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Family on Mission; Locally and Globally | As a family on mission we seek to be salt and light in our community and the world. We are committed to facilitating efforts that equip and empower the unreached and unwanted by collectively putting our faith into action. Through various family- and mission-based engagements, and partnering with regional and global initiatives, we actively seek opportunities to come alongside the hurting, disconnected, and those in need of aid to bring about cultural renewal for the glory of God. Pastor Bob Erbig unpacks this vital aspect to our faith in his sermon below.

Below are various ministries where you can ENGAGE in our community for purposeful Growth and Connection. 

Local, regional and international cultural engagement | Contact

Mobile resource centers to help the poor and homeless for NYC and NJ |  Contact

Senior Luncheon: The third Friday of each month from October to May |  Contact

Trunk or Treat: Community-wide family event |  Contact

Ministering to the homeless and hopeless in northern NJ |  Contact

Easter Egg Hunt: Community directed initiative to bring joy to local families | Contact

 Creating economic transportation options for people in need |  Website

Summer Adventure: Vacation Bible School | Contact

Christmas musical theatre program for children in grades 2-8 |  Contact

Charter Day: Community-sponsored event where we engage with our neighbors | Contact

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Priority Statement: 
Our goal is that young families will be the fastest growing segment of our church body with a special focus on OUTREACH to the local community.

  • Strategy 1: Establish innovative young family programming designed by and for young families.

  • Strategy 2: Create targeted programming that matches our local community’s demographics.

  • Strategy 3: Creatively come alongside our local community leaders to meet their needs and encourage those concerned with cultural renewal.

Grow

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Priority One: Growing together.

MBC is excited about growing together as a family by sharing our lives and learning experiences. We encourage authentic inward, outward and upward growth so we may become part of each other’s emerging stories. Pastor Dave Hentschel unpacks this vital aspect to our faith in his sermon below. 

Below are various ministries where you can ENGAGE in our community for purposeful Growth and Connection. 

Building relationships are a key to the learning process | Contact

Exploring intersections of faith, work & relationships | Contact

Serving families with preschool children | Contact

Childcare & education from birth – 6th grade | Sundays, 9 & 10:30am | Contact
Meets quarterly for fellowship and breakfast | Contact
Monthly initiative targeting 5th and 6th grade children | Contact
Meet 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month, 5:30-7:30pm | Contact
Courageous conversations at the intersection of faith & culture | Contact
7th-12th grade | The Break–Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm, Rush Hour–Sundays, 9am in the lower level of the YFMB | Contact

Morning Break–Tuesdays, 9:15am | The Evening Edition–Tuesdays, 7pm | Contact

Music Camp: A summer week of music & drama for children in grades 2-8 | Contact

Alternating Sunday mornings programming for 5th and 6th grade children | Contact
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Priority Statement: 
We desire to see 100% of members and regular attenders ENGAGED in one or more of our varied and vibrant spiritual growth or service ministries. 

  • Strategy 1: Grow wider in our number of those committed to serve by creating a culture with an abundance of volunteers for each ministry program.

  • Strategy 2: Grow in our stewardship by becoming a fully resourced church.

  • Strategy 3: Grow deeper in our faith by cultivating biblically based, relationally driven environments where the spiritual formation process can flourish.

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Living the life we should live.

We believe | The Bible is the story of God renewing our world. Theologians speak of this as the great story, with a narrative arc consisting of four major parts in redemption history: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and finally, Restoration.

The first book in the Bible is Genesis, and it says that God created the world and it was good (Gen 1:31). And there he created a man and a woman, and placed them in a garden called Eden. There they were to be fruitful and multiply, and to partner with God in caring for this world, and the presence of the glory of God was there with them … until sin came into the world …   

The tragedy of the Bible is called the Fall, that moment when mankind rebelled against God and His right to govern and rule over their lives. Since this moment, all of creation has fallen into sin and is desperate and groaning for things to go back to the way they were supposed to be and awaits its promised liberation from bondage (Romans 8:19), until the promised redeemer would come… 

In the fullness of time, God sent His son, Jesus Christ, to live the life we should have lived and to die the death we deserved. He died as a substitute on the cross for our sins, and then rose victoriously over the grave. He then gave his followers a commission to proclaim this Gospel (good news). The message of the Gospel is the message of God’s grace, mercy and the forgiveness of sins for all who believe. But this is not the end of the story… 

The testimony of the Bible is that God has every intention of renewing and restoring this world to a glory surpassing what it had at first. (Eph 3:20-21; Haggai 2:9) Jesus taught his disciples about the coming “renewal of all things.” (Matt 19:28). This may seem strange at first, because some Christians believe God will abandon this world and wisk them away to a spiritual heaven as they live in a sort of disembodied state in the presence of God. While there is some truth to this reality, this is incomplete and not the whole Gospel. New Testament scholar N.T. Wright says our ultimate hope is not life after death, but life after life after death. (*N.T. Wright, Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church.)

 

This is because our final destination as God’s people is not as disembodied spirits in heaven, this state described in 2 Corinthians 5 is a merely a transitional period and is spoken of as a temporary dwelling while we wait for our earth’s renewal and our bodily resurrection. Our final destination is a renewed and restored world with resurrected bodies living with God who dwells among His people (Rev 21-22). This is why the good news is so good. We find that to be very exciting! 

So what do we do now? Now we wait and we work. We work toward cultural renewal as we live in the tension of the already and not yet. In his book Generous Justice Tim Keller teaches that the church has a twofold mission in the world 1) to preach the gospel 2) to do justice which involves social and cultural transformation and renewal. James chapter 1 says true religion teaches us that we are to look after the widow and the orphan (which means to “advocate” for), and the book of Galatians tells us the early church was eager to remembering the poor (Gal 2:10).

We must resist two opposite temptations 1) Withdrawal, saying it’s not the job of Christians to try to mend the world and 2) Triumphalism, saying Christians ought to take power and make society the way it should be through force. Instead, we believe the Gospel gives us a third way, Engaging the culture w the Gospel and our faithful presence for the sake of cultural renewal and transformation.

We believe | God sends the Christian into the culture to live as Timothy Keller puts it, “with Christian distinctiveness,” intentionally walking out the implications of the gospel in each arena or role in life. We are to be agents of renewal and restoration. Jesus said to “Let your good deeds shine for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly father” (Matt 5:16). We do good, and we wait for the one who has promised us, “Behold, I am making all things new” (Rev 21:5).  

*N.T. Wright, Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church.

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Times & Directions

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Indoor Sunday Services:

We appreciate your continued cooperation in following the Campus Guidelines for regathering. Registration for MBC Kids programming is not required, but it is helpful to speed up the check-in process. 

