Forge Initiative Inc

Leader Equipping, Training, and Mentoring: Utilized 100-page leadership training manual to train men in biblical counseling principles and group facilitation techniques. Trained 70 men upon completion over the course of 8 sessions in order to help them hone their leadership skills. Mentored 15 leaders on a weekly basis to help them improve their counseling skills, listening to the difficulties they face and encouraging them as they put biblical counseling skills into practice.

Groups and Events: Hosted weekly meetups for 8 groups as well as 4 major events helping over 400 men make friendships and connections with other men in the community. Events were led by trained individuals or counselors helping men meet face-to-face to work through their problems and concerns. Such groups and events provided support and perspective to individuals struggling on their own.