MINISTRY

Underground Sessions

What you missed on
October 6, 2018, 9am & 6pm

Navigating sexual & gender identity issues faithfully and compassionately.

It was our pleasure to host this engaging leadership training session with special guest speaker Dr. Mark Yarhouse.

We addressed topics related to the LGBT community and how we, as Christians, are to live in light of this. Our main speaker will be Dr. Mark Yarhouse, Professor of Psychology at Regent University and Director of the Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity. Dr. Yarhouse is a sought-after speaker on this topic. He brings years of research and experience to the conversation, as well as a pastoral heart for the church.

 

Some of the greatest challenges the church faces today are: How to navigate sexual and gender identity issues, and how do we offer wise care and counsel? While this conversation is rich with nuance, the direction taken often leads to isolation, individual crisis, family rupture, and a culture war. Many Christians are concerned with how to be both biblical, as well as compassionate towards those in the LGBT community. Parents genuinely want to know how to have these conversations with their children. Children’s and youth volunteers are seeking to be equipped when this topic arises. Do you also have questions? Mark Yarhouse equips ministers so they can faithfully navigate the topic of sexual identity in a way that is honest, compassionate, and accessible.

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Mark also graced us Sunday morning with a thought provoking sermon surrounding this topic challenging us to live a life filled with compassion and hope while staying true to our faith.

There were two sessions:

  1. Morning: 9:00-11:30am – Church Leader Training (Please RSVP- Cost $10/per person).
    A light breakfast will be served @ 8:30am

  2. Evening: 6:00-8:30pm– Underground Sessions Event (Open to all). 

Invite your colleagues or someone who would benefit from this very important event—it is a necessary conversation for our day and age! 

RSVP - Morning Leader Training, $10
RSVP - Evening Underground Session

Let us know you will be joining us.

RSVP is required as seats are limited.

Questions?

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Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor:
Preaching, Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

Small Groups

MBC Small Groups

Connecting with others | As a community living in hope our goal is to be more inclusive, openly welcoming people from any place and walk of life, uniting us in a pursuit of becoming a more balanced, inter-generational, family-centered body. To this end, MBC encourages meeting in small groups to support each other and grow together in faith.

Participate in a Small Group

Groups have three specific purposes: fellowship, scripture, and prayer bringing about both individual spiritual growth and authentic relationship.

 

Locations: Below are the current small groups. We invite you to plug into one of them. Contact the group leader to verify the start date, time and locations:

Interested in Leading or Hosting a Small Group?

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

Once the social restrictions get lifted, we are eager to meet again in small groups and even add new groups.

If you are interested in leading, co-leading, or hosting a small group, please indicate your interest on the Leader Interest Form.

For more information or have any questions, please contact Amy Huber.

MBC Small Group Leader, Co-leading and Host Roles & Responsibilities

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Small Group Leader Interest Form

If you are interested in leading, co-leading, or hosting a small group, please indicate your interest on the form below.

Leader Interest Form

Small Group Locations

Contact the group leader to verify the start date, time and location.

Leader: Bill Ohnsorg & Rick Splinter

Meets twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, at 6:30pm – 8pm.

This class meets in YFMB Great Room at 6:30pm.

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Please email Bill or Rick for more information.

Start date TBD.

Leaders: Jeffrey & Polly Wong

YFMB Room 202 and via MS Teams

This class meets in YFMB Room 202 if there are no weather issues and Jeff initiates an MS Teams session from YFMB 202 for people who can not physically come to Room 202.

Topic: Recap/discussion of sermon questions from Sunday.

Contact Jeff & Polly Wong for more information.

Group meets 1st & 3rd Sunday’s, 7pm-8:45pm starting Sunday September 21st, 2025.

Isler’s Small Group (Currently Full) – led by Gary and Carrie Isler, John and Kim McCarthy

Twice a month, Thursday Evenings

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Meets weekly on Saturday mornings in Watchung. 

Contact Ed Williams.

The Young Adults group is a Small Group for all Young Adults. (ages 18-30). And meets twice a month for fellowship.

Contact Johnny Graves for the group schedule and meeting location(s).

Leader: Johnny Graves

Contact: Johnny Graves

For more information please reach out to Johnny Graves.

