Talk to anyone, particularly a young person, about their plans for the future and you’ll often hear them talk about their “calling.” Our culture is often obsessed with finding our calling, but no one ever really sits down and …
Like you, I’m concerned about the future of America; that’s why I co-founded Forge in 2015 – to mentor, train, and propel young conservatives who will carry the torch of freedom for years to come. It’s not enough to have …
One of the key things we hear repeatedly from alumni is that the Forge mentorship program was instrumental in preparing them for their careers, that it equipped them with hands-on wisdom, and that it strengthened them in their personal and …
It’s easy for me to tell you the incredible work of the young men and women who come through Forge each year. But what might be even more remarkable than all that they accomplish is the heart and intention behind …
WASHINGTON—The Heritage Foundation announced Monday that it has selected the Forge Leadership Network as a recipient of the Heritage Innovation Prize. Forge will receive a $500,000 award over three years to expand its programs to new states and double the …
There’s a problem facing young conservatives. No, I’m not talking about leftism on college campuses or media bias – as rampant as those things are. What young conservatives often face is a crisis of isolation. Several years ago when I …
After months of planning, recruiting, and excited anticipation, the 2022 Forge Leadership Summit was a record-setting success! Last week, we welcomed our largest group (90) of aspiring young leaders from around the country to Columbus for a week of networking, …
The Forge Summit is so much more than just a conference — it’s the beginning of a yearlong “on-ramp” into the conservative movement for a student or young professional. Year after year, we bring together top young conservatives for …
Over and over again, I hear from young leaders who feel like they are the only conservative on their campus and who want to know how to serve God and their neighbor in their professional lives. “That’s how I felt…before …
Inaugural Forge Alumni Reunion in Charleston, S.C. “On-mission” friendship changes lives and nations. Young conservatives today often feel alone, but not those in Forge. Forge builds life-long friendships between young leaders and invests in fostering those friendships for years after …