About FORGE

FORGE is a pastoral training program uniquely designed to use the model of Grace Woodlands to train pastors to build a growing, dynamic local church that will impact the community and the nation.

We offer practical ministry training, strategic leadership coaching, and in-depth academic study all while prioritizing a bold infusion of Biblical values and instilling the courage to stand for those values.

Pastors-in-training will be shaped by experienced pastors, bold leaders, and highly-qualified instructors who bring not only a wealth of experience but an unwavering passion for equipping the next generation of courageous, truth-speaking church leaders.

FORGE LEADERSHIP AND INSTRUCTORS

PASTOR STEVE RIGGLE
President, Grace International (126 nations)
Founding & Senior Pastor of Grace Church
D.Min. The King’s University

PASTOR STU JOHNSON
Executive Administrator, Grace International
Retired Colonel U.S. Air Force
(6,000+ personnel under his command)

DR. SAM THOMAS
Teaching Pastor at Grace
Ph.D. University of Notre Dame

DR. JASON NELSON
Associate Pastor at Grace Woodlands
Ph.D., M.Div., M.Ed. | Author

PASTOR HOWARD KALOOGIAN
Founding Pastor of Grace New England
Former California State Rep.
20+ years working at Hillsdale College
Attorney, JD Pepperdine School of Law

WILLIAM J FEDERER
American Historian
Author of 20 books
Nationally-known speaker

DR. JIM GARLOW
Founder of Well Versed, a ministry to officials in the US Congress and the United Nations
Author of 21 books
Ph.D., M.Th., M.Div.

DR. JEFFREY SEIF
D.Min. Southern Methodist University
Master’s in Applied Criminology and Police Management | Cambridge University (England)

PASTOR JUAN CARLOS MANZEWITSCH
Ministries Vision International (MVI)
Oversees 300+ churches in Latin America (15 nations)
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The Grace Woodlands Story

Grace Woodlands has always been a church that seeks to step into the story that God is writing. Over the years, God’s plan has proven to be greater and more expansive than anything imagined, and the journey of Grace Woodlands has been marked by His transforming power at every turn. Today, the church stands in the most exciting season of its history, experiencing unprecedented growth and spiritual awakening.
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The story took a pivotal turn at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time many would not have chosen for a significant move of God. Yet, in this challenging season, the church was called to gather for twelve nights of prayer before Pentecost, and the response from Grace Woodlands was nothing short of miraculous. That season marked the beginning of a powerful outpouring of God's presence, leading to growth that has exceeded the capacity of the current facilities.
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As Grace Woodlands continues to grow, the story of God's faithfulness is unfolding. The church is making room for the future through expanded facilities, new ministries, and initiatives that will shape the next generation of leaders, both locally and nationally. This is only the beginning of what God is going to do, and the Grace Woodlands community is excited to see where God’s story will lead us next.

Grace International
Grace International began in 1934 when O.C. Harms founded a church in Long Beach, California. It grew into a thriving organization planting churches across the U.S. and globally, now serving over 498,000 members in 4,900 churches in 126 nations of the world. Grace International our covering and global family.

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About FORGE

Plant churches or step into leadership in existing Grace International churches and make a difference wherever they go.

Raise up congregations that fulfill Jesus’ proclamation: 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' interceding for the nation and for the needs of the day.

Build an army of Christ-followers who will live out the values and virtues of a higher Kingdom, standing firm against cultural pressures and intimidation while living, leading, and voting according to a Biblical worldview.

Become lifelong learners and devoted students of the Word of God, teaching Scripture with clarity, conviction, and power.

Run for office and be salt and light in the governance of the people.

Leadership & FACULTY

Dr. Steve Riggle

Pastor Stu Johnson

Dr. Sam Thomas

Pastor Jason Nelson

Dr. Jim Garlow

William J. Federer

Pastor Juan Carlos Manzewitsch

Pastor John Manzewitsch

Dr. Jeffrey Seif

Dr. Barri Seif

Dr. Doug Stringer

Rev. George Chavanikamannil

Pastor Josh Pierce

Pastor Howard Kaloogian

Pastor Larry Ihrig

Pastor Arni Jacobson

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