Leaders: Carter & Suzy Parker
 
TEN = The Empty(ing) Nesters
TEN is for couples who have, or are on their way to, an “empty nest”.
We have just spent twenty years being Moms & Dads, and all that goes with that… . Where is my walk with the Lord? Is it healthy, neglected, or still parked where it was eight years ago?
The intent of TEN is to support parents as they transition into a new season of life. Together we can explore God’s calling upon our hearts/lives in this new station of life, and to what and where He may be calling us next.
TEN will seek to engage is participants by:
  • Being intentional about deepening our walk with the Lord through focused studies
  • Building meaningful below the surface relationships by spending time together
  • Serving our church / community
 
If you have any questions we’d welcome the opportunity to speak with you:
carter.parker@gmail.com or 908.451.2012
 
Group meets every other Sunday in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
 
Contact Bruce Corke for details: bckccorke@yahoo.com
Leader: Frank Donaruma
Host: Rebecca Goldstein   
Time: Meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm beginning October 6
Childcare: No childcare available
Topic: Book study – “This World: Playground or Battleground?: A Call to the Real World of the Spiritual” by A W Tozer
 
Contact Frank Donaruma for details: chiromerge@msn.com
 
Contact Kim McCarthy for details: womensministries@millingtonbaptist.org 

Leaders: 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.
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.

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

WhatsApp number: 201-953-4327

Contact James Rickershauser (jrickershauser7@gmail.com) or Caleb Moore (calebmm87@gmail.com) for more information.

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 (debjimluedecker@gmail.com) with any questions.

Leaders: Led by Ken and Andrea Herold

Have you noticed distance between your Adult Child and you in recent years? Has your Adult Child gone “No Contact” or cut you off completely? Do you have less communication with your adult child or does it feel like you are “walking on eggshells” when you speak with them? Did you know Social Media/Culture plays a large role in this?

Estrangement has reached epidemic proportions in recent years. If you Google it, you will find that 27% of adult children are estranged from both or one of their parents – that is one in four households. Some research suggests 40% experience one family estrangement.

This new group aims to provide support for parents who are hurting in these situations through group support, discussion, prayer and spiritual discernment.

This group will meet Tuesday nights at 6:30pm at MBC starting 2/17.

Questions? Email whenlovehurts@millingtonbaptist.org

New Spiritual Formation Small Group – led by Pastor Dave and Juli Hentschel

This 8-week study will be utilizing the Spiritual Formation Workbook, a resource of Renovare (from the latin meaning “renew”). Together, we will explore the six major dimensions of the spiritual life found in the life of Christ and Christian tradition: The Contemplative Tradition – The Holiness Tradition – The Charismatic Tradition – The Social Justice Tradition – The Evangelical Tradition – and The Incarnational Tradition.

Successfully used by thousands of Spiritual Formation Group participants, A Spiritual Formation Workbook has been completely revised to correlate with Richard J. Foster’s “Streams of Living Water.” Its new and updated exercises and teachings offer fresh perspectives on Christian faith and practice.

The price for the book is $12.00. Because of restrictions, we will meet via Zoom as of right now.

Meets bi-monthly on Sundays at 7pm.

Begins: September 20, 2020

Please contact Pastor Dave (dave@millingtonbaptist.org) for more information.

This group is specifically designed for people who have little or no background in the Bible, but would like to take a look and see for themselves what it says. The Investigators study will be held in a relaxed, welcoming environment, and is an excellent opportunity for you to invite that questioning friend who is seeking to learn more. We will meet every other week for 7 weeks, each week looking at 7 different encounters people had with Jesus.  Contact Paul Wilford or Kathy Wilford for meeting location and more details.

Leader: Jim Romaine & Rick Splinter

Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm-9pm, YFMB Lower Level

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Begins: September 27, 2020

Please email Jim (jromaine49@gmail.com) or Rick (rick.splinter@alcon.com) for more information.

Leaders: Jeffrey & Polly Wong

Meets 1st & 3rd Sundays, 7pm-8:45pm, YFMB Lower Level (when Covid restrictions are lifted). Otherwise, via Zoom.

Topic: Recap/discussion of sermon questions from Sunday.

Begins: September 20, 2020

Contact Jeff & Polly Wong (jeff_wong2003@yahoo.com) for more information.

Leaders: Bob & Amanda Erbig and Mike & Sarah Ginese

Meets Sundays, 12 noon-1:30pm, Fellowship Hall

Begins: September 20, 2020

Meets every other Sunday.

