Staff & Leadership

Staff & Elders

MBC subscribes to the philosophy of shared leadership.
Ministry Directors | Support Staff | Little Footprints Learning Center | Board of Elders

The Pastoral Leadership Team (PLT): MBC subscribes to the philosophy of plurality of leadership. Together, pastors & directors share in the responsibility for leading the day-to-day operations and ministries. Each pastor has specific areas of responsibility and oversight. Together they form a circle of leadership that ensures the mission and policies established by the MBC Elder Board are employed in a way that meets the needs of these areas and recognizes that the spirit of the church is realized when they operate in harmony. This benefits both the pastors and the community.

The Ministry Directors: These spiritually-mature professionals support the church and its leadership by focusing on specific areas of operation. Each of these individuals is guided by the goals of MBC and provides support to the pastoral staff. The biblically-prescribed standards for pastoral leadership give the local church considerable freedom to develop its own model of leadership in order to most effectively reach its community. Various forms, policies and procedures are employed in well governed churches. A church’s history, size, and the stage of development all influence which of the many forms will be the most effective and appropriate for a given organization at a given time.

Meet the MBC Ministry Directors

Bob Erbig
Lead Pastor:
Preaching, Family Life & Mission

Dave Hentschel
Lead Pastor:
Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

John Bonaventura
Director of Worship

Scott Rajoppi
Sr. Director of Administration & Connections

Marc D’Agusto
Director of
Communications

Johnny Graves
Director of Youth,
Young Adults & Production Ministries

Rachel Rickershauser
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

Lenore Tosi
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

Support Staff

Kristie Gall
Office Manager, Financial Controller

Noah Graves
Executive Assistant to the Pastoral Leadership Team

Dave Rzewnicki
Facilities Manager

Sue Turner
Financial & Donor Relations Manager

Tim Youtkus
Production Manager

John Bonaventura
Director of Worship

Kamilla Dening
Coordinator of Middle
School Ministries

Noah Graves
Executive Assistant to the Pastoral Leadership Team

Ron Niessen
Audio/Video Support

Dave Rzewnicki
Facilities Manager

Lenore Tosi
MBC Kids Ministry Assistant

Sue Turner
Financial & Donor Relations Manager

Heather Wenzel
Communications & Information Manager

Little Footprints
Learning Center

Kathy Dolbier – Director

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

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

Jeff Callender

Chris Dowden

*Pastor Bob Erbig

Hector Garcell

(Secretary)

*Pastor Dave Hentschel

Darren Hernandez (Chair)

Glen Homa

Doug Hulin (Vice Chair)

John McCarthy (Treasurer)

Ken Huber

Rick Splinter

Andrew Strain

Jan Torgrimsen

Paul Wilford

* Pastoral Leadership Team members are ex-officio, non-voting members of the MBC Elder board.

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

Sunday service preaching rotation:

Our weekly Sunday service is the heart of our community. Regular shared time together in worship and fellowship unites us in purpose and encourages our shared vision. Dynamic worship and a rotation of teachers stimulates learning while fostering community.

Pastor Bob Erbig
Pastor Dave Hentschel

Calvary Bible Chapel

Calvary Bible Chapel Ministries

Calvary Bible Chapel Ministries provides resources, discipleship, children’s programs, and love to families and individuals in need in inner city Newark. You can donate non-perishable food items to this ministry. A collection box is located in the hallway near the church office. From time to time, this ministry is in need of clean, good quality in-season clothing.

Contact the Volunteer Ministries Team to learn more or to make a donation.

First Choice

First Choice Women’s Resource Centers | Founded in 1985, First Choice Women’s Resource Centers’ mission is to protect the unborn by empowering women. The 9,000 women, babies and students who come to us each year come to our centers in Jersey City, Montclair, Morristown, Newark and Plainfield, or participate in our Real Talk sexual risk avoidance presentations in their public high school. With an estimated 13,100 abortions performed each year in our service area, we are called to rescue babies and serve their moms with care and compassion.

Some of the many services First Choice provides include pregnancy tests and individual peer counseling, ultrasound exams to medically confirm pregnancy, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, post-abortion counseling and the Earn While You Learn parenting program. The love, grace and truth of the gospel is shared with our clients as the Lord provides the opportunity.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities at First Choice, please visit www.1stChoiceFriends.org or call 973.538.0967.

