TDNEGA 101
Are you new to Tres Dias? Tres Dias can feel like you stepped into a new world where everyone speaks a foreign language. The TDNEGA 101: Frequently Asked Questions Guide will help you learn the language and answer many of your questions.
General Cha Training
This training is for everyone serving on the team. It contains information every team member should know and follow.
General Cha Training-Regular Training modules 1-5
General Cha Training-Regular slide deck
Weekend Schedule
Packing List
This is a sample schedule for the weekend for planning purposes only. Review it carefully to determine when your service area needs to perform certain duties. The Rector will provide the official schedule to the Section Heads prior to the weekend.
Print this packing list to help you remember everything you need to bring on the weekend.
Job Descriptions
Below are the job descriptions and training materials for each service area.
Assistant Head Cha
The Assistant Head Cha tracks attendance and collects fees during the team meetings. On the weekend, the Assistant Head Cha monitors the time, manages the schedule, provides direction to the Section Heads, and is the liaison with the Legacy Retreat Center.
Asst. Head Training Video (how to navigate the Asst Head spreadsheet
Backup Rector (BUR)
The BUR is an experienced resource who assists the Rector in planning and leading the weekend. The BUR is involved in all aspects of the weekend so he/she is prepared to step in if the Rector is unable to serve.
Chapel Cha
The Chapel Chas prepare the Chapel for worship on the weekend. The also prepare the communion elements for the team meetings and on the weekend.
Kitchen and Chapel Soundboards
Chapel - Music, Videos, Worship Slides, Via Dolorosa, etc.
NOTE: See "Set-Up/Take-Down" for detailed drawings of the Chapel layout.
Data Cha
Data Chas assist the Rector and Head Cha with communicating information to team. They maintain the team and web page. They also report accurate team and candidate contact information and service positions to the TDNEGA Secretariat Database Manager.
Team Web Page Administrator's Guide
Discretionary Cha
The Discretionary Cha’s responsibilities are defined by the Rector for each weekend.
Dorm Cha
The Dorm Chas assign and take care of the dorm rooms for the team and candidates. They also assist other service areas as needed.
Floater/Supply Cha
Floater/Supply Chas make trips to nearby store(s) (usually Walmart) to purchase items for the service areas when needed. The Head Floater/Supply Chas also keeps a detailed record, with receipts, of all purchases made from the discretionary and emergency funds provided by the Assistant Head Cha. They also assist the Storeroom Chas with filling the Table Cha’s drink orders and setup/take down of the storeroom service area.
Floater/Supply Job Description
Gopher Cha
The Gopher Chas pull the Spiritual Directors, Professors, and Prayer Palanca people prior to each rollo. They escort the rollista to and from the Prayer Room and Rollo Room.
Head Cha
The Head Cha assists the Rector with every phase of the weekend: pre-weekend, weekend, and post-weekend. The Head Cha is responsible for training the team, and therefore plans and facilitates the team meetings.
Kitchen Cha
The Kitchen Chas prepare and serve the meals on the weekend. They create a welcoming place filled with good food, fellowship, and love. Kitchen Chas model Christ's servant attitude to the candidates and the team.
Appendix 1 - Stay Ahead Infographic
Appendix 2 - Blank Simplified Weekend Planner
Kitchen and Chapel Soundboards
*The Secretariat Food Management Couple will review the Head Kitchen Manual with the Head and Assistant Head Kitchen Chas.
Palanca Cha
Palanca is the lever God uses to move our hearts. The Palanca Chas organize and distribute palanca to the candidates and team throughout the weekend. They present funny skits and prepare the Sunday bags with letters to the candidates from family, friends, and the team.
Palanca Music List for Tech Cha*
*These are not official Tres Dias documents, but files Cheryl Edwards created when serving as Head Palanca Cha.
NOTE: See "Set-Up/Take-Down for detailed drawings of the Kitchen/Dining Room and Palanca room layouts.
Prayer Cha
The Prayer Chas cover the team and candidates in prayer before and during the weekend. They distribute the prayer tokens for the team to pray for the candidates; get team members to sign up to pray on the 72-hour prayer wall; and coordinate the Friday night prayer reveal.
Men's Prayer Token Sign-Up Sheet
Women's Prayer Token Sign-Up Sheet
NOTE: See "Set-Up/Take-Down" for detailed drawings of the Prayer Room layout.
Professors
The Professors serve as the table facilitators in the Rollo Room. Nine of the Professors present the lay rollos and are called "Rollistas." The remaining three Professors do not give rollos and are called Silent Professors.
Professors Job Description (for speaking and silent Professors)
Rover
The Rover is the Rector for the next weekend. He/she observes all phases of preparing for and carrying out a weekend. The Rover is part of the core leadership for the team and assists wherever needed.
Set-Up/Take-Down (SUTD)
The Set-Up Team sets up the rooms, chairs, pipe and drapes, sound systems, supply bins, etc. before the weekend begins. The Take-Down team breaks down the rooms and equipment and returns everything to storage.
Set-Up/Take-Down Job Description
Smoking Cha
The Smoking Cha escorts the candidates who smoke to and from the designated smoking area during breaks.
Spiritual Directors
The Spiritual Directors are members of the clergy. They discern the spiritual needs of the team and candidates; provide pastoral counseling; administer communion; and present the five clergy rollos on the weekend.
Head Spiritual Director's Responsibilities
Storeroom Cha
The Storeroom Chas manage and distribute supplies and over-the-counter medication on the weekend. They also take care of the podium table in the Rollo Room, putting out water, tissues, and candles; setting up the three-legged stool, etc.
NOTE: See "Set-Up/Take-Down" for detailed drawings of the Storeroom layout.
Table Cha
The Table Chas serve the candidates and Professors in the Rollo Room. They make sure the candidate's are well cared for and loved throughout the weekend.
Tech Cha
The Tech Chas prepare and run the slide show in the Rollo Room. They also manage the sound system.
Kitchen and Chapel Soundboards
PowerPoint Slide Templates - Professor and Spiritual Directors (.zip)
Worship Cha
The Worship Chas lead the team and candidates in songs and worship. They usher us into God's presence during the team meetings, in the Rollo Room, and in the Chapel services.