Please contact Pastor Bob (berbig@millingtonbaptist.org) or Mike Ginese (mike@ginese.com) for more information.

Leaders: Caleb & Mary Wong 

Meets Sundays at 10:30am, Zoom 

Begins: September, specific date TBD

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Please contact Caleb & Mary Wong (ccwong.home@gmail.com) for more information.

Leaders: Craig & Kim McLaughlin, Chris & Jenn Dowden, Brian & Lisa Kiel

Meets during the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month

Begins: January 24, 2021

Please contact Jenn & Chris Dowden (jdowden@millingtonbaptist.org) or Craig & Kim McLaughlin (kimster744@gmail.com) for more information.

Bernardsville Group – led by Henry and Julissa Freire

Meets Tuesdays 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Begins: September 22, 2020

Please contact Henry Freire (henry@millingtonbaptist.org) for more information.

Couples Group (Currently Full) – led by Gary and Carrie Isler, John and Kim McCarthy

Twice a month, Thursday Evenings

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Begins: Late September, Date TBD

Leaders: Walter & Gail Loehr
Location Rotates, 2 times per month, 6:30pm

Topic: Sermon Review

Begins: TBD

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

Questions?

Henry Freire

Discipleship coordinator

Contact Henry with any questions

Questions?

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Amy Huber

Director of Discipleship & Connections

Contact Amy with any questions

Questions?

Henry Freire

Discipleship coordinator

Contact Henry with any questions

Questions?

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Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions
Upside Down Glory
From Ruin to Redemption
Stephen Ministry
Internships
Market Street
Share your Gifts
When Love Hurts Group
CityRelief
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Hot Meals Ministry

The CARE Leadership Team Needs Your Help.

Hot Meals Ministry

The Care Leadership Team is looking for volunteers who are willing to cook or deliver a hot meal to those in need from our church family. We are organizing volunteers by area so travel will be minimal.

If you or someone you know needs a meal or would like to provide a meal to a church family in need please complete the Caregiver Sign-Up sheet in the foyer and submit it to the church office or go to our webpage

 

Contact CARE Team

Shepherd’s Freezer

A special thank you to all those who provide meals for the Shepherd’s Freezer. If you take a container, please take the time to make a meal and return it to the freezer as soon as possible so that we may continue to bless those in our congregation. Contact the Care Leadership Team with any questions.

Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.  Galatians 6:2

 

Sometimes health and other difficult circumstances make it hard to keep up with life’s demands.  If you are able please contribute to the Shepherd’s Freezer in the basement kitchen.  If this is a time of life when you need a little help please help yourself to meals from the freezer.  If you have any questions please reach out to Jacquelyne Wright.  

 

The CARE Leadership Team Needs Your Help.
The Shepherd’s Freezer provides complete frozen meals to families in times of need | The Care Leadership Team is looking for volunteers who are willing to cook or deliver a hot meal to those in need in our church family. In addition to Hot Meals, Shepherd’s Freezer will be stocked with frozen meals to meet the needs of our church family. If you are unable to cook but would like to bless someone in this way, Costco has several pre-made meals that can be frozen and left in the kitchen in the freezer labeled “Shepherd’s Freezer. After the service, containers with instructions and cookbooks will be available in the narthex.

 

Contributions to this ministry ensure that our freezer is always stocked. Please consider serving this ministry by donating a meal. Many in our body are blessed, served and encouraged through this ministry so If you or someone you know needs a meal or has questions about the program, please contact us at care@millingtonbaptist.org. 

The Shepherd’s Freezer is located in the Kitchen of the main campus building. Contributors can deliver their prepared meals to the freezer themselves on Sundays or during office hours throughout the week.
 

Meal containers are available in the church kitchen.
You can also pick up a container before or after Sunday morning service or during office hours

  • The Shepherd’s Freezer accepts the following frozen meals/items: Frozen turkey breasts or roasting chicken, Frozen family-size prepared meals from BJs or Costco, Homemade casseroles, meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, chicken or pasta entrees,Homemade soups, Homemade breads, cookies, or pound cakes.

     

  • Grocery Store Gift Cards: The Shepherd’s Freezer & Pantry welcomes donations of grocery store gift cards. Gift cards from Shop Right or Stop & Shop are recommended. Gift cards should be hand delivered to the church office designated for the Shepherd’s Freezer Ministry.

