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From Missionary Life to Men's Discipleship in Des Moines: The Story of Forge — Sam Halligan - 06/15/2026
Who Is Sam Halligan?
Sam Halligan grew up in Urbandale, Iowa, attended Saint Pius X Catholic School K–8 and Dowling Catholic High School (Class of 2013), then went on to Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. After college, he spent ten years in full-time missionary work with Damascus Ministries — running youth and young adult camps, conferences, and retreats — before returning to Des Moines in February with his wife Whitney and their three children to serve as city director for Forge.
Forge — Fighting for the Family Through Men's Discipleship
Forge was founded in 2023 by John Bishop with a…
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