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 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm-9pm, via Zoom

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Begins: September 26

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 or via Zoom.

Topic: Recap/discussion of sermon questions from Sunday.

Begins: TBD

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

Families Group (Erbigs & Gineses)

Leaders: Bob & Amanda Erbig and Mike & Sarah Ginese

Begins: January 2022

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

Families Group (Jackson & Diana Wong)

Leaders: Jackson & Diana Wong

Meets Sundays at 10:45am via Zoom

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Please contact Jackson & Diana Wong (jw4god@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: October 9. Fall/Winter schedule is as follows:

10/9 Kick-off for Teen Family on the YFMB lawn and parking lot from 3pm-8pm.
10/23 After serving at the Trunk or Treat event, we are going to Pleasant Valley Park (Basking Ridge) to play and have a Taco Bar under the Pavilion from 4pm-7pm.
11/13 World Discussion, a special guest speaker will give perspective of Israel in the world and Bible. Meet in the YFMB teen room from 7pm-8:30pm.
11/27 Fall Clean Up for MBC shut-ins followed by football on the lawn and outside fun.
12/11 Caroling at shut-ins homes followed by White Elephant Gift Exchange in YFMB Great Room from 6pm-9pm.

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

Begins: Late September, Date TBD

Circle Group (Loehrs)/This group is currently FULL.

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

Topic: Sermon Review

Begins: TBD

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Formation led by Pastor Dave Hentschel.

Begins in January, 2022.

Contact Pastor Dave (dave@millingtonbaptist.org) for Zoom information.

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)