Formed in Faith,
Refined in Friendship
Receive, Become, Bestow
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“As iron sharpens iron, a good friend in a man’s life propels him closer to the ultimate friendship with Christ.”
FORGED is committed to changing the norm. Through authentic and virtuous friendships, real community, and committed mentorship, Forged aims to create a culture that refines your faith journey and unlocks your potential as a son of the Father. As iron sharpens iron, a good friend in a man’s life propels him closer to the ultimate friendship with Christ.
THIS IS FORGED
Our aim is Jesus. The goal is to imitate Him. To do that, we turn to the Catholic faith. We believe that He loved us first and continues to love us through his Church. At Forged, we seek to form our lives with these truths in mind.
Forged is an outreach of Renewal Ministries, a Catholic ministry of evangelization and renewal throughout the world.
Who We Serve
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Middle School
Receive
It is increasingly difficult for boys to become men of God in today’s culture. It is increasingly difficult for middle schoolers to receive the fullness of the Gospel—and Jesus Christ Himself. Forged aims to break this trend. As a ministry, it seeks to pour into boys in such a way that they become more open to Jesus. By creating fun, challenging, and engaging atmospheres, Forged encourages, supports, and guides boys to help them receive the fullness of the Catholic faith.
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High School
Become
High school marks a lot of change in a young man’s life. Whether it’s physical, social, emotional, or mental shifts, high school can be challenging to navigate. Forged ministry strives to accompany boys in their transformation. It aims to help boys become the men they were created to be. Through mentorship, competition, friendship, and other initiatives, Forged walks alongside young men to carve a path forward together.
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Young Adult
Bestow
Men are called to great heights. They are called to preside, protect, and provide from their identity as a son of God. Forged wants to support men in their journey to live in rhythm with these callings and help unpack what it means to bestow.
Meet the Team
Steve Norman
Director
Steve Norman serves as the director of Forged. He moved to Ann Arbor with his wife, Katey, and their two children, Jeremiah and Kateri, from Stratford, Ontario. He served as a high school campus minister in Canada and is currently finishing his Master of Arts in Theology Degree from the Augustine Institute in Denver, Colorado.
Harrison Raney
Assistant Director
Harrison Raney serves as the assistant director of Forged and has a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Public Relations from Concordia University in Ann Arbor. He has served as both a missionary and staff supervisor for NET Ministries in Australia, where he was actively involved in leading/planning retreats and speaking at various ministry gatherings for middle and high school students, as well as the mentorship and pastoral leadership for young adult missionaries. He's been married to his wife, Monica, since 2021.