Christianity Explored: Begins May 4th at 10:45am

April 17, 2025April 16, 2025 by Marc DAgusto

Looking for answers, meaning, or just a place to ask? Join us for a seven-week journey through the heart of Christianity!

Location: Youth & Family Ministry Building

Can we know God?

Seven sessions looking at Jesus’s life in Mark’s gospel, meeting the man who claimed to be God and discovering how he changed history.

Christianity Explored
A relaxed and informal way of sharing the best news you can ever hear, and gives people space and time to think about the big questions of life.

What’s each session about?

Over seven sessions, guests will read Mark’s Gospel to find out more about the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith – Jesus Christ.

The structure of each session is simple: a short Bible study, a talk (you can give your own using our talk outlines or use our films) and a discussion based on the talk.

Now available!

April 15, 2025April 14, 2025 by Marc DAgusto

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

by David Hentschel & Bob Erbig

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

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

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

Explore powerful biblical themes through the lives of:

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

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

Don’t miss this powerful and transformative study.

👉 Get your copy now on Amazon: Click HERE to order NOW

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

We Need a King, After God’s Heart

by David Hentschel & Bob Erbig

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

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

The Bridge – June 1st, 2025

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by Noah Graves

The Next Bridge: Sunday June 1st

When: 12:30pm on Sunday June 1st, 2025.

Where: Fellowship Hall, lower level of the Main Building (Sanctuary). Feel free to bring the whole family!

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

Click HERE for registration

Contact Amy Huber for more information.

We look forward to seeing you then!

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

A Divine Blueprint

April 26, 2025April 1, 2025 by Marc DAgusto

Building Healthy Churches

The letter of 1 Timothy is one of the pastoral epistles, written by Paul, as a mentor to a younger protégé Timothy, a pastor and significant part of his first century itinerate ministry. This book provides us with a holistic vision for the church, it is concerned with what the church believes, how it is led, and seeks to shape how it lives in public. This letter teaches us about commendable Christian leadership and how the church should be known for how we are concerned for those less fortunate as it seeks to follow Jesus. This epistle is helpful in the building of healthy churches and it inspires us to collectively fight the good fight of faith.

Supporting Resources
Se7en Churches of Revelation – small group workbook

Se7en Churches of Revelation – Sermon Series
Symbols in the Book of Revelation.

Act I Sermon Schedule:
12/3 Luke 1:1-4 Intro: Letter to Theophilus & Overview
12/10 Luke 1:5-38 Prediction of John and Jesus’ Birth
12/7 Luke 1:39-80 Mary’s Prayer and Zechariah’s Prophecy
12/24 Luke 2:1-52 The Birth of Jesus
Christmas Eve Morning at 10am
Christmas Eve 4pm & 5:30pm

Don't miss ACT II - Introduction of Jesus, Luke 3-9. Beginning December 31

Previous Sermons in this Series

Charter Day, May 17

April 9, 2025February 28, 2025 by Noah Graves

Save the Date! Saturday, May 17, Downtown Basking Ridge

MBC will once again participate in the township’s annual Charter Day in 2025! Charter day is a fantastic day to experience community and shine Jesus’ light through our Millington Baptist Church booth to the world. Interested in seving? Register HERE as a volunteer to serve at the MBC booth!

For more information, contact Amy Huber, Director of Discipleship and Connections at ahuber@millingtonbaptist.org

Save the Date! Saturday, May 17, Downtown Basking Ridge

MBC will once again participate in the township’s annual Charter Day. We would appreciate support in helping us connect with our local community once again through your generosity and your willingness to serve.

There are several ways you can help. Register below for a complete volunteer schedule. Place your name in the area of service and time slot you desire. Details will follow as we fill our spots.

We hope you will join us as we minister together to our friends and neighbors in Bernards Township.

VBS 2025 – True North

April 30, 2025January 22, 2025 by Noah Graves

July 14-18, 2025 - REGISTRATION OPEN

Guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!

Contact Rachel for waitlist

July 14, 2025 — July 18, 2025
9:00am to 12:15pm
• $35 for 1 child
• $60 for 2 children
• $90 for 3 or more
Add just $3 to receive the music digital download card! (Valued at $7)

Registration for the True North Team is now open! 7th graders through adults can register to volunteer.

• If it’s your first time volunteering, we’ll ask you to go through our screening process.
• NOTE: Priority is given to Returning VBS volunteers, MBC attenders, and 6th graders returning as 7th grade volunteers. Teens and adults from other churches may be put on a volunteer waitlist.

Contact Rachel Rickershauser with any questions

MBC Digital Ministries: Podcasts, YouTube and Pastor blogs

April 16, 2024March 25, 2024 by Marc DAgusto

Pickleball+ Every Sunday 4PM

April 25, 2025May 17, 2023 by Marc DAgusto

Every Sunday, 4:00pm, MBC Campus

Pickleball is BACK!!!

Spend Sunday Evenings with your MBC family!

All ages are welcome.

There will be pickup Pickleball for those interested, as well as other fun games for the whole family to enjoy together!

Sunday 4/27/25 will be our first Sunday back!

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR THIS SUNDAY 5/12/24

Happy Mother’s Day!

Pickleball is cancelled this week.

See you next week!

MBC is Hiring

May 1, 2025March 24, 2022 by Heather Wenzel

MBC’s vision is to be: Firmly Planted, Growing Together, Made to Multiply. To that end, we are seeking to fill one position on staff that will help us realize this vision. Click on the job title link to learn more about the position’s specific responsibilities and requirements.

