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Disability Training Event

Disability Training Event
Saturday, October 17th 8:30am – 11:30am

This regional training event, hosted in partnership with Joni and Friends, is designed to help participants grow in confidence, awareness, and practical skill as they minister to individuals and families affected by disability.

The morning will be led by Sarah Bush, Regional Coordinator with Joni and Friends. Sarah will guide attendees through helpful training that strengthens both understanding and ministry practice, equipping people to interact with greater care, confidence, and gospel-centered compassion.

The gospel-centered truth behind including the disability community in church and why we need to be intentional about making disciples of all nations, including those affected by disabilities.

WHY: What does God say about people affected by disability? And how did Jesus model how we should treat people affected by disability?
WHAT does that look like for the church?
Supporting a person affected by disability actually supports the entire family
WHO is qualified to support people affected by disability at church? (hint: you don’t need to be an expert at anything!)
Etiquette tips: using the appropriate language and action steps to welcoming people affected by disability into your church
HOW do we support people affected by disability?

Time
8:30am – 11:30am

Cost
Free

Breakfast
Included

Leader
Sarah Bush, Regional Coordinator with Joni and Friends

Audience
MBC attendees and churches throughout the surrounding region

Purpose

The goal of this event is to equip participants to serve people with disabilities and their families with greater understanding, dignity, and confidence. The training will help attendees develop a more thoughtful awareness of disability ministry and offer practical ways to build welcoming, accessible, and meaningful ministry environments.

Schedule

8:30am Breakfast and welcome

9:00am Training session with Sarah Bush

10:30am Discussion, questions, and practical application

11:15am Closing encouragement and next steps

11:30am Event concludes

Invitation Scope

This event will be shared with MBC attendees as well as churches throughout the surrounding area. The intent is to make the training accessible not only to those already serving in disability ministry, but also to those who are exploring how they can better understand, welcome, and minister to people with disabilities.

Who Should Attend

Current volunteers and leaders serving within disability ministry
Church members who want to grow in their ability to care well for people with disabilities
Anyone who wants a greater awareness of how to interact with, welcome, and minister to individuals and families affected by disability
Ministry leaders from MBC and other churches in the area who want to strengthen their church’s approach to disability ministry

Questions?

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

Questions?

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

-2 Timothy 4:1-5, ESV-

Bible Study Fellowship, Mondays 6:55pm

Men & Women's BSF

Begins Monday, September 14th @ 6:55pm, MBC

Romans speaks to our deepest struggles—doubt, pride, fear, and guilt—and leads us to God’s grace. Written for ordinary people, it offers real hope for real life.

In this study, discover how the God who saves also transforms, moving us from striving to surrender, from fear to faith, and from guilt to grace..

Questions? Contact: John Drew, Men’s Class Administrator, or Priya Mamidi, Women’s Class Administrator.

Women will meet in the YFMB (Youth & Family Ministry Building). Men are in the Sanctuary.

Garden Workday August 27th

Calling all gardeners (and gardener wannabes)! Help us prepare work on our church garden grounds. Join us Thursday, August 27th, 6pm – 8pm. Come for as little or as long as you’re able—we’d love your help!

Questions?

Kristie Gall

Administrative & Financial Manager

Contact Kristie with any questions

Embracing your Christian Identity – Small Group experience

Leaders: Andrew Strain, MBC Elder

Our identity and how we view ourselves affects our behaviors and decisions we make in live. When we tell others we are “in Christ” what does that mean? Learn about who we were created to be, who we are under the fall, and who we are as God’s redeemed. How we should let our Christian Identity guide us going forward in life.

Class will be on Sundays at 11am for five consecutive weeks April 26 – May 24 in YFMB 203.

Watch this video to learn more!

Please contact Andrew Strain with any additional questions.

Register here to join this class!

Christianity Explored Fall 2026

What is 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.

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.

When does the group meet
Christianity Explored begins Sunday April 19 and runs to May 31. The group will meeting YFMB room 204 at 11am on Sundays.

Questions?
Contact the MBC Office ()

Disability Ministry

Our Vision
Weakness Is Not the Exception. It’s the Canvas.