Can’t make it on a given Sunday?
No worries you still do not have to miss out with 3 ways to connect.

1. Live Stream: Check us out Sunday service live broadcast at 9am and 10:45 each Sunday.

2. Visit our Media or Sermon Archive pages.

3. Subscribe to our Podcast:

 

We love kids at MBC! On Sunday mornings we provide engaging programs for children in Nursery through 6th grade. This gives your kids an opportunity to discover faith in a dynamic atmosphere that’s safe and fun. Check out our MBC Kids page for more information.

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    MBC is located at the corner of Valley Road and King George Road in Basking Ridge, just three minutes from exit 36 on I-78.

    From the North: South on 287 to exit 26 (Mt. Airy Road/VA Hospital, Liberty Corner) and go left at end of ramp. At second traffic light, make left onto Valley Road. Go past the VA Hospital to the traffic light and make a right. Go 1/4 mile to the first traffic light. As you pass straight through this light, the church is on your left.

    From the East: West on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go right onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.

    From the South: 287 North to Interstate 78 East. Take Interstate 78E to exit 36. Follow directions “From the west.”

    From the West: East on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go left onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.

    Locally: Springfield Ave./Valley Road to junction with King George Road. Church is on the corner of King George and Valley Roads.

    Fruit of the Spirit
    We Need a King
    Romans 9-16, Behold, New Life: Living & Loving as Heirs
    Promises of God
    Proverbs, The Way of Wisdom
    Triumphs & Tragedies of Israel's Kings
    Rediscover Christmas 2020
    Dignity: They=Me
    Greater Than

    What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

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    9am & 10:45am, Nursery: Available for ages birth to 3 yrs.  

    9am, Sunday School: Pre-school through 6th grade enjoy Bible stories and activities in a safe and fun atmosphere.

    10:45am, Junior Church: Pre-school through 4th grade engage with various Bible inspired activities and learning pathways.

    10:45am, 2nd & 4th Sundays, The 56ers Pack invites 5th and 6th graders for fun and engaging Bible discussions.

    9am – In-depth Biblical lessons that help strengthen faith in Christ for children 7th-12th grade

    Classes are held at 9am & 10:45am on Sunday mornings.

    Adult Education groups are for building personal relationships that are a key component of the learning process. Check out our course times and descriptions.

    Can’t make it on a given Sunday?
    No worries you still do not have to miss out with 3 ways to connect.

    1. Live Steam: Check us out Sunday service live broadcast at 9am and 10:45 each Sunday.

    2. Visit our Media or Sermon Archive pages.

    3. Subscribe to our Podcast:

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      Would you like to know more about MBC or join our community? We’re ready to answer any questions you have.
       

       

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      How can we pray for you this week?       
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      MBC is located at the corner of Valley Road and King George Road in Basking Ridge, just three minutes from exit 36 on I-78.

      From the North: South on 287 to exit 26 (Mt. Airy Road/VA Hospital, Liberty Corner) and go left at end of ramp. At second traffic light, make left onto Valley Road. Go past the VA Hospital to the traffic light and make a right. Go 1/4 mile to the first traffic light. As you pass straight through this light, the church is on your left.

      From the East: West on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go right onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.

      From the South: 287 North to Interstate 78 East. Take Interstate 78E to exit 36. Follow directions “From the west.”

      From the West: East on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go left onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.

      Locally: Springfield Ave./Valley Road to junction with King George Road. Church is on the corner of King George and Valley Roads.

      Shuttle Service from 
      Dewy Meadow

      The Shuttle will run from:

      8:30am to 12:15pm

      every Sunday until June 23. There will be no Shuttle service June 30 – August 25.

      Take some of the hassle out of your Sunday morning. The Shuttle will run from:

      8:30am to 12:15pm

      Fruit of the Spirit
      We Need a King
      Romans 9-16, Behold, New Life: Living & Loving as Heirs
      Promises of God
      Proverbs, The Way of Wisdom
      Triumphs & Tragedies of Israel's Kings
      Rediscover Christmas 2020
      Dignity: They=Me
      Greater Than

      Two service Summer Sunday

      What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

      I 'm new - I would like to get connected

      9am & 10:45am, Nursery: Available for ages birth to 3 yrs.  

      9am, Sunday School: Pre-school through 6th grade enjoy Bible stories and activities in a safe and fun atmosphere.

      10:45am, Junior Church: Pre-school through 4th grade engage with various Bible inspired activities and learning pathways.

      10:45am, 2nd & 4th Sundays, The 56ers Pack invites 5th and 6th graders for fun and engaging Bible discussions.

      The Rush will not be meeting during Summer Sundays from July 7th – September 1

      Can’t make it on a given Sunday?
      No worries you still do not have to miss out with 3 ways to connect.

      1. Live Steam: Check us out Sunday service live broadcast at 9am and 10:45 each Sunday.

      2. Visit our Media or Sermon Archive pages.

      3. Subscribe to our Podcast:

        Subscribe to
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        Would you like to know more about MBC or join our community? We’re ready to answer any questions you have.
         

         

        What can we celebrate with you?
        How can we pray for you this week?         
        Send us your prayer requests to                 millingtonbaptist.org/about-us/prayer.

        Also, subscribe to
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        Email Address

         

         

         

         

        MBC is located at the corner of Valley Road and King George Road in Basking Ridge, just three minutes from exit 36 on I-78.

        From the North: South on 287 to exit 26 (Mt. Airy Road/VA Hospital, Liberty Corner) and go left at end of ramp. At second traffic light, make left onto Valley Road. Go past the VA Hospital to the traffic light and make a right. Go 1/4 mile to the first traffic light. As you pass straight through this light, the church is on your left.

        From the East: West on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go right onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.

        From the South: 287 North to Interstate 78 East. Take Interstate 78E to exit 36. Follow directions “From the west.”

        From the West: East on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go left onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.

        Locally: Springfield Ave./Valley Road to junction with King George Road. Church is on the corner of King George and Valley Roads.

        Shuttle service from Dewy Meadow resumes September 8th. 

        There will be no shuttle service during summer Sundays

        Fruit of the Spirit
        We Need a King
        Romans 9-16, Behold, New Life: Living & Loving as Heirs
        Promises of God
        Proverbs, The Way of Wisdom
        Triumphs & Tragedies of Israel's Kings
        Rediscover Christmas 2020
        Dignity: They=Me
        Greater Than

        One service Summer Sunday

        What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

        I 'm new - I would like to get connected

        10am, Nursery: Available for ages birth to 3 yrs.  

        10am, Junior Church: Pre-school through 4th grade engage with various Bible inspired activities and learning pathways.

