Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Thinking about applying for the Hammer & Anvil Fellows Program? Here are the answers to the 10 questions men ask most often.
Hammer & Anvil Fellows is a six-month intensive program designed to equip Christian men to become stronger theological leaders in their homes, churches, and communities.
In this video, I answer:
1. Who is eligible?
2. How much theology do I need to know already?
3. How much time does the program require?
4. How often do we meet?
5. Can I participate online or in person?
6. What books will we read?
7. What does tuition cover?
8. What major assignments and challenges will I complete?
9. What does becoming a Certified Hammer & Anvil Fellow actually mean?
10. What happens after I apply?
QUICK DETAILS
Dates: September 2026–March 2027
Time Commitment: About 3–5 hours per week
Meetings: Twice per month, 90 minutes each
January: No meetings
Format: Online or in person in the Fox Valley/Batavia, Illinois area
Tuition: $324
Eligibility: Christian men, 18+
Application Deadline: September 3, 2026
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
The curriculum is built around three milestones:
Milestone 1: Biblical Worldview & Philosophy
Build a thoroughly biblical worldview and sharpen your thinking about epistemology, ethics, Christology, eschatology, and more.
Milestone 2: Scripture-First Apologetics
Learn to defend the Christian faith using presuppositional apologetics grounded in the Word of God.
Milestone 3: Manly Leadership
Develop your ability to disciple your family, serve your church, mentor others, and put your theological convictions into practice.
Major challenges include a worldview position paper, apologetics paper, real-world apologetics defense, Working Genius and Spiritual Gifts assessments, and a Personal Ministry Mission Plan.
REQUIRED READING
The Bible Based Worldview — Joel Settecase
We Are All Philosophers — John Frame
On the Incarnation — Athanasius
Scripture First Apologetics — Joel Settecase
He Is There and He Is Not Silent — Francis Schaeffer
Leading Others — Mac Lake
Bible Based Family Discipleship — Joel Settecase
Men who successfully complete all three milestones will be formally recognized by The Think Institute as Certified Hammer & Anvil Fellows and may have opportunities to launch and lead future local cohorts.
Ready to step up as a theological leader?
Apply here:
https://thethink.institute/fellows
Applications take approximately 15–25 minutes and are followed by a no-obligation discovery call with The Think Institute team.
Thinking about applying for the Hammer & Anvil Fellows Program? Here are the answers to the 10 questions men ask most often.
Hammer & Anvil Fellows is a six-month intensive program designed to equip Christian men to become stronger theological leaders in their homes, churches, and communities.
In this video, I answer:
1. Who is eligible?
2. How much theology do I need to know already?
3. How much time does the program require?
4. How often do we meet?
5. Can I participate online or in person?
6. What books will we read?
7. What does tuition cover?
8. What major assignments and challenges will I complete?
9. What does becoming a Certified Hammer & Anvil Fellow actually mean?
10. What happens after I apply?
QUICK DETAILS
Dates: September 2026–March 2027
Time Commitment: About 3–5 hours per week
Meetings: Twice per month, 90 minutes each
January: No meetings
Format: Online or in person in the Fox Valley/Batavia, Illinois area
Tuition: $324
Eligibility: Christian men, 18+
Application Deadline: September 3, 2026
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
The curriculum is built around three milestones:
Milestone 1: Biblical Worldview & Philosophy
Build a thoroughly biblical worldview and sharpen your thinking about epistemology, ethics, Christology, eschatology, and more.
Milestone 2: Scripture-First Apologetics
Learn to defend the Christian faith using presuppositional apologetics grounded in the Word of God.
Milestone 3: Manly Leadership
Develop your ability to disciple your family, serve your church, mentor others, and put your theological convictions into practice.
Major challenges include a worldview position paper, apologetics paper, real-world apologetics defense, Working Genius and Spiritual Gifts assessments, and a Personal Ministry Mission Plan.
REQUIRED READING
The Bible Based Worldview — Joel Settecase
We Are All Philosophers — John Frame
On the Incarnation — Athanasius
Scripture First Apologetics — Joel Settecase
He Is There and He Is Not Silent — Francis Schaeffer
Leading Others — Mac Lake
Bible Based Family Discipleship — Joel Settecase
Men who successfully complete all three milestones will be formally recognized by The Think Institute as Certified Hammer & Anvil Fellows and may have opportunities to launch and lead future local cohorts.
Ready to step up as a theological leader?
Apply here:
https://thethink.institute/fellows
Applications take approximately 15–25 minutes and are followed by a no-obligation discovery call with The Think Institute team.
