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VBS 2025 – True North

February 27, 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

Year-End Giving for 2025

November 25, 2024November 20, 2024 by Noah Graves

Firmly Planted, Growing Together, Made to Multiply in 2025.
Partner with us as we sow seeds of faith, cultivate spiritual growth & bear life-giving fruit within our community.

Operations

Evangelism

MBC is thrilled to be a part of the emerging growth of God’s redemption and mission for our church.

In the year 2025, we will accomplish our vision of increased cultural engagement by equipping the MBC body of believers, working with our local and global partners, and continuing campus upgrades.

We are thrilled to announce that in 2026, Millington Baptist Church will be celebrating its 175th anniversary! For nearly two centuries, God has been faithful to our church, guiding us through seasons of growth, change, and impact in our community. This milestone is not only a testament to His grace but also to the legacy of faithfulness passed down through generations of believers. As we look ahead to this special anniversary, we invite you to join us in celebrating our rich history and anticipating the future God has in store for our church. Stay tuned for more details as we prepare to commemorate this incredible journey!

Serving Him Together, Pastor Dave and Pastor Bob

Vision for 2025

Please ask God to guide your giving and consider making your best possible donation as an investment so we may be firmly planted, growing together, and sharing God’s love to everyone. We envision that your generous contributions for the five initiatives we outline below will deepen our congregation’s love for God, widen our love for each other, and live tall so we may be a beacon of hope to the community here where we are planted.

Please take a look below to see what
MBC has in store for 2025.

Because of

Your Generosity

We are filled with joy for an incredible 2024 at MBC!

2024 was a remarkable year of growth for MBC, both in terms of impact and spiritual depth. MBC’s call to advance the Kingdom of God in NJ is accomplished through your support in time, talent and treasure. Thank you for your radical generosity! The list of all God did this past year is breathtaking. We began a partnership with Buxmont Christian Counseling Center, allowing many people to find healing. Our summer internship program trained three interns for leadership in the church and marketplace. MBC was able to provide educational scholarship our partner organization, Street Hope Alive, as well as funding for a summer sports camp in Romania through Josiah Venture. The next generation was empowered through our Youth Summer Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic and our AWANA program continues to flourish. Finally, our Digital Outreach ministries continue to spread the Gospel through podcasts and videos, and our Pickle ball ministry has connected many into deeper community. Praise God for what he did through your generosity!

Church Operations

Effective Management for Ministry Growth
Millington Baptist Church has a long history of serving the community and fostering spiritual growth. To continue this mission, we have multiple areas of our ministry that we will use to expand the kingdom.

Raising our next generation leaders:
Internship Program Expansion
Last summer marked the first year of a revitalized internship program at MBC. We took on three internships in the ministry areas of worship, youth ministry, and production arts. In additional to their practical experience, these interns participating in a biblical worldview training course to prepare them for ministry in the church or marketplace.

This program was a success and this year we envision an expansion. We want to double our interns in a variety of ministry fields. Our goal is to train and raise up a new generation of Christian leaders who will guide the people of God within, or outside the walls of the church. You giving will help fund this program in the coming year.

Welcome our New
Director of Discipleship & Connections
We are excited to welcome Amy Huber as our new Director of Discipleship and Connections, starting January 1, 2025. Amy brings a wealth of experience in student engagement and spiritual development, having served in various roles that foster belonging and growth within the church community. Her passion for helping others connect, grow in their faith, and build meaningful relationships will be a tremendous asset to our ministry. Please join us in welcoming Amy to the team as we look forward to the impact she will have in shaping our discipleship and connection ministries!

Download our new & improved
MBC Church App (CHMS)
We are excited to introduce our new church database system and app upgrade, known as CHMS (Church Management Software)! This powerful tool will enhance our ability to connect, engage, and serve our church community more effectively. With CHMS, we will streamline our administrative processes, improve communication, and provide a user-friendly experience for our members.
The upgraded app will allow you to easily access important information, register for events, manage your giving, and connect with small groups and ministries. We believe that CHMS will not only improve our operational efficiency but also foster a deeper sense of community among our congregation. We look forward to rolling out this new system and app, and we can’t wait to see how it will help us grow in our mission to serve and connect with one another!

