About us

Times & Directions (TEST)

What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

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.

Teens, 9am

Beginning Sunday September 9

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

Adult Education

Beginning Sunday September 9,
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.

Stay Updated: Subscribe to our biweekly Enews

Subscribe to our Weekly Praise and Prayer

Directions

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:

8:30am to 12:15pm

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.

What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

MBC Kids, 10am

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.

Stay Updated: Subscribe to our biweekly Enews

Subscribe to our Weekly Praise and Prayer

Directions

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 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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Worship

Worship | 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. Our desire is to foster a joyful experience! We seek to engage the worshiper in a vibrant, interactive, and Spirit-filled encounter unto our Lord and Savior! Our goal is to make our worship time a life transforming experience that creates fertile soil for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that moves us into resounding praise!

Sunday Services and Special Events:

Sunday Morning Services
Holidays
Special Events

Get to know our Worship Director

Would you like to be a part of our Worship Team community?
Let us know by filling out the form below.

Our worship services are intended to nurture a love for God and each other, to encourage personal Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within our community.

We believe we were made to worship the Triune God of Scripture. We also believe God deserves our best. Our worship and a/v teams have the opportunity to engage and direct our church family through heartfelt, corporate worship music and excellent service execution. Our goal is to glorify God through well-crafted services, high quality visual and media, and a progressive traditional style of music which incorporates both modernized traditional worship music and theologically rich songs chosen from the best of what is written today.

Questions?

John Bonaventura

Director of Worship

Contact John with any questions

Questions?

John Bonaventura

Director of Worship

Contact John with any questions

MBC 2018 Worship Concert

Baptisms

Baptism

Come and worship with our brothers and sisters as they make this profound commitment to the Lord. Witness new life as revealed by the cleansing power of Christ.

If you have not been baptized since becoming a follower of Jesus and would like to learn more about it, you may pick up a Baptism Packet at the Welcome Center, or contact Pastor Dave for more information.

Celebrating New Life | Baptism is a public profession of faith in Christ. We subscribe to baptism by immersion during our worship service as it vividly depicts the reality of new life in Christ.

Why? We are called to be baptized as an outward symbol of the internal reality already taken place in our new life in Christ. Baptism uniquely symbolizes the believer’s union with Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection (Rom. 6:3-5).

How does baptism relate to salvation? Baptism is not a means to salvation; this comes through faith in Jesus and the gift of God’s extravagant grace (Eph. 2:8-9; Gal. 2:16). However, baptism plays a vital role in our first act of commitment and profession of our faith in Christ.

Who should be baptized? We practice believer’s baptism (Acts 2:38, 8:12). For the purposes of MBC Membership, If you were baptized as an infant, we would ask that you be baptized as a mindful believer.

When should my children be baptized?
While we want to celebrate our children when they desire to take important steps of faith, we believe it is wise to wait to baptize a child until he or she has reached a certain level of maturity. Therefore, generally we offer the guidance of encouraging our children to wait until at least twelve years old to make this important decision. While we are willing to discuss exceptions to this general rule, we do believe this position esteems baptism as a one-time act to be anticipated as a public, credible, mature profession of faith. Any questions please speak to one of our pastors. And for more information here is a related article. You can also read our church guidance for Children and Ordinances by downloading it here.

A candidate for baptism should be able to:

Communicate the gospel as well as an expression of faith in Jesus Christ.
Show evidence of godly sorrow over sin and repentance which leads to the fruit of the Spirit. (Gal 5:22-23)
Demonstrate a willingness to turn away from worldly things and live a life abiding and celebrating God’s commands, His testimony about his Son Jesus and loving others as God loves us. (1 John 2:15-17; 5:1-12, Matt. 22:37-39).

How do I give my baptism testimony? On the day of your baptism you are asked to give a testimony to affirm your faith in Jesus. Then you will be lowered into then back out of the water by the pastor. Video testimonies are preferred.

Please make an appointment to have us video your testimony in advance.
To prepare, please write out your answers to these questions and rehearse them for your video testimony.
For your convenience please utilize the following testimony worksheet as a guide to help build your testimony for the service.

Our baptism services are intended to publicly celebrate personal Renewal & Growth in Jesus Christ and spur on Connection & Action within community.

