Small Groups

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, assisting a leader, or hosting a small group, please indicate your interest on the Leader Interest Form.

For more information or have any questions, please contact Pastor Dave Hentschel.

MBC Small Group Leader, Assistant Leader and Host Roles & Responsibilities

Small Group Leader Interest Form

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

Small Group Locations

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

Basking Ridge - West

Leader: Jim Romaine & Rick Splinter

Meets weekly on Sundays, 7pm-9pm, Hybrid & via Zoom

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Please email Jim or Rick for more information.

Basking Ridge - East

Leaders: Jeffrey & Polly Wong

Meets 1st & 3rd Sundays, 7pm-8:45pm, YFMB Lower Level or via Zoom.

Topic: Recap/discussion of sermon questions from Sunday.

Contact Jeff & Polly Wong 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

Please contact Jenn & Chris Dowden or Craig & Kim McLaughlin for more information.

Couples Group (Islers)/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

Pastor Dave, Ken Huber & Jackson Wong Group

Leaders: Pastor Dave Hentschel, Ken Huber, and Jackson Wong

Topic: DeToxicity sermon series discussion using 1 Corinthians as a guide.

Sunday nights, April 24 – June 26, 7-8:30pm. We will alternate meeting in person and on zoom every other week. April 24 will be in person in the YFMB Great Room.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer childcare in the evenings. Families can feel free to get a babysitter to stay with their own kids at their home during the in-person weeks, or just attend every other week online.

Contact Pastor Dave with questions.

Men's Group (Ed Williams)

Meets weekly on Saturday mornings.

Contact Ed Williams.

Women's Thursday PM Study in Luke (Kimberly McLaughlin)

Leader: Kim McLaughlin

April 28 – June 6, 7pm-9pm

Topic: The gospel of Luke and prayer time.

Location: YFMB 2nd floor conference room

We will be utilizing the Life Change series for our study in the book of Luke. Books will be available on Thursday night.

Email Kimberly for more information.

Young Adults (Ages 18-30)

The Young Adults group (ages 18-30) will meet Sunday evenings April 24-June 5, from 7pm-8:30pm, in the YFMB conference room #202.

We will be doing a study on the book of Galatians, going over a chapter each week.

Leaders: Clive & Sue Turner, Noah Graves

Contact Sue Turner

Risen Motherhood for Moms of Young Kids, Tuesday PM Virtual (Krisana Ukrit)

Leader: Krisana Ukritnukun

Meets Tuesdays from 8pm-9pm via Zoom beginning May 17, 2022.

MBC “Risen Motherhood” Podcast Group is an online community that gathers weekly to reflect on the gospel-hope for moms with young children. Each podcast is about 20 minutes long and brings gospel truths to everyday topics of motherhood. Partner with us during this season of Motherhood on Zoom every Tuesday, 8pm.

“You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood.” – Risen Motherhood

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)