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MBC Small Groups

Connecting with others | As a community living in hope our goal is to be more inclusive, openly welcoming people from any place and walk of life, uniting us in a pursuit of becoming a more balanced, inter-generational, family-centered body. To this end, MBC encourages meeting in small groups to support each other and grow together in faith.

Participate in a Small Group

Groups have three specific purposes: fellowship, scripture, and prayer bringing about both individual spiritual growth and authentic relationship.

 

Locations: Below are the current small groups. We invite you to plug into one of them. Contact the group leader to verify the start date, time and locations:

Interested in Leading or Hosting a Small Group?

Small groups are a primary way that we seek to live in authentic community at MBC.

Once the social restrictions get lifted, we are eager to meet again in small groups and even add new groups.

If you are interested in leading, co-leading, or hosting a small group, please indicate your interest on the Leader Interest Form.

For more information or have any questions, please contact Amy Huber.

MBC Small Group Leader, Co-leading and Host Roles & Responsibilities

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Small Group Leader Interest Form

If you are interested in leading, co-leading, or hosting a small group, please indicate your interest on the form below.

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Small Group Locations

Contact the group leader to verify the start date, time and location.

Basking Ridge - West

Leader: Bill Ohnsorg & Rick Splinter

Meets twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, at 6:30pm – 8pm.

This class meets in YFMB Great Room at 6:30pm.

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Please email Bill or Rick for more information.

Start date TBD.

Basking Ridge - East

Leaders: Jeffrey & Polly Wong

YFMB Room 202 and via MS Teams

This class meets in YFMB Room 202 if there are no weather issues and Jeff initiates an MS Teams session from YFMB 202 for people who can not physically come to Room 202.

Topic: Recap/discussion of sermon questions from Sunday.

Contact Jeff & Polly Wong for more information.

Group meets 1st & 3rd Sunday’s, 7pm-8:45pm starting Sunday September 21st, 2025.

Isler's Small Group (Islers)/This group is currently FULL.

Isler’s Small Group (Currently Full) – led by Gary and Carrie Isler, John and Kim McCarthy

Twice a month, Thursday Evenings

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Huber's Group

Leaders: Ken Huber

Monday nights from 8:00pm to 9:30pm in Dunellen and will be alternating meetings from in-person to online. 

Topic: Sermon based

Please contact Ken with questions.

Start date TBD.

Men's Sat. A.M. Group (Ed Williams)

Meets weekly on Saturday mornings in Watchung. 

Contact Ed Williams.

Young Adults (Ages 18-30)

The Young Adults group is a Small Group for all Young Adults. (ages 18-30). And meets twice a month for fellowship.

Contact Johnny Graves for the group schedule and meeting location(s).

Leader: Johnny Graves

Contact: Johnny Graves

For more information please reach out to Johnny Graves.

TEN - The Empty(ing) Nesters
Leaders: Carter & Suzy Parker
 
TEN = The Empty(ing) Nesters
 
TEN is for couples who have, or are on their way to, an “empty nest”.
 
We have just spent twenty years being Moms & Dads, and all that goes with that… . Where is my walk with the Lord? Is it healthy, neglected, or still parked where it was eight years ago?
 
The intent of TEN is to support parents as they transition into a new season of life. Together we can explore God’s calling upon our hearts/lives in this new station of life, and to what and where He may be calling us next.
 
TEN will seek to engage is participants by:
  • Being intentional about deepening our walk with the Lord through focused studies
  • Building meaningful below the surface relationships by spending time together
  • Serving our church / community
 
If you have any questions we’d welcome the opportunity to speak with you:
suzyparker5@me.com
carter.parker@gmail.com or 908.451.2012
 
Group meets every other Sunday in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
Marriage on the Rock
Hosts: Mike & Nancy Bonaventura
 
Build your marriage on a solid foundation!
 
From communication to money to sex, Marriage on the Rock is the best-selling resource that clearly deals with major issues couples will encounter. Mike and Nancy Bonaventura will facilitate video lessons followed by engaging conversations discussing practical real-life challenges while offering biblical solutions.
 
This group will be meeting at the Bonaventura home in Mountainside (childcare is not available)
 
Interested in attending? Register HERE
 
10-week series on Tuesdays from 7-9pm beginning September 16 and ending November 18 
Hunterdon County
Leader: Gary Lingren
Hosts: Gary and Marie Lingren
Time: Meets every other Friday 6:30pm to 8:00pm beginning September 19th
Topic: We will enjoy food and fellowship and discuss the previous Sunday’s sermon.
 
