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Forge Equipping

Are you ready for an adventure with God?

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A Powerful Encounter with Jesus

Launching You Into Life-Long Impact

Forge Equipping is a physically, emotionally and spiritually challenging adventure with God, training you to become a world-changing Kingdom Laborer. Be ready to powerfully encounter Jesus through deeply engaging messages from Forge speakers, outdoor rustic adventures, experiential discovery, intense team building and intercultural experiences!

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Discover Your Unique Ministry Vision

You will be commissioned to uniquely impact others in your everyday life, based on how God has wired you.
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Be Equipped to Engage the Local Church

You will discover how your gifts can be utilized to serve the local church.
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Receive Foundations For Kingdom Movement

You will obtain the vision, tools & training to spiritually multiply disciples.

Upcoming

DATES & LOCATIONS

Core Training

Columbia, South Carolina

June 1 – 12, 2027

International Mission Trip

Tanzania, Africa

June 16-30, 2027

Who Can Apply? 

Young adults (ages 18 and older) who are at least one year removed from High School.

FORGE EQUIPPING INCLUDES:

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12 days of high impact equipping training from Forge Speakers 
& Staff.

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International Mission Trip with exposure to the unreached of the world with little to no gospel access.

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Monthly follow up coaching calls for up to 6 months after your return home.

In Addition to Being Equipped for World-Change,

WHAT WILL YOU WALK AWAY WITH?
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A lifelong connection

with the Forge Family and network of Kingdom Laborers.

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Cutting-edge

Forge Resources
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Unique “Forge Alumnus-only" opportunities

Including retreats, reunions, serving along side Forge speakers & staff nationally and internationally, and special discounts

A Life-Changing Experience,

A Powerful Testimony

During my time at Forge, God taught me to love others even when I’m uncomfortable. Knowing God is always with me has increased my confidence in sharing Him with others.

Joseph Brinkley

God has used Forge Equipping to free me up from hindrances and call me to reach the unreached!

Olivia Humphrey

Through Forge Equipping I learned how to be a laborer for Christ and that in itself was one of the most impactful moments of my life!

Caitlin Reed

The Details

Deadline to apply: MARCH 15

Core Training 2027

The core training cost is $1,900

International Mission trip

The Mission trip Cost is $3000

This is your all inclusive cost (food, housing, tuition) but does not include transportation to and from the training. Each person’s transportation needs are different. You can increase your support goal based on your transportation needs.

Each accepted student is encouraged to engage the support-raising process to fund tuition for this discipleship training mission. A member of the Forge Team will personally walk alongside each student providing effective tools including a funding website, support letter and creative ideas to fuel the fundraising process. 

A Typical day

at Forge Equipping:

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7:00 – Breakfast

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8:00 – Morning Session 1

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9:30 – Break

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9:45 – Team Building

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10:00 – Morning Session 2

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11:30 – Small Group Break Out Sessions

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12:00 – Lunch

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Afternoon Session 1

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2:00 – Activities & Experiences putting messages into action (Time alone with God, Outreach, etc.)

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4:30 – Debrief

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5:00 – Dinner

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6:00 – Evening activities

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9:00 – Arrive at Hotel

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10:30 – Lights Out

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