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Jonah: Running From Mercy

Jonah: Running From Mercy

A Missions Focused Series Through the Book of Jonah

There is a book in the Bible that makes everyone uncomfortable. It is four chapters long, has one of the most recognizable stories in all of Scripture — and almost everyone has misread it. Jonah is not a story about a fish. It is a story about a God who refuses to abandon the nations — and a prophet who finds that refusal deeply offensive. It ends not with resolution but with a question that hangs over every reader: ‘Should I not be concerned about Nineveh?’ Jonah is a prodigal prophet RUNNING FROM MERCY. This series will challenge us to wrestle honestly with our own reluctance, emphasize the importance of the global mission, and ultimately point to Jesus: the greater missionary who went where Jonah wouldn’t. Whether you’ve been running or you’ve been sent — this series is for you.

Additional Resources
Videos

Jonah Background Notes PDF

Ministries

Joni & Friends
Key Ministry

Bible Project – Isaiah Part 1
To learn more from The Bible Project on Part 1 of Isaiah, check out their full page HERE

Bible Project – Isaiah Part 2
To learn more from The Bible Project on Part 1 of Isaiah, check out their full page HERE

Documents

2nd Timothy Outline PDF

Sermons

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The Book of 2nd Timothy

The Book of 2nd Timothy

Sermon series on passing the faith to the next generation. MBC's 175th year of gospel ministry.

The letter of 2 Timothy is one of the pastoral epistles, written by Paul as a mentor to his protégé Timothy, a pastor and part of his itinerate ministry. 2 Timothy is Paul’s final letter written just before he is martyred. This heartfelt letter teaches us that following Jesus involves much risk and tension. But in those difficult times, Jesus’ love for us also becomes more tangible and real. In this final letter, Paul teaches us that the treasure of the gospel should be guarded, no matter the cost. This letter inspires us to collectively fight the good fight of faith amidst tumultuous times.

Additional Resources

Videos

Bible Project Overview Video

Mark Dever Sermon

Use of Isaiah in the New Testament PDF
Introduction to Isaiah by H.G.M. Williamson

Ministries

Joni & Friends
Key Ministry

Bible Project – Isaiah Part 1
To learn more from The Bible Project on Part 1 of Isaiah, check out their full page HERE

Bible Project – Isaiah Part 2
To learn more from The Bible Project on Part 1 of Isaiah, check out their full page HERE

Documents

2nd Timothy Outline PDF

Sermons

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Disability Ministry

Our Vision
Weakness Is Not the Exception. It’s the Canvas.

Throughout Scripture, God consistently reveals His glory not through strength, achievement, or perfection—but through limitation, suffering, and dependence. From Jacob’s limp to Moses’ stammering tongue, from Mephibosheth welcomed at the king’s table to the man born blind, the biblical witness is clear: disability is not an exception to the image of God, but an expression of it. At Millington Baptist Church, Upside Down Glory is our commitment to live out this conviction together—building a church family where every person, of every ability, is welcomed, discipled, and empowered as an essential member of the Body of Christ.

This ministry is more than a program—it is a culture. Through our partnership with Joni and Friends, our Disability Leadership Team (DsLT), and a growing network of care, hospitality, and outreach, we are working toward a church that looks like the Kingdom: a table with room for everyone. Whether you are personally navigating disability, loving someone who is, or simply answering a call to serve the overlooked, there is a place for you here. Explore the resources below, join our team, and help us become a church known for the upside-down, glory-revealing love of Jesus Christ.

Intake Form

“Dignity before ability. Belonging before healing.”

Christ-Centered
Every act of service reflects the compassion and truth of Jesus.

Collaboration
We partner across ministries with unity, humility, and shared purpose.

Learning Posture
We pursue continual growth in understanding and practice.

Hospitality
We create environments of belonging for every individual and family.

Outreach
We engage our community as ambassadors of Christ’s inclusive love.

First Step
Help Us Serve You Well

Every person’s story is different. Our Disability Intake Form helps us understand the unique needs of individuals and families in our congregation and community—so we can walk alongside you with care that is personal, not generic.