Enrich Your Advent Season: Daily Reflections on the Gospel of Luke
MBC’s devotional Book for the Advent season
This Advent season, we invite you to journey with us through our new devotional, inspired by the Gospel of Luke and thoughtfully written by members of our congregation. We hope that as you read and reflect on these devotionals, you will find new wonder and peace in the Savior who came for you. May these reflections enrich your heart as you celebrate the gift of Christ this Christmas. If you’d like to get a copy on Amazon click HERE

The MBC Internship program is growing!

Amy Huber

Director of Discipleship & Connections

Do even more with our Church Management System

Get it here

Celebrating Christ

for Spiritual Growth

Cultivating the Christian Life!

In the realm of spiritual formation, this year has been nothing short of transformative. Our journey on Sunday mornings in 2024 has taken us through the entire Gospel of Luke and the Book of Revelation, offering profound insights and fostering a deeper understanding of Scripture and its relevance to our lives. The launch of numerous new small groups has created intimate spaces for fellowship, prayer, and shared spiritual growth, connecting members in meaningful ways. Our adult education program has flourished, providing intellectual and spiritual nourishment with courses on ‘How to Read the Bible,’ an enlightening eschatology seminar, and a Financial Peace University (FPU) class. These initiatives have not only broadened our knowledge but also ignited a collective passion for continuous learning and spiritual exploration.

Local Compassion

Faith-based mobile front-line provider of homeless

City Relief

City Relief (CR) is one of our strategic local partner ministries—and they do amazing work! They are a faith-based mobile front-line provider of homeless services that operates in communities where individuals are struggling and need support. Our vision is to create a world where everyone has a place to call home, the support to thrive, and the opportunity to give back.
One of the communities they seek to impact in Newark, NJ. CR is set to expand its outreach efforts in Newark, with the goal of launching two weekly direct service opportunities and establishing an office space in the city to provide more sustained services. Through these initiatives, we expect to serve at least 70 people each week, welcoming them into a safe community where they can access essential resources such as meals, socks, and hygiene kits, and much more.
How can MBC help? To effectively serve the Newark community, CR needs to hire additional staff, invest in outreach and other startup costs, and allocate a budget for increased ongoing programmatic expenses to support our services in Newark. By adding a Newark Programs Manager and Coordinator, CR can transition from monthly street engagements to consistent weekly outreach efforts.
You giving will reach the poor and unhoused in Newark this year!

We are launching
Grief Share!
We are excited to announce the launch of a GriefShare ministry at Millington Baptist Church next year. GriefShare is a caring support group designed to help those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This Christ-centered program offers encouragement, understanding, and healing through practical resources and compassionate community. Whether you are grieving a recent loss or continuing to work through your grief, GriefShare provides a safe place to share, learn, and find hope in Christ. Stay tuned for more details as we prepare to begin this important ministry.

Matthew 19:14

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Brick & Mortar

3027 Valley Road Purchase
For many years, the church has had a long-term vision of acquiring adjacent properties to create opportunities for future growth and expansion. This strategic plan has been driven by the desire to ensure that the church can continue to meet the needs of its congregation and community as it grows. One of the key steps in this vision was the acquisition of nearby properties, which would allow for greater flexibility in the development of new programs, facilities, or services.

This year, we are excited to announce that we have successfully completed the first phase of this vision with the purchase of the house at 3027 Valley Road. This milestone marks a significant achievement in our efforts to prepare for future growth, as it positions us to utilize the surrounding space in ways that align with the church’s mission and goals. The acquisition of this property brings us closer to realizing the larger plan for expansion, which we believe will benefit not only our church family but the community at large.

Thanks to careful financial planning and the availability of assets, we are pleased to share that this purchase was completed without the need for financing. This means that the church is able to move forward in a fiscally responsible manner, free from additional debt, and remain focused on our vision for the future. This is a blessing and a testament to the resources and support we have been fortunate to receive over the years.

The house, which was cherished for many years, is currently undergoing construction with direction from Mark Melillo. We are thrilled to share that the renovations are nearing completion, and we look forward to seeing the updated space fully realized soon.

Financial Covenants
Church finances often consist of various funds designated for specific purposes, earmarked funds if you will. After careful review, the finance team and elder board identified some long-term funds and made the decision to un-restrict a portion of them to assist in the cash purchase of 3027 Valley Road. This decision was made with the commitment to restore those funds to their original accounts and purposes.

