Iron Sharpens Iron
A Network of Christians Around the Marine Corps
Equipping and encouraging Marines through Bible study, discipleship, and genuine fellowship that builds faith and leadership.
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
– Acts 2:42
Why the Name Tun Tavern Fellowship?
The historic Tun Tavern in Philadelphia is best remembered as the “birthplace” of the United States Marine Corps. The word “Tun” originates in Old English, meaning a large cask or barrel used for storing liquids, especially beer or wine.
For nearly a hundred years, from 1693 to 1781, Tun Tavern served residents and visitors of Philadelphia near the Delaware River waterfront with food, spirits, and sociability.
If we “replace” the beer of the original Tun Tavern with the Holy Spirit, then we have Marines gathering around the Word of God for teaching, fellowship, food, and prayer—that is Tun Tavern Fellowship.
With a classic appreciation for the whole-man concept, we know a spiritually “fit” Marine will be a more effective and resilient warrior.
TTF Ministry Lines of Operation
Identify
Christian Marines around the Corps
Connect
with other believers in Christ
Encourage
to engage in spiritual fellowship
Equip
to KNOW Jesus and His Word and be on mission
Train
to OBEY Jesus and His Word and make disciples
“…teaching (EQUIP to KNOW) them to observe (TRAIN to OBEY) all that I have commanded you….”
– Matthew 28:20a
Getting Involved
Check out a Group / Grow your Faith / Learn to Lead
Whatever your level of faith-walk or interest, you will find a niche and a role on the team. Join us as we equip and train mentors to replicate and bear fruit in the next generation of Marine leaders for the glory of our Lord Jesus.
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
– Heb 10:24-25
3 Annual Conferences
While the primary focus of TTF is on weekly bible studies and discipleship groups and NOT conferences, we have seen the benefit of periodically gathering Marines and chaplains in regional areas at least 3 times a year for the purposes of:
Connecting | Encouraging | Equipping
Quantico / NCR
20-22 Feb 2026
Carolina MAGTF
TBD Fall 2025
SoCal / Yuma
TBD Spring 2026
Supporting Chaplains and Commanders
Help Us Increase the Spiritual Fitness of Marines—
Enable us to expand our ability to Identify, Connect, Encourage, Equip and Train Marines to be fruitful disciples of Jesus Christ for the eternal welfare of their families and their Marines.
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