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Welcome to our Virtual Book Club—an exciting opportunity to embark on a reflective journey alongside like-minded ministry peers.

Join us for a thoughtful exploration through the pages of captivating books carefully selected to ignite dialogue and deepen theological reflection in children's, youth, and family ministry.

Over four weeks, immerse yourself in meaningful discussions that delve into the heart of each text, guided by experienced facilitators who nurture a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

In just one hour a week, connect with fellow children’s and youth ministry leaders from the comfort of your own space, as we delve into thought-provoking themes and insights over zoom. Expand your horizons, challenge your perspectives, and cultivate lasting connections with a community that shares your passion for enriching ministry practices.

Don’t miss this opportunity to slow down, delve deep, and discover the transformative power of literature in shaping impactful ministry. Dive into the depths of wisdom and insight within our Virtual Book Club’s pages

How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith

Thursday 25 September, 2, 9 and 16 October
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Wednesdays 19 and 26 November, 3 December
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The Men We Need: God’s Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up

Thursday 26 February, 5, 12 and 19 March
10–11am
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A Web of Our Own Making: The Nature of Digital Formation

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FAQs

The Forge is an online training and resource platform from Growing Young Disciples. It exists to strengthen and support children’s, youth, and family ministry leaders. It is more than a content library. It is a place of sharpening and growth, where gospel depth meets practical wisdom for real-life ministry.

It is for anyone involved in discipling the next generation. Whether you are a full-time youth pastor, a Sunday school volunteer, a church leader, or a parent who wants to think more deeply about gospel-shaped ministry with young people, The Forge has been built with you in mind.

You will find biblically rich training videos, downloadable resources, safeguarding templates, risk assessments, leadership tools, and teaching materials. There is also an online community space where you can connect with others, ask questions, and find encouragement.

The subscription is yearly. You can pay £200 up front, or spread the cost with monthly payments of £20. Either way, you are signing up for a one-year commitment. After that, you are free to cancel at any time.

The subscription covers your whole church team, so anyone involved in children’s, youth, or family ministry can access the training resources and downloads.

Each subscription comes with one named community member. But we know that some churches have more than one key leader involved in children’s, youth, or family ministry. That is why we offer up to three named users per church to access the Forge community area.

This allows your team to grow together without turning the space into a free-for-all. If you need more individual sign-in permissions because of a larger team or unique circumstances, just get in touch and we will sort it out for you.

No. A subscription gives access to your local church team only. Resources must not be shared, copied, or distributed to anyone outside your church. If content is shared beyond these terms, access to The Forge will be withdrawn. We take this seriously in order to protect the integrity of the platform and ensure fairness for all.

Yes. The Forge is a living platform, not a static archive. New resources are added throughout the year, including training videos, downloadable tools, and leadership materials. We are always listening to what churches need and developing fresh content in response.

Yes. This is one of the most common requests we receive. The Forge includes a growing set of short, practical training videos with built-in discussion questions and leader notes. They are ideal for use in monthly or termly team meetings.

Yes. If your church is facing a particular challenge or needs support in a specific area of ministry, we would love to hear from you. The Forge exists to serve the local church, not to replace it. We are here to help.

Yes. While the platform is built on a conservative evangelical and reformed theological foundation, it is designed to serve churches across a wide range of denominations. The resources are biblically faithful, pastorally wise, and practically adaptable.

We would be happy to show you around. Send us a message and we can arrange a preview or talk through how The Forge could serve your team.