Students

Equipping students to follow Christ

Middle School

High School

Profession of Faith

Middle School

6th–8th Grade

Every Wednesday, our middle school ministry provides a space for 6th–8th grade students to experience God in community, build their relationship with Jesus, and encounter the Holy Spirit. This atmosphere helps students explore their faith in these three formative years before high school.

We embrace the high level of fun that comes with being a middle schooler as we start our night with free time and dodgeball in the Hub, play a large group game, and carry that energy into worship time. Worship is followed by a time of teaching in large group, and then students break into age- and gender-based small groups, where they are seen, known, and loved by peers and an adult mentor.

Evening Schedule

6:00 PM

Hub & SHED open (Student drop-off begins no earlier than 6:00 PM)

6:30 PM

Large group

7:30 PM

Small group time

8:00 PM

Night ends (Student pick-up)

Register your 6th–8th grader for Third Students, and we’ll see you next Wednesday!

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High School

9th–12th Grade

Wednesday nights for our high school students are built around small groups and corporate worship.

Small Groups

Faith truly sticks when multiple people are involved in encouraging a growing faith journey—and our small groups are designed to create this environment. In small groups, students have the opportunity to be in community with 5–10 other students of the same gender plus one adult mentor, while they dive deeper into the Bible, grow spiritually, and encourage one another.

Corporate Worship

As our students prepare for life after high school, it’s incredibly important for them to experience gathering with their peers as the Body of Christ in the church building. This is a time for them to participate in musical worship and learning/training in the way of Jesus.

Evening Schedule

6:30 PM

Food & fellowship

7:00 PM

Small groups

7:30 PM

Corporate worship & training

8:15 PM

Response/prayer practice

8:30 PM

Night ends

Register your high schooler for Third Students, and we’ll see you at our next gathering!

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Missions

Students Mission Trips

Check back for new events and opportunities coming soon!

Missions Fundraising Opportunities

Students raising money for upcoming mission trips are invited to participate in several fundraising opportunities directly through Third Church.

Childcare

Apply to provide childcare for special worship services and church events. Once your student is added to the list, we’ll contact you to provide childcare. After providing childcare, students will be given a slip indicating how many hours/kids to account for. The money raised will go directly into the student’s mission trip account.

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Snow Removal

Sign up to be added to our list of students available to provide snow removal. The list of names will be given to individuals needing snow removal, and students will be paid directly by those requesting snow removal services.

Soup for Students

March 1, 2026

Student Ministry will host a Soup Supper on Sunday morning. Proceeds will be divided amongst all those who work the supper.

Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K Event

Run for a reason, walk with purpose—join us in honoring Dan Sorensen and empowering students. Proceeds from the race go to Third Students Summer Trips. Whether you’re near, far, fast, or just walking a lap—there’s a place for you at the starting line!

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Profession of Faith

Profession of Faith (POF) is a milestone where students make a public commitment to follow Christ and join the family of God. While students may already know Jesus as Savior and Lord of their lives, it becomes more real when they stand up and confess Him publicly.

Why do we celebrate Profession of Faith (POF)?

Students learn what it means to be a disciple and part of the local church.
Students provide a witness to others. The simple words “I do” remind students (and others) that we accept the promises that God has for us. This is a big responsibility because others will be looking at what POF students are saying and how they are acting.
Students serve. Students will be launched (or continue) to serve in areas of giftings and passions as an integral part of the Third Church Family.
Students are discipled. Third Church promises to continue to invest in the POF students through discipleship and serving opportunities.

What is the process of Profession of Faith?

Step One: Foundations

In November, 6th–12th grade students will be invited to attend a 5-week class beginning in January that covers what it means to be a Christian. After the class, students can choose whether or not they would like to learn more about what it looks like to be a Christian as part of the Body of Christ and continue the POF process.

Step Two: Mentorship

In late winter, after the Foundations class, students who desire to continue with the POF process will be asked to find a mentor who can walk with them through a curriculum that helps them reflect on God’s movement in their lives while also studying what it looks like to be part of the local church. Students will meet with Third Church elders to share their testimony.

Step Three: Celebration

A spring celebration during Sunday services will occur to share testimonies, have students profess their faith, and publicly acknowledge this important milestone.

Step Four: Discipleship

Following the POF Celebration, students are required to continue to meet with their mentor for 4–6 weeks to continue to unpack what it means to be a disciple in this culture and continue/begin to serve the body of Christ at Third.