FORGED is a selective two-year training experience for youth leaders, designed to teach practical strategies and spiritual disciplines that increase the longevity and effectiveness of Salvation Army youth ministry leaders.
Ideal for:
Small-Group Training: Forged participants meet (virtually) every quarter with their Cohort and Leaders for teaching and discussion on topics such as:
Personal Coaching: Participants will connect (virtually) every other month for one-on-one accountability and the development of an individual growth plan.
Retreats: Youth Leaders participate in three, three-day retreats at Asbury University.
Potential participants for Forged can inquire about the application process and funding by emailing their Territorial Youth Secretary. Each Territorial Youth Secretary submits participants for the next FORGED cohort to Asbury University by May 1st. Selections will be made by May 15th. The cohort’s first in-person retreat will be in September.
Tuition of $3,200 per year includes all course tuition, books, course materials, housing, and meals for three retreats at Asbury University. Travel expenses to Kentucky are not included.
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FORGED participants will enjoy relevant teaching and applicable assignments every other month, facilitated by one of our lead instructors. Through online sessions and retreats, these experienced ministry teachers will help participants strategically build a healthy, enduring youth ministry, as well as their own walk with the Lord.
Jason has been serving students and their families for nearly 20 years. He is passionate about communicating the story of God and helping teenagers find their place in it. Jason currently serves as the Executive Minister at Broadway Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and two children. He enjoys reading, soccer, and pro basketball.
Tony has served multiple churches and environments, primarily in the areas of youth ministry and discipleship, consulting churches and coaching youth pastors alongside his work in the local church. Tony is committed to seeing young people know and grow in Jesus by supporting the ministry staff and volunteers who lead them.