        10am, 2nd & 4th Sundays, The 56ers Pack invites 5th and 6th graders for fun and engaging Bible discussions.

          Subscribe to
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          Would you like to know more about MBC or join our community? We’re ready to answer any questions you have.
           

           

          What can we celebrate with you?
          How can we pray for you this week?           
          Send us your prayer requests to           prayer@millingtonbaptist.org.

          Also, subscribe to
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          MBC is located at the corner of Valley Road and King George Road in Basking Ridge, just three minutes from exit 36 on I-78.

          From the North: South on 287 to exit 26 (Mt. Airy Road/VA Hospital, Liberty Corner) and go left at end of ramp. At second traffic light, make left onto Valley Road. Go past the VA Hospital to the traffic light and make a right. Go 1/4 mile to the first traffic light. As you pass straight through this light, the church is on your left.

          From the East: West on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go right onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.

          From the South: 287 North to Interstate 78 East. Take Interstate 78E to exit 36. Follow directions “From the west.”

          From the West: East on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go left onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.

          Locally: Springfield Ave./Valley Road to junction with King George Road. Church is on the corner of King George and Valley Roads.

          Shuttle Service from 
          Dewy Meadow

          Take some of the hassle out of your Sunday morning. The Shuttle will run from:

          9:30am until
          20 minutes after service ending.

          We especially encourage all who are coming off Rt. 78 to take advantage of the Dewy Meadow parking and Shuttle service in order to free up parking in the MBC lot.

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          Romans 9-16, Behold, New Life: Living & Loving as Heirs
          Promises of God
          Proverbs, The Way of Wisdom
          Triumphs & Tragedies of Israel's Kings
          Rediscover Christmas 2020
          Dignity: They=Me
          Greater Than

          Staff & Leadership

          Staff & Elders

          MBC subscribes to the philosophy of shared leadership.
          Ministry Directors | Support Staff | Little Footprints Learning Center | Board of Elders

          The Pastoral Leadership Team (PLT): MBC subscribes to the philosophy of plurality of leadership. Together, pastors & directors share in the responsibility for leading the day-to-day operations and ministries. Each pastor has specific areas of responsibility and oversight. Together they form a circle of leadership that ensures the mission and policies established by the MBC Elder Board are employed in a way that meets the needs of these areas and recognizes that the spirit of the church is realized when they operate in harmony. This benefits both the pastors and the community.

          The Ministry Directors: These spiritually-mature professionals support the church and its leadership by focusing on specific areas of operation. Each of these individuals is guided by the goals of MBC and provides support to the pastoral staff. The biblically-prescribed standards for pastoral leadership give the local church considerable freedom to develop its own model of leadership in order to most effectively reach its community. Various forms, policies and procedures are employed in well governed churches. A church’s history, size, and the stage of development all influence which of the many forms will be the most effective and appropriate for a given organization at a given time. 

          Meet the MBC Ministry Directors

          Bob Erbig
          Lead Pastor:
          Preaching,           Family Life & Mission

          Dave Hentschel
          Lead Pastor:
          Preaching,           Spiritual Formation & Care

          John Bonaventura
          Director of Worship

          Scott Rajoppi
          Sr. Director of Administration & Connections

          Marc D’Agusto
          Director of
          Communications

          Johnny Graves
          Director of Youth,
          Young Adults & Production Ministries

          Rachel Rickershauser
          Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

          Lenore Tosi
          Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

          Support Staff

          Kristie Gall
          Office Manager, Financial Controller

          Noah Graves
          Executive Assistant to the Pastoral Leadership Team

          Dave rz

          Dave Rzewnicki
          Facilities Manager

          Sue Turner
          Financial & Donor Relations Manager

          Tim Youtkus
          Production Manager

          John Bonaventura
          Director of Worship

          Kami BW

          Kamilla Dening 
          Coordinator of Middle
          School Ministries

          Noah Graves
          Executive Assistant to the Pastoral Leadership Team

          Ron Niessen
          Audio/Video Support

          Dave rz

          Dave Rzewnicki
          Facilities Manager

          Lenore Tosi
          MBC Kids Ministry Assistant

          Sue Turner
          Financial & Donor Relations Manager

          Heather Wenzel
          Communications & Information Manager

          Little Footprints 
          Learning Center           

          Kathy Dolbier – Director

          Please visit www.littlefootprintsnj.com for information  
          about programming and enrollment.

          Elder Board – Email us at elders@millingtonbaptist.org.

          Jeff Callender

          Chris Dowden

          *Pastor Bob Erbig 

          Hector Garcell

          (Secretary)

          *Pastor Dave Hentschel

          Darren Hernandez (Chair)

          Glen Homa

          Doug Hulin (Vice Chair)

          John McCarthy (Treasurer)

          Ken Huber

          Rick Splinter

          Andrew Strain

          Jan Torgrimsen

          Paul Wilford

          * Pastoral Leadership Team members are ex-officio, non-voting members of the MBC Elder board.

          Questions?

          Dave Hentschel

          Dave Hentschel

          Lead Pastor: Preaching,
          Spiritual Formation & Care

          Contact Dave with any questions

          Questions?

          Dave Hentschel

          Dave Hentschel

          Lead Pastor: Preaching,
          Spiritual Formation & Care

          Contact Dave with any questions

          Sunday service preaching rotation: 

          Our weekly Sunday service is the heart of our community. Regular shared time together in worship and fellowship unites us in purpose and encourages our shared vision. Dynamic worship and a rotation of teachers stimulates learning while fostering community. 

          • Pastor Bob Erbig
          • Pastor Dave Hentschel

          Stephen Ministry

          Our next training will take place:
          February 2024

          Stephen Ministry

          Imagine how much ministry could happen if your congregation had a team of well-trained lay caregivers equipped to provide one-on-one Christian care to people who need it.

                    

          Ever thought about becoming a Stephen Minister? Stephen Ministers work alongside pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support for people going through difficult times such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please prayerfully consider being a part of this exciting ministry. Our next training will take place in January of 2024.              

           

          Questions about cost, time commitment, or something else? Interested in taking the next step and attending our next workshop? Contact Stephen Ministry Team

           

          Meet The Team: Pastor Dave Hentschel, Jim Romaine, Bruce Corke, Drew Huber, Cecil Ruth, Carol Lynn, Christine Wenslau, Michelle Klemme, Carrie Isler, Izzy Siegel, Judy Torgimsen, Yvonne Lai, Not seen: KaWing Kam and Grace Kam

          Imagine how much ministry could happen if your congregation had a team of well trained lay caregivers equipped to provide one-on-one Christian care to people who need it.

