Forge Speaker Nathan Burd reports from Colorado Christian University in Denver, where he partnered with students preparing to deploy on international mission trips this spring break and summer. Nathan shared on Labor Shift and how to share your God story — equipping the next generation to engage the harvest not just globally, but in their own backyard.

He reflects on the hunger he witnessed in these students — for God's Word, for His mission, and for the nations. As they prepare to launch from Denver to points around the world, Nathan calls the Forge family to continue covering them in prayer as they bring the good news to people who are struggling, suffering, and in some cases hearing it for the very first time.

This is a firsthand snapshot of students being equipped and sent as Kingdom Laborers into the harvest.

Forge Speaker Santiago Fuentes reports from Iglesia Bautista El Buen Pastor in Mexico, where a new generation is rising hungry for the Word of God. Santiago reflects on the profound joy of watching kids he first met years ago now actively engaged in community groups — and on fire to serve as Kingdom Laborers.

He shares how the Lord moved during his time there, restoring hearts and stirring people to serve. Santiago also offers a grateful acknowledgment of the prayer warriors who covered his family and the church — and who make ministry like this possible.

This is a firsthand snapshot of faithfulness bearing fruit across generations.

Forge Speaker Dwight Robertson reports from Anchor Church in Denver—a church that began as a prayer in Forge’s base camp headquarters and now serves a spiritually needy section of the city. Dwight shares the joy of calling people to decisions and equipping them to live as Kingdom Laborers every day, everywhere, in every facet of society.

Leaders and members responded with eagerness to be armed with practical tools for obedience, and Dwight reflects on the essential role of intercessory prayer and faithful partnership in opening doors where the Gospel is needed most.

This is a firsthand snapshot of prayer at work and laborers being raised up in the heart of the city.

Forge Speaker Olivia Humphrey reports from a multi-campus FCA gathering in Columbia, South Carolina, where collegiate athletes came hungry and left challenged. As God’s Word was preached, many were confronted with the reality that following Jesus is not convenient—it costs something.

Students wrestled with surrendering their plans, their agendas, and even the place their sport holds in their lives.

This is a firsthand snapshot of athletes counting the cost and choosing obedience in response to the call of Christ.

Forge Speaker Nathan Burd reports from an online ministry event in Zambia, sharing how people are receiving the Laborers content with urgency and action.

Nathan describes seeing rapid movement toward loving neighbors and sharing the Gospel, and notes the growth and multiplication that’s following as people take hold of the message.

This is a firsthand snapshot of how training and prayerful partnership can help send laborers into the harvest—globally and locally.

Forge Speaker Adrian Despres reports from a church gathering in Columbia, South Carolina, where many expected low turnout because of an impending storm—but the house was packed and the atmosphere was intense.

Adrian shares that many men responded, with significant movement toward salvation and others on their faces before God.

This is a firsthand snapshot of how God can meet people powerfully, even when circumstances say they shouldn’t have shown up at all.

Forge Speaker Michaela Wickham reports from a winter youth retreat in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where weather and last-minute changes forced a quick pivot when the main speaker couldn’t travel.

Stepping into unexpected main sessions, Michaela shares how the retreat focused on surrender and God’s unique calling—inviting students to trust the Lord with what they know and what they don’t yet know.

This is a firsthand snapshot of what can happen when leaders lean on the Lord, adjust quickly, and keep the focus on obedience and being sent into the places God has prepared.

Forge Speaker Paul Epperson reports from a weekend retreat in South Carolina where flexibility gave way to faith. What was expected to be a full message shifted into simple invitations—and God moved powerfully.

Students stepped out in faith, responded to the Spirit, and clarity around salvation and calling emerged in unexpected ways.

This is a firsthand snapshot of what happens when plans change, the Spirit leads, and prayer prepares the ground.