Forged

School of Worship

Sign Up for Forged Worship & Forged Tech

Auditions: September 17-19 & 24-26 • View the Audition Information
Classes start: October 16 & 17

Developing a Heart of Worship

The mission of Forged School of Worship is to equip the next generation of worship leaders, musicians, and audio/visual technicians to serve and lead in their youth groups, college ministries, local churches, and beyond. Our eight-month program is designed to teach students 6th through 12th-grade methods and techniques in their discipline, while deepening their biblical theology and love for Jesus.

Forged Worship

Forged Tech

Forged Classes

Forged Methods

Forged Methods is a biweekly, one-on-one or small group class for student instrumentalists who have basic knowledge of their instrument but need to learn more technique in preparation for Forged 1. Day/Time is determined by schedule with individual instructors.

Tuition: $500

Forged 1

Forged 1 is a class for students who show competence in their instrument or voice and desire to learn how to apply these skills in the context of serving in a worship band. The students will learn (1) biblical principles of worship and congregational worship leading, (2) individual technical instruction as they learn the popular worship songs, while (3) developing their understanding of how they all fit together as a worship team. The year is capped off by the Forged Night of Worship, where students will get the opportunity to lead the congregation in worship!

Thursdays from 4:15-5:45 pm
Tuition: $500

Forged 2

Forged 2 is for students who have taken Forged 1 and are ready to take the next step in leading worship regularly in our middle school ministry! These students will go deeper into worship theology, worship leader methods and music theory equipping them to lead students and adults in the praise and adoration of Jesus! Not only do Forged 2 students lead regularly at the Rock on Thursdays, they also lead the worship at Oak Pointe’s Student Takeover service at the end of the school year.

Wednesdays from 4:15-5:45 pm
Tuition: $500

Forged Tech

Forged tech is where students will learn the technical aspects of church production that happens in a worship service. The school year is broken into the categories of Computer Graphics, Lighting and Audio. Included in tuition is an online membership to our video curriculum, leaving class time for hands-on learning of the equipment we use at Oak Pointe. Students will also apprentice regularly at the Rock on Thursday evenings. *No audition required.

Thursdays from 4:15-5:45 pm
Tuition: $250

Audition Information

Meet the Instructors

Our Forged instructors rock!

Charlie Koopman

Charlie Koopman

Worship & Creative Arts Pastor

Bella Johnson

Bella Johnson

Student Worship Manager

Jeff Tolbert

Jeff Tolbert

Production Specialist

Kurt Schreitmueller

Kurt Schreitmueller

Forged Instructor

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age requirement for Forged classes?

Forged 1, 2 and Forged Tech, are open to middle school and high school students.

If my student has gone through Forged 1, will they automatically move up into Forged 2?

Not automatically. Some students who have completed Forged 1 may need additional work before entering Forged 2. This will be determined at auditions.

What instruments can my student audition with?

You can audition on Vocals, Drums, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Violin, Viola, and Cello. If you don’t see your instrument, please ask!

How much does Forged cost and are scholarships available?

Partial scholarships are available upon written request.

Can I choose which class day I prefer?

Unfortunately, the class days are set for Forged 1 and 2 as well as Forged Tech. Forged Methods is schedule dependent and therefore has some flexibility.

Still Have Questions?

Email Bella at bella.johnson@oakpointe.org for more info.