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Your spare change can save a life!

We’re trying to save 125 babies through our Baby Bottle Boomerang. Will you help?

Through 5 locations, First Choice provides services that protect the unborn by empowering women. Over 9,000 women, babies and students are served each year, some in their local school through the Real Talk sexual risk avoidance program and others by coming to First Choice centers in Jersey City, Montclair, Morristown, Newark and New Brunswick.

Our ability to provide high-quality, personal care such as one-on-one counseling, medical services, and practical support at no cost is because of you! We receive no government funding.

Your gift today will provide ultrasounds, one-on-one counseling and practical support to women who are considering abortion in New Jersey.

Your donation is tax-deductible. Thank you for helping to save a life today!

For an ONLINE DONATION click www.firstchoicebottles.com .

Market Street

Our next Meal Service is
February 19-23

You’re Invited!

Market Street Mission Life Change Program Summer Graduation

Sunday, July 31, 6pm, on the Morristown Green

Join us for an evening of fellowship as we celebrate the men who will be gradating from our addiction recovery program and hear the testimonies of how their lives have been changed through the healing power Christ.

Serve with the Mission | Market Street Mission (MSM) ministers to the homeless, helpless, and hopeless in northern NJ by meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through a structured program which enables them to lead responsible, productive lives. MSM provides food, shelter, clothing and other necessities, and meets emotional and spiritual needs with guidance and life change programs.

Volunteers from MBC help with meal service on a monthly basis (5 dinner meals) and Thrift Store merchandising and assistance.

For directions to the mission and to read more about what you can expect when serving, click on the Frequently Asked Questions button below.

MBC Volunteer Coordinator: Jim Flood.

MSM proudly presents their Spring 2024 testimonies:

MSM proudly presents their Spring 2022 graduation testimonies:

Eyeglasses Needed at Market Street Mission

Many men who come to the Mission for help have poor eyesight. We are collecting and recycling glasses in an effort to help the men in our recovery program with vision loss. If you no longer need your used glasses, please consider donating them to the Market Street Mission. By donating them you can give a gift of vision to someone in need. You can drop off your used glasses at the front desk of the Mission located at 9 Market Street in Morristown, ship them to MSM or call to arrange for a pick up. Contact Nancy Motley at 973-538-6337.

Dates to serve in 2024:

February 19-23

March 18-22

April 15-19

May 20-24

June 17-24

July 15-19

August 19-23

Sept 16-20

October 21-25

November 18-22

December 16-20
Contact the MBC Volunteer Coordinator: Jim Flood.

World Partners

The next World Partner Ministry Update presentation will be on

July 29, 9am
in the Fellowship Hall.

World Partners | Contact the Missions Team, if you are interested in learning about any of the World Partners.

Michael & Debbie Bannon

After having served with World Venture in Vilnius, Lithuania in evangelism, church planting, and leadership training for 15 years have moved to a new ministry in Ireland. The team in Galway has asked them to help them in leadership development with a church that is about 10 years old. Their work at Galway is with the WorldVenture team in a co-pastoral capacity as well as discipleship, friendship evangelism, men’s and women’s ministries, and assisting in other aspects of church ministry. Their desire is to see Galway City Baptist Church grow, to someday have its own facility, to see born again believers take on more and more responsibilities at the church and to reach out to the community beyond. Find out more about the Bannons.

Bo & Michele Columbine

Bo and Michele Columbine minister to African families in predominately Muslim Senegal. Bo, who is a mechanic, welder and machinist, serves men through teaching them these vocational skills. Michele ministers to the wives and children so they can reach whole families for God’s glory. Upon their return to Senegal (July, 2013) Bo will be opening a vocational trade school in partnership with a Senegalese Christian business man. This man is an owner of an auto repair shop and will be supplying the class room for the school as well as practical experience within his shop for the students. An essential part of the training will be Bible lessons. These Bible lessons, as well as discipleship are what will make a difference in these young men. Christian business ethics using the Bible will also be incorporated. Bo desires to train young entrepreneurs and small business owners. In a country that has a 48% unemployment rate it is necessary to make job makers and not job seekers. Find out more about the Columbines.

