Christians walk the narrow path, but we don’t do so alone. We do so with Christians by our side, particularly those who may instruct us in the faith, or “disciple” us. In discipleship, we seek to distance ourselves from our sin and to grow closer to our God. We strive for these ends through two main activities: teaching and meeting together. We believe that the preaching of the Bible is the center of all we do as a church. Hearing biblical preaching enables our discipleship. The Bible’s truth saves our souls, changes our minds, and lifts our hearts. Armed with Sunday-morning truth, we bring honor to God in our Wednesday-afternoon job, our Thursday-evening leisure, and our Saturday-morning housework.

We find particular encouragement and edification in our lives as we meet during the week with other members to hang out, pray, and discuss literature. As we talk through our lives with members of our sex, we experience the joy of bearing sorrow and sharing happiness together. Though such opportunities afford a mutual discipleship, it is customary that mature Christians meet with younger believers every week or two to instruct and encourage them. In so doing, we become Paul to the Timothys around us.

Discipleship at Third is not programmatically driven, but it is powerfully used. Through our attempts to show Christ to one another, we fulfill His command and find friendship and help in our walk along the narrow path.