          Introductory Workshop

          February 23, 9am-1pm  

          A half-day workshop featuring: 

          • Session One: Ministering to those experiencing grief 
          • Session Two: An introduction to
            Stephen Ministry
          • Session Three: How to care in a distinctively Christian way

          Where: Here at Millington Baptist Church, 520 King George Rd, Basking Ridge NJ

          Cost: $15 per Person, or $50 per congregation (four or more)

          Register now

          Register

          If you regularly attend MBC register here.

          MBC registration

          Ever thought about becoming a Stephen Minister? Stephen Ministers work alongside pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support for people going through a difficult time such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please prayerfully consider being a part of this exciting ministry and attend this introductory workshop to learn more. Each participant receives ready-to-use resources.

          Stephen Ministry

          What is Stephen Ministry?  

          Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way will fulfill the law of Christ (Gal 6:2, NRSV).

          In Stephen Ministry congregations, lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) provide one-to-one Christian care to those in need of care. These may include people who are bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, facing a crisis, or just experiencing difficult times. Stephen Ministry helps pastors and congregations provide quality caring ministry for as long as people need it. For more information on Stephen Ministry.

           


          Source: Stephen Ministries 

          Who can be a care receiver?  

          Care Receivers are people going through tough times who are being cared for by Stephen Ministers. Care receivers are people—congregation members and others in the community—who receive care from a Stephen Minister. These are people struggling through a difficult time in life—experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or some other life crisis. Some important guidelines for this caring relationship protect both the care receiver and the Stephen Minister: The relationship between a care receiver and a Stephen Minister is confidential. Men are matched with men; women with women. When a care receiver’s needs exceed what a Stephen Minister can provide, the Stephen Ministry team makes a referral to an appropriate mental health professional or other community resource.

          Are you interested in becoming a Stephen Minister?

          Apply now – Return this form to Carrie Isler

           

          Questions?

          Bruce Corke

          Stephen Leader

          Contact Bruce with any questions

          Questions?

          Dave Hentschel

          Dave Hentschel

          Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

          Contact Dave with any questions
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          Expanding the Table for the glory of God, 2020
          Advent Conspiracy 2019
          Romans 1-8, But Now: Hope for All Who Fall Short
          Romans 8:18-39, But Now: Creation Groans: Eagerly Awaited Victory
          Romans 9-16, Behold, New Life: Living & Loving as Heirs
          Triumphs & Tragedies of Israel's Kings

          Care

          CARE Initiatives

          Caring for each other |  We are privileged to love one another. It is in this spirit that we have formed the Care Leadership Team (CLT). The goal of the CLT is to learn the needs of our congregation and coordinate assistance. To do this, we will draw upon the natural strengths of our church family to develop a network of caregivers. As a caregiver, people will have the option to serve when a need arises. We are seeking volunteers in the following areas:

           

          Encouragement Ministry  (i.e. Cards, Prayer, Visitation)

          Support and comfort is given through a handwritten note, a prayer, a gift card or a personal visit. Have a desire to share God’s heart, a gift for words of encouragement, or enjoy visiting people? If so, lift others up by serving in this ministry.

          • Cards – Send cards to those going through a difficult situation, experiencing a health issue or celebrating a life event.
          • Prayer – Come alongside your fellow congregants in prayer to strengthen, equip and encourage them in life’s journey.
          • Visitation – Visit those who are ill, homebound, elderly or in need of a listening ear and make a personal connection with another member of our church family.
          • The Encouragement Fund – Provide a little extra support or uplift one’s spirit through gift cards. Support this ministry financially when a collection is taken during a Sunday service.

          Household Ministry (i.e. House Work, Yard Work, Household Repairs, Packing & Moving)

          Practical help, such as housework, maintenance and yard work, is provided for those experiencing short-term or chronic difficult circumstances.  Do you like lending a hand around the house?  If so, provide some extra support by joining this ministry.

          • Light Housework – Provide an extra hand for light housework, such as cleaning, laundry, reorganizing, etc.
          • Light Yard Work – Provide an extra hand for light yard work, such as lawn mowing, bush trimming, leaf pickup, etc.
          • Household Repairs – Provide minor household maintenance or repairs, such as painting, repairs, etc.
          • Moving – Provide assistance during the moving process.           
            • Packing – Provide extra hands to pack or unpack during the moving process.
            • Loading – Provide strong hands and backs to help with loading boxes and furniture. 

          Family Support Ministry (i.e. Childcare, Tutoring, Mentoring, School Pick-up/Drop-off)

          Provide support to families in need in areas such as childcare, tutoring, driving, or parenting support.  Do you have a passion for our children and their families?  If so, encourage families in our congregation by serving in this ministry.

          • Childcare – Provide a respite for parents in need by taking care of their children for an afternoon, evening, etc.
          • Tutoring – Provide some extra help with a child’s schoolwork.
          • Mentoring – Provide support by mentoring a child.
          • Driving Support – Provide rides for the family members, including transportation to school, sporting events, doctors, etc.

          Transportation Ministry (i.e. Rides to doctors, stores, appointments, etc.)

          Transportation is provided to those who cannot drive themselves, for example to and from work/school, doctor’s offices, shopping centers, and other appointments.  Are you willing to drive once a week/month or as a need arises?  If so, then consider serving in this ministry. [top]

          Hospitality Ministry

          Hospitality is shown through provisions of meals or just having coffee with someone in our church family, Do you enjoy interacting and getting to know others?  If so, reach out to the congregation by serving in this ministry.

          • Meals Ministry – Provide hot or frozen meals to those experiencing immediate need.  That could be for someone coming home from the hospital, a family with a new baby or someone in the midst of short-term difficult circumstances.  Do you enjoy cooking?  If so, bless others with your talent by serving in this ministry. 
            • Hot Meals – Make and deliver homemade hot meals to those in need, such as new moms, individuals in crisis, etc.
            • Shepherd’s Freezer – Make or purchase meals to be frozen and made available as needed. 
          • Hosting – Provide congregants with a connection to our church family such as having a meal together, meeting for coffee, serving together, or inviting them to join a small group.

          Hospitality Ministry (i.e. Hot Meals, Shepherd’s Freezer, Hosting)

          Hospitality is shown through provisions of meals or just having coffee with someone in our church family, Do you enjoy interacting and getting to know others?  If so, reach out to the congregation by serving in this ministry.