Maceo and Rosalie Hemmingway

Serving in Newark through Calvary Bible Chapel, The Hemmingways offer counseling, help with addiction problems, and assist with those dealing with single-parent homes and unemployment. They also look for opportunities to present the gospel through Bible studies, retreats, support groups, tutoring, and street evangelism.

Kevin & Kaori Laverman

Kevin and Kaori Laverman (WorldVenture) minister in Kawasaki, Japan, where Christians make up 0.6 percent of the population. The church they help lead, Denen Grace Chapel, reaches out to its community and to returnees, Japanese people who became Christians a broad. Find out more about the Lavermans

“A” Family
This this uniquely qualified family serves in Germany and ministers Christ’s love to Afghan refugees on the basis of their prior service in Afghanistan. They arrived on the field in June 2017 and are working toward discipling young Afghans.

Mark and Karen Marchak

For over a decade Mark established and facilitated a team of church planters and other urban workers in Metropolitan New York City. Beginning in 1990 he also gave leadership to the Mission’s urban ministries throughout the Eastern United States. Currently Mark is the National Director of City Church Movements (formerly Urban Ministries) for Missions Door. While based in New York, he facilitates a shared vision of city and multicultural ministries throughout the United States and in Montreal, Canada, concentrating on church planting and leadership development.

Rob and Tammy Mittuch with children Ellie, Trey, and MacKenzie

Serving with Cru in the NJ, PA, and MD areas. Rob oversees the Cru Staff on the many college campuses in the tri-state area where Cru has a campus ministry. Tammy assists as a Resource Allocation Coordinator.

Diana Muenzenberger

Diana is a middle school teacher to missionary kids at Faith Academy in the Philippines. She first served at Faith Academy in 1995 on a missions trip. Diana takes great joy in developing relationships with her students while watching them thrive academically. Find out more about Faith Academy.

Mark and Kathy Schaaf

Mark is partnering with World Venture to serve as an international training officer for Walk Thru the Bible International (WTB)focusing on international training, strategic alliances with other ministries, and exploring the implications of oral learning with WTB. Kathy works with the international refugee community in Clarkston, Georgia. The community, located outside of Atlanta, is made up of some 60,000 refugees from 145 countries and 761 ethnic groups.Find out more about the Schaafs.

Bern and Patty Schraut

Bern and Patty live in Austria with their two adult sons. Bern is Deputy Technical Director for Trans World Radio (TWR) in Austria. TWR has been changing their technologies to include internet and smart phones as well as AM, shortwave and satellite radio so they could better cross geographic borders – Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. The core content, the message of the gospel, has been repackaged in different lengths and languages and readied for multiple technologies. Their communication platform has changed from radio-program centered to content centered and will allow them to adjust quickly to new technologies in the future. Their vision required a change in the technical backbone of TWR as well as the change in programming. Bern has been working with volunteer project teams where the management of the project is based on biblical principles. Bern is an elder at a German-speaking Baptist church in Vienna where Patty is involved in their music program

Keith & Beverly Sellers

Keith and Beverly serve in Hungary. Their main work has been to learn the challenging Hungarian language and discover ways they can become involved in evangelism and church planting. They have enjoyed teaching a Bible Club as an outreach of a small church plant in their community. They also served twice a month at a church in a small town south of Budapest. Keith regularly preached in Hungarian, and together as a family they encouraged the believers in this small church. They have 3 children – Rachel, Kimberly and Joel.

Joe Violi

Joe Violi (The Navigators) recently moved from Rutgers University in NJ, where he served for many years, to Penn State University. He is excited about being part of a staff team reaching out to large and diverse student body. The Navigators emphasizes discipleship, helping students know Christ and make Him known. Find out more about Joe.

Tom and Alicia Voster With Sons Mason and Camryn

Serving with World Team in Cambodia the Voster’s mission is evangelism and church planting. They arrived in Cambodia in December 2017 and are adjusting to the culture and are in language study.

Clint and Jillian Watkins

Clint and Jillian serve with DiscipleMakers. The Watkins connect with college students through weekly Bible studies and other outreach events during the school year. Clint and Jillian have served on the campus of Gettysburg College since 2013. Now they’ve been called to transition their ministry to the Lancaster, PA area later this year. Find out more about the Watkins.

