Young Adults

Young Adults (Ages 18-30)

Young adults ages 18-30 are invited to go deeper in their relationship with God and with each other as we navigate this exciting and complex life stage together. We will engage in topical cultural discussions through thought-provoking messages, serving opportunities, and time in prayer that aims to develop a strong community of believers. Plus, did we mention there will be food? Come join us!

Young Adults Group Led by Johnny Graves:

Johnny Graves leads a Young Adults Group that meets on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month at 1pm at the YFMB. For more information on the small group, you can email Johnny at

Monthly Young Adults Fellowship:

Monthly fellowship of food, fellowship, worship and a message meets on the first Saturday of the month in Watchung.

*Need directions? Contact Johnny Graves ().

Passion 2027:

Interested in attending the 2027 Passion Conference with the MBC Young Adults? Click the button below!

Questions? Contact Johnny Graves ().

Blue Christmas Service 2026

For many, the Christmas season is a time of joy and celebration—but for others, it can also be a time of grief, loneliness, or difficult ...

Christmas Eve 2026

Wednesday, December 23rd & Thursday December 24th, 2026
12/23: 7pm
12/24: 4pm & 6pmWe hope to see you and the whole family at MBC for our 2026 ...

Garden Workday October 31st

Calling all gardeners (and gardener wannabes)! The Men's Ministry is hosting a campus workday, Saturday, October 31st from 8am to 12pm. Come help us beautify ...

Men’s Breakfast and Workshop – Stressing Less About Stress!

When: Saturday, November 7th 2026 Time: 8am – 10:30am (Doors Open at 7:30am) Where: Fellowship Hall What: The Men’s Ministry is excited to invite the ...

Christianity Explored Fall 2026

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A relaxed and informal way of sharing the best news you can ever hear, and gives people space and time to think ...

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 ...

Young Adults Class: Preparing for the Next Stage of Life, Ages 18-25
Meets July 7, 14, 21, & 28, 10:45am, YFMB, Room 202
If you are in college or newly embarking on a career and don’t feel fully prepared to face many important aspects of life, such as: managing money, creating a resume, interviewing, taxes, investing, or even deciding on a church, this 4-week class will help prepare you for what lies ahead in this
next stage of your life.

MBC Digital Ministries: Podcasts, YouTube and Pastor blogs

The next Men’s Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall Cafe:
November 7th, 8:00am – 10:30am.

Men’s Ministry at MBC desires to fulfill the Great Commission by encouraging men to a life of true joy and purpose seeking the Lord and, in response, seeking deep relationships with fellow brothers in the Lord to serve others and to be served and encouraged. Men’s Ministry provides various opportunities for men 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 men while discovering God’s Word together?

Men's Breakfast and Workshop - Stressing Less About Stress!

When: Saturday, November 7th 2026

Time: 8am – 10:30am (Doors Open at 7:30am)

Where: Fellowship Hall

What: The Men’s Ministry is excited to invite the men of MBC and their sons to join us for breakfast and a workshop “Stressing Less About Stress!” led by clinical psychologist Dr. Jim Owen. Dr. Owen is a Christian psychologist and consultant living in Basking Ridge NJ. Jim is a former youth and associate pastor before being called into the counseling ministry. Jim has a Masters in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from Biola University and earned a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. Jim has a passion for helping people grow towards wholeness of life in all areas: spiritually, emotionally, physically and relationally.

In this workshop we will learn together how to manage stress well, and how we can grow and strengthen-physically, emotionally and spiritually – through it. We will learn more about God’s design for stress in our lives and how to respond in ways that help us stress-less about stress!

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jim Owen
Dr Jim Owen is a Christian psychologist and consultant living in Basking Ridge NJ. He was a former youth and associate pastor before being called into the counseling ministry. He has a Masters in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from Biola University and an earned doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. He has a passion for helping people grow toward wholeness of life in all areas: spiritually, emotionally, physically and relationally. Jim and his wife Debbie are in their fourth decade of marriage and have an adult daughter, Katie who lives in PA with her husband, Mark. Debbie and Jim enjoy kayaking, hiking, biking, and playing and singing worship music together.

The Men’s Ministry

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” Proverbs 27:17

Questions? Email

Men's Group Opportunities

Band of Brothers (High School Boys)

Band of Brother’s seeks to cultivate a Biblical Worldview. Bear one another’s burdens. Confess sins to one another. Adopt a Biblical view of masculinity. Establish biblical character. Till soil where seed can be planted, watered and bear fruit. Establish ourselves in the ways of the Lord.

Want to learn more? Check out the Band of Brother’s webpage HERE

Questions? Contact Tim Youtkus ()

Men's Prayer Room

Calling all prayer warriors. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

Want to learn more? Check out the prayer room page HERE

Questions? Contact Jim Ludecker ()

Men's Radical Mentoring

The Radical Mentoring Ministry at Millington Baptist Church offers you the opportunity to strengthen your faith, build lasting friendships, and experience transformative growth. Don’t miss out on this incredible journey—join us today and take the first step towards a more profound spiritual life.

