Learn. Teach. Repeat.

Here at The Forge, we hope to provide opportunities for you to learn more about your faith, dig deeper in God's Word, and find help in being transformed into the image of Jesus.

Who Should Enroll

New believers wanting a solid Foundation for their growing faith.
Intermediate believers who need a refresher in what it means to walk with Jesus.
Veteran Christians who know they need to be reminded of how precious it is to live richly with Christ.

Courses Include:

Material for all levels
3-6 Lessons per Module
10-30 minutes per day
Free for Life!

Meet Your Instructor

In 30+ years of bi-vocational pastoral ministry, Matt has always carried a passion for making disciples and bringing the Word of God to life, encouraging and equipping the church to train disciples of Jesus who are willing to Learn. Teach. Repeat.

Matt currently works as a software engineer and serves in his local church. He also spent 8 years in the public school classroom and is a Certified Principal. He and his wife, Tammy, have four biological children, three adopted children, and two grandchildren.

He is the author of the ministry's flagship publication, The Crucible's Fire: A Story of God's Faithfulness which chronicles how the Lord used their special needs daughter to mold and shape them into a clearer reflection of Christ. He also authors the ministry's blog and develops personal and group discipleship curriculum. He is also the author of The 3x5 Bible Study Journal and the FOUNDATIONS Small Group Guide.

Matt is available for speaking engagements, leadership training, pulpit supply, or friendly conversation. You can download The Crucible's Fire app here, or contact him directly at info@thecruciblesfire.org.