To ensure this, the finance team has established quarterly goals to fully replenish the funds by the end of the fiscal year. While this is an ambitious target, the team is confident that, with the continued generosity of our congregation, the funds will be restored as planned

K&M Maintenance Contract
As the campus continues to expand in both numbers and size, the amount of onsite activities is also increasing. With the growth of events and people on campus, our facilities will naturally require more upkeep and attention. In October, we were excited to announce a new partnership with KM Maintenance Company. KM will provide us with a staff member onsite every weekday for miscellaneous cleaning projects, room setups, and smaller tasks.

Additionally, there will be a dedicated person responsible for managing cleaning across the entire campus to ensure continuity. KM Maintenance is a local company that truly cares about the community and the presentation of our campus. They also service other large facilities, such as Summit Medical Group and Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church. With their impressive responsiveness, KM Maintenance is well-equipped to manage the many large projects occurring around campus.

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Next Generation

Radical Mentoring
We are excited to continue our Radical Mentoring program at Millington Baptist Church in the coming year, helping men grow deeper in their faith through intentional discipleship, accountability, and community. Radical Mentoring has been transformative for many, and we’re committed to continuing this life-changing journey.
In addition, we are launching a new follow-up program designed for those who have completed Radical Mentoring. This second-year program will focus on continued spiritual growth, leadership development, and practical ways to live out your faith in all areas of life. Stay tuned for more information as we equip men to take the next step in their walk with Christ!

Passion Conference
The next generations (or young adults) are not the future leaders of the church, they are already the leaders of the church. They need to be empowered to go out and lead with courage and boldness now as our church desperately needs to minister to the next generation. Our culture is pulling them in with all it’s might and we need to train our young leaders today to disciple and win people for Christ.
We will prepare our young adults to lead and walk by faith through our new initiative of a bi weekly small group as well as sending them out to the passion conference in Atlanta Georgia in January. May the Lord bless these endeavors as our next generation of leaders are being equipped.

Mark 16:15

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”

Global Missions

Senegal
At MBC, missions is part of our heartbeat. We love when people come to know Jesus, and we love when the Kingdom of God is built in very tangible ways. Specifically, MBC has a strategic focus on Senegal, West Africa. We support World Partner missionaries in the country and we partner with a local congregation in their evangelisms efforts in rural Senegalese villages.
This year, we feel led to give above and beyond to support the Bartimee Hospital in the strategic city of Thies. Your giving will help us purchase critical medical equipment, meeting the physical needs of the Senegalese people. The Lord calls us to proclaim the Gospel—he also calls us to be Salt and Light as we demonstrate the Gospel by caring for the poor.

Youth Mission Trip
As our teenagers are growing in their faith and taking this as a personal relationship with their maker, their hearts to serve and bless others are growing as well. Our summer mission trips are always a highlight of our students summer as they go out of their comfort zone and typical day to go serve the Lord where he calls us. Our church support not only allows them to go but allows encourages them knowing the church truly cares about them and their walk with the Lord.

1st Timothy 6:17-19

“As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.”

Evangelism

Contend Conference
Living your public life as a Christian in not easy! Each year new challenges arise as the culture grows increasing hostile to our faith. What do we do? In 2023, MBC hosted it’s first “Contend Conference” to great effect. The goal of this conference is “equipping the saints the engage the skeptics.” This involves the areas of cultural engagement, apologetics and public theology. We believe MBC has the resource to lead regionally in this area and bless other churches!
Our keynote speaker is Alisa Childers, a popular author and sough after speaker on these topics. The theme is “resisting the drift” in both culture and theology. With your generosity through time, talents and treasure, we hope increase our impact up to 30% through live attenders and livestream participants.
In recent memory, it has never been more important to ground yourself with a robust Biblical Worldview to influence the outside world for the Gospel. Your generosity will change our world!

Colson Fellows Affiliate
As a follow up to the Contend Conference, MBC plans to launch a Colson Fellows Training Program in summer of 2025. What is the Colson Fellows Program? Here is how the Colson Center for Christian Worldview describes it:
“Colson Fellows from across the globe complete a rigorous course of study that begins each July and concludes with their commissioning in May of the following year. In this ten month program, candidates follow a daily curriculum that is carefully curated and updated each year, read 12-14 books, and attend two live webinars each month with leading Christian thinkers in which they are able to engage in a lively, free-flowing exchange of ideas.”
We are praying for 10 members from MBC to participate in this program. The training will equip each person as a Christ follower in the marketplace to influence the world with the Gospel.
Your giving will help to cover some of the tuition costs for our participants! By extension, you will bless others and transform lives.

