A Powerful Encounter with JesusLaunching 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!
Discover Your Unique Ministry Vision
You will be commissioned to uniquely impact others in your everyday life, based on how God has wired you.
Be Equipped to Engage the Local Church
You will discover how your gifts can be utilized to serve the local church.
Receive Foundations For Kingdom Movement
You will obtain the vision, tools & training to spiritually multiply disciples.
UpcomingDATES & LOCATIONS
Core Training
Columbia, South Carolina
June 1 – 12, 2027
International Mission Trip
Tanzania, Africa
June 16-30, 2027
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YOUNG ADULTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN FORGE EQUIPPING CORE TRAINING WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN AN INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP
+ Mission Trip: Thailand (The May after your summer at Forge Equipping)
Who Can Apply?
Young adults (ages 18 and older) who are at least one year removed from High School.
FORGE EQUIPPING INCLUDES:
12 days of high impact equipping training from Forge Speakers 
& Staff.
International Mission Trip with exposure to the unreached of the world with little to no gospel access.
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?
A lifelong connection
with the Forge Family and network of Kingdom Laborers.
Cutting-edge
Forge Resources
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​
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 dayat Forge Equipping:
- 7:00 – Breakfast
- 8:00 – Morning Session 1
- 9:30 – Break
- 9:45 – Team Building
- 10:00 – Morning Session 2
- 11:30 – Small Group Break Out Sessions
- 12:00 – Lunch
- Afternoon Session 1
- 2:00 – Activities & Experiences putting messages into action (Time alone with God, Outreach, etc.)
- 4:30 – Debrief
- 5:00 – Dinner
- 6:00 – Evening activities
- 9:00 – Arrive at Hotel
- 10:30 – Lights Out