2026 Discipleship Tour!
“It’s not a week of service, it’s a way of life.”
Quick Facts
Dates: Sunday, June 7 - Friday, June 12, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Lodging: With Lutherige Camp and Retreat Center
Working with: Lutheran Disaster Relief Carolinas and Novus Ministries/Lutheridge and Lutherock Camps
Transportation: Personal vehicles and rental vans
Approximate Cost: $500 after successful fundraising and contributions from the congregation
*Financial assistance is always available. Please contact Pastor Hannah if you have this need. There are funds in place to support any interested student.
Who can go?: Committed students from the classes of 2026-2030 (current 8th-12th graders) and adult guides!
Friends from outside of PoP are welcome, but they must commit completely to meetings, fundraising, and participation.
Interested in the trip? Email Pastor Hannah or register below!
Participant Meeting Schedule:
February 1st, 11:45-12:45 - Relationship: Who are we as a group?
March 15th, 11:45-1:15, with lunch - Region: Asheville and Hurricane Helene
April 12th, 11:45-12:45 - Realign: Practice using handtools
May 3rd, 11:45-12:45 - Rejoice: We’re almost there, what do we need to discuss?
Why should I go on the D-Tour?
Greater Purpose
Participants will spend time serving the Asheville area, with project categories in shelter, land, and people. Over a decade of recovery work is still projected after Hurricane Helene caused massive damages in September of 2024, and with joyful hands and swift feet, we are excited and grateful to jump in, work hard, and be Jesus’s hands and feet.
Real Connection
During the afternoons and evenings participants will share meals, play games, relax, and gather each night for service reflection and meaningful worship. You will be a part of a community who desires to live and love like Jesus.
Life-Changing Hope
Throughout this week are refreshed with life-changing hope. God moves quickly on Discipleship Tours and we go home filled up with the Spirit and the desire to bring signs of God’s kingdom to our community.
Thursday Adventure
Our group will choose one activity for our final day full of adventure, fun, and excitement!
Options include:
camp activities
exploring a local town
tubing
ziplining
whitewater rafting
exploring the Biltmore estate, America’s Largest Home
Adult Guides Needed!
Spending a week with students, modeling love and grace, managing expectations, and creating healthy boundaries for teens is a big responsibility! Volunteering to serve in this capacity is a commitment to connecting with teens throughout the year. We also need adults to commit to coordinating and serving at fundraisers. This is a requirement and decisions will be made on this basis.