          • Meals Ministry – Provide hot or frozen meals to those experiencing immediate need.  That could be for someone coming home from the hospital, a family with a new baby or someone in the midst of short-term difficult circumstances.  Do you enjoy cooking?  If so, bless others with your talent by serving in this ministry.
            • Hot Meals – Make and deliver homemade hot meals to those in need, such as new moms, individuals in crisis, etc.
            • Shepherd’s Freezer – Make or purchase meals to be frozen and made available as needed. Download the recipe book for meal instructions and ideas or click here for ministry details.
          • Hosting – Provide congregants with a connection to our church family such as having a meal together, meeting for coffee, serving together, or inviting them to join a small group.
          Our ministry is intended to encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community. 
           
          Please let us know which of the ministries match your gifts by filling out the form below. Further questions can be addressed by emailing us at CARE Leadership Team. We look forward to serving with you!

          Questions or need help?

          Craig McLaughlin

          CARE Ministry Coordinators

          Contact us with any questions or concerns

          Questions or need help?

          Craig McLaughlin

          CARE Ministry Coordinators

          Contact us with any questions or concerns
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          Adults

          Sunday Morning Seminars & Classes

          Adult Education | Our education program provides a rich variety of learning opportunities on Sunday mornings to complement the worship experience. Participants explore in depth various books of the Bible or a topic of current and shared interest. Old and young, new and seasoned believers, we never stop learning. All are welcome to take this journey even if you are someone with questions about the faith. Each class provides a combination of leader-led presentation and class discussion that allows us to learn from each other as we study God’s word together.  As a result, we grow in our understanding of our Lord and the greater story He’s calling us into.

          Women’s Bible Class | Gospel of John

          Leaders: Kim McCarthy & Kim McLaughlin

          The Women’s Bible Class will be led by a rotating schedule of women leaders who will facilitate discussion through various books of the Bible. We are continuing our study on the book of John, but also enjoy making connections and praying for one another.

          Class meets every Sunday at 9am in YFMB Room 201. 

          Men’s Class | Romans

          Leader: Paul Achenbach

          The Men’s class will be studying the book of Romans.

          Class meets every Sunday at 9am in YFMB 202 starting Sunday, September 17th, 2023.

          Register for Men's Class

          Adult Class | How to Study the Bible Seminar

          Leaders: David Hentschel, Ken Huber, and Jack Kraus

          Starting Sunday, April 14th, 2024.

          Welcome to “How to Study the Bible,” an empowering adult education class designed to deepen your understanding of the Bible and enhance your ability to engage in meaningful, independent study. This course focuses on the principles and practices of the literal grammatical-historical approach to biblical interpretation, with an emphasis on observing, interpreting, and applying the teachings of the Bible as instructed within its sacred pages.

          Class Meets Every Sunday starting Sunday 4/14 in the Great Room in the YFMB.

          Stephen Ministries Class | Christian Caregiving – A Way of Life

          Drew Huber

          Starting Sunday November 5th.

          This class is a brief interactive study of “Christian Caregiving-a way of Life” by Kenneth Haugk. The book is an inspirational guide for Christians who want to empower and improve the quality of the care they give to the people around them.

          Class Meets Every Sunday for a total of 4 weeks

          Questions?

          Pastor Dave Hentschel

          Pastor Dave Hentschel

          Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

          Contact Dave with any questions
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          Contagious Faith | Christian Caregiving – A Way of Life

          Pastor Bob, Stan & Delia Kang

          Starting February 4th 

          Contagious Faith will prepare you to share God’s love with others in a way that’s authentic, comfortable, and impactful. 

          As disciples of Christ, we are called to share the gospel, but few of us are naturally comfortable with evangelism. We wrestle with internal fears, a lack of preparation, and the sense that reaching out to others might force us to act like someone we’re not. What if we could find a way to talk about Jesus that fits our personalities, makes us feel confident, and ignites a fire in others?

          In Contagious Faith, bestselling author and teacher Mark Mittelberg introduces five approaches to evangelism and helps you determine which of them fit best with your unique personality and style:

          ·        Friendship-Building

          ·        Selfless-Serving

          ·        Story-Sharing

          ·        Reason-Giving

          ·        Truth-Telling

          He also explains in a down-to-earth fashion several key skills that will help you talk about Jesus effectively, illustrating his message with real-life accounts of ordinary believers who applied these principles for extraordinary impact.

          With inspiring stories, fresh approaches, and timeless biblical wisdom, Contagious Faith will equip you to make a spiritual impact in the lives of the people around you—even in our increasingly resistant culture.

          Class Meets Every Sunday for a total of 6 weeks

          about us

          Firmly Planted, Growing Together, Made to Multiply

          Welcome to MBC!
          If you consider yourself new here, we would love to get to know you and help you get acquainted with our community. Just click the link below and fill out a Connection Form. 

          I'm New Here

          Our History

          Millington Baptist Church was formed in 1851 by members of the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Warren, NJ who were released for this purpose.

          During the fall of 1850 and the spring of 1851 the church at Mt. Bethel, under the pastoral care of the Rev. E. C. Ambler, was blessed with the most extensive revival ever known in this area.  A general spiritual reawakening swept the entire countryside.  Whole families were brought to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and it was to accommodate these people in the Liberty Corner-Millington area that the desire to start an independent church was born.  Some of the members of the Mt. Bethel Church met at the Pleasant Valley School (located near the present Veterans Administration property) on May 2, 1851.  At that time it was decided to organize a new Baptist Church.  On May 4th, the Mt. Bethel Church gave a letter of dismissal to 80 of its members to form a new church.  On May 20th, the new church was organized and adopted Articles of Faith (New Hampshire Confession) and a Church Covenant.  On May 21st, the Council of Recognition met with representatives of Baptist Churches from the area of New Brunswick to Morristown.  On May 24th, the members adopted “Rules of Order” and “Articles of Discipline”.

          After consideration of several sites, it was decided to erect a House of Worship “at the Junction of the new road”.  Until the completion of the new church edifice on September 29, 1852, meetings were held in the Pleasant Valley School House. 

          After several expansion programs over the years it was decided that a new sanctuary must be built.  On March 3, 1974, a new building was dedicated to the glory of God.

          In the late 1990s, a strategic focus was placed on the ministry to reach the next generation, eventually this was called “Liquid.” By the year 2007, the ministry had grown so exponentially, that MBC sent out many of its members and one of its pastors to officially plant Liquid Church, still a thriving ministry throughout many parts of NJ today. 

          During this same time the MBC missions program expanded and began a strategic partnership in Senegal. In 2011, another exciting construction project, the Youth and Family ministries building was completed and in 2015-16, the education building and the sanctuary underwent renovations.

          Since its original eighty members in 1851, Millington Baptist Church has remained faithful to the call to preach the gospel and to make disciples. We have remained a constant presence in our community; and we have enjoyed God work through strategic missionary partnerships across the globe.