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

Expanding the Table for the glory of God, 2020

Act

WE'RE SAVING YOU A SEAT

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

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

WE'RE SAVING YOU A SEAT

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

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.

Renew

WE'RE SAVING YOU A SEAT

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.

Creation

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 …

Fall

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…

Redemption

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…

Restoration

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!

Now what?

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.

Times & Directions

9:00am | 10:45am

Sunday Livestream:

We stream all our 9am & 10:45am services on YouTube. Click the button below to access our YouTube channel!

Indoor Sunday Services:

Watch Live or Listen to our Podcast

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:

MBC Kids Programming

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.

Stay Updated: Subscribe to our Weekly Enews

Subscribe to our Weekly Praise and Prayer

Directions

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 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.

Sunday Mornings

What to expect on a Sunday morning:

Worship: Every Sunday we come before the Lord in worship to praise his name together and lift our voices in praise.

Sermon: Every Sunday we hear a word from one of our pastors from the Word of God.

Communion: Once a month we come before the Lord in a time of remembrance as we take communion together as a church.

Connection: Every Sunday, we have lot’s of ways to connect and meet new people at the church!

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.

Where are we?

What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

MBC Kids, 9am & 10:45am

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.

Teens, 9am

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

Adult Education

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.

Watch Live or Listen to our Podcast

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:

Stay Updated: Subscribe to our biweekly Enews

Subscribe to our Weekly Praise and Prayer

Directions

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 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

Two service Summer Sunday

What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

MBC Kids, 9am & 10:45am

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.

Teens, 9am

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

Watch Live or Listen to our Podcast

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:

Stay Updated: Subscribe to our biweekly Enews

Subscribe to our Weekly Praise and Prayer

Directions

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 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

One service Summer Sunday

What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

MBC Kids, 10am

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.

Stay Updated: Subscribe to our biweekly Enews

Subscribe to our Weekly Praise and Prayer

Directions

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 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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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

Bob Erbig Bio

Bob is the Lead Pastor for Preaching, Family Life and Mission at Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge, NJ and has 20+ years of experience in youth and family ministry, apologetics and executive leadership. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree (English Lit and Theatre) from Eastern University (St. David’s, PA). He went on to earn a Master of Divinity Degree from Denver Seminary (Littleton, CO), where he studied under Dr. Craig Blomberg and Dr. Doug Groothuis. Additionally, he completed a Fellowship through the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and is a Level 1 Certified Biblical Counselor through the Association of Biblical Counselors. His ministry and research interests include marriage and family, apologetics, worldview, culture, ethics and missions as he provides directional leadership for the Underground Sessions ministry at MBC.

Bob is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in ethics at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has co-authored three books: A Beautiful Mess, Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom and We Need a King After God’s Heart.

Bob married his beautiful wife, Amanda, in 2014. They have three children: Jenna, Josiah and Zoe. There is nothing more important to him than serving the Lord by loving his wife and raising his children to love and pursue Jesus.

Dave Hentschel Bio

David Hentschel is blessed to serve as the Lead Pastor of Preaching, Spiritual Formation and Care at Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge, NJ. Prior to this ministry assignment, he has enjoyed pastoring in other churches in New Jersey and Texas for over 20 years. His background in public speaking and business helps tremendously with leadership and strategic planning and is thrilled to teach the word of God to the people of God for the glory of God. He oversees our Discipleship programs (Small Groups, Adult education, Women’s Ministries, Men’s ministries), as well as our Care ministries (Care Leadership Team, Stephen Ministries, GriefShare).

David Hentschel holds an A.B.S. and a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Cairn University and a Th.M. in Bible Exposition and Pastoral Ministries from Dallas Theological Seminary. His areas of interest are in Historical and Theological studies.

He and his wife Juli enjoy three daughters and a son-in-law. Some of his favorite activities include reading, spending time with his family and playing basketball.

