Forge – unlock your potential in mission and youth ministry


‘Forge’ is a joint pioneering leadership initiative between the Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) and MVI Youth Works.
Aged 18–25? Passionate about mission and youth ministry? Up for the opportunity of a lifetime?

Realize your vision and apply today
Forge involves frontline youth ministry, outreach and engagement activities, and schools ministry, and follows a recognised training programme.

Who’s it for?
People who are excited about sharing their faith, love and mission and are aged between 18 and 25.

Who is it organised by?
Forge is an exciting new initiative between MVI Youth Works in Monkstown and the Church of Ireland Youth Department, who will support and mentor you throughout your internship.

What will happen?
You will receive top–class structured training in leadership, entrepeneurial mission and youth ministry that is recognised throughout the Church of Ireland.

Is there financial support?
Accommodation, living expenses and training costs covered by MVI Youth Works and CIYD.  Participants are expected to raise £1,900 or €2,600 of a personal contribution from which they will receive pocket money.

Where will I be based?
For one year, participants will live in community in Monkstown village and will work mostly in the MVI Youth drop–in centre.  The programme begins in September 2016.

Apply today
Contact us for more information or request an application form:
Andrew Frame (Youth Ministry Development Officer, CIYD)
Tel: 028 9082 8890 (048 9082 8890 from the Republic)
Email: andrew@ciyd.org