Please ask God to guide your giving and consider making your best possible donation as an investment with us as we Plant Deep Roots in the Limitless Love of God.

Year End Giving

Questions?

Kristie Gall

Administrative & Financial Manager

Contact Kristie with any questions

FREE Rightnow MEDIA

August 20, 2024August 4, 2024 by Marc DAgusto

MBC brings Rightnow Media resources to our congregation

We are excited to share that our church now has unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources. This extensive library has more than 20,000 videos taught by leaders like Francis Chan, Jennie Allen, J.D. Greear, Dr. Tony Evans, and many more. These Bible study videos can be used as part of a group study or for personal devotions, and many series include free discussion guides and handouts.

Our church believes that RightNow Media is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life—at home, at work, and in your community. In addition to series on books of the Bible, RightNow Media has videos for everyone in your family on a variety of topics like marriage, parenting, personal finances, mental health, and more. As a bonus you will also find a variety of MBC video content at your disposal. There’s even a library just for kids with over 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. RightNow Media has a free app that’s available on all major streaming devices so you and your family can access content anywhere, anytime.

You should have already received an email invitation for FREE account registration.

To get started, simply click the link in the email, create your free account, and start browsing more than 20,000 inspiring videos. We pray that RightNow Media will be a blessing to you and your family!

HAVE QUESTIONS?
Call the church office at 908-647-0594 or email Church Office

How do I log in to RightNow Media?

1. If you haven’t created your free EBC account, click HERE.
2. Once you have an account created, go to https://login.rightnowmedia.org/.
3. Enter your email and password.

How do I manage my account?

1. In the upper right-hand corner, click on your profile picture/icon.
2. Click on edit my profile to upload a photo, edit your name, email, password and curriculum preferences.
3. Click on help/support if you experience technical issues, want to browse tutorial videos, read FAQs or submit a support request to RightNow Media.

How do I invite my small group members or other friends/family?

1. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the people icon.
2. Click on ADD USER on the left-hand side.
3. Enter the email addresses of the people you’d like to invite to use this resource (your small group members, friends, family, neighbors or co-workers). Click on SEND INVITATIONS.
4. Let them know an invitation is coming their way from media@rightnow.org so they don’t think it’s spam.

How do I connect my devices to RightNow Media?

1. Click on Connect to TV in the toolbar at the top left of your screen. Select the device you’d like to connect.
2. Each page provides videos and step-by-step instructions on how to connect your device.

How do I navigate this site?

1. We suggest starting off by browsing the EBC Recommended Curriculum channel (the first section on your screen).
2. Use the top left navigation bar for a quick glance at all of the channel categories, to narrow down your search based on recently added or most popular videos or to view your queue.
3. Hover your mouse over a video to read a brief description or to add it to your queue.
4. Click on the video to read more information.
5. To watch a video right now, simply click on the sessions on the right-hand side.

Annual Meeting Presentation

Be a part of the MBC Kids Team

January 7, 2025June 10, 2024 by Marc DAgusto

Building our MBC Kids Team

There are opportunities to serve in the nursery, as a teacher or teacher’s assistant, buddy for kids with special needs, and on the check in team. If you are interested in learning more about serving on the MBC Kids Team, please reach out to Lenore Tosi or Rachel Rickershauser.

	* Nursery/Preschool & K—Lenore Tosi	ltosi@millingtonbaptist.org
	* Elementary (1-6th)–Rachel Rickershauser	rachel@millingtonbaptist.org

Building our Summer & Fall Teams

If you are interested in serving in the Children’s Ministry in the Summer or Fall, please reach out to Lenore Tosi or Rachel Rickershauser.

Nursery/Preschool & K
Lenore Tosi

ltosi@millingtonbaptist.org

Elementary (1-6th)
Rachel Rickershauser

rachel@millingtonbaptist.org

MBC Finance Team

October 23, 2024May 1, 2024 by Marc DAgusto

We NEED you! The MBC Finance Team is growing and looking for new members.

