For many years, AFCU has partnered with Flame International, run by Jan Ransom, a longstanding AFCU member, ex-trustee and founder of the AFCU’s women’s ministry. Flame started running a course called The Forge several years ago.
So, what is the Forge course?
The Forge is a discipleship programme delivering spiritual development and prayer ministry training, with three teaching streams covering discipleship, prayer ministry and mission and leadership.
Objectives
- Develop spiritual practices that strengthen and deepen a personal relationship with God.
- Bring a deeper understanding of Jesus’ command to all believers in Matthew 28 – the Great Commission.
- Teach and develop skills and understanding for full participation in overseas mission.
- Actively prepare participants to fulfil leadership and team roles on mission.
- Engender the discipline of effective mission teams through Godly handling of relationships and leadership responsibilities.
- Gain experience in using a range of scriptural tools for ministering in healing and deliverance.
Who is it for?
- Those who want to grow as disciples of Jesus.
- Those wishing to develop their prayer ministry skills for use on mission, in their local church, or with the AFCU.
- Those who wish to have a deeper understanding of God’s heart for mission.
- Those wishing to go on a mission with Flame International (this is not essential – you don’t have to want to do this, although a number of AFCU members have done so.)
- Anyone who is seeking to deepen their faith and grow closer to Jesus.
What difference does it make?
‘Joining the Forge last year was a transformative albeit challenging experience. Getting into the meat of the Bible, I was able to understand the spiritual and physical impact of the emotional baggage I was carrying around. Past experiences and memories had become chains which kept me from enjoying the fullness of Christ, but with the teaching and support of Flame, I was able to take these burdens to the Lord and experience His deliverance.’
‘I knew about The Forge for quite a few years before I decided to take the plunge. I’d heard much of the teaching through other channels, such as AFCU, but I was a bit anxious about the prayer ministry/deliverance side of things, specifically, how I would deal with it and deliver it to people in my ministry group. I needn’t have worried. It was led in such a gentle way, and I never felt threatened, though I was certainly challenged! The teaching was excellent, and it was great to go back and do the Forge again, but this time as a facilitator. My walk with Jesus has most certainly changed since doing The Forge; I feel bolder, I have more tools to deal with daily situations, and I feel more able to stand up as a child of God and claim my inheritance! I cannot recommend it enough.’
‘God knew The Forge was the way to set me free in so many ways, including from control and a curse which kept me from speaking out. I needed the powerful worship, teaching, dramas and practical group work to heal, restore me and set me on a new path. The Forge is a prophetic name for the course, and the deeper adventure it offers, and God does a deep and lasting work through it in the lives of those who commit to completing it.’
‘Forge 1 was probably the best teaching course I have attended in 40 years of being a Christian, filling huge gaps in my knowledge and correcting some long-standing errors. It also made me a better, happier person by helping me deal with things I have carried for decades. The programme set me up nicely for my first mission (to Ukraine) – giving me the tools so that God was able to minister to a group of people who needed to receive His love.’
Where is it?
There will be two courses starting in September, one at
St. Paul’s Church, Crawley Ridge, Camberley. GU15 2AD and the other at
Rora House, Halford, Liverton, Newton Abbot. TQ12 6HZ
When is it?
Camberley: Saturdays 26 Sept, 24 Oct, 28 Nov 2026; 9 and 30 Jan, 27 Feb, 20 Mar 2027
Devon: Weekends 5-6 Sept, 3-4 Oct, 7-8 Nov 2026
How much does it cost?
The cost for the whole course is £140 for the Camberley course and £100 for the Devon course, covering the venue hire and supporting materials. Flame asks for this to be paid in advance, but does not want it to be a hindrance to anyone attending – please contact office@afcu.org.uk about this if you need to; we can help you to apply for grant funding.
Register
If you are interested in the course (don’t worry, you aren’t fully committing at this point), please complete the online registration form, which can be found following this link: https://www.flameinternational.org/theforge
If you encounter any issues registering, please contact: admin@flameinternational.org
The Forge is a great time of learning, worshipping and fellowship – it would be great to have you on the journey, and you will meet friendly AFCU faces as well as make new friends!