John Bonaventura Bio

John Bonaventura has been ecstatically married to Callen Bonaventura, a godly & gifted woman, since 2008. Callen is truly John’s best friend. John & Callen have a blessedly full quiver of 5 wonderful children: Aslan, Luna , Jude, Samuel, and Skylar. The Bonaventura family has been attending MBC since 2019 and became members in 2020. They are so thankful to have joined a church that prioritizes believing, preaching, and applying God’s Word. While John has a full-time career in sales, it has been an honor for him to also serve as part-time Director of Worship Music at MBC since 2021.
John was raised in a Bible believing home and has a long history with church music. As a child, he developed an affinity for sacred, traditional harmony and an appreciation for music composition, nurtured by piano lessons. At the age of 14, John began to teach himself electric guitar.
Although John was saved and baptized at a young age, he fell in love with the Lord at around age 27. This was when John learned to be a worshipper first and a musician second. Since then, John has had a hunger for God’s Word, a deep longing to know God, and a desire to see others experience the same grace that he has received.
John embraces a broad spectrum of contemporary musical styles and sounds, using them reverently in a progressive-traditional worship style. The Lord has used all these experiences in John’s life to produce a true heart for worshipping God, and it is his joy to worship The Lord Jesus Christ together with MBC.

Johnny Graves Bio

Johnny Graves is the Director of Youth, Young Adults and Production Ministries here at Millington Baptist Church since 2016. He was raised here at MBC by his parents where his loved for the Lord began and his life of following Jesus. He grew up in the area before he went off to college at Liberty University to study Biblical Studies (BA). Johnny is also a local high school coach/teacher at Watchung Hills Regional High School where he coaches Soccer and Volleyball. Johnny is blessed to be married to his wife Shannon, whom he is raising with his 4 children Bennett, Macie, Judah and Caiden.

Rachel Rickershauser
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

Lenore Tosi
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

Amy Huber
Director of Discipleship and Connections

Noah Graves
Director of Operations & Ministry Communications

Rachel Rickershauser Bio

Rachel Rickershauser serves as the Co-Director of Children’s Ministry at Millington Baptist Church, overseeing the elementary classes for 1st through 6th graders. She stepped into this role in 2024 after nearly eight years as the Director of Children’s Ministries, continuing her long-standing commitment to helping kids know and love Jesus.

Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Pre-Counseling from Moody Bible Institute. During her time at Moody, she served in an after-school program for children in inner-city Chicago and continued on to work at a Christian school with preschoolers. Both were formative experiences that deepened her passion for teaching kids about Jesus at a young age.

Above all, Rachel’s greatest desire is to see children grow closer to Jesus. To support that goal, she is passionate about equipping both parents and teachers to disciple kids in their faith—parents at home, and teachers at church. She also loves planning meaningful events for families and kids (such as our Hare-Raising Egg Party and VBS), supporting parents, and partnering with teachers to create a Sunday experience where kids feel welcomed, engaged, and excited to learn and grow in their faith.

Lenore Tosi Bio

Lenore Tosi serves as Co-Director of Children’s Ministry at Millington Baptist Church, focusing on nursery and preschool-aged children. With a BA in Business Administration from Lycoming College and a background in music, Lenore combines creativity and organization to create a loving, Christ-centered environment for young children.

Before stepping into full-time ministry, Lenore worked in the corporate world and later brought her leadership skills into the church setting. She has over 18 years of experience serving children and families—as a longtime Music Camp Director, Children’s Ministry Assistant, and Interim Children’s Director. She has also volunteered in VBS, Brio, HisKids, Women’s Ministry, and the Worship Team. She has been in her current role since 2024.

As a mother of three adult children, Lenore has walked through every stage of parenting, which has greatly deepened her understanding of early childhood development and the unique needs of young families. She has a heart for encouraging young moms and supporting parents during the early years.

Lenore brings strong organizational and leadership skills to her role, coordinating volunteers, planning curriculum, and managing resources to keep ministry programs running smoothly. Her mission is to help every child feel loved, valued, and excited to learn about Jesus and to partner with parents in laying a strong foundation of faith.

Amy Huber Bio

Amy Huber currently serves as the Director of Discipleship and Connections at Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge, NJ. Prior to this ministry assignment, Amy has enjoyed serving in biblical higher education at Pillar College for the past 20 years, most recently in the role of Vice President of Academic Affairs. Amy also currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Her experiences in higher education leadership, student engagement, and program development coupled with her passion for spiritual formation and cultivating a sense of community align with her new role and she is thrilled to join the MBC team this January. Amy holds a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Tech, a Master of Education from Liberty University, and is a Doctor of Education (Candidate) at Bethel University. Amy and her husband, Warren, have been married for 23 years. Amy loves spending time outdoors at the shore, hiking, gardening, playing pickleball, and creating wire tree sculptures.