Throughout Scripture, God consistently reveals His glory not through strength, achievement, or perfection—but through limitation, suffering, and dependence. From Jacob’s limp to Moses’ stammering tongue, from Mephibosheth welcomed at the king’s table to the man born blind, the biblical witness is clear: disability is not an exception to the image of God, but an expression of it. At Millington Baptist Church, Upside Down Glory is our commitment to live out this conviction together—building a church family where every person, of every ability, is welcomed, discipled, and empowered as an essential member of the Body of Christ.

This ministry is more than a program—it is a culture. Through our partnership with Joni and Friends, our Disability Leadership Team (DsLT), and a growing network of care, hospitality, and outreach, we are working toward a church that looks like the Kingdom: a table with room for everyone. Whether you are personally navigating disability, loving someone who is, or simply answering a call to serve the overlooked, there is a place for you here. Explore the resources below, join our team, and help us become a church known for the upside-down, glory-revealing love of Jesus Christ.

“Dignity before ability. Belonging before healing.”

Christ-Centered
Every act of service reflects the compassion and truth of Jesus.

Collaboration
We partner across ministries with unity, humility, and shared purpose.

Learning Posture
We pursue continual growth in understanding and practice.

Hospitality
We create environments of belonging for every individual and family.

Outreach
We engage our community as ambassadors of Christ’s inclusive love.

First Step
Help Us Serve You Well

Every person’s story is different. Our Disability Intake Form helps us understand the unique needs of individuals and families in our congregation and community—so we can walk alongside you with care that is personal, not generic.

Takes about 5 minutes

Confidential and reviewed by our Care Team

Helps us connect you with the right people and resources

No obligation—just a conversation starter

Resources
Grow Deeper. Serve Better.
Whether you’re new to disability ministry or looking to deepen your theological foundations, these resources will equip and inspire you.

Sermon Series

Upside Down Glory — 8 Week Series.
This series walks through Scripture to redefine ability, confront suffering with hope, and build a truly welcoming church family.

Ministry Partner

Joni and Friends
MBC has partnered with Joni and Friends to develop training, coaching, and resources for disability ministry in our local church and community.

Recommended Reading

Books on Disability & the Church
MBC has partnered with Joni and Friends to develop training, coaching, and resources for disability ministry in our local church and community. Check out these resources:

Podcast

Joni and Friends Podcast
Hosted by Joni Eareckson Tada, this podcast explores faith, disability, and the love of Christ for every person.

Church Resource

Key Ministry
Practical tools and training for churches seeking to include children and adults with disabilities in every area of congregational life.

Disability Support Team

Support Team
The Disability Support Team is the hands-and-feet engine behind MBC’s disability ministry. While the Disability Leadership Team sets the vision and strategy, the Support Team makes it real—showing up week in and week out to welcome families, assist individuals, and ensure that no one navigates church life alone. No specialized credentials required, just a willing heart and a belief that every person belongs at the table.

Get Involved

Step 1: Intake Form

Tell us about yourself or your family member. Every form is reviewed by our Care Team so we can learn how to serve you better—personally and practically. Click HERE for intake form

Step 2: Join the Disability Leadership Team

We’re looking for members from Kids, Student, Care, Hospitality, and Outreach Ministries to serve on the DsLT.

Step 3: Attend Volunteer Training

Equip yourself through Joni and Friends partnership training to serve families impacted by disability.

Step 4: Support the Respite Program

Our Parent’s Night Out Respite Program is launching soon. Volunteers needed to give caregivers a meaningful rest.

Disability Ministry Internship
MBC is excited to announce a BRAND NEW internship opportunity in our disability ministry! Interested in learning more? Check out the information packet and fill out an application today!

Questions?

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

Questions?

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

-2 Timothy 4:1-5, ESV-

MBC 175th Anniversary Banquet

175 years of God’s faithfulness to MBC. We are amazed at the wonderful works God has done through his church over the past 175 years. To remember all that he has done and celebrate all that he has done, we will be having a 175th anniversary banquet! This banquet will be taking place on Thursday, November 12th at 6pm. We hope you can join us!

