Program areas at Forge / Kingdom Building Ministries
Itinerant Speaking Ministry - During the year ended December 31, 2023, Forge speakers had the privilege of challenging people at 139 separate events. Forge speakers challenge individuals to spiritual decisions including first-time commitments to Jesus Christ, recommitments to Christ, and commitments to spiritual multiplication in others. Forge had 16 itinerant speakers for the year ended December 31, 2023, who partnered with local churches, denominations, universities, and ministry organizations to challenge people to become laborers. To develop future speakers in the Itinerant Speaking Ministry, Forge has launched the Firebrand program to equip future speakers to grow into the calling upon their lives. Forge had 5 Firebrand speakers during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Resources Ministry - Forge strives to put the life-changing messages of its speakers into accessible resources (print, electronic, audio, and video) which can be passed person to person. Primary resources include website content, the Forge app, the Forge Podcast called Fuel for the Harvest audio, and video messages of Forge speakers, booklets, and full-length books such as Plan A and Forged by Fire by ministry president, Dwight Robertson, as well as other books such as Mudrunner by Charlie Marq, ministry COO.
Equipping - This youth and young adult training program is an intensive discipleship training that equips laborers to love God deeply, live a life of unique and distinct ministry, and leave an eternal spiritual legacy. This full-time, ranging from two-week up to two-month, program for young adults ages 18-29 includes classroom teaching, the potential of an international missions trip, and stateside service projects.Deep Camp - A multi-generational, 5-day discipleship training experience designed to take people deep in their walk with the Lord. The program includes sermons delivered by Forges Itinerant Speaking team and is focused on equipping participants to live with hearts on fire and lives on purpose.Other Forge Equipping Programs: Forge also offers various shorter programs throughout the year, including Plan A Conferences, Forge Fests, Forge Mobile-Equipping at a Distance, Life Arrow Planning, Outreach Camps, and Detour.