FORGING MENchallenging, equipping and discipling middle school boys into strong young men
Through “Mind-On, Heart-Engaged, Hands-Dirty” experiences, we believe that boys can journey through the middle school years with intentionality, character, responsibility, and adventure. We believe that these boys are ready for more than what our culture expects of them. For millennia, middle school-aged boys have been challenged to take on the mantle of early manhood by joining their fathers and elders as apprentices in the fields, workshops, marketplaces, and homes. As contemporary culture has moved away from authentic responsibility we believe that a piece of the transition from boyhood to manhood has been lost. At The Anvil Academy, we are Forging Men in the way of Jesus, through adventure experiences, tied to specific disciplines, through the lens of history, by a community of men.
Life “On The Anvil” consists of the daily experience of being shaped along the lines of Christ. Through the Spirit’s presence, represented by fire, Anvil boys and men are made malleable and a community of shapers pick up the hammer and do the forging into those who are walking in the way of Jesus.
DISCIPLESHIP THAT FORMS
Boys journey through the fullness of natural and human history, as seen through Scripture, secular texts, and the wonders of Creation. Instruction is designed not for test scores or standardized levels of achievement, but instead a robust and compelling experience of understanding, wisdom, and practical “hands-dirty” application.
LEARNING THAT EQUIPS
Authentic opportunities to problem-solve in real-world environments build the foundation of the Anvil experience. Daily projects that introduce and fine-tune tactile skills while allowing for creative solutions pattern our common cadence.
CHALLENGE THAT EXTENDS
True learning and growth are not sterile standards but are instead a journey that is composed of wonder, curiosity, and an adventure that draws one deeper into personal passion and exploration. High levels of expectation and personal investment from the boys continually draw us onward and upward as a community.
ADVENTURE THAT ENGAGES
The “On The Anvil” life is one that is not meant to be lived alone. The Anvil Brotherhood is one of collaborative and relational unity while allowing for uniqueness and personal interest and gifting.
As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another.
– Proverbs 27:17
BROTHERS THAT SHARPEN
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
info@theanvilacademy.org
Phone
(470) 297-9000