     

  • Donations: Monetary donations toward the purchase of ziploc containers for distribution to those preparing meals are welcome!
Contact CARE Team

CityRelief

Serve with City Relief | City Relief 

MBC is very excited to announce that we are serving with City Relief! We are so thrilled to offer the opportunity for you to serve those in our community who are in need.

SIGN UP TO SERVE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!

Contact Tim Youtkus with any questions (tim@millingtonbaptist.org).

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Serve with CityRelief!

Are you willing to step in and serve those in need? We hope you’ll consider joining us as we partner with CityRelief in reaching the needs of those in our community.

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Why We Partner

City Relief has been one of MBC’s strategic local partners for many years. We value their commitment to meeting individuals experiencing homelessness with dignity, consistency, and Christ-centered compassion. Their work aligns closely with our desire to engage our community in ways that are both meaningful and sustainable.
As a church, we believe that caring for those facing homelessness involves more than financial support. Scripture calls us not only to give generously but also to go—to be present with people, to listen, to pray, and to meet needs in practical ways. Serving alongside City Relief allows our congregation to live this out in a tangible and faithful expression of the gospel.
Our partnership reflects a simple conviction: the Church is at its best when it combines generosity with active service. By joining City Relief on their mobile outreaches, we have the opportunity to step beyond our walls and participate directly in the work God is doing on the streets of our region.

What Does an Outreach Day Look Like?

Our outreach days begin early. We depart from MBC at 7:15 AM sharp and travel to the City Relief base in Clifton, NJ. Volunteers who prefer to meet us directly at the base are welcome to do so.
Upon arrival, we meet with the City Relief outreach leaders who guide us through the day. Before heading out, we participate in essential preparation work—making drinks, bagging bread, loading the buses, and helping prepare City Relief’s well-known soup. These behind-the-scenes tasks play a meaningful role in ensuring the outreach runs smoothly.
Once everything is ready, we load into City Relief vehicles and depart for the outreach site. Throughout the outreach, volunteers can serve in a variety of ways: handing out soup, drinks, and resources; offering hospitality and conversation; or assisting behind the scenes by scooping soup and replenishing supplies. There is a place for every volunteer to contribute.
At the conclusion of the outreach, we return to the Clifton base to assist with cleanup. After wrapping up, we head back to MBC, typically returning by 4:30 PM (often earlier depending on the day).

Frequently Asked Questions

No prior experience is required. City Relief provides on-site training and guidance for all volunteers at the beginning of each outreach day.

Dress appropriately for the weather, as volunteers will be outside for the duration of the outreach. For winter outreaches, we strongly recommend dressing warmer than you think you’ll need.
We also ask volunteers to dress modestly, wear comfortable closed-toed shoes, and avoid wearing flashy or valuable jewelry.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Phones, wallets, keys, and other valuables can be stored securely on the City Relief bus, at the Clifton base, or in the MBC van.

Yes. City Relief requires volunteers to be 18 years or older, or 16 years old with a parent or guardian present for the entire outreach.

City Relief outreaches are well-organized and generally safe environments, but—as with any public setting—situations can arise. Volunteers are asked to wear modest clothing, avoid giving out personal information (such as phone numbers or full names), and remain within sight of City Relief leaders at all times.
City Relief staff are trained in de-escalation and are present throughout the outreach to ensure volunteer and guest safety.

City Relief operates in rain or shine. Our neighbors on the street rely on the support provided through these outreaches, and their needs continue regardless of the weather. Volunteers should plan accordingly and dress for the conditions.

Testimonials

Stay tuned for some powerful testimonials from those who have served with CityRelief.

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Want to Learn More?

For more information about City Relief and additional ways to partner with their ministry, please visit their website. 
https://www.cityrelief.org/

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

Johnny Graves
Director of Youth,
Young Adults & Production Ministries

Bob 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 Bachelor of Arts Degree (English Lit and Theatre) from Eastern University (St. David’s, PA). He went on to earn a 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 marriage and family, apologetics, worldview, culture, ethics and missions as he provides directional leadership for the Underground Sessions ministry at MBC.

Bob is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in ethics at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has co-authored three books: A Beautiful Mess, Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom and We Need a King After God’s Heart.

Bob married his beautiful wife, Amanda, in 2014. They have three children: Jenna, Josiah and Zoe. There is nothing more important to him than serving the Lord by loving his wife and raising his children to love and pursue Jesus.