Play a vital role in stewarding Millington Baptist Church’s resources, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and aligning financial decisions with our mission and vision.

What is the MBC Finance Team

The MBC Finance team exists to provide for volunteer led oversight and direction of the stewardship of the financial and material resources of Millington Baptist Church (MBC), under the overall leadership of the Board of Elders.

A church finance team is essential for a church to faithfully steward its resources. Our team is committed to fiscally responsible budgeting, monitoring, and guiding how our church funds are spent that align with our overall mission, vision, and strategy. Church Finance Team duties and responsibilities include Giving Projections, Budget Review, Opex and Capex Funding Approvals, Facility Management, Financial Reporting, Risk Management and Safeguarding Church Assets. Our Finance team meets once a month to discuss the financial business matters of the church. (Other meetings throughout the course of the year occur as necessary.)

How do I Get Involved?

Step One: Apply Now. Tell us about yourself. Fill out our online application (HERE) to serve on the MBC finance team. (Note: MBC Church membership commitment is required)
Step Two: Meet to discuss. Once you fill out the application, a finance team member will reach out to you to further discuss the skills and talents you will bring to the finance team to see if this is a good match.
Step Three: Join the team. Your name will be brought before the board for final approval.

If you have further questions please contact

Allen Ukritnukun at (Aukritnukun@millingtonbaptist.org)

“Lay up treasures in heaven where moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.” Matthew 6:19, ESV.

What is stewardship & how we handle it?

Different ways to give

What is your giving going to?

Learning Healthy & Holy Financial Habits

Recommended Resources:

Check out Randy Alcorn’s book The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving. Alcorn lays out six helpful biblical keys to put Jesus’ admonition into play.

Attend Financial Peace University Take the class that’ll teach you step-by-step how to budget, beat debt, invest wisely, and take control of your money!

Purchase Budgeting for a Healthy Church by Jamie Dunlop

MBC Digital Ministries: Podcasts, YouTube and Pastor blogs

April 16, 2024March 25, 2024 by Marc DAgusto

The Fresh Wave Podcast

March 21, 2025August 29, 2023 by MBC Office

A Fresh Look At Faith From A Teen Perspective

Hosted by Johnny Graves and Maddy Cudia

Our NEW Youth podcast! For Youth, By Youth… And Johnny! We’re taking a fresh look at topics that students engage with on a day to day basis, shaping our viewpoint through the lens of the gospel. Come ride The Fresh Wave!

Isaiah 43:2 states: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

Check back each week & let the spirit of the Lord wash over you.

Check out our YouTube channel featuring this & other relevant topics.

We want to hear from you!

Click here to submit your questions!

Check out our audio only option.

New Believers

December 20, 2023July 24, 2022 by Marc DAgusto

Begin Your Journey Here | The Gospel of Jesus Christ is Good News! But first, there is some bad news. The Bible tells the whole story of humanity in four parts:

Creation

The first book in the Bible is Genesis, and it says that God created the world and it was good (Gen 1:31). There He created a man and a woman and placed them in a garden called Eden. 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. Sin is disobeying God and his commandments, rebelling against God, and falling short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). And mankind 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 which was a perfect sinless life and to die the death we deserved. He died as a substitute on the cross for our sins, was buried, 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.

Restoration

But this is not the end of the story… The testimony of the Bible is that God has every intention of renewing and restoring this world to a glory surpassing what it had at first. (Eph 3:20-21; Haggai 2:9) Jesus taught his disciples about the coming “renewal of all things.” (Matt 19:28). Our final destination is a renewed and restored world with resurrected bodies living with God who dwells among His people (Rev 21-22). This is why the good news is so good. We find that to be very exciting!

So what do you do now?
Our response to the Gospel is to place our faith in Christ. Are you ready to trust Him? If you have recently made a decision to begin a relationship with Jesus, how wonderful! This means two things: First, Jesus has become your savior. Second, you have become a child of God. We call this Salvation. Becoming a follower of Jesus is the most important decision you can make in your life. Know how excited we are for you!

We want to help you in any way that we can. We hope Millington Baptist Church will be a place where you can connect with God, His word, and with Christian friends. Here are some important next steps you can take:

Next Steps:

Keep Learning

Here is a book for you that will help you begin your relationship with Christ on a solid foundation. Take time to read one chapter each day.