Update 3/16/2023

The Annual Business Meeting was a great time for the church to recap the past fiscal year and to look forward to 2023-2024. Pastor Bob & Pastor Dave spoke about our plans to continue to be firmly planted, growing together, and investing in the lives of others. Larry Blakeman shared about the budget and new World Partners. We had a good time celebrating what God has done and expectant of the future of our church.

We did have quorum and voted unanimously to pass the proposed budget for 2023-2024.

Also, a motion carried unanimously for additional funding that was requested for 2022-2023.

Hock Ng presented from the Elder Nominating Committee five new candidates:

Jeff Callender (2nd term – 3 years)
Chris Dowden (1st term – 3 years)
Andrew Strain (1st term – 3 years)
Jan Torgrimsen (2nd term – 3 years)
Paul Wilford (Unexpired 1 year term – 1 year)

All gentlemen were approved.

Doug Hulin, Elder Vice-Chair, thanked our outgoing elders, Paul Achenbach and Hock Ng, for their investment, dedication, and leadership in so many areas.

Pray for your involvement in MBC’s Vision based on Psalm 1:1-3.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.

We are offering childcare during the meeting as needed. Must register by March 12th please.

Wednesday, March 15, 7pm, In-Person Only

Our Annual Business Meeting is an important time for our church as we celebrate all that God is doing at MBC and plan for the exciting year ahead.

This year’s Annual Business Meeting will be conducted in-person in our Sanctuary on Wednesday, March 16, at 7pm.

Members will be emailed instructions on how to login to the ABM portal. This is the same web portal we used last year. You’ll need your username and password. There is a “forgot password” feature, in case you forgot.

We encourage all members to login prior to the meeting so that you can watch Pastor Bob’s pre-meeting instructions video as well as familiarize yourself with the Annual Business Meeting portal.

Most importantly, your participation is essential to this meeting’s success. According to our constitution, first we need 20% of active voting members to attend the meeting to constitute a quorum. Second, of those attending, we need a simple majority vote to both approve the annual operating budget and to elect members to the Board of Elders. Please make every effort to attend and vote.

Save the Date: Wednesday, March 17, 7pm

Our Annual Business Meeting is an important time for our church as we celebrate all that God is doing at MBC and plan for the exciting year ahead. Due to the pressing concerns with COVID-19 and congregating in large groups we are creating a virtual forum in lieu of a live presentation in our sanctuary.

We encourage you to watch the meeting presentation, download and review the Annual Report, and participate in the Online Voting that was emailed to every MBC Member. This email covers voting for the church budget for the upcoming fiscal year and leadership positions within our body. The Center will be compiling the votes in order to preserve anonymity.

Your participation is essential to this meeting’s success. According to our constitution, first we need 20% of active voting members to attend the meeting (watching/voting) to constitute a quorum. Second, of those attending, we need a simple majority vote to both approve the annual operating budget and to elect members to the Board of Elders. Please make every effort to attend and vote.

Step ONE: Download

Step Two: Download

Step Three: Watch

Step Four: Ask

Step Five: Vote

Annual Meeting Presentation

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

Beautiful Feet, Bold Faith: 2026 Missions Conference

How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Romans 10:15). Join us October 2–4 for our 2026 Missions Conference, a weekend celebrating our church’s long partnership with WorldVenture and the bold faith it takes to answer God’s call to the nations. Through inspiring messages, missionary spotlights, and honest conversations, we’ll hear firsthand stories of what led our missionaries to step out in faith and get a firsthand look at how missions is unfolding around the world—from Senegal to Ukraine and beyond. Whether you’ve served on the field or are just beginning to wonder what your part might be, this conference is an invitation to see God’s global mission up close and ask: where might He be calling me to go? Join us for worship, fellowship, meals together, and a weekend that just might stir up some bold faith of your own.

