Regardless of your place on life’s journey, FORGE is committed to meeting you where you’re at … then taking you further than you thought possible. FORGE exists to build men, marriages, and families that are fully alive! By showing the radiance of fathers and families, we illuminate the radiance of He who is life itself: Jesus Christ.
Dr. John Bishop is the founder and Executive Director of FORGE, an apostolate dedicated to strengthening families through the formation of men. Founded in Des Moines in 2023, FORGE is now expanding to other cities across the country. Dr. Bishop holds a doctorate in theology from the Catholic University of America and is a sought-after speaker at conferences, retreats, and seminars throughout the United States and internationally. He is the author of “New Adam: God’s Plan for Men.”