John and Stella White

John White went to Donetsk, Ukraine in 2000 to learn the Russian language. In 2002, he applied to Donetsk Christian University to work in the Public Relations Department and teach. There he met Stella, a Ukranian national working in that department. They married in 2008 and in 2012, their son Edward was born. John teaches courses in the area of mission, including Introduction to Missiology, Contextualization, History of Mission, and World Religions and Cults. In 2010, John started a part-time Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies at Biola University and is currently writing his dissertation. He and Stella now teach at Kiev Theological Seminary. John is also on the board of the Euro-Asian Accrediting Association, which oversees Evangelical higher education in the former Soviet Union. Stella continues working at KTS teaching English. John’s home church is Millington Baptist Church.

Curtis and Janna Hanover, with children Turi, Tihi, Bitsu, Zoya, Elden, and Carmen

Serving with the Jesus Film Project in Thailand, the Hanover’s primary mission is coordinating the translation and distribution of the Jesus Film in the Far East that is possible and best used to reach the least evangelized people for Christ.

Senegal

Our next Mission Trip to Senegal, West Africa:

May 5-13

See below for more details.

Passion for the Mission, locally & Globally.

Our missions are intended to motivate one another towards love and good deeds so that it may encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community and the world around us.

May 5-13, Senegal, West Africa

We’re pleased to announce our 16th short-term missions trip to our partner village Langomack, where the Christians there look forward to our visits. They pray for us and appreciate that we come and join their lives for a week.

On this trip we will be:

visiting people
renewing friendships
helping with a “Kids Club.
working on school library
water projects.
join the Christians in the village
visit and pray for their neighbors.

We will be staying in the city of Thies, in a nice dormitory in the large church. A
van will take us back and forth to the village each day. We will spend time in the
capital city Dakar, and visit with some of our World Partners.

The cost is $1800. We hope for a nice mix of “veterans” and “first-timers.” If you’d like to consider joining this trip, contact the church office or Paul Wilford (paul.wilford@nokia-bell-labs.com).

Questions?

Larry Blakeman

Missions Chair

Contact Larry with any questions

Questions?

Larry Blakeman

Missions Chair

Contact Larry with any questions

Stephen Ministry

Our next training will take place:
February 2024

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.

Ever thought about becoming a Stephen Minister? Stephen Ministers work alongside pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support for people going through difficult times such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please prayerfully consider being a part of this exciting ministry. Our next training will take place in January of 2024.

Questions about cost, time commitment, or something else? Interested in taking the next step and attending our next workshop? Contact Stephen Ministry Team

Meet The Team: Pastor Dave Hentschel, Jim Romaine, Bruce Corke, Drew Huber, Cecil Ruth, Carol Lynn, Christine Wenslau, Michelle Klemme, Carrie Isler, Izzy Siegel, Judy Torgimsen, Yvonne Lai, Not seen: KaWing Kam and Grace Kam

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.

Introductory Workshop

February 23, 9am-1pm

A half-day workshop featuring:

Session One: Ministering to those experiencing grief
Session Two: An introduction to
Stephen Ministry
Session Three: How to care in a distinctively Christian way

Where: Here at Millington Baptist Church, 520 King George Rd, Basking Ridge NJ

Cost: $15 per Person, or $50 per congregation (four or more)

Register now

If you regularly attend MBC register here.

Ever thought about becoming a Stephen Minister? Stephen Ministers work alongside pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support for people going through a difficult time 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 and attend this introductory workshop to learn more. Each participant receives ready-to-use resources.

Stephen Ministry

What is Stephen Ministry?

Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way will fulfill the law of Christ (Gal 6:2, NRSV).

In Stephen Ministry congregations, lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) provide one-to-one Christian care to those in need of care. These may include people who are bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, facing a crisis, or just experiencing difficult times. Stephen Ministry helps pastors and congregations provide quality caring ministry for as long as people need it. For more information on Stephen Ministry.

Source: Stephen Ministries

Who can be a care receiver?

Care Receivers are people going through tough times who are being cared for by Stephen Ministers. Care receivers are people—congregation members and others in the community—who receive care from a Stephen Minister. These are people struggling through a difficult time in life—experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or some other life crisis. Some important guidelines for this caring relationship protect both the care receiver and the Stephen Minister: The relationship between a care receiver and a Stephen Minister is confidential. Men are matched with men; women with women. When a care receiver’s needs exceed what a Stephen Minister can provide, the Stephen Ministry team makes a referral to an appropriate mental health professional or other community resource.