David Hentschel is 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 over 20 years. His background in public speaking and business helps tremendously with leadership and strategic planning and is thrilled to teach the word of God to the people of God for the glory of God. He oversees our Discipleship programs (Small Groups, Adult education, Women’s Ministries, Men’s ministries), as well as our Care ministries (Care Leadership Team, Stephen Ministries, GriefShare).

David Hentschel 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. His areas of interest are in Historical and Theological studies.

He and his wife Juli enjoy three daughters and a son-in-law. Some of his favorite activities include reading, spending time with his family and playing basketball.

John Bonaventura has been ecstatically married to Callen Bonaventura, a godly & gifted woman, since 2008. Callen is truly John’s best friend. John & Callen have a blessedly full quiver of 5 wonderful children: Aslan, Luna , Jude, Samuel, and Skylar. The Bonaventura family has been attending MBC since 2019 and became members in 2020. They are so thankful to have joined a church that prioritizes believing, preaching, and applying God’s Word. While John has a full-time career in sales, it has been an honor for him to also serve as part-time Director of Worship Music at MBC since 2021.
John was raised in a Bible believing home and has a long history with church music. As a child, he developed an affinity for sacred, traditional harmony and an appreciation for music composition, nurtured by piano lessons. At the age of 14, John began to teach himself electric guitar.
Although John was saved and baptized at a young age, he fell in love with the Lord at around age 27. This was when John learned to be a worshipper first and a musician second. Since then, John has had a hunger for God’s Word, a deep longing to know God, and a desire to see others experience the same grace that he has received.
John embraces a broad spectrum of contemporary musical styles and sounds, using them reverently in a progressive-traditional worship style. The Lord has used all these experiences in John’s life to produce a true heart for worshipping God, and it is his joy to worship The Lord Jesus Christ together with MBC.

Johnny Graves is the Director of Youth, Young Adults and Production Ministries here at Millington Baptist Church since 2016. He was raised here at MBC by his parents where his loved for the Lord began and his life of following Jesus. He grew up in the area before he went off to college at Liberty University to study Biblical Studies (BA). Johnny is also a local high school coach/teacher at Watchung Hills Regional High School where he coaches Soccer and Volleyball. Johnny is blessed to be married to his wife Shannon, whom he is raising with his 4 children Bennett, Macie, Judah and Caiden. 

Rachel Rickershauser
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

Lenore Tosi
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

Amy Huber
Director of Discipleship and Connections

Noah Graves
Director of Operations & Ministry Communications

Rachel Rickershauser serves as the Co-Director of Children’s Ministry at Millington Baptist Church, overseeing the elementary classes for 1st through 6th graders. She stepped into this role in 2024 after nearly eight years as the Director of Children’s Ministries, continuing her long-standing commitment to helping kids know and love Jesus.

Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Pre-Counseling from Moody Bible Institute. During her time at Moody, she served in an after-school program for children in inner-city Chicago and continued on to work at a Christian school with preschoolers. Both were formative experiences that deepened her passion for teaching kids about Jesus at a young age.

Above all, Rachel’s greatest desire is to see children grow closer to Jesus. To support that goal, she is passionate about equipping both parents and teachers to disciple kids in their faith—parents at home, and teachers at church. She also loves planning meaningful events for families and kids (such as our Hare-Raising Egg Party and VBS), supporting parents, and partnering with teachers to create a Sunday experience where kids feel welcomed, engaged, and excited to learn and grow in their faith.

Lenore Tosi serves as Co-Director of Children’s Ministry at Millington Baptist Church, focusing on nursery and preschool-aged children. With a BA in Business Administration from Lycoming College and a background in music, Lenore combines creativity and organization to create a loving, Christ-centered environment for young children.

Before stepping into full-time ministry, Lenore worked in the corporate world and later brought her leadership skills into the church setting. She has over 18 years of experience serving children and families—as a longtime Music Camp Director, Children’s Ministry Assistant, and Interim Children’s Director. She has also volunteered in VBS, Brio, HisKids, Women’s Ministry, and the Worship Team. She has been in her current role since 2024.

As a mother of three adult children, Lenore has walked through every stage of parenting, which has greatly deepened her understanding of early childhood development and the unique needs of young families. She has a heart for encouraging young moms and supporting parents during the early years.

Lenore brings strong organizational and leadership skills to her role, coordinating volunteers, planning curriculum, and managing resources to keep ministry programs running smoothly. Her mission is to help every child feel loved, valued, and excited to learn about Jesus and to partner with parents in laying a strong foundation of faith.