Current positions available at MBC

Office Assistant

The Office Assistant provides essential communication, worship and administrative support to MBC’s ministries, Pastors and Ministry Team members as they seek to build up the body of Christ at MBC. This position also requires that the information that MBC keeps on its people, its activities and classes, and its facilities be well organized, current, accurate, and can be retrieved and used when and how it is needed.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part time 12-16 hours/week

Interested candidates should forward a resume and any questions to Pastor Dave Hentschel at dave@Millingtonbaptist.org

Connections and Hospitality Coordinator

Under the direction of the Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Care (Or current PLT member), the Connections and Hospital Coordinator (CHC) oversees all assimilation, connections and hospitality functions of the church outlined below. The CHC will also work with other volunteer ministry groups to ensure smooth functioning of the church on a daily and long-term basis. A written, annual review will be prepared by the supervising PLT member and will be discussed with the incumbent along with an elder liaison if needed.

Employment Status: Part-Time, 20+ hours/week

Administrative and Financial Manager (Interim)

Under the direction of the Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Care (Or current PLT member) and the Board of Elders, the Administrative and Financial Manager (AFM) oversees all administrative and financial functions of the church as outlined below. The AFM will also work in cooperation with the Finance Team, the Pastoral Leadership Team, as well as other volunteer ministry groups to ensure smooth functioning of the church on a daily and long-term basis. A written, annual review will be prepared by the supervising PLT member.
Employment Status: Full-Time, 40-50 hours/week

Operations and Ministry Administrator (Interim)

The Operations and Ministry Administrator (OMA) provides essential communication and administrative support to MBC’s ministries, Pastors and Ministry Team members as they seek to build up the body of Christ at MBC. This position also requires that the information that MBC keeps on its people, its activities and classes, and its facilities, be well organized, current, accurate, and can be retrieved and used when and how it is needed.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, approx. 40-45 hours/week

Little Footprints Learning Center: 2 1/2 year old Assistant

LFLC is looking for a 2 1/2 year old Assistant on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings starting January 2023. The hours are from 8:45am – 12:30pm. If you love Jesus and little children, please contact Kathy Dolbier at 908-647-0011, or by email at kathy@littlefootprintsnj.com

Come join our staff and be blessed while being a blessing to the precious children He sends our way and their families!

Part Time Discipleship Coordinator

MBC is looking to hire a Part-Time Discipleship Coordinator. The MBC Discipleship Coordinator will oversee discipleship initiatives in the church (adult education, small groups, women’s ministry, men’s ministry) to help the MBC church body be supported and to mature in their faith. The Discipleship Coordinator will work closely with and report to the MBC Lead Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Care.

Office & Information Manager

MBC is looking to hire a Full-Time Office & Information Manager. The Office & Information Manager provides essential communication and administrative support to various ministries, Pastors and Ministry Team members as they seek to build up the body of Christ at MBC. This position also requires that MBC information on our facilities, classes, events, and community be organized and accurate. The Office & Information Manager serves under the direct supervision of the Sr. Director of Administration & Connection Ministries and works cooperatively with the Director of Communications.

If you, or someone you know, may be interested in applying for this position, please contact Scott Rajoppi by phone at 908-647-0594 x28, or by email at srajoppi@millingtonbaptist.org.

Financial Manager

MBC is looking to hire a Full-Time Financial Manager. The Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing most aspects of the church’s financial matters. This person has the responsibility of insuring the Church’s financial operations are processed and reported accurately and with integrity. This includes managing the day-to-day business processes and providing support to the Leadership Team. This will include but is not limited to the responsibility for internal control and providing assistance for the annual audit of MBC financial records. The Financial Manager shall report to and be accountable to the Board of Elders of the Church and shall maintain open communication and work cooperatively with the church’s Leadership and staff.

If you, or someone you know, may be interested in applying for this position, please contact Scott Rajoppi by phone at 908-647-0594 x28, or by email at srajoppi@millingtonbaptist.org.

Membership

May 1, 2025July 27, 2021 by Marc DAgusto

Next Membership Class is May 8 @ 6:30pm

Let us know if you are interested in joining our community HERE.

Why Membership

Unlike a social-club membership, where the organization exists to serve the members, church membership is more akin to being in a family, or sports team. Membership at MBC exists as a united group of believers who are counted on in an attempt to fulfill a common purpose of becoming a provider of God’s love and care to others. We are a church not for ourselves, but for others. Members commit to joining a spiritual family that provides encouragement and support to one another. We are called to a higher degree of responsibility, service and sacrifice. Our elders and leaders pledge to assist our members with care, counsel, prayer and teaching.

Is Church Membership Biblical?

We hope that, as the Lord leads, you make a covenant to be part of our church family.

Four Steps to becoming a Member…

If you are interested in becoming a member please read through our four-step process below.

Step One: Membership Class

We want you to make an informed decision about joining our church. We periodically offer a Membership class that explains our values and beliefs and discusses the next steps to joining MBC. All prospective members are invited to attend our Membership class. This is where you will learn about the history and vision of MBC, acquaint yourself with its ministries and opportunities, and dialogue with elders and other congregants on questions you may have about the church or Christian community. The curriculum is composed of one 3-hour class in which we cover: Articles of Faith & Doctrinal Positions, Church Covenant, Vision & Mission Life.

Upon completion, those who attended are able but not obligated to sign up for a membership interview, the second step of the membership process.

For more information on how to become a member please contact the main office at: 908.647.0594 or reach out to MBC’s email.

Step Two: Baptism

Baptism:

For many, baptism is the first public step of obedience to Christ. If you have not been baptized following salvation, we ask you to take this step before becoming a Member.

Step Three: Signing the Covenant

Signing the Covenant

Sign the statement of faith and church covenant, and the application would go to the elders.

Step Four: Meet with an Elder

Meet with an Elder

The final step is for the prospective member meets with an Elder for approximately 45 mins to provide basic biographical information and recount God’s converting work in his or her life.