Are you interested in becoming a Stephen Minister?

Apply now – Return this form to Carrie Isler

Questions?

Bruce Corke

Stephen Leader

Contact Bruce with any questions

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

Expanding the Table for the glory of God, 2020

Care

CARE Initiatives

Caring for each other | We are privileged to love one another. It is in this spirit that we have formed the Care Leadership Team (CLT). The goal of the CLT is to learn the needs of our congregation and coordinate assistance. To do this, we will draw upon the natural strengths of our church family to develop a network of caregivers. As a caregiver, people will have the option to serve when a need arises. We are seeking volunteers in the following areas:

Encouragement Ministries

Encouragement Ministry (i.e. Cards, Prayer, Visitation)

Support and comfort is given through a handwritten note, a prayer, a gift card or a personal visit. Have a desire to share God’s heart, a gift for words of encouragement, or enjoy visiting people? If so, lift others up by serving in this ministry.

Cards – Send cards to those going through a difficult situation, experiencing a health issue or celebrating a life event.
Prayer – Come alongside your fellow congregants in prayer to strengthen, equip and encourage them in life’s journey.
Visitation – Visit those who are ill, homebound, elderly or in need of a listening ear and make a personal connection with another member of our church family.
The Encouragement Fund – Provide a little extra support or uplift one’s spirit through gift cards. Support this ministry financially when a collection is taken during a Sunday service.

Household Ministries

Household Ministry (i.e. House Work, Yard Work, Household Repairs, Packing & Moving)

Practical help, such as housework, maintenance and yard work, is provided for those experiencing short-term or chronic difficult circumstances. Do you like lending a hand around the house? If so, provide some extra support by joining this ministry.

Light Housework – Provide an extra hand for light housework, such as cleaning, laundry, reorganizing, etc.
Light Yard Work – Provide an extra hand for light yard work, such as lawn mowing, bush trimming, leaf pickup, etc.
Household Repairs – Provide minor household maintenance or repairs, such as painting, repairs, etc.
Moving – Provide assistance during the moving process.
- Packing – Provide extra hands to pack or unpack during the moving process.
- Loading – Provide strong hands and backs to help with loading boxes and furniture.

Family Support Ministries

Family Support Ministry (i.e. Childcare, Tutoring, Mentoring, School Pick-up/Drop-off)

Provide support to families in need in areas such as childcare, tutoring, driving, or parenting support. Do you have a passion for our children and their families? If so, encourage families in our congregation by serving in this ministry.

Childcare – Provide a respite for parents in need by taking care of their children for an afternoon, evening, etc.
Tutoring – Provide some extra help with a child’s schoolwork.
Mentoring – Provide support by mentoring a child.
Driving Support – Provide rides for the family members, including transportation to school, sporting events, doctors, etc.

Transportation Ministries

Transportation Ministry (i.e. Rides to doctors, stores, appointments, etc.)

Transportation is provided to those who cannot drive themselves, for example to and from work/school, doctor’s offices, shopping centers, and other appointments. Are you willing to drive once a week/month or as a need arises? If so, then consider serving in this ministry. [top]

Hospitality Ministry

Hospitality is shown through provisions of meals or just having coffee with someone in our church family, Do you enjoy interacting and getting to know others? If so, reach out to the congregation by serving in this ministry.

Meals Ministry – Provide hot or frozen meals to those experiencing immediate need. That could be for someone coming home from the hospital, a family with a new baby or someone in the midst of short-term difficult circumstances. Do you enjoy cooking? If so, bless others with your talent by serving in this ministry.
- Hot Meals – Make and deliver homemade hot meals to those in need, such as new moms, individuals in crisis, etc.
- Shepherd’s Freezer – Make or purchase meals to be frozen and made available as needed.
Hosting – Provide congregants with a connection to our church family such as having a meal together, meeting for coffee, serving together, or inviting them to join a small group.