Takes about 5 minutes

Confidential and reviewed by our Care Team

Helps us connect you with the right people and resources

No obligation—just a conversation starter

Intake Form
Serving Form

Resources
Grow Deeper. Serve Better.
Whether you’re new to disability ministry or looking to deepen your theological foundations, these resources will equip and inspire you.

Sermon Series

Upside Down Glory — 8 Week Series.
This series walks through Scripture to redefine ability, confront suffering with hope, and build a truly welcoming church family.

Sermon Series

Ministry Partner

Joni and Friends
MBC has partnered with Joni and Friends to develop training, coaching, and resources for disability ministry in our local church and community.

Website
Youtube Training Resources

Recommended Reading

Books on Disability & the Church
MBC has partnered with Joni and Friends to develop training, coaching, and resources for disability ministry in our local church and community. Check out these resources:

Podcast

Joni and Friends Podcast
Hosted by Joni Eareckson Tada, this podcast explores faith, disability, and the love of Christ for every person.

Listen Now

Church Resource

Key Ministry
Practical tools and training for churches seeking to include children and adults with disabilities in every area of congregational life.

Visit Key Ministry

Disability Support Team

Support Team
The Disability Support Team is the hands-and-feet engine behind MBC’s disability ministry. While the Disability Leadership Team sets the vision and strategy, the Support Team makes it real—showing up week in and week out to welcome families, assist individuals, and ensure that no one navigates church life alone. No specialized credentials required, just a willing heart and a belief that every person belongs at the table.

Learn More

Get Involved

Tell us about yourself or your family member. Every form is reviewed by our Care Team so we can learn how to serve you better—personally and practically. Click HERE for intake form

We’re looking for members from Kids, Student, Care, Hospitality, and Outreach Ministries to serve on the DsLT.

Equip yourself through Joni and Friends partnership training to serve families impacted by disability.

Our Parent’s Night Out Respite Program is launching soon. Volunteers needed to give caregivers a meaningful rest.

Disability Ministry Internship
MBC is excited to announce a BRAND NEW internship opportunity in our disability ministry! Interested in learning more? Check out the information packet and fill out an application today!

Disability Ministry Intern Packet
Internship Application

Questions?

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Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

Questions?

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Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

-2 Timothy 4:1-5, ESV-
Resilient Life
Jonah: Running From Mercy
Baptisms
Family Ministries
Small Groups
MBC Communion / Lords Table
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MBC Digital Ministries: Podcasts, YouTube and Pastor blogs
Young Adults

When Love Hurts Group

This Group will begin:
February 17th

When Love Hurts: Parents of Adult Prodigal Children

Register

Have you noticed distance between your Adult Child and you in recent years? Has your Adult Child gone “No Contact” or cut you off completely? Do you have less communication with your adult child or does it feel like you are “walking on eggshells” when you speak with them? Did you know Social Media/Culture plays a large role in this?

Estrangement has reached epidemic proportions in recent years. If you Google it, you will find that 27% of adult children are estranged from both or one of their parents – that is one in four households. Some research suggests 40% experience one family estrangement.

This new group aims to provide support for parents who are hurting in these situations through group support, discussion, prayer and spiritual discernment.

This group will meet Tuesday nights at 6:30pm at MBC starting 2/17.

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MeetingDate
1 – Is This Normal?Thu, Mar 13, 2025
2 – Your Grief JourneyThu, Mar 20, 2025
3 – Loneliness & SadnessThu, Mar 27, 2025
4 – Self-CareThu, Apr 03, 2025
5 – Fearful & OverwhelmedThu, Apr 10, 2025
6 – AngerThu, Apr 24, 2025
7 – RegretsThu, May 01, 2025
8 – Grief & Your HouseholdThu, May 08, 2025
9 – Grief & Your FriendshipsThu, May 15, 2025
10 – Questions for GodThu, May 22, 2025
11 – Stuck in GriefThu, May 29, 2025
12 – Hope & ResilienceThu, Jun 05, 2025
13 – What Do I Live For Now?Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Floating WeekThu, Jun 19, 2025

If you regularly attend MBC register here.

