Welcome

At its core... THE FORGE is a place for men to wrestle with God! To figure out how we are uniquely hardwired, and lead our families. It is a community of men sharing in their commonality, men who are discovering how to live from a wild heart for God, pursuing a life of passion, and challenging each other to be the best men we can be.  We do this by walking with God together on a path to become the men and leaders that He created us to be. 
We hope that you will choose to take this journey with us as brothers, seeking to thrive in our uniqueness on the wild path of Jesus and that you will become  everything you were intended to be!

Make no mistake, this is for the few. Every man longs to be a strong leader of his tribe. Yet how will we become the kind of men to whom that kind of leadership can be entrusted? How will we become the kind of men we were hardwired to be? Should you choose to accept this challenge, It is the equivalent of a very wild journey on the path of Jesus!  The initiative of THE FORGE is to recover and initiate the path of thriving and enjoying our Sonship in Christ. We’ve been waiting for you. To join us on this journey. It is an opportunity to land yourself among a strong-hearted fellowship of men thirsty to explore and experience the fullness of  Christ’s Love, Restoration, and  His Kingdom as He fills our hearts, lives, families, and spheres of influence. Wild on the Path offers a unique invitation into the journey of receiving sonship, healing in our feeling and emotions, recovering the narrow path, and becoming the kind of man to whom God can gladly entrust the care of his Kingdom. The invitation is for all, but as history teaches us, only a few choose this way of life. It has always been so. Those who do will become, by day and by decade, the kind of men whose hearts are strong, steadfast, and saturated in the Love and Life of God, and through whom streams of living water flow to their families and the communities entrusted to their care.
To the few, the brave, welcome!
We’re glad you’re here.
…For I’m trained in the secret of overcoming all things, whether in fullness or in hunger. And I find that the strength of Christ’s explosive power infuses me to conquer every difficulty.—Paul. Philippians 4:12-13 [The Passion Translation].

Vision

At some point in our lives, either through disrupting circumstances or in response to the deep cry of our hearts for more, most of us come to realize that our daily lives are far away from the true desires we have deep in our hearts, and from the promise that Jesus offers from the depths of his own heart— “I came so that they may have real and eternal life, a more and better life than they ever dreamed of” (John 10:10 - MSG).
At this crucial point, in his love, God is offering us the possibility to stop, reflect, and ask the kind of questions that will help us redirect: So ask yourself..

• What kind of life am I experiencing? • Am I unsatisfied or stuck in a rut? • What kind of man have I become?
• Do I know my value? • ​Am I fulfilled? • What kind of impact am I having on those I love?
​• Do others respect me as a leader? • ​What does my tribe look like? • Do I Love those around Me?

The big question is simply this... What if there is more? What if there is a pathway and community that can help us to experience that “life to the fullest” that Jesus talks about? What if you could live with passion, adventure and freedom, with a true sense of meaning and purpose while becoming the man God created you to be? And what if from the overflow of who you are becoming you could create an atmosphere of love, joy and peace where those you love grow and thrive under Your care?
There is a path that only gets followed by a few who are wild enough to journey on it, those who choose to walk it come to know that it leads to life well lived, but it is a process that they have submitted themselves to so that they can become that kind of man. This wild path is out there! It is available to those few willing to accept God’s invitation to be shaped, formed and forged by Him into the tribe of men He created them to be. These are men who choose to live together as part of this community on the path of Jesus! We invite you to join us on this wild path and to take it into your community.

“This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16

Resources

Wild on the Path - Wild on the Path can be a great resource for small churches who don't presently have their own men's ministry focus. Having pastored for many years, we know how hard it is for cover all the bases at the same time. On the other hand we feel like it is important to provide men with the opportunity and invitation of community, connection, and relationships with other men who can tend to one another's soul, develop as leaders, and take others on the wild path of walking with Jesus. Wild on the Path is a non-denominational collaboration of men are passionately pursuing the heart of Jesus. This is not a platform for a men's ministry in your denominational grid, rather, It is a resource for connecting men with each other, who will challenge one another in their relationship with Jesus, in their families and communities. If you would like to support this ministry or become part of the Wild on the Path team just contact us! 