Hospitality Ministries

Hospitality Ministry (i.e. Hot Meals, Shepherd’s Freezer, Hosting)

Meals Ministry – Provide hot or frozen meals to those experiencing immediate need. That could be for someone coming home from the hospital, a family with a new baby or someone in the midst of short-term difficult circumstances. Do you enjoy cooking? If so, bless others with your talent by serving in this ministry.
- Hot Meals – Make and deliver homemade hot meals to those in need, such as new moms, individuals in crisis, etc.
- Shepherd’s Freezer – Make or purchase meals to be frozen and made available as needed. Download the recipe book for meal instructions and ideas or click here for ministry details.
Hosting – Provide congregants with a connection to our church family such as having a meal together, meeting for coffee, serving together, or inviting them to join a small group.

Our ministry is intended to encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community.

Please let us know which of the ministries match your gifts by filling out the form below. Further questions can be addressed by emailing us at CARE Leadership Team. We look forward to serving with you!

Caregiver Response Form

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Questions or need help?

Craig McLaughlin

CARE Ministry Coordinators

Questions or need help?

Craig McLaughlin

CARE Ministry Coordinators

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The next Senior Luncheon is April 19, 2024

See you in October!!

MBC Senior Luncheon provides a time of food, fun and fellowship to seniors within our church and neighboring communities once a month.

Bring your favorite salad, casserole, dessert or bread to share.

For more information, call the church office at 908-647-0594.

EVERY SENIOR IS WELCOME!! Even if you do not receive your monthly reminder post card.

MBC Senior Luncheon provides a time of food, fun and fellowship to seniors within our church and neighboring communities once a month.

MBC member Kathy Wilford will talk about the fascinating history behind her book Cabby Potts, Duchess of Dirt and give a glimpse into the publication process.

Bring your favorite salad, casserole, dessert or bread to share.

For more information, call the church office at 908-647-0594.

EVERY SENIOR IS WELCOME!! Even if you do not receive your monthly reminder post card.

Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon filled with fellowship and food. There will be a presentation from our local mission partner, Lois Bennet, of Feeding Hands Food Pantry.

2023 Dates

October 20

November 17

December 15

MBC Digital Ministries: Podcasts, YouTube and Pastor blogs

Women

Our Mission: For women in all seasons of life to grow together in Christ by being rooted in God’s Word through Bible Study, to encourage and support one another through fellowship and prayer and reflect the light of Jesus in our homes, workplaces and surrounding communities.

Questions? Please contact Women’s Ministry Coordinator,
Kim McCarthy, at womensministries@millingtonbaptist.org.

Oh, taste and see that the lord is good! (Psalm 34:8a (ESV)

Discover a welcoming community of women where we come together to explore God’s word throughout the week.

We invited to join us for our various events and experience the joy of building deeper connections with God and other women.

We are excited to meet you at one of our weekly Bible studies as we dig into God’s Word…. together. Please join us at our various events throughout the year and experience the joy of building deeper connection with God and with women of all ages.

Below are the group studies we are currently offering.

Begins April 23rd

Tuesdays, AM

10am - 12pm YFMB

Topic: Secrets of Kingdom Living- Studies on the Beatitudes

Begins February 20th

Tuesdays, PM

7-8:30pm - YFMB 201 & Zoom

Topic: “Job – A Story of Unlikely Joy” by Lisa Harper.

Resumes January 23rd

Tuesdays, Online

8pm- 9pm - Zoom/Online

Partner with us during this season of motherhood on Zoom.

Topic: MBC “Risen Motherhood”

Begins January 11th:

Thursdays, PM

7pm - 9pm YFMB Great Room

Topic: 1st Corinthians by Life Change

The Corinthian church was proud and prosperous. For them, the Apostle Paul had a stern reminder: Genuine spiritual maturity is found not through status and recognition but through faith, hope, and love. His practical instructions concerning divisions, sexuality, spiritual gifts, and worship are still profoundly relevant for developing healthy, mature churches today—the kind that grow healthy, mature Christians.

Leader: Kim McLaughlin

Resumes January 19th

Fridays, PM

6:30pm - 8pm YFMB 201

Topic: Learn study skills to go deeper into God’s word as you study the Book of Colossians, Precept Upon Precept, by Precept Ministries. We will be studying what it means to be “complete in Christ”. Is Christ your “all in all” – does He meet all your needs? Don’t let anyone delude you with man-made philosophies or traditions that contradict the Word of God.