Want to learn more? Check out the Radical Mentoring Page HERE

Questions? Contact Bruce Corke ()

Barn Brothers – Saturday morning men’s group

Time: Saturday mornings, 7:15 to 8:45
Location: Members’ homes, usually in Warren or Basking Ridge
Description: Men, typically 10-15 young adults through seniors, gather for breakfast, fellowship, study and prayer. Confidential sharing of personal situations and concerns is encouraged, and prayerful support is always offered. Study and discussions can be focused on particular Scriptures or topical books on Christian living.

One of our most frequent meeting places was previously a stable, hence the name.

Questions? Contact Barn Brothers ()

Sunday Morning Adult Education

This class meets weekly (September through June) on Sunday’s in the YFMB room 202 at 9am.

Want to learn more? Check out the Adult Education page HERE

Leader: Paul Achenbach

Men's Small Group (18-30s)

Topic: To create a space where young men can grow together, find mentorship, and establish a firm foundation of faith. This gathering will include a shared meal, bible teaching and discussion, prayer, testimonies, and an occasional book study.

Leader: James Rickershauser & Caleb Moore

Location: Youth and Family Ministry Building

Time: Meets on the first and third Saturday of the month from 7:30am to 9am beginning September 20th

Questions? Contact James Rickershauser () or Caleb Moore () for more information.

James Rickershauser What’sApp Contact information: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LLea9YeCOJ5J4gNCx5nqhe?mode=ems_share_t

WhatsApp number: 201-953-4327

Men's "Power Hour"

Leader: Jim Luedecker

Location: YFMB Room 202

Meeting Times: Saturday Mornings 7:00am to 8:30am

Description: Power Hour meets Saturday mornings from 7:00-8:30. It is a group of men seeking to know God better by concentrating on how He speaks to us through Scripture. After an opening prayer, we look at a portion of scripture directly, or use a topical book based on scripture, seeking not only knowledge, but wisdom: wisdom being the application of knowledge learned. But it is more, for it is a place where a man can share personal concerns, seeking help and guidance, knowing that everything discussed will be kept in strictest confidence by the group. We end with a time for prayer, as the Spirit moves us each to do so.

Contact Jim Luedecker () with any questions.

Men's Events

The Men’s Ministry offers several large group breakfasts throughout the year and will be kicking off service projects beginning this fall. Additionally, throughout the year, the men plan activity nights and family baseball game outings at the Somerset Patriots’ ballpark in Bridgewater.

The Men’s Ministry

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” Proverbs 27:17

Limited tickets available! This event is open to everyone, not just the men. Click here to purchase your tickets. ($12/each)

Saturday, December 9, 8:00am – 9:30am, Fellowship Hall

The Men’s Ministry is calling all MBC men and their sons to join us on Saturday, March 9^th at 8:00am in Fellowship Hall for a time of fellowship, worship, and encouragement at our next Men’s Ministry breakfast.

It has been said that two of the greatest proofs for the truth of Scripture and Christianity are the number of fulfilled prophecies we see in Scripture and the power of God to change lives. At our upcoming breakfast we will have the opportunity to hear from two of our brothers in the Lord and witness how God pursued them and restored them into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Our brother Amit Nihilani will be sharing the testimony of God’s grace and mercy in their lives.

Your presence will also be an encouragement to the men from Market Street Mission who will also be joining us for this breakfast.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday March 9^th.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact:

All men including fathers and their sons are invited to join this event!

For more information, please contact Pete Lima or calling the church office at 908-647-0594.

Stand Courageous, March 23

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13

BRING YOUR SONS, FATHER, BATTLE BUDDY, AND THE YOUNG MEN IN YOUR COMMUNITIES.
WE MUST NOT DO LIFE ALONE. WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE YOU THERE!

LOCATION		Liquid Church – Parsippany \| 299 Webro Road \| Parsippany, NJ 07054
DOORS OPEN		Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:00 AM ET Breakfast, Event Check-in, Onsite Registration
EVENT BEGINS		8:00 AM ET
EVENT TIMEFRAME		8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Transportation to and from the event will be provided by MBC.

Call 1-800-225-4008 and mention Millington Baptist Church to get the group discount rate:

Group Discount Rate: Groups of 10+ can call to register for a special discounted rate of $49 per person.
First Responders & Active-Duty Military register free with scholarship. ID Verification Required.
Children under 15 can register for a $29 discounted registration.
Students can register for a $29 discounted registration. ID Verification Required.

Call 1-800-225-4008 Mondays through Fridays between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM ET.

What is Stand Courageous?

Where can men, husbands, and fathers find a model of manhood, leadership, and strength in a culture of gender confusion? We need men to be men, tough with compassionate strength, bent toward justice without compromise, locking arms and standing. We need to be the men God created us to be; warriors for all that is right, true, and just.

Stand Courageous is a ministry that seeks to help men develop a strong biblical character, cultivate positive habits, build and rebuild relationships, and make commitments that will move men closer to God’s good purpose and design – men who will Stand Courageous!

We invite you to join us at a Stand Courageous Men’s Conference to discuss critical aspects of masculinity. These conferences are led by men who struggle with the same issues you do, and will invest in unpacking our role as a defender, provider, instructor, and battle buddy so that we can have the generational influence as a “chaplain” inside and outside the home.

Young Adults