Now That I’m a Christian: What It Means to Follow Jesus

Grow in your faith

Check out this series we did about how to grow in the Christian faith.

Cultivating the Christian life

Get Baptized

Baptism is a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ. If you’ve made the decision to trust Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, baptism is your next step of obedience! Learn more about baptism, check out our FAQs, and even sign up to be baptized by visiting our Baptism webpage.

Stay Connected

One of the best ways to grow in your faith is by being around other Christian friends who want to support you to be all God has made you to be. Here are some opportunities at MBC.

Getting You Connected

Small Groups

Adult Ed

Senior Luncheon

Shared Interest

Women’s Ministry

Pray

Our God answers prayer. Spend time with God every day talking with Him and listening to what He has to say to you through His Word and through His Spirit. If you would like other members of our Church Body to pray with you or rejoice with you over answered prayer, you may submit a request at MBC prayer.

Read your Bible

Reading God’s word is the single greatest thing you can do to grow your relationship with God. Here are some recommendations:

Youversion bible app, a good hard copy ESV Study bible, and maybe a link to the Bible project youtube channel.

We are so excited about your decision to begin a personal relationship with Jesus and want to help you follow through with this in any way that we can. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to talk about your decision!

Questions?

Pastors Bob Erbig & Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastors

Contact Bob & Dave with any questions

Questions?

Pastors Bob Erbig & Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastors

Contact Dave and Bob with any questions

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”.

-Romans 6:23, NIV

The Unveiling, Revelation of Jesus Christ

Expanding the Table for the glory of God, 2020

Meet With A Pastor

February 17, 2025July 6, 2022 by Marc DAgusto

The next Baptism will be:
August 25

Meet With A Pastor | Pastor Dave or Pastor Bob would love to meet you and meet with you personally. Our desire is to get to know one another and be shepherds of our flock. As such, we want to welcome you who attend MBC to schedule a time for spiritual support and prayer with one of our pastors. Sign up for a time slot here.

Schedule a personal meeting with a pastor & connect with our leaders for the purposes of spiritual support & prayer.

Rev. David Hentschel has been 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 the past 20 years. His background in public speaking and business helps tremendously with leadership and strategic planning and he is thrilled to have the opportunity to pastor and teach the scriptures in the local church setting. Pastor Dave 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. He is married to his wife Juli, and they enjoy three wonderful daughters and one awesome son in law. Some of his favorite activities include reading, spending time with his family and playing basketball.

Rev. Bob Erbig 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 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 apologetics, worldview, culture and ethics as he provides directional leadership for the Underground Sessions ministry at MBC. Bob is married to Amanda and they are blessed to three children: Jenna, Josiah, and Zoe.

Rev. Bob Erbig has served Millington Baptist church for 11 years and is currently the Lead Pastor for Preaching, Family Life and Mission. Bob’s role allows him to combine his passion for proclaiming God’s Word, building strong families, and empowering followers of Christ to influence the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Bob runs the Underground Sessions ministry, which focuses on current cultural topics from a Christian Worldview. Bob holds a B.A. from Eastern University in English Literature and Theatre and a M.Div. from Denver Seminary with a focus in Youth and Family Ministries. He has served churches in New Jersey and Colorado in pastoral ministry for the last 20 years. Bob is married to Amanda and together they enjoy two daughters and a son. Bob loves traveling, reading, playing sports, and catching the latest Marvel movie.

If you want to learn more about our pastors check out:

Publications by the pastors

Articles on the Pastor’s Table blog

Previous sermon series from MBC

Share your Gifts

March 20, 2025February 24, 2022 by Heather Wenzel

Review our gallery of MBC opportunities to share your gifts below, let us know where you would like to plug in.

Get Involved & Make a Difference

Jesus told us, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few” (Luke 10:2, NIV). At MBC, we believe every single follower of Jesus has been given a spiritual gift and should be equipped to serve in the body of Christ. (1 Cor 12:7) Your gifts are welcome more than ever in this season of our church.

We want to help you leverage your God-given abilities to make a difference and find fulfillment as we labor together in God’s harvest field. Check out these serving opportunities and click the “Join the Crew” link for more information about your particular area of interest.