Weekend Schedule

Friday Night
6:00pm – 7:15pm Senegal Dinner
7:15pm – 8:15pm Heritage & Keynote
8:15pm – 8:45pm Q&A
8:45pm Dessert & Fellowship

Saturday Morning
8:30am French/Brazillian Breakfast
9:00am – 10:00am Spotlights & Worship
10:50am Main Session
12:00pm Conclusion of morning session

Saturday Evening
5pm Ukranian Dinner
5:30pm Ukranian Documentary
After Documentary Q&A with John & Stella White
8:45pm Dessert & Fellowship

Sunday Morning
9am Dr. David Love
11am Dr. Jeff Denlinger

Sessions Information

Friday Evening

Speaker: Jeff Denlinger

“The Unlikely Hand of God with the Unmistakable Heart of God: Stories of God on the move in our world venture to make disciples of Jesus.”

Launching from Mark 4:35-41, Jeff will share WorldVenture stories of God’s gracious hand in the lives of people around the world amid storms and the surprising words of Jesus.

Saturday Morning

Speaker: David Love

“SALT & LIGHT – Ordinary People. Extraordinary Impact.”

Jesus calls every believer to be salt and light in the world. David Love of WorldVenture shares how ordinary Christians can make an extraordinary impact through everyday faithfulness. Drawing from Matthew 5:13-16, he explores how believers can influence their homes, workplaces, and communities for Christ, while highlighting WorldVenture’s 360 Strategy, which leverages people’s vocational experience, professional skills, and God-given gifts to advance God’s Kingdom around the globe.

Sunday Morning

9am Speaker: David Love

“Jesus is building His church, and nothing can stop its advance.”

In a world that often seems broken and uncertain, Jesus gives His people a powerful promise: “I will build my church.” Through Matthew 16:13-18, we’ll see how Christ is building His church around the world and inviting us to join Him in His mission.

11am Speaker: Jeff Denlinger

“A Future Harvest Today” Jeremiah 32”

God’s invitation to Jeremiah to buy his cousin’s field defied the imminent realities of Jerusalem’s collapse to the Babylonian invaders. Amid judgment and exile, Jeremiah invests in a future harvest anchored in the faithful and unrelenting redemptive purposes of God. The invitation still stands: Invest in a Future Harvest Today.

Speaker Bios

David Love Bio: David and Catherine Love have served with WorldVenture for more than 25 years, with ministry assignments in the Middle East, Europe, and globally from the home office. Their ministry motto, “Opening Doors to the Harvest,” reflects their passion for connecting people, developing leaders, and creating opportunities for the gospel to advance among the nations.

David’s journey into missions followed a decade-long career in accounting and as a bi-vocational youth minister. While serving in Europe, David and Catherine worked as Short-Term Ministry Coordinators, leading and facilitating evangelistic English camps across Western, Central, and Eastern Europe and helping connect short-term workers with strategic ministry opportunities.

Today, David serves as Vice President of Global Initiatives with WorldVenture, leading and serving WorldVenture workers around the globe while helping shape and drive the organization’s global ministry strategy. Catherine has served as a mentor to missionaries and now serves as WorldVenture’s Pre-Field Training Coordinator, helping equip and prepare new missionaries for effective cross-cultural ministry.

Together, David and Catherine are passionate about helping missionaries thrive in life and ministry. They have two married daughters and three grandchildren, and they consider it a joy and privilege to participate in God’s work among the nations.

Update 3/16/2023

We did have quorum and voted unanimously to pass the proposed budget for 2023-2024.

Also, a motion carried unanimously for additional funding that was requested for 2022-2023.

Hock Ng presented from the Elder Nominating Committee five new candidates:

Jeff Callender (2nd term – 3 years)
Chris Dowden (1st term – 3 years)
Andrew Strain (1st term – 3 years)
Jan Torgrimsen (2nd term – 3 years)
Paul Wilford (Unexpired 1 year term – 1 year)

All gentlemen were approved.

Doug Hulin, Elder Vice-Chair, thanked our outgoing elders, Paul Achenbach and Hock Ng, for their investment, dedication, and leadership in so many areas.

Pray for your involvement in MBC’s Vision based on Psalm 1:1-3.

We are offering childcare during the meeting as needed. Must register by March 12th please.

Wednesday, March 15, 7pm, In-Person Only

Our Annual Business Meeting is an important time for our church as we celebrate all that God is doing at MBC and plan for the exciting year ahead.

