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. This program is a partnership with Asbury University and is open to youth workers, corps assistants, youth department staff and other youth serving personnel. 

What to expect in FORGED:

Small-Group Training: Forged participants meet (virtually) every quarter with their

     Cohort and Leaders for teaching and discussion on topics such as:

     Spiritual Formation and Personal Discipleship

     Building and Growing Relational Youth Ministries

     Replicating Leadership, Empowering a Team

     Managing Crisis and Conflict

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-weekend retreats at Asbury University.

Cost: 

$2,800/yr to cover tuition, course materials, books, housing and onsite meals. which will be shared between the corps/unit, DHQ and THQ