Leaders: Sharon Williams and Barb Smith

Resumes January 7th:

Sundays, AM

9am - 10:30am YFMB 201

Topic: Continuing verse by verse study/discussion on the Gospel of John.

We are continuing our study on the book of John, but also enjoy making connections and praying for one another.

Leader: Kim McLaughlin and Kim McCarthy

Tuesdays 7pm-8:30pm – YFMB Room 201 & Zoom Begins February 20th:

Topic: “Job – A Story of Unlikely Joy” by Lisa Harper.

Joy is the constant companion of the woman who trusts in the Lord. And while you can find it in friends, family, and circumstances, unfailing, persistent joy will only ever overflow from your relationship with Jesus. Just ask Job, the man from Uz who clung to God’s goodness while all his worldly joys were stripped away. But how is it possible to hold onto such joy in times of sorrow? In this 7-session study, discover the redemptive facet of Job’s suffering. Learn to view pain as a way to strengthen your faith, point others to the gospel, and trust in the Lord. Because His providence will never take you to a place where His grace will not sustain you.

Leaders: Irm Smith and Gail Loehr

Tuesdays 8pm- 9pm – Zoom/Online Resumes January 23rd:

Partner with us during this season of motherhood on Zoom. Tuesday, 8pm – 9pm.
Reach out to Krisana Ukritnukun via email for the Zoom link.

Topic: MBC “Risen Motherhood” Podcast Group is an online community that gathers weekly to reflect on the gospel-hope for moms with young children. Each podcast is about 20 minutes long and brings gospel truths to everyday topics of motherhood. .

Leaders: Krisana Ukritnukun and Rachel Rickershauser8

Thursdays 7pm – 9pm YFMB Great Room Begins January 11th:

Topic: 1st Corinthians by Life Change

Leader: Kim McLaughlin.

Fridays 6:30pm – 8pm YFMB Room 201 Begins Jan 19th:

Topic: Learn study skills to go deeper into God’s word as you study the Book of Colossians, Precept Upon Precept, by Precept Ministries. We will be studying what it means to be “complete in Christ”. Is Christ your “all in all” – does He meet all your needs? Don’t let anyone delude you with man-made philosophies or traditions that contradict the Word of God.

Leader: Sharon Williams and Barb Smith

Sundays 9am – 10:30am YFMB Room 201 Resumes January 7th:

Topic: Continuing verse by verse study/discussion on the Gospel of John.

We are continuing our study on the book of John, but also enjoy making connections and praying for one another.

Leaders: Jenn Dowden and Kim McLaughlin

Women's Christmas Cafe

Women’s Christmas Cafe

Come and join us for a relaxing Christmas celebration with music, food and friends! Dress fancy (if you would like), bring an appetizer or dessert to share as we mingle in the newly renovated Fellowship Hall.

Take a little time for yourself to pause and fill up your bucket before we pour them out to the ones we love this Christmas.

Invite your mother, neighbors, high school teens, old friends and new. Whoever the Lord is bringing to mind, we would love to have them. If you have any questions contact Jenn Dowden .

Women | Together we strive to connect the women of MBC to become empowered & equipped disciples of Christ. We hope to take part in each other’s life stories and God’s greater narrative. We aspire to broaden and deepen our understanding of God through His Word, Holy Spirit and each other; share in struggles and joys; renew and connect in our communities, families and workplaces.

For more information about events and activities for women, please contact Women’s Ministry Coordinator, Kim McCarthy, at (womensministries@millingtonbaptist.org).

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Women | Together we strive to connect the women of MBC to become Empowered Disciples of Christ. We hope to take part in each other’s life stories and God’s greater narrative. We aspire to broaden and deepen our understanding of God and each other; share in struggles and joys; renew and connect in our communities, families and workplaces.

Tuesdays: 9:30am 
Morning Break: Bible Study

Tuesdays: 6:45pm 
Evening Edition: Book Club/Bible Study

Our events are intended to encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community.

We embrace women from all backgrounds and walks of life to join together in care, growth, love, & faith.

The Women’s Ministry provides 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? Bible studies meet on Tuesday morning and evening in our Youth & Family Ministry Building on campus. We also host various events for women throughout the year. We are passionate about helping women build relationships with God and each other. For more information about MBC’s Women’s Ministry email: Women’s Ministry.

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