Contact Gary Lingren for details: gary.lindgren@gmail.com
Men's Radical Mentoring
Click here for details
 
Contact Bruce Corke for details: bckccorke@yahoo.com
Warren
Leader: Frank Donaruma
Host: Rebecca Goldstein   
Time: Meets weekly every Sunday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm beginning October 6
Childcare: No childcare available
Topic: Book study – “This World: Playground or Battleground?: A Call to the Real World of the Spiritual” by A W Tozer
 
Contact Frank Donaruma for details: chiromerge@msn.com
Women's Bible Study Small Groups
Click here for schedules and locations
 
Contact Kim McCarthy for details: womensministries@millingtonbaptist.org 
Men's Small Group (18-30s)

Leader: James Rickershauser
Location: Youth and Family Ministry Building
Time: Meets on the first and third Thursdays from 6pm to 8:30pm beginning September 18th
Topic: To create a space where young men can grow together, find mentorship, and establish a firm foundation of faith. This gathering will include a shared meal, bible teaching and discussion, prayer, testimonies, and an occasional book study.


Contact James Rickershauser for details (jrickershauser7@gmail.com)

New! Spiritual Formation Small Group

New Spiritual Formation Small Group – led by Pastor Dave and Juli Hentschel

This 8-week study will be utilizing the Spiritual Formation Workbook, a resource of Renovare (from the latin meaning “renew”). Together, we will explore the six major dimensions of the spiritual life found in the life of Christ and Christian tradition: The Contemplative Tradition – The Holiness Tradition – The Charismatic Tradition – The Social Justice Tradition – The Evangelical Tradition – and The Incarnational Tradition.

Successfully used by thousands of Spiritual Formation Group participants, A Spiritual Formation Workbook has been completely revised to correlate with Richard J. Foster’s “Streams of Living Water.” Its new and updated exercises and teachings offer fresh perspectives on Christian faith and practice.

The price for the book is $12.00. Because of restrictions, we will meet via Zoom as of right now.

Meets bi-monthly on Sundays at 7pm.

Begins: September 20, 2020

Please contact Pastor Dave (dave@millingtonbaptist.org) for more information.

Investigators Bible Study for Newcomers and Seekers

This group is specifically designed for people who have little or no background in the Bible, but would like to take a look and see for themselves what it says. The Investigators study will be held in a relaxed, welcoming environment, and is an excellent opportunity for you to invite that questioning friend who is seeking to learn more. We will meet every other week for 7 weeks, each week looking at 7 different encounters people had with Jesus.  Contact Paul Wilford or Kathy Wilford for meeting location and more details.

Basking Ridge - West

Leader: Jim Romaine & Rick Splinter

Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm-9pm, YFMB Lower Level

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Begins: September 27, 2020

Please email Jim (jromaine49@gmail.com) or Rick (rick.splinter@alcon.com) for more information.

Basking Ridge - East

Leaders: Jeffrey & Polly Wong

Meets 1st & 3rd Sundays, 7pm-8:45pm, YFMB Lower Level (when Covid restrictions are lifted). Otherwise, via Zoom.

Topic: Recap/discussion of sermon questions from Sunday.

Begins: September 20, 2020

Contact Jeff & Polly Wong (jeff_wong2003@yahoo.com) for more information.

Families Group (Erbigs & Gineses)

Leaders: Bob & Amanda Erbig and Mike & Sarah Ginese

Meets Sundays, 12 noon-1:30pm, Fellowship Hall

Begins: September 20, 2020

Meets every other Sunday.

Please contact Pastor Bob (berbig@millingtonbaptist.org) or Mike Ginese (mike@ginese.com) for more information.

Families Group (Caleb & Mary Wong)

Leaders: Caleb & Mary Wong 

Meets Sundays at 10:30am, Zoom 

Begins: September, specific date TBD

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Please contact Caleb & Mary Wong (ccwong.home@gmail.com) for more information.

Teen Families Group

Leaders: Craig & Kim McLaughlin, Chris & Jenn Dowden, Brian & Lisa Kiel

Meets during the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month

Begins: January 24, 2021

Please contact Jenn & Chris Dowden (jdowden@millingtonbaptist.org) or Craig & Kim McLaughlin (kimster744@gmail.com) for more information.

Bernardsville Group

Bernardsville Group – led by Henry and Julissa Freire

Meets Tuesdays 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Begins: September 22, 2020

Please contact Henry Freire (henry@millingtonbaptist.org) for more information.

Isler's Couples Group/This group is currently FULL.

Couples Group (Currently Full) – led by Gary and Carrie Isler, John and Kim McCarthy

Twice a month, Thursday Evenings

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Begins: Late September, Date TBD

Loehr's Circle Group/This group is currently FULL.

Leaders: Walter & Gail Loehr
Location Rotates, 2 times per month, 6:30pm

Topic: Sermon Review

Begins: TBD

Our Small groups are intended to encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community.

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Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

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