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MBC Kids Sunday Mornings
Guiding and instructing the children of the church in God’s Word and its meaning for their lives. We have classes at 9am and 10:30am for kids birth to 6th grade.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Leaders
- Nursery caregivers
- Class leaders (preschool & elementary)
- Class assistants (preschool & elementary)
- Buddies for kids with special needs
- Substitutes

*In order to serve with MBC Kids newcomers will have to have actively attended for 6 months.

Rachel Rickershauser
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

Lenore Tosi
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

To learn more about MBC kids click here

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Summer Adventure (VBS)

One-week day camp during the summer for kids.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Crew leader (leading a small group of kids to their stations each day)
Station leader (lead lesson/activity: Bible, object lessons, video lesson, or games)
Check-in greeter
Snack preparation
Decorations design and prep
Nursery caregiver
Parking/security
A/V

Rachel Rickershauser
Director of Children’s Ministries

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Preschool educational program
for children ages 2½ – 5.

Little Footprints Learning Center is a ministry of Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. We offer a safe, nurturing preschool for 2 ½ to 5-year-old children. We strive to provide a quality education in a loving Christian environment and invite you to browse our website to learn more about our program. If you have any questions or wish to have a tour of our facility, feel free to contact us.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Prayer
- Board Member
- Substitute Teaching
- Maintenance of school ground (interior & exterior)
- Donate items (snack foods, toys)
- Volunteer time (clean toys)
- Give to the Scholarship Fund
- Sharing gifts and talents

For more information about Little Footprints Learning Center click here

Kathy Dolbier
Director

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CARE Ministries

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.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Household ministries
- Family support
- Transportation
- Visitation
- Meals

Contact the CARE Ministry or visit their webpage

Craig McLaughlin

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Unhindered Studios Podcasts

For Volunteer Opportunities Contact:

Tim Youtkus Production Manager

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Follow-up Team

Follow up with first-time visitors who have filled out connection cards on Sunday morning. The Team gives each visitor a personal call and email to thank them for coming and see if they had any questions about their visit.

Sunday Morning Coffee & Cafe

Encourage the informal gathering of our people in Fellowship Hall between the services on Sunday mornings by having coffee and donated goodies available.

Ushers and Greeters, 9am & 10:45am Services

If you are great with people and enjoy meeting and making others feel welcome, consider serving on the Welcome Team. Team members are the first contact our guests have with the people of MBC and, in some cases, the church as a whole. Members of this team serve either as greeters or ushers. Greeters are stationed at the entrances and ensure that all guests are extended a warm welcome to MBC. Ushers direct guests and engage newcomers in welcoming conversation. This team is the instrumental first step in presenting Christ, His church and His people in a positive and enriching way to everyone in attendance on Sunday.

Parking Team

Help in the parking lot to move traffic through and to more effectively manage our available space.

Connection

Shuttle Drivers
This team drives the church’s bus shuttle between the church and the Dewy Meadow Plaza overflow parking lot on Sunday mornings, on a rotating schedule.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Van and bus drivers

Dave Hentschel
Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

Buildings and Grounds

Assists in the maintenance of the premises and furnishings of the church, through both occasional help and as part of scheduled workdays.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Project work as needed
- Help on scheduled Work Day

Kristie Gall
Administrative and Financial Manager

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

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.

Questions about cost, time commitment, or something else? Click here or Contact

Bruce Corke or Carrie Isler

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Adult Sunday School Classes

Various classes at 9 AM on Sundays, meeting the needs of our adults for growth in understanding and applying God’s truth to their lives.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Leaders
- Lead couples

For more information on current class offerings click here

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual
Formation & Care

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Women’s Ministries

Women’s Ministries provide opportunities for women from MBC and the surrounding community to connect, grow in their faith, discover ways to partner in ministry, and give back to others. Are you looking for a place to connect with other women while discovering God’s Word together? Women’s Bible studies meet on Tuesday mornings at 10am in the Youth & Family Ministry building, and Tuesday evenings at 7pm via Zoom. There are also several other ongoing studies. Women’s Ministries also hosts various events for women throughout the year. Visit the Women’s page on Millington’s website for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Planning team for special events
- Women’s small group assistance

Kim McCarthy
Women’s Ministries Coordinator

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Worship Arts

Be the “upfront” lead worshipers at the 9:30am and 10:45am services.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Vocalists
- Instrumentalists

