FORGE: Leaders in Training
Forge: Leaders in Training seeks to grow the faith and skills of young leaders who volunteer regularly in youth and/or children’s ministry. It is aimed at young adults aged 17–22. Applications for 2024/25 are closed.
Forge: L.I.T. is designed to grow ministry leadership in a flexible way to complement your existing commitments to work and study. Aimed at young adults aged 17–22, the programme began in November 2024 and finishes in July 2025 with an overseas mission trip to Hungary.
What is FORGE LIT?
Forge: L.I.T has 5 main elements specifically designed to improve your leadership skills and experience and strengthen your faith:
1. Church placement
2. Extended leadership placement
3. Training
4. Discipleship
5. Overseas mission
Who can apply?
The programme is open to all young adults in the diocese aged 17–22 who are currently helping in leadership in a parish church or ministry in Down and Dromore. Spaces are awarded after application and an informal interview. (Please note that applications are currently closed).
How much does it cost?
There is a small cost to each applicant of £30. We provide a bursary towards the overseas mission trip and anticipate that the cost to participants will be approximately £100 per person.
If you have further questions please email our FORGE Coordinator Janine Armstrong: janine@downanddromore.org.
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