          The focus of our history is not about the successes of any particular church or individual. Rather, it is about the triumph of the one true God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is building His church. On the great, wide stage of the drama of human redemption, MBC has been privileged to play a small role.

          May the Lord of all history continue to find us faithful to His call and use us for His purposes in the future. Millington Baptist Church was founded by God fearing people, and through the years the proclamation of the Gospel has been carried on by their successors.  “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.  He who has the Son has life.”  I John 5:11-12 (NIV).

          Our Affiliations

          We are affiliated with the Venture Church Network. Formerly known as the Conservative Baptist Association of America (CBA), we continue to embrace our historical heritage that took risks to move away from endangering the good news of Jesus Christ! And like a ship that is built for dangers of the ocean and not the safety of the harbor, so that gospel message, while needing a safe harbor of biblical truth, is intended to be propagated throughout the world, no matter the risks. Today, we continue to embrace our ethos of taking risks for the sake of the gospel by helping every church take bold next steps to advance Gospel-centered transformational churches in every community we touch.

          Our values and beliefs

          Pull up a chair and take a seat at our MBC family table as we collectively aspire to be firmly planted in the word of God, growing together to create a vibrant caring community and always seeking to multiply the Kingdom of God. MBC is a multi-generational, family-friendly community, focused on an authentic, unwavering commitment to God’s word, each other, and the neighborhood around us. We are committed to making a difference by empowering people to embrace God’s missional mandate to love and serve our neighbors around the corner and throughout the world. 

          With the Lord’s leading, MBC is steadfast in our pursuit for growth and renewal. We continue to journey together to fulfill the vision of hope that has been revealed to us. This is a great time to be part of this church. If we, as a community, truly embrace the idea that we are the called out people of God (1 Pet 2:9) then we must accept that we are called to live in greatness. If we are living this out then it will be evident both inside and outside of the MBC walls.

          As a community living in hope, our mission is to be more inclusive – openly welcoming people from any place or walk of life – and united in the campaign to pursue a multi-generational, family-centered body. There is much to look forward to. Journey with us.

          OUR MISSION | Our church exists to bring glory to God through lives transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

          OUR VISION |  We envision a church full of Jesus-followers who are Firmly Planted, Growing Together, and Made to Multiply.

          Firmly Planted | Together we seek to dig deep into the word of God, to come alive and rekindle the wonder of life we are promised. We desire to see 100% of members and regular attenders ENGAGED in one or more of our varied and vibrant spiritual growth or service ministries.

          Growing Together |  To be the people we are called to be we cultivate a welcoming and compelling environment where new guests will be EMBRACED as family by communicating and leading them through a pathway of deeper connection.

          Made to Multiply | Young families will be the fastest-growing segment of our church body with a special focus on OUTREACH to the local community.

          Congregation seated

          1. Gospel Centered | We believe the Gospel is the core of everything. God has given everything for us so we are called to give everything for Him. Therefore, we respond to His great love by extending grace to everyone and giving Him first place in our lives. (Rom 5:1, 12:1-2; Gal 2:20, 3:1-4, 5:1-15; Eph 2:1-10)

          2. Biblically Grounded & Culturally Relevant | We engage the culture AND remain doctrinally pure. This is our calling: to contextualize the timeless message of the Gospel for our generation. (1 Corinthians 9:19–23; Act 17:16-34; 2 Tim 3:16-17).

          3. Passion for the Mission of God Locally & Globally | We desire to reach our world and love our neighbor. (Matt 28:18-20; Luke 10:25-37; Gen 12:1-3). We also believe the church should reflect the diversity of its community, ethnically and
          demographically. (Eph 2:11-22)

          4. Intentional Spiritual Formation | We pursue deliberate discipleship while being  dependent upon God for true spiritual formation. Growth is slow and non-linear where the Spirit of God shapes us into the image of Jesus. (1 Thes 5:23-24; 2 Pt 3:18)

          5. Authentic Community | We strive to be
          merciful and accepting. We also don’t shy away from hard conversations that may hold each other accountable. We believe it’s OK not to be OK, it’s just not OK to stay there. (Heb 10:19-25; Eph 3:14-21)

          6. Servant-Leaders | We believe a fully engaged follower of Christ is a servant-leader (Mark 10:35-45). Every member is a minister. Every Christian has been given spiritual gifts to be discovered, developed, and deployed. (Eph 4:1-16)

          7. Strong Families | We want to build strong families and be a place of restoration, care and support for those without a family. In a world where we have seen the breakdown of the family impact our society in negative ways, we believe in the importance of resourcing and building strong families with intentional support for both healthy marriages and godly parenting. (Eph 5:21-6:3; Prov 22:6)

          1.  We believe that the Bible, composed of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, is inerrant in the original manuscripts, and is the supreme and final authority in life and faith.
          2.  We believe in one eternal God existing equally in three eternal persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
          3. We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, that He is true God and true Man, and that He is the only and sufficient Mediator between God and man.
          4. We believe that the Holy Spirit is the divine person given by God to indwell and equip every believer to glorify Christ.
          5. We believe that Satan is a created, fallen spiritual being, the unholy god of this age, the author of sin, and destined to judgment in the lake of fire.
          6. We believe that man was created in the image of God but sinned and thereby incurred spiritual death, which is separation from God. Therefore, all mankind is born with a sinful nature in need of regeneration.
          7. We believe that Jesus died in our place for our sins, that He arose from the grave and ascended into heaven, and that he will return personally and visibly to earth.
          8. We believe that the gift of salvation is offered by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, not by man’s works, and that this salvation gives the believer direct access to God.
          9. We believe that all who have trusted in Christ as Savior and Lord are guaranteed their salvation by God from the moment they trust in Him.
          10. We believe that those who trust in Christ should be baptized by immersion in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We believe that baptism depicts the essential facts of redemption: the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. We believe that baptism also symbolizes what is true in the lives of those who have trusted in Christ: they are dead to sin and alive to Christ.
          11. We believe that the Lord’s Supper (Communion) is a commemoration of the Savior’s death, and, through participating, we “proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.”
          12. We believe that the church (local) is comprised of believers in Christ who are joined together for the glory of God through worship, instruction, evangelism, service, and fellowship. Christ’s charge to the church is to make disciples around the world

          Pull up a chair and take a seat at our MBC family table as we collectively aspire to be firmly planted in the word of God, growing together to create a vibrant caring community and always seeking to multiply the Kingdom of God. MBC is a multi-generational, family-friendly community, focused on an authentic, unwavering commitment to God’s word, each other, and the neighborhood around us. We are committed to making a difference by empowering people to embrace God’s missional mandate to love and serve our neighbors around the corner and throughout the world. 