Visit their website for more information by clicking this link

John Bonaventura

Director of Worship

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Men’s Ministry
Stimulating the spiritual growth of men so that they will be effective Christian leaders in their homes, at MBC, in their jobs, and in their communities.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Men’s ministries leadership team
Service day work volunteers

For more detailed information visit the Men’s Ministry website by clicking here

Pete Lima

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Missions Team

Promotes and educates the church body concerning missions, supports our World Partners while in the field, determines how to best utilize the church’s designated funds for missions, and steers the church’s vision for missions.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Commission members
- Prayer warriors
- Writers to World Partners
- Servants, educators, and promoters
- Short term missionaries

Looking for more information? Click here

Yvonne Lai, Missions Chair
mailto: missionschair@millingtonbaptist.org

Pastor Bob Erbig, Staff Liaison

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Senior Ministry

Provides fellowship and support for the senior members of MBC as well as an avenue of outreach to their friends and neighbors. Seniors gather on the third Friday (October through June) for lunch, followed by a program of interest, enrichment, enjoyment, and outreach. One or two special events are held during the year.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Coordinator
- Kitchen staff
- Mailing list volunteers

For more information click here

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual
Formation & Care

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Small Groups
Small groups are a primary way that we seek to live in an authentic community at MBC.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Small-Group Leader, Assistant Leader,
- Small-Group Host

Small-Group Leader Interest Form
If you are interested in leading, assisting a leader, or hosting a small group, please indicate your interest on the form.

Small-Group Leader, Assistant, and Host Roles & Responsibilities

For a current list of small groups click here

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual
Formation & Care

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Sunday Morning The Rush Hour
Junior High and Senior High young people meet at 9:00am on Sunday mornings, deepening their understanding and commitment to the truths of God’s Word for their lives.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Teachers
- Teacher couples

The Break

This is a chance every week for students to take a “break” from their weekly routine to hear relevant teaching, engage in small group discussion, and take part in fun, creative activities.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Leaders
- Assistant leaders

Various Monthly & Quarterly Events

Fellowship and service opportunities, including fun activities, retreats, service projects, and short-term mission trips.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Assistant leaders
- Drivers

Visit the Teens Rush Page for all the details

Johnny Graves
Director of Youth, Young Adults &
Production Ministries

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Audio Visual Team

Volunteer Opportunities:

ProPresenter: Facilitates the various media components through video projection during the Sunday AM worship services.

Sound Technician: Operates the sound equipment and provides audio support for the sanctuary and fellowship hall during Sunday AM services. (May occasionally be requested for special events.)

Lighting Technician: Operates the house / theatrical lighting equipment for Sunday AM worship services. (May occasionally be requested for special events.)

Video Recorder: Operates the camera equipment to capture, record, and stream Sunday AM worship services. (May occasionally be requested for special events.)

Tim Youtkus Production Manager

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Finance Team

Administer the church’s financial activities, appoint all non-pastoral staff people, and be responsible for the physical assets of the church (including its buildings and grounds).

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Team Members, including Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary

Allen Ukritnukun, Finance Team Chair

Office Help

Volunteer Opportunity:

- Assist with various tasks and miscellaneous office help

Money Counters

Volunteer Opportunity:

Counting all monies given to MBC, whether a Sunday morning offering or money collected in various ministries.

Kristie Gall
Administrative and Financial Manager

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Communications

We believe that every item we produce, every look and feel we apply, contributes to forwarding our church mission and telling the greater story of the Gospel. We want all of our efforts to communicate the truth and beauty of the Gospel without hindrances and obstructions constituted by confusion, chaos, and disorganization. If you have questions or are interested in serving alongside of us in any of the following capacities please contact Marc D’Agusto.

Graphic Design: Artists may assist in creating our print media, sermon series imagery, signage, and other digital media.

Photography & Video: Photography and video are vital and growing elements here at MBC. We utilize these forms within the services as well as various media outlets to tell the emerging story of MBC’s Christ centered community. Currently, photographers and videographers capture a variety of MBC events and tell these stories in various print and digital social media outlets. If you have experience in photography, film editing, and/or producing, we would love for you to join our efforts.

Social Media: Interested in social media? Can’t stop tweeting? In our ever-connecting world, it is vital we use all means possible to communicate the grace of the Gospel and the narrative of our growing community.

Marc D’Agusto

Director of Communications

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