Events

Events for Wild on the Path Men - We care about men and the journey they are on and we don't want you to have to go it alone! So Wild on the Path is here to challenge, encourage, strengthen, and to help you experience Jesus personally, in your family, and to become leaders in your community. We start with providing opportunities to interact and connect with other men and developing small communities of men that will meet together and have each others back. We do it through Fireside Challenges, Events, Gatherings, and Conferences, in different settings and with groups of men we like to call tribes. See our upcoming events below!
…For I’m trained in the secret of overcoming all things, whether in fullness or in hunger. And I find that the strength of Christ’s explosive power infuses me to conquer every difficulty.—Paul. Philippians 4:12-13 [The Passion Translation].

Forge Men's Fireside challenge

Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm. This is a fireside challenge is centered on living as men of the Kingdom tribe of Jesus, becoming better leaders of our lives, families and communities.
The Fireside Challenges are biblical conversations and interaction around subjects like: Discovering the Real You! • The Map of Sonship • Apprenticing Jesus • Hearing God's Voice • Leading as Spiritual Men • Finding  Rest • Burnout • Thriving in our Culture • Our Tribe, Connections, and Community • What Tending to our Soul really looks like! • The Dry Seasons • Living in the Hostile Environments of our Culture. Deep dives into what makes us Tic!
Psalm 27: 4-6. I’m asking God for one thing, only one thing:To live with him in his house my whole life long. I’ll contemplate his beauty; I’ll study at his feet. That’s the only quiet, secure place in a noisy world, The perfect getaway, far from the buzz of traffic.

FORGE 2024

FORGE 2024 is an annual opportunitity for men to gather to intentionally stay on top of the challenges we face personally in the times we live in. We do this to be proactive and engaged with Jesus and to prepare ourselves for what is ahead in our lives, our families, and our communities. We will gather in the Fall usually around mid October. Come back for more info on exact dates, times, locations, and how to register. These are 2 day, Weekend Events!

Tactical Spiritual Development and Direction

Sometimes you just need someone to listen, other times, you might just need a little help working through things. It is most important for us as men to not become isolated in ways that we can't experience companionship, comradery, and the friendship of other men. This is how we see God work and move in each of us both individually and uniquely. That is why we provide opportunities on Zoom as a launchpad for getting traction as you walk Wild on the Path.

Tactical Connection on Zoom

We provide Zoom Sessions designed to explore topics that will lead each man to deeper waters, while getting to know each other in a context of strict confidentiality, with raw vulnerability and authenticity. Each topic will be explored conversationally, with space for questions and answers and direction from the Holy Spirit. Every Zoom Call is done from a private, distraction-free location, to connect with both audio and video and to come prepared to engage fully in the discussions and activities, for the sake of your own heart. Think of it as Tactical Spiritual Development for the Soul where you can become a passionate effective leader in your tribe!

Tactical Challenges for Men 

Initiation and Challenge for Men - Each Zoom Call will end with key questions for reflection until our next session along with challenges designed to generate transformation in the hearts and lives of each man's individual needs.
Questions & Answers - Men have questions! We just don't ask them until it is often too late. It is highly encouraged to bring questions to live zoom calls that you can benefit from.

A Launch pad for Spiritual care

Getting Started - Users can join Zoom meetings or webinars from their web browser and bypass downloading Zoom. To get started just locate the meeting invite link from your email or calendar invitation. Click the join link to join the meeting. If a pop-up window prompts you to open or install the Zoom desktop client, click Cancel.
We provide Spiritual Direction, Coaching, and Counseling in many areas of emphasis: Spiritual Direction, Soul Care, Life Coaching, Pastoral Care, ​Apprenticing, Living Wild on the Path,,Sabbatical Coaching,,Burn Out, Becoming a Leader, The Jesus Rhythm, How you are Hardwired, Navigating Trouble, Sonship, Or you may just need someone to Listen! Give us a call at 541-621-8814 to set up a phone or Video Session.

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WILD ON THE PATH is a Religious Nonprofit Corporation #99-0415896
Said corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and christian ministry purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.