          With the Lord’s leading, MBC is steadfast in our pursuit for growth and renewal. We continue to journey together to fulfill the vision of hope that has been revealed to us. This is a great time to be part of this church. If we, as a community, truly embrace the idea that we are the called out people of God (1 Pet 2:9) then we must accept that we are called to live in greatness. If we are living this out then it will be evident both inside and outside of the MBC walls.

          As a community living in hope, our mission is to be more inclusive – openly welcoming people from any place or walk of life – and united in the campaign to pursue a multi-generational, family-centered body. There is much to look forward to. Journey with us.

          OUR MISSION | Our church exists to bring glory to God through lives transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

          OUR VISION |  God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, as an act of profound love. Building from this, we envision a Christ-centered caring community devoted to cultivating a life rooted in Christ, one that is always growing in faith, and bears the fruit in the Spirit. With inter-generational relationships, nurturing intentional spiritual formation, and sowing unprecedented compassion on our community and world. We envision a church full of Jesus-followers who are Firmly Planted, Growing Together, and Made to Multiply.

          Firmly Planted | Together we seek to dig deep into the word of God, to come alive and rekindle the wonder of life we are promised. We desire to see 100% of members and regular attenders ENGAGED in one or more of our varied and vibrant spiritual growth or service ministries.

          Growing Together |  To be the people we are called to be we cultivate a welcoming and compelling environment where new guests will be EMBRACED as family by communicating and leading them through a pathway of deeper connection.

          Made to Multiply | Young families will be the fastest-growing segment of our church body with a special focus on OUTREACH to the local community.

          Congregation seated

          1. Gospel Centered | We believe the Gospel is the core of everything. God has given everything for us so we are called to give everything for Him. Therefore, we respond to His great love by extending grace to everyone and giving Him first place in our lives. (Rom 5:1, 12:1-2; Gal 2:20, 3:1-4, 5:1-15; Eph 2:1-10)

          2. Biblically Grounded & Culturally Relevant | We engage the culture AND remain doctrinally pure. This is our calling: to contextualize the timeless message of the Gospel for our generation. (1 Corinthians 9:19–23; Act 17:16-34; 2 Tim 3:16-17).

          3. Passion for the Mission of God Locally & Globally | We desire to reach our world and love our neighbor. (Matt 28:18-20; Luke 10:25-37; Gen 12:1-3). We also believe the church should reflect the diversity of its community, ethnically and
          demographically. (Eph 2:11-22)

          4. Intentional Spiritual Formation | We pursue deliberate discipleship while being  dependent upon God for true spiritual formation. Growth is slow and non-linear where the Spirit of God shapes us into the image of Jesus. (1 Thes 5:23-24; 2 Pt 3:18)

          5. Authentic Community | We strive to be
          merciful and accepting. We also don’t shy away from hard conversations that may hold each other accountable. We believe it’s OK not to be OK, it’s just not OK to stay there. (Heb 10:19-25; Eph 3:14-21)

          6. Servant-Leaders | We believe a fully engaged follower of Christ is a servant-leader (Mark 10:35-45). Every member is a minister. Every Christian has been given spiritual gifts to be discovered, developed, and deployed. (Eph 4:1-16)

          7. Strong Families | We want to build strong families and be a place of restoration, care and support for those without a family. In a world where we have seen the breakdown of the family impact our society in negative ways, we believe in the importance of resourcing and building strong families with intentional support for both healthy marriages and godly parenting. (Eph 5:21-6:3; Prov 22:6)

          1.  We believe that the Bible, composed of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, is inerrant in the original manuscripts, and is the supreme and final authority in life and faith.

          2.  We believe in one eternal God existing equally in three eternal persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
           
          3. We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, that He is true God and true Man, and that He is the only and sufficient Mediator between God and man.
           
          4. We believe that the Holy Spirit is the divine person given by God to indwell and equip every believer to glorify Christ.
           
          5. We believe that Satan is a created, fallen spiritual being, the unholy god of this age, the author of sin, and destined to judgment in the lake of fire.
           
          6. We believe that man was created in the image of God but sinned and thereby incurred spiritual death, which is separation from God. Therefore, all mankind is born with a sinful nature in need of regeneration.
           
          7. We believe that Jesus died in our place for our sins, that He arose from the grave and ascended into heaven, and that he will return personally and visibly to earth.
           
          8. We believe that the gift of salvation is offered by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, not by man’s works, and that this salvation gives the believer direct access to God.
           
          9. We believe that all who have trusted in Christ as Savior and Lord are guaranteed their salvation by God from the moment they trust in Him.
           
          10. We believe that those who trust in Christ should be baptized by immersion in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We believe that baptism depicts the essential facts of redemption: the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. We believe that baptism also symbolizes what is true in the lives of those who have trusted in Christ: they are dead to sin and alive to Christ.
           
          11. We believe that the Lord’s Supper (Communion) is a commemoration of the Savior’s death, and, through participating, we “proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.”
           
          12. We believe that the church (local) is comprised of believers in Christ who are joined together for the glory of God through worship, instruction, evangelism, service, and fellowship. Christ’s charge to the church is to make disciples around the world

          Pull up a chair and take a seat at our MBC family table as we collectively aspire to glorify God and explore what it truly means to share a seat at His table. MBC is a multi-generational, family-friendly community, focused on an authentic, unwavering commitment to God’s word, each other, and the neighborhood around us. We are committed to making a difference by empowering people to embrace God’s missional mandate to love and serve our neighbors around the corner and throughout the world. 

          With the Lord’s leading, MBC is steadfast in our pursuit for growth and renewal. We continue to journey together to fulfill the vision of hope that has been revealed to us. This is a great time to be part of this church.  If we, as a community, truly embrace the idea that we are the called out people of God (1 Pet 2:9) then we must accept that we are called to live in greatness. If we are living this out then it will be evident both inside and outside of the MBC walls.

          As a community living in hope, our mission is to be more inclusive – openly welcoming people from any place or walk of life – and united in the campaign to pursue a multi-generational, family-centered body. There is much to look forward to. Journey with us.

          OUR MISSION | Our church exists to bring glory to God through lives transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

          OUR VISION |  God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, as an act of profound love to secure us a seat at His table. We embrace others by passionately proclaiming and sacrificially demonstrating the gospel. We envision a Christ-centered community filled with inter-generational relationships, exemplifying intentional spiritual formation, and unleashing unprecedented compassion on our community and world.