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Upside Down Glory

Upside Down Glory

Sermon series on Disability & The Kingdom of God

In Upside Down Glory, we’ll explore how God’s power is revealed not through perfection, but through weakness. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 and the stories of people like Jacob, Moses, Mephibosheth, and the man born blind, this series challenges how we see disability — and how we see ourselves.

Disability is not an exception to God’s image but an expression of it. Throughout Scripture, God reveals His heart through those the world overlooks, calling the church to do the same. Over eight weeks, we’ll redefine “ability,” confront suffering with hope, and discover how to build a truly welcoming, inclusive, and compassionate church family.

This series also marks the launch of MBC’s Disability Ministry Initiative — an effort to become a church known for its cross-discipline integration of family, care, hospitality, and outreach for people impacted by disability.

Click here to Fill out Our Disability Awareness Survey

Additional Resources

Books

Use of Isaiah in the New Testament PDF
Introduction to Isaiah by H.G.M. Williamson

• Disability and the Gospel (Michael Beates)
• Accessible Church (Sandra Peoples)
• Same Lake, Different Boat (Stephanie Hubach)
• When Disability Hits Home (Paul Tautges)

Ministries

Click below to learn more about two helpful ministry resources called “Joni & Friends” and “Key Ministry”.

Joni & Friends
Key Ministry

Bible Project – Isaiah Part 1
To learn more from The Bible Project on Part 1 of Isaiah, check out their full page HERE

Bible Project – Isaiah Part 2
To learn more from The Bible Project on Part 1 of Isaiah, check out their full page HERE

Podcasts

Podcast 1
Naked Bible 217: Authorship and Date of the Book of Isaiah

Authorship and Date of the Book of Isaiah Podcast

Podcast 2
On the Way with Max Botner: A Podcast of the Center for Bible Study

A Podcast of the Center for Bible Study

Sermons

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Meaning in the Madness Book

Finding Meaning in the midst of Madness
A Book on the Old Testament Scripture “Ecclesiastes”

by David Hentschel & Bob Erbig

Chaos. That is a word that seems to capture the zeitgeist of our age. Instability, wars, pandemics, and institutional breakdown have led people to wonder: is anyone in control? Do meaning and purpose exist?  Indeed, with endless choices and uncertain times people today are less secure and more jaded than ever before. Doubts about everything are the new normal. We are living through an era that feels a bit … mad.

So… how do we live by faith in a world of madness? That is what the book of Ecclesiastes is about. It assumes doubts and offers answers not addressed anywhere else. It explores issues that haunt us at the end of life. In short, this ancient book offers meaning in the madness by directing us to the purpose giver: God himself.

Don’t miss this life changing and fruitful study.

Order your copy today!

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From Ruin to Redemption

From Ruin to Redemption

Sermon series on the Old Testament book of Isaiah

The Book of Isaiah tells the story of God’s redemptive plan for His people, who are led away from their destructive ways through a refining process in which they lose what they value most. This pattern—sin, followed by judgment, then restoration—becomes a recurring theme in Scripture, mirrored by the “servant of the Lord” who will relive Israel’s story and accomplish a redemptive work that brings about a new heavens and new earth. Isaiah teaches that, like the prophet himself, God’s people must confront their deepest fears to be purified, for God’s holiness both wounds and heals. This journey includes judgment and exile, but always preserves a remnant, a “holy seed,” as a sign of God’s faithfulness. Isaiah’s ministry unfolds across the reigns of four Judean kings—Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah—and profoundly influenced Jesus’ life and ministry. Through Isaiah, God reveals details of the suffering servant’s mission, prophesying redemption for the whole world. This book calls God’s people to live as His representatives, marked by righteousness, justice, and compassion for the vulnerable. In repentance and renewal, they are invited to help restore a creation that reflects Eden’s original peace and beauty.

Additional Resources

PDF Downloadable Resources

Use of Isaiah in the New Testament PDF
Introduction to Isaiah by H.G.M. Williamson

These two valuable PDF’s can downloaded or printed by clicking the buttons above. Both of these resources will help you gather a better understanding of the Book of Isaiah as we dive deep into this biblical book this fall.

