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

Johnny Graves
Director of Youth,
Young Adults & Production Ministries

Marc D’Agusto
Director of
Communications

Rachel Rickershauser
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

Lenore Tosi
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

Amy Huber
Director of Discipleship and Connections

Support Staff

Kristie Gall
Administrative and Financial Manager

Noah Graves
Operations & Ministry Administrator

Tim Youtkus
Production Manager & Office Assistant

Dave Rzewnicki
Facilities Manager

John Bonaventura
Director of Worship

Kamilla Dening
Coordinator of Middle
School Ministries

Noah Graves
Executive Assistant to the Pastoral Leadership Team

Ron Niessen
Audio/Video Support

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

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

Questions?

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:
TBD

Build a Team of Lay Caregivers to Transform Lives in Your Congregation

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

Register now

If you regularly attend MBC register here.

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

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

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 Ministries

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 Ministries

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 Ministries

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 Ministries

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 Ministries

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

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!

Caregiver Response Form

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Questions or need help?

Craig McLaughlin

CARE Ministry Coordinators

Questions or need help?

Craig McLaughlin

CARE Ministry Coordinators

Shepherd’s Freezer

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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 McLaughlin & Jenn Dowden & Lisa Drew & Suzy Parker

Please join us for coffee, fellowship, prayer support and discussion as we move through a book in the Bible verse by verse. We are currently in the Book of John. All are welcome, whether you have been studying the bible for many years or you have just started on your journey in the Word.

Class will begin on Sunday, September 15th.

Men’s Class | Romans

Leader: Paul Achenbach

The Men’s class will be on break for the summer. When this class resumes it will meet weekly on Sunday’s in the YFMB at 9am.

Class will begin on Sunday, September 8th 2024.

Adult Class | The Deconstruction of Christianity (By Alisa Childers)

Leaders: Bob Erbig, Stan Kang, and Delia Kang

Beginning January 5th, 2025, we will be offering six-week course called, “The Deconstruction of Christianity.” This study is based on the work by Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett with the same title. This be video based followed by group discussion.

Class will begin on Sunday, January 5th.

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

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

The Unveiling, Revelation of Jesus Christ

Overhaul of the Heart - Begins January 5th

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.

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

About us

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 & Vision

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.

Priorities: Planted, Growing, Multiplying

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.

MBC Values

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)

Articles of Faith

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

About us

Our Mission & Vision

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.

Priorities: Planted, Growing, Multiplying

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.

MBC Values

Articles of 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.

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.

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.

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.”

About us

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.

Our Mission & Vision

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.

Vision: Priorities: Renew, Grow, Connect, Act

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…

Vision: Values

Articles of 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.

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.

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.

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.”

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)

Colson Fellows

Colson Fellows are coming!

Program begins August 2025 to May 2026

What is The Colson Center?
Charles Colson started the Colson Center because he recognized that U.S. churches were focused on evangelism but were missing the “cultural commission,” neglecting potential influence in the culture. Chuck believed in the importance of equipping every Christian to live like one. Every single day.

The Colson Center exists to equip Christians with the clarity, confidence, and courage they need to live like Christians in this cultural moment. Because following Christ is not really about inviting Him into our lives, but embracing His invitation into His life.

The Purpose of Colson Fellows:
The Colson Fellows Program is the FLAGSHIP PROGRAM of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview that exists to equip Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence and courage in this cultural moment.

Program Overview:
The Colson Fellows Program is a rigorous 9-month course of study that begins in August and concludes with their commissioning in May of the following year. Students will invest between 6-8 hours per week interacting with the Colson Fellows Online Learning Platform, reading 12-14 books throughout the course, completing daily devotions, video assignments, live webinars, and attending monthly meetings at their church with their fellow learners and leaders.

How Do I Get Involved?
We are fast approaching a new year of the Colson Fellows Program. If you attend Millington Baptist, we are launching a “church affiliate” group this year. If you do not attend Millington, you can apply to the Central New Jersey Regional Cohort. Information sessions will be held between February and April. Submit application beginning in May.

Questions?

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

Questions?

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

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