          RENEW | Together we seek to renew, to come alive and rekindle the wonder of life and God, and to be the people we are called to be. more…

          GROW | We desire to see 100% of members and regular attenders ENGAGED in one or more of our varied and vibrant spiritual growth or service ministries. more… 

          CONNECT |  We cultivate a welcoming and compelling environment where new guests will be EMBRACED as family by communicating and leading them through a pathway of deeper connection. more…

          ACT | Young families will be the fastest growing segment of our church body with a special focus on OUTREACH to the local community. more…

          Congregation seated

           

          1. Gospel Centered | We believe the Gospel is the core of everything. God has given everything for us so we are called to give everything for Him. Therefore, we respond to His great love by extending grace to everyone and giving Him first place in our lives. (Rom 5:1, 12:1-2; Gal 2:20, 3:1-4, 5:1-15; Eph 2:1-10)

          2. Biblically Grounded & Culturally Relevant | We engage the culture AND remain doctrinally pure. This is our calling: to contextualize the timeless message of the Gospel for our generation. (1 Corinthians 9:19–23; Act 17:16-34; 2 Tim 3:16-17).

          3. Passion for the Mission of God Locally & Globally | We desire to reach our world and love our neighbor. (Matt 28:18-20; Luke 10:25-37; Gen 12:1-3). We also believe the church should reflect the diversity of its community, ethnically and
          demographically. (Eph 2:11-22)

          4. Intentional Spiritual Formation | We pursue deliberate discipleship while being  dependent upon God for true spiritual formation. Growth is slow and non-linear where the Spirit of God shapes us into the image of Jesus. (1 Thes 5:23-24; 2 Pt 3:18)

          5. Authentic Community | We strive to be
          merciful and accepting. We also don’t shy away from hard conversations that may hold each other accountable. We believe it’s OK not to be OK, it’s just not OK to stay there. (Heb 10:19-25; Eph 3:14-21)

          6. Servant-Leaders | We believe a fully engaged follower of Christ is a servant-leader (Mark 10:35-45). Every member is a minister. Every Christian has been given spiritual gifts to be discovered, developed, and deployed. (Eph 4:1-16)

          7. Strong Families | We want to build strong families and be a place of restoration, care and support for those without a family. In a world where we have seen the breakdown of the family impact our society in negative ways, we believe in the importance of resourcing and building strong families with intentional support for both healthy marriages and godly parenting. (Eph 5:21-6:3; Prov 22:6)

          1.  We believe that the Bible, composed of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, is inerrant in the original manuscripts, and is the supreme and final authority in life and faith.

          2.  We believe in one eternal God existing equally in three eternal persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
           
          3. We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, that He is true God and true Man, and that He is the only and sufficient Mediator between God and man.
           
          4. We believe that the Holy Spirit is the divine person given by God to indwell and equip every believer to glorify Christ.
           
          5. We believe that Satan is a created, fallen spiritual being, the unholy god of this age, the author of sin, and destined to judgment in the lake of fire.
           
          6. We believe that man was created in the image of God but sinned and thereby incurred spiritual death, which is separation from God. Therefore, all mankind is born with a sinful nature in need of regeneration.
           
          7. We believe that Jesus died in our place for our sins, that He arose from the grave and ascended into heaven, and that he will return personally and visibly to earth.
           
          8. We believe that the gift of salvation is offered by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, not by man’s works, and that this salvation gives the believer direct access to God.
           
          9. We believe that all who have trusted in Christ as Savior and Lord are guaranteed their salvation by God from the moment they trust in Him.
           
          10. We believe that those who trust in Christ should be baptized by immersion in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We believe that baptism depicts the essential facts of redemption: the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. We believe that baptism also symbolizes what is true in the lives of those who have trusted in Christ: they are dead to sin and alive to Christ.
           
          11. We believe that the Lord’s Supper (Communion) is a commemoration of the Savior’s death, and, through participating, we “proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.”
           
          12. We believe that the church (local) is comprised of believers in Christ who are joined together for the glory of God through worship, instruction, evangelism, service, and fellowship. Christ’s charge to the church is to make disciples around the world

          REMEMBER

          “We must, with God’s help, learn to cling to that rare
          and wonderful thing called hope. Otherwise, we are destined for despair…”
          – Lee Strobel

           

          King Solomon wrote:
          “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Prov 13:12)

           

          A Call to Live in Hope

          Let Hope In |  The writer of Hebrews tells us faith is the “assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (11:1). At times, biblically speaking, faith and hope are used interchangeably – if we have faith then our hope, both in this life and the next, is assured. Faith provides substance to our ultimate hope – even if we can’t see it yet. Our longing for meaning, acceptance, purpose, connection, passion, and salvation is grounded in love; and when we put our faith in God’s great act of love – it breeds hope. This love was initiated by the birth of a baby in a stable, achieved through a bloody sacrifice on a cross, and ultimately realized when something supernatural happened in history…someone came back from the dead. This gives flesh to our hope.

           

          Hope grows faith, builds community, and nurtures restoration. Just as the brokenness of Saul was transformed by the assurance of Christ, all of our brokenness can be healed by the same promise (Acts 9). Sharing this will unite us as family and make the richness of our lives expansive and contagious. This cannot be completed in isolation. 

           

          MBC believes that the hope of the Gospel compels us to reach beyond ourselves and guides us on our journey of life and faith together in harmony and charity. This odyssey broadens our understanding and unifies us as a Christ centered family. 

           

          Our enduring growth as a body is dependent upon each of us embracing our assured future and sharing it with those around us.

           

          Will you join together with us to let hope in?

          “Hope is the
          inextinguishable
          flicker God ignites in our souls to keep us believing in the
          prevailing power of
          his light even when we are surrounded by utter darkness.”
          – Lee Strobel

          WHERE WE FIND & PLACE OUR HOPE |

          In our God: Our hope has impact only when we anchor it in the One who has real power, the One who has a genuine desire to help and the ability to fulfill the promises made. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Pet1:3)

           

          For ourselves: From the beginning God said it is not good for the man to be alone (Gen 2:18). We, in turn should follow and join together in order to grow.

           

          For our neighbors: We desire to foster sincere life-changing relationships: to reach out and walk alongside others, welcoming them into our homes and embracing them as part of our inner family lives.

          Guided

          BY HOPE

          RENEW We are called to revitalize our community and make it come alive, rekindle the wonder of life and god, and to empathize with each other.
           
          GROW Together we will cultivate the fertile soil for inward, outward, and upward growth.
          We will broaden and deepen our understanding of God and each other.
           
          CONNECT We will broaden and deepen our understanding of God and each other.
          We will share and become a part of each other’s stories.
           
          ACT We will see the advent of family and fellowship on mission at MBC.  We will collectively and intentionally move to care for windows, the poor, outsiders, and those hurting in the community to help bring them to wholeness.  To help “give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.” (Isaiah 61:3)

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