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A Program Built on Purpose
Forged in Faith isn’t just a collection of activities—it’s a structured discipleship journey designed to engage, challenge, and strengthen youth spiritually, socially, and intellectually. We take inspiration from scripture, real-world application, and hands-on learning to help young people grow into faithful, confident leaders.
Why This Approach?
Many youth programs focus on passive learning, but faith is something that must be lived, tested, and applied. Our program is built on three core principles:
- Scripture as the Foundation – Every challenge, activity, and goal is deeply rooted in gospel principles. Participants don’t just read about faith—they practice it.
- Hands-On, Interactive Learning – Youth engage in real-world challenges that build leadership, self-reliance, and teamwork.
- A Structured Growth Path – Instead of scattered activities, we provide a clear progression that helps youth advance in their faith and skill development.
How It Works
Our program follows a structured four-phase model that makes spiritual and personal growth tangible:
1️⃣ Learn & Apply – Youth begin with scripture-based lessons that introduce key principles of faith, courage, and leadership.
2️⃣ Engage in Challenges – They complete hands-on, real-world challenges that reinforce gospel teachings through action.
3️⃣ Reflect & Discuss – Guided reflection and discussions help them internalize lessons and strengthen testimonies.
4️⃣ Progress & Lead – As participants grow, they take on leadership roles, mentoring others and reinforcing their own learning.
Each phase encourages personal accountability, teamwork, and spiritual reflection, ensuring that youth aren’t just passively consuming knowledge, but actively transforming their faith into lifelong habits.
What It Means for Your Youth
✅ A Stronger Testimony – By living gospel principles through action, youth gain a personal, unshakable conviction of their faith.
✅ Real-World Confidence – The program helps build decision-making skills, resilience, and leadership that prepare them for adulthood.
✅ Lifelong Friendships – By working through challenges together, participants form deep connections that last far beyond the program.
✅ Practical Knowledge – Participants gain practical and usable knowledge that they otherwise may never be exposed to. We include activities that are relevant for today’s youth.
Why Nephi’s Apprentice?
Nephi’s Apprentice is our pilot program, designed as the first step in the Forged in Faith journey. It focuses on developing personal faith, practical skills, and leadership, setting the foundation for future advanced programs like Alma’s Vanguard.
By starting with Nephi’s Apprentice, youth embark on a transformative experience that gives them the tools to lead, serve, and grow in the gospel.
Join the Movement
We’re building more than a program—we’re building a generation of faithful, confident leaders. Are your youth ready to step up and be forged in faith?
Nephi’s Apprentice Requirements
Spiritual Growth
- Obedience in Action – Study 1 Nephi 3:7 and discuss how Nephi’s obedience helped him. Write one way you can show obedience in your life.
- Memorize & Recite – Learn 1 Nephi 3:7, recite it to your family or group, and reflect on how faith makes challenges easier.
- Prayerful Planning – Establish a personal or family prayer routine for six weeks, seeking guidance like Nephi.
- Spiritual Journal – Record daily moments of faith for 30 days, recognizing God’s hand in your life.
- Scripture Study Habit – Read scriptures for at least 10 minutes daily for six weeks.
- The Power of Pondering – Dedicate 10 minutes daily to reflection and self-improvement for six weeks.
Physical Fitness
- Nephi’s Journey – Complete a 5-mile hike, reflecting on endurance and preparation (1 Nephi 16:15-16).
- First Aid Basics – Learn essential first aid skills, including CPR, treating cuts, sprains, and hypothermia.
- Healthy Habits – Track exercise, water intake, and nutrition for a week. Discuss how health supports service.
- Personal Fitness Challenge – Set and complete a custom fitness goal (e.g., 5K run, sports challenge, or dance performance).
Social Intelligence
- Serving Family – Take on consistent family responsibilities for one month (1 Nephi 17:18).
- Handling Conflict – Study how Nephi managed opposition. Practice resolving disagreements with patience.
- Teamwork in Action – Organize or participate in a team-based activity (sports, group project, or service).
- Gratitude Project – Write letters to three people who have influenced you spiritually, physically, or socially.
- Public Speaking – Prepare and deliver a talk at church or youth group, applying effective speaking techniques.
Knowledge
- Expand Your Mind – Read six books on three different non-fiction topics of interest.
- Tool Crafting – Learn to use basic hand tools and build a small project like a wooden box or birdhouse (1 Nephi 17:9-11).
- Outdoor Tools & Safety – Learn safe use of knives, axes, and saws. Carry a pocketknife for a week and document its usefulness.
- Survival Skills – Learn and practice basic wilderness survival techniques.
- Hands-On Engineering – Wire a simple circuit (battery, switch, lightbulb) and explore mechanical systems (gears, pulleys, levers) through a hands-on project.