Missionary Formation Training

A learning pathway to equip you to participate with God in His mission in the everyday spaces of your life.

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About the course

We have been sent by God to the everyday spaces of our lives. Here God invites us to participate with Him in His redemptive mission. Forge does not extract you from these spaces; rather we come alongside you to inspire you and equip you to join God in His life changing, community transforming work. Whether you are a full-time student, a stay at home parent, a business-man or business-woman, an artist, an architect, a pastor or priest, etc.; this learning comes to you.

This Missionary Formation Training is designed to help you discover your own identity as a missional follower of Jesus. We encourage anyone going through this content to do it in community with others, whether that is a small group, a cohort from your church, or you join an online cohort that we put together.

Who is this course for

  • Anyone looking to participate in the redemptive mission of God in the places they live, work and play.
  • Those willing to learn in community. We believe missional formation happens best in faith community. Ask a few friends to walk this journey with you.
  • Those who are who are longing to see their small group transformed into a community of like minded Jesus followers on mission together.
  • Denominational leaders, pastors, church planters, & leaders looking for a pathway to develop individuals into missional f

As a result of this course

  • You will have a significant paradigm shift around God, His mission, the Jesus of the Gospels, and your identity as missionary followers of Jesus
  • You will be formed into radical missionary disciples of Jesus.
  • You will be equipped to join Jesus in His redeeming work in the places you are already doing life. Your life will become foretaste or glimpse of the Kingdom made tangible to those you rub shoulders with.
  • New things will be started in you and/or new things will be started in your community
  • You will see your small group transformed into a missional community
  • You will see movement catalyzed in your church and community

What you'll need for this course

  • A few friends to journey with you
  • 4 books for this course. These books are:
    • Shaping of Things to Come by Alan Hirsch & Michael Frost
    • Road to Missional by Michael Frost
    • Untamed by Alan & Debra Hirsch
    • Surprise the World by Michael Frost

Feel free to look through the curriculum below and even preview the first two classes before enrolling.


Your Instructor


The Forge Team
The Forge Team

Forge longs to see the reign of God revealed in the everyday spaces of life. We believe that this is the mission of God. To join God in His mission, Forge partners with the church to mobilize the people of God to participate in the everyday mission of God.


Course Curriculum


  Module 1 - Paradigm Shifts Necessary for Missionary Formation
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  Module 2 - Practices for Discipleship & Sustainability
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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