Fuel the Forge. Further the Mission.

When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful.

RDS Forge is a one-man blacksmith shop built on Craft • Calling • Purpose. Your generosity helps me develop the tools, resources, and foundation needed to grow a sustainable business rooted in craftsmanship, faith, and service.

As I continue building RDS Forge, I'm also preparing for a calling I believe God has placed on my life: missionary work in Lorient, France.

Every gift is an investment in the journey, helping keep the forge running today while supporting the vision for tomorrow.

Purpose-Driven

More Than Metalwork

At RDS Forge, every project begins with fire, hammer, and steel, but the purpose goes beyond the finished piece.

Inspired by the Apostle Paul's example of tentmaking, I'm building a business that can provide an honest livelihood, create opportunities to serve others, and eventually support missionary work.

It's a journey of faith, hard work, and stewardship. I'm committed to growing this forge responsibly, one piece and one opportunity at a time.

Craft • Calling • Purpose isn't just a motto. It's the foundation behind everything I'm working to build.

Why Give?

Your Support Helps Keep the Fire Burning

Building a small blacksmithing business requires more than a hammer and an anvil. It takes equipment, materials, maintenance, and the resources to turn handcrafted work into a sustainable livelihood.

Your contributions can help with:

  • Tools & Equipment: Maintaining and improving the equipment needed to forge quality metalwork.

  • Materials & Supplies: Purchasing steel, fuel, abrasives, and other essential workshop supplies.

  • Business Growth: Developing products, improving the workshop, and creating opportunities to reach new customers.

  • The Bigger Calling: Building the long-term foundation for a tentmaker ministry and future missionary work in Lorient, France.

Every contribution, regardless of size, helps move this vision forward.

Give With Purpose

Whether you choose to support the forge financially, commission a custom piece, share RDS Forge with someone, or keep this journey in your prayers, your encouragement matters.

Thank you for being part of what God is building through this work.

Craft • Calling • Purpose

To God be the glory.

CJ Reel
Founder & Blacksmith | RDS Forge

Make a Donation

Thank you for partnering with the work of the forge and the calling beyond it.

3% Cover the Fee

Please Note: Contributions support RDS Forge, an independently owned, for-profit blacksmithing business. Contributions are voluntary and are not tax-deductible charitable donations. Funds may be used for business operations, equipment, materials, and development of the long-term tentmaker ministry vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Please Note: Contributions support RDS Forge, an independently owned, for-profit blacksmithing business. Contributions are voluntary and are not tax-deductible charitable donations. Funds may be used for business operations, equipment, materials, and development of the long-term tentmaker ministry vision.

  • Funds may be used for business operations, equipment, materials, and development of the long-term tentmaker ministry vision.

  • Can I Volunteer or Get Involved?

    Absolutely! RDS Forge is currently a one-man operation, but there are plenty of ways to get involved and support the vision behind Craft • Calling • Purpose.

    Whether you have skills in photography, marketing, event preparation, business development, or simply a heart for encouraging faith-driven entrepreneurship, I'd love to connect.

    You can also get involved by sharing RDS Forge with others, referring potential customers, offering useful materials or equipment, and praying for the business and the future missionary calling toward Lorient, France.

    While hands-on workshop opportunities are limited at this stage, I'm always open to meaningful connections and conversations about how we can encourage and support one another.

    Interested in getting involved? Reach out at cjreel@rdsforge.com.

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  • Do You Accept In-Kind Contributions?

    Yes! RDS Forge welcomes offers of useful tools, equipment, steel, workshop supplies, and professional services that can help support and grow the forge.

    If you have something you'd like to contribute, please contact us first so we can discuss whether it would be a good fit for the shop.

    Please note that RDS Forge is a for-profit business, and contributions are not tax-deductible charitable donations.