Videos

Bible Project – Isaiah Part 1
To learn more from The Bible Project on Part 1 of Isaiah, check out their full page HERE

Bible Project – Isaiah Part 2
To learn more from The Bible Project on Part 1 of Isaiah, check out their full page HERE

Podcasts

Podcast 1
Naked Bible 217: Authorship and Date of the Book of Isaiah

Authorship and Date of the Book of Isaiah Podcast

Podcast 2
On the Way with Max Botner: A Podcast of the Center for Bible Study

A Podcast of the Center for Bible Study

Sermons

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The Bridge

When: 12:30pm on Sunday April 12th, 2026.

Where: YFMB Great Room Feel free to bring the whole family!

Come and learn more about the mission and ministries of MBC while we enjoy some light refreshments. You will be introduced to some of our MBC Staff and Leadership, and have a chance to fellowship and ask questions. Learn how to become more engaged in our ministry and/or join the MBC family. See you then!

Contact Amy Huber for more information.

We look forward to seeing you then!

Register Here

Our gathering will take place in Fellowship Hall, lower level of the Main Building (Sanctuary), immediately following the 2nd Service. 

Summer in the Scriptures

Summer in the Scriptures

A Dynamic Preaching Series

Join us this summer for Summer in the Scriptures—a dynamic preaching series running from mid-July through the end of August. Each week features a different speaker exploring a unique and timely topic from God’s Word, including themes like the power of Romans 8, the struggle with coveting, God’s design for family, and the call to true discipleship. With fresh voices and diverse passages, this series will encourage, challenge, and inspire you to grow deeper in your faith all summer long.

Sermons

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Now available!

We Need a King, After God’s Heart
An Expositional Study of the Life of David from 1 & 2 Samuel

by David Hentschel & Bob Erbig

Step into the pages of Scripture and discover the rise of a kingdom, the fall of leaders, and the search for a King who truly reflects the heart of God.

In We Need a King after God’s Heart, you’ll be taken on an expositional journey through the books of 1 and 2 Samuel—where a loose confederacy of tribes becomes a united nation under God’s covenant, and the life of David unfolds with all its triumphs and tragedies.

From the anointing of a humble shepherd boy, to the dramatic defeat of a taunting giant, to the rise and fall of kings, this study brings out the raw, real, and redemptive narrative of Israel’s journey toward monarchy—and ultimately, toward Christ.

Explore powerful biblical themes through the lives of:

  • Samuel, the prophet who bridges the time of judges to kings.
  • Saul, the embodiment of unbelief and idolatry.
  • David, a flawed but faithful man after God’s own heart.

Through their victories and failures, you’ll be challenged to see your own need for the greater King—Jesus, and the call to respond with obedience to His covenant.

Don’t miss this powerful and transformative study.

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Now available on Kindle and in paperback, All proceeds from the purchase of this book go to MBC.

We Need a King, After God’s Heart

by David Hentschel & Bob Erbig

Now available on Kindle and in paperback, All proceeds from the purchase of this book go to MBC.

The books of 1 and 2 Samuel are a historic account of how a loose confederacy of tribes comes together under the banner of a united nation and monarchy through the covenant of God. A shepherd boy is anointed king. A barren woman is given a son with prophetic significance. A taunting giant falls the ground in defeat. This is a story of hard-fought battles and gut-wrenching political betrayals. The Bible pulls no punches as it displays leaders who accomplish great feats for the armies of God, but who also usurp power, fall into adultery and even commit suicide. This sermon series draws on a number of major themes from the lives of Samuel, Saul and David, using them as examples for us, both positive and negative. Samuel guides Israel out of the time of the judges, Saul personifies the idolatry and unbelief of Israel and David is portrayed as a great hero of the faith and a worthy model to follow. Each of these leaders paint a nuanced picture of heroes and villains, pointing us toward our own need for the greater King, Jesus, and the importance of our obedience in response to his covenant.

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