Noah Graves Bio

Noah Graves serves as the Director of Operations & Ministry Communications at Millington Baptist Church. Noah has gone to Millington his whole life and has always been apart of the church. He graduated from Ridge High School and completed his undergraduate residentially at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia with a degree in Business Administration. Noah recently completed his Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies degree through Liberty University Online. When Noah isn’t working at MBC you’ll find him on the Pickleball courts or spending time with his nieces and nephews!

Support Staff

Kristie Gall
Administrative and Financial Manager

Tim Youtkus
Production & Outreach Manager

Laura Garcell
Office Assistant

Deb Graisser
Office Assistant

Kristie Gall Bio

Currently serving as the Administrative and Financial Manager at MBC, I’ve worn many hats over the past two years—ranging from Office Manager to Facilities Manager, and acting as an all-around right hand to the team wherever I’m needed. An ongoing project I’m working on includes creating an interactive administrative calendar of events and campus activities, which also encompasses coordinating property maintenance across all three campus buildings and five private homes. Before joining MBC, I spent 18 years working in our family-owned automotive business, where I managed everything from payroll and parts ordering to service writing and the occasional diagnostic call. My background is rooted in hands-on experience rather than formal education, providing me with a practical, real-world understanding of business operations. I’m especially strong in time management, with a talent for prioritizing and organizing multiple projects simultaneously. When I’m not working, my favorite way to recharge is spending time with my family—usually gathered around a big meal and a card game. And if we’re extra blessed, you’ll find us soaking in the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Tim Youtkus Bio

Tim is the Production Manager at Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge, NJ.
He is a graduate of Ridge High School in Basking Ridge and also spent time at Manhattan College in the Bronx, where he studied Elementary Education, Sports Media, and Psychology.
Tim has a passion for production, outreach, and youth ministry. He is the co-founder of the current Band of Brothers ministry at MBC and also serves as a youth leader. He oversees live services, creates content, and produces the MBC Unhindered podcast network—which includes three distinct shows designed to equip listeners at the intersection of faith, culture, and real-life discipleship.
Tim is currently pursuing the Colson Fellows Program, a rigorous Christian worldview training course designed to help leaders live and lead faithfully in today’s culture.
He is married to his beautiful wife, Nicole. They were married in May of 2024, and Tim would tell you his favorite moments are the ones spent with her.

Laura Garcell Bio

Laura has been a valued member of Millington Baptist Church for over 40 years. Throughout that time, she has served in numerous roles, including helping to launch the Shared Interest Groups, supporting the office staff as needed, and embracing her role as the church’s unofficial organizer. She is excited to join the MBC team in an official office capacity and looks forward to continuing her service alongside the staff.

Deb Graisser Bio

Deb Graisser is our newest addition to the MBC team and serves as the MBC Office Assistant!

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

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

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

Jeff Callender

Tom DiProspero

Chris Dowden

*Pastor Bob Erbig

Hector Garcell

(Secretary)

*Pastor Dave Hentschel

Darren Hernandez (Chair)

Ken Huber (Vice Chair)

John McCarthy (Treasurer)

Harish Radha

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

Click HERE for the caregiver volunteer response card.

Questions or need help?

Craig McLaughlin

CARE Ministry Coordinators

What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

Questions?

John Bonaventura

Questions?

John Bonaventura

MBC 2018 Worship Concert

Baptism

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

WE'RE SAVING YOU A SEAT

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.

WE'RE SAVING YOU A SEAT

Priority One: Growing together.

Building relationships are a key to the learning process | 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

Alternating Sunday mornings programming for 5th and 6th grade children | Contact

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.

WE'RE SAVING YOU A SEAT

Living the life we should live.

9:00am | 10:45am

What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

What to expect: Sunday Morning Schedule

Staff & Elders

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

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.

Questions?

Bruce Corke

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Questions or need help?

Craig McLaughlin

Questions or need help?

Craig McLaughlin