Riley Spencer always believed she was called to overseas mission work. From a young age, she pursued that calling with determination—applying for overseas trips and seeking opportunities to serve. But after eleven failed attempts to go abroad, she began to …
Asher Thompson never imagined that a simple text message would change the trajectory of his life. Growing up in Fishers, Indiana, he had always been drawn to public service but wasn’t sure where that passion would take him. His time …
Josh Hlavaty always envisioned a life in agriculture, not politics. Growing up in Jeromesville, Ohio, he had always planned to be a full-time farmer. But God, using Josh’s Forge training and network, led him to a dual calling—co-owning his family’s …
Debby Torres was recruited to Forge through the 2022 Forge Leadership Summit in Columbus, Ohio. She quickly became a standout in our training for her natural intellect, poise, and ambition. Debby reflected on her experience being a part of Forge: …
Recapping the Two Forge Leadership Summits in Summer 2024 Looking back at Summer 2024, I am so grateful for how our Forge supporters changed over a hundred lives and prepared them to impact their community, state, and nation! If our …
It’s a privilege to watch our young leaders take advantage of the Forge Summit, Mentorship Academy, and Fellows Network to hone their skills and accelerate their careers. I love seeing their influence and impact on our states and nation grow …
Forge Grads Team Up, Pass Bill Into Law Alumni of Forge Leadership Network’s premier training and mentorship programs are already involved in positions of leadership and influence across the nation. Forge supporters are able to stay updated on where and …
Click here to read the digital version of our latest newsletter! If there is one theme threaded throughout 2023 for Forge, it’s expansion. We highlight this theme in our newest Forge Newsletter, our bi-annual magazine which just hit the mailboxes …
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 …
Joseph Backholm is Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council. He combines extensive legal, political, and policy experience with a love for the way biblical truth cultivates human flourishing.