Amy Huber currently serves as the Director of Discipleship and Connections at Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge, NJ. Prior to this ministry assignment, Amy has enjoyed serving in biblical higher education at Pillar College for the past 20 years, most recently in the role of Vice President of Academic Affairs. Amy also currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Her experiences in higher education leadership, student engagement, and program development coupled with her passion for spiritual formation and cultivating a sense of community align with her new role and she is thrilled to join the MBC team this January. Amy holds a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Tech, a Master of Education from Liberty University, and is a Doctor of Education (Candidate) at Bethel University. Amy and her husband, Warren, have been married for 23 years. Amy loves spending time outdoors at the shore, hiking, gardening, playing pickleball, and creating wire tree sculptures.

Noah Graves serves as the Director of Operations & Ministry Communications at Millington Baptist Church. Noah has gone to Millington his whole life and has always been apart of the church. He graduated from Ridge High School and completed his undergraduate residentially at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia with a degree in Business Administration. Noah recently completed his Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies degree through Liberty University Online. When Noah isn’t working at MBC you’ll find him on the Pickleball courts or spending time with his nieces and nephews!

Support Staff

Kristie Gall
Administrative and Financial Manager

Tim Youtkus
Production & Outreach Manager

Laura Garcell
Office Assistant

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Deb Graisser
Office Assistant

Currently serving as the Administrative and Financial Manager at MBC, I’ve worn many hats over the past two years—ranging from Office Manager to Facilities Manager, and acting as an all-around right hand to the team wherever I’m needed. An ongoing project I’m working on includes creating an interactive administrative calendar of events and campus activities, which also encompasses coordinating property maintenance across all three campus buildings and five private homes. Before joining MBC, I spent 18 years working in our family-owned automotive business, where I managed everything from payroll and parts ordering to service writing and the occasional diagnostic call. My background is rooted in hands-on experience rather than formal education, providing me with a practical, real-world understanding of business operations. I’m especially strong in time management, with a talent for prioritizing and organizing multiple projects simultaneously. When I’m not working, my favorite way to recharge is spending time with my family—usually gathered around a big meal and a card game. And if we’re extra blessed, you’ll find us soaking in the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Tim is the Production Manager at Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge, NJ.
He is a graduate of Ridge High School in Basking Ridge and also spent time at Manhattan College in the Bronx, where he studied Elementary Education, Sports Media, and Psychology.
Tim has a passion for production, outreach, and youth ministry. He is the co-founder of the current Band of Brothers ministry at MBC and also serves as a youth leader. He oversees live services, creates content, and produces the MBC Unhindered podcast network—which includes three distinct shows designed to equip listeners at the intersection of faith, culture, and real-life discipleship.
Tim is currently pursuing the Colson Fellows Program, a rigorous Christian worldview training course designed to help leaders live and lead faithfully in today’s culture.
He is married to his beautiful wife, Nicole. They were married in May of 2024, and Tim would tell you his favorite moments are the ones spent with her.

Laura has been a valued member of Millington Baptist Church for over 40 years. Throughout that time, she has served in numerous roles, including helping to launch the Shared Interest Groups, supporting the office staff as needed, and embracing her role as the church’s unofficial organizer. She is excited to join the MBC team in an official office capacity and looks forward to continuing her service alongside the staff.

Deb Graisser is our newest addition to the MBC team and serves as the MBC Office Assistant!

John Bonaventura
Director of Worship

Kami BW

Kamilla Dening 
Coordinator of Middle
School Ministries

Noah Graves
Executive Assistant to the Pastoral Leadership Team

Ron Niessen
Audio/Video Support

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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 

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

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

Jeff Callender

Tom DiProspero

Chris Dowden

*Pastor Bob Erbig 

Hector Garcell

(Secretary)

*Pastor Dave Hentschel

Darren Hernandez (Chair)

Ken Huber (Vice Chair)

John McCarthy (Treasurer)

Harish Radha

Rick Splinter

Andrew Strain

Jan Torgrimsen

Paul Wilford

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

Questions?

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Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

Questions?

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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.

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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.

RETURN BOTTLES BY FEBRUARY 23rd!

 

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 .

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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. 

Frequently Asked Questions

MBC Volunteer Coordinator: MBC Office

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.

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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

 

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.

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