottle, and something to write with.
What should students NOT bring?
Do not bring any laptops, iPad, gaming systems, alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, weapons (knives, guns, airsoft guns, etc…).

Want to serve at Believe Weekend?

We would love for you to help!
Volunteer
small group leader application

Still have questions?

Contact our Student Admin Assistant,
Rachel Dye at rachel.dye@oakwoodnb.com