Contributors
The Forge Journal contributors are pastors, leaders, and mentors who are committed to equipping a new generation to stand strong in truth, lead with conviction, and impact their communities for the Kingdom of God. Each voice brings biblical insight, real-world experience, and a passion to see pastors rise in this critical hour.
PASTOR STEVE RIGGLE
Founding Senior Pastor, Grace Church
Steve and Becky met in college, and for Steve it was love at first sight. They were married nine months later (Steve was 19 by two weeks, and Becky was 20). They have now been partners in life and ministry for over five decades. While doing ministry in a prison in the Philippines in 1978, Steve and...
DR. JASON J. NELSON
Editor-in-Chief, The Forge Journal
Associate Pastor, Grace Woodlands
Jason J. Nelson is one of the teaching pastors at Grace Woodlands Church. He holds B.A., M.A., M.Ed., M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees from Trinity International University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Houston Christian (Baptist) University, Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist Universi...
DR. SAM THOMAS
Teaching Pastor, Grace Woodlands
Dr. Sam Thomas is one of the teaching pastors at Grace Woodlands. He holds a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Prior to...
PASTOR JUAN CARLOS
Apostolic Elder/Leader of Nations (Grace)
Director of Ministries Vision International and co-founder of Ministries Vision International (MVI), founded in 1990. His passion for God’s presence a...
DR. JEFFREY SEIF
D.Min. Southern Methodist University
PhD Cambridge University attending an Orthodox Yeshiva. He came to faith in Jesus and pursued ministry, earning a master’s and doctorate in theology....
PASTOR HOWARD KALOOGIAN
Founding Pastor, Grace New England
Pastor Howard Kaloogian is the founding pastor of Grace New England in Weare, New Hampshire, and a dynamic leader in the global Grace International fa...
WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Executive Director of Planned Giving, Hillsdale College
William Phillips is a seasoned expert in charitable estate planning with more than 20 years of experience as the Executive Director of Planned Giving...
PASTOR JOSH PIERCE
Executive Pastor, Grace Woodlands
FORGE Executive Leadership
Josh Pierce has served in full-time pastoral ministry for over 20 years in multiple roles, including planting a church in Utah. He currently provides...
PASTOR STU JOHNSON
Executive Administrator, Grace Intl.
Retired Colonel U.S. Air Force
M.B.A. UCLA
Pastor Stu Johnson is the Executive Administrator of Grace International, where he oversees the operational and ministry efforts of the organization....
PASTOR JOHN MANZEWITSCH
Associate Pastor, Grace Church
FORGE Executive Leadership
B.Th MVI
Pastor John Manzewitsch serves as an Associate Pastor of Grace Woodlands, leading Grace Latino ministries, and provides executive leadership for FORGE...
WILLIAM J. FEDERER
Hon. D.Hum., American Christian College
Hon. D.G.L., Midwest University
William J. Federer is a nationally-known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., dedicated to researching America's noble he...
TIFFANY B. NELSON
Elected Official & Ministry Leader M.A., Liberty University School of Divinity
Tiffany Baumann Nelson is a ministry leader at Grace Woodlands, leading in the ministries of worship, prayer, and governance. She is also an impactful...
Pastor Becky Riggle
Founding Pastor, Grace Church
Becky Riggle has faithfully served in ministry alongside her husband, Pastor Steve Riggle, for over five decades. Together, they planted and pastored...
Pastor Brooke Pierce
Executive Pastor, Grace Woodlands
Brooke Pierce and her husband, Josh, are Executive Pastors at Grace Woodlands in The Woodlands, TX. She oversees community outreach and women's minist...
Dr. Hernan Castano
Senior Pastor of Rivers of Oil Church
Dr. Hernan Castano was born in Medellin Colombia and with his wife Wendy Castano they serve as the Senior Pastors of Rios de Aceite, Rivers of Oil Chu...
Dr. Wendy Castano
Senior Pastor of Rivers of Oil Church
Dr. Wendy Castano was born in Honduras, is married to Dr. Hernan Castano and together they serve as the senior pastors of Rivers of Oil Church with tw...
Dr. Doug Stringer
Founder and President of Somebody Cares America & Somebody Cares International
Dr. Doug Stringer is founder and president of Somebody Cares America/International, an organization known for connecting needs with resources during t...
Pastor Benjamin Summers
Associate Pastor, Grace Encourager
Benjamin Summers is a Teaching Pastor at Grace Encourager in Houston, TX. A preacher like his father before him, he has a master’s degree in Biblical...