July 5–11, 2026 | Hope Radebaugh — 40 to 50 Middle Schoolers Said Yes

July 12, 2026 | Michaela Wickham — Talking the Talk Isn't Enough

Forge Speaker Michaela Wickham reports from Welcome Wesleyan Church in Seneca, South Carolina — a congregation that has supported her journey as an itinerant since her college years. Preaching as part of their ongoing series in First John, Michaela unpacked what it means to truly love one another from 1 John 3:11–24, challenging the congregation not just to say they love each other but to put that love into visible, active practice. Congregants left encouraged toward faith in action. Michaela also had the opportunity to share about Forge's mission in the lobby, opening doors for new financial partnerships. This is a firsthand snapshot of a speaker coming home — and a church being stirred toward deeper obedience.

July 5–11, 2026 | Hope Radebaugh — 40 to 50 Middle Schoolers Said Yes

Forge Speaker Hope Radebaugh reports from Riverside Bible Camp in Amherst, Wisconsin — her third time serving there as a Forge itinerant speaker. She describes it as a place that does an exceptional job helping kids have fun in the midst of encountering Jesus. Over two evenings, Hope felt the Lord prompting her to extend a call to know Him. She couldn't count every hand — but somewhere between 40 and 50 middle school students said yes to Jesus. Hope closes by praising God for every new young lamb called home. This is a firsthand snapshot of seeds sown faithfully — and a harvest that responded.

June 29 – July 3, 2026 | Chris Prather — The Night It Broke Open

Forge Speaker Chris Prather reports from Get Well Church's high school beach trip in Panama City Beach, Florida — a group that has walked through a lot of hurt in recent years. When spiritual warfare hit mid-week, Chris sent out prayer requests to the prayer team. The night those requests went out was the night God broke through. One evening, Chris simply asked if anyone felt powerless — over sin, over a situation, or just tired. People stood all across the room, laid hands on one another, confessed sins openly, and got honest with God and each other. Chris describes watching Jesus, the pastor of their souls, love them back to life. He closes with a simple observation: God is stirring something out on the road, and he's seeing it everywhere he goes. This is a firsthand snapshot of prayer breaking open what warfare tried to shut down.

June 23, 2026 | Adrian Despres — Pakistani Students and the Sabbath Rest

Forge Speaker Adrian Despres reports from a unique opportunity — speaking to a group of Pakistani students on the concept of Sabbath rest from the book of Hebrews. He walked them through what the victorious Christian life looks like, core Christian principles, and what it means to live in intimacy with the Word of God. Adrian describes the students as fully engaged, soaking up everything. This is a firsthand snapshot of the gospel crossing cultural lines and landing on hungry hearts.

June 8–11, 2026 | Adrian Despres — A Little Revival Broke Out at Camp

Forge Speaker Adrian Despres reports from Ambassador Camp in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, where he spent the week training about 75 student leaders preparing to serve thousands of campers over the summer. The sessions covered biblical witnessing techniques, sharing faith, and the basics of apologetics — and the students wouldn't stop asking questions. Adrian describes it as squarely in his wheelhouse — and says a little revival broke out among the leadership group in the process. This is a firsthand snapshot of young leaders being equipped to multiply their impact all summer long.