This year’s Annual Business Meeting will be conducted in-person in our Sanctuary on Wednesday, March 16, at 7pm.

We encourage all members to login prior to the meeting so that you can watch Pastor Bob’s pre-meeting instructions video as well as familiarize yourself with the Annual Business Meeting portal.

Save the Date: Wednesday, March 17, 7pm

Annual Meeting Presentation

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

Questions?

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

MBC Summerfest

We are so excited for our first ever MBC Summerfest! This will be a great time for the whole family and the whole community to enjoy. There will be food, games, live music, and much more. The event will be taking place on Saturday, September 5th at 11am. This is going to be a great event to enjoy during our 175th year at MBC, we’ll see you there!

Update 3/16/2023

We did have quorum and voted unanimously to pass the proposed budget for 2023-2024.

Also, a motion carried unanimously for additional funding that was requested for 2022-2023.

Hock Ng presented from the Elder Nominating Committee five new candidates:

Jeff Callender (2nd term – 3 years)
Chris Dowden (1st term – 3 years)
Andrew Strain (1st term – 3 years)
Jan Torgrimsen (2nd term – 3 years)
Paul Wilford (Unexpired 1 year term – 1 year)

All gentlemen were approved.

Doug Hulin, Elder Vice-Chair, thanked our outgoing elders, Paul Achenbach and Hock Ng, for their investment, dedication, and leadership in so many areas.

Pray for your involvement in MBC’s Vision based on Psalm 1:1-3.

We are offering childcare during the meeting as needed. Must register by March 12th please.

Wednesday, March 15, 7pm, In-Person Only

Our Annual Business Meeting is an important time for our church as we celebrate all that God is doing at MBC and plan for the exciting year ahead.

This year’s Annual Business Meeting will be conducted in-person in our Sanctuary on Wednesday, March 16, at 7pm.

We encourage all members to login prior to the meeting so that you can watch Pastor Bob’s pre-meeting instructions video as well as familiarize yourself with the Annual Business Meeting portal.

Save the Date: Wednesday, March 17, 7pm

Step ONE: Download

Step Two: Download

Step Three: Watch

Step Four: Ask

Step Five: Vote

Annual Meeting Presentation

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

MBC 175th Anniversary Worship Service

On Sunday, June 7th at 4pm we were blessed to have our 175th Anniversary worship service! It was a great opportunity to have a joint worship service with the whole church to praise the Lord on the anniversary of our church. This service took place at Liquid Church in Parsippany, thank you Liquid Church for hosting us!

Full Service Recording

Highlight Photos

Update 3/16/2023

We did have quorum and voted unanimously to pass the proposed budget for 2023-2024.

Also, a motion carried unanimously for additional funding that was requested for 2022-2023.

Hock Ng presented from the Elder Nominating Committee five new candidates:

Jeff Callender (2nd term – 3 years)
Chris Dowden (1st term – 3 years)
Andrew Strain (1st term – 3 years)
Jan Torgrimsen (2nd term – 3 years)
Paul Wilford (Unexpired 1 year term – 1 year)

All gentlemen were approved.

Doug Hulin, Elder Vice-Chair, thanked our outgoing elders, Paul Achenbach and Hock Ng, for their investment, dedication, and leadership in so many areas.

Pray for your involvement in MBC’s Vision based on Psalm 1:1-3.

We are offering childcare during the meeting as needed. Must register by March 12th please.

Wednesday, March 15, 7pm, In-Person Only

Our Annual Business Meeting is an important time for our church as we celebrate all that God is doing at MBC and plan for the exciting year ahead.

This year’s Annual Business Meeting will be conducted in-person in our Sanctuary on Wednesday, March 16, at 7pm.

We encourage all members to login prior to the meeting so that you can watch Pastor Bob’s pre-meeting instructions video as well as familiarize yourself with the Annual Business Meeting portal.

Save the Date: Wednesday, March 17, 7pm

Step ONE: Download

Step Two: Download

Step Three: Watch

Step Four: Ask

Step Five: Vote

Annual Meeting Presentation

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