Sundays October 11th & 18th at 11am in the Great Room
Our next membership class at MBC will be taking place on Sunday October 11th & Sunday October 18th. This will be a 2-part membership class at the 11am hour in the Great Room at MBC. We hope you can join us and register through the button below.
The Book of Ezekiel (a priest who became a prophet) takes place while Israel is in exile (ca 593 BC–573 BC) because of the discipline given by God for the idolatry and covenant failure of his people to properly represent His name. Ezekiel, whose most common name for himself in the book is “son of man,” (“Son of man, eat this scroll…”, Ezek 3:3), witnessed the majestic glory of God (Ezek 1) which had tragically departed from the compromised Jerusalem temple (Ezek 10), but yet surprisingly followed his people to be with them in a foreign land, revealing that God is not confined to a building, city or nation. Using graphic and vivid word pictures, dramatic reenactments and prophetic street theater, God called Ezekiel to announce both the bad news message of God’s judgment and the good news message of God’s salvation.
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Disability Training Event
Saturday, October 17th 8:30am – 11:30am
This regional training event, hosted in partnership with Joni and Friends, is designed to help participants grow in confidence, awareness, and practical skill as they minister to individuals and families affected by disability.
The morning will be led by Sarah Bush, Regional Coordinator with Joni and Friends. Sarah will guide attendees through helpful training that strengthens both understanding and ministry practice, equipping people to interact with greater care, confidence, and gospel-centered compassion.
The gospel-centered truth behind including the disability community in church and why we need to be intentional about making disciples of all nations, including those affected by disabilities.
Time
8:30am – 11:30am
Cost
Free
Breakfast
Included
Leader
Sarah Bush, Regional Coordinator with Joni and Friends
Audience
MBC attendees and churches throughout the surrounding region
Purpose
The goal of this event is to equip participants to serve people with disabilities and their families with greater understanding, dignity, and confidence. The training will help attendees develop a more thoughtful awareness of disability ministry and offer practical ways to build welcoming, accessible, and meaningful ministry environments.
Schedule
8:30am Breakfast and welcome
9:00am Training session with Sarah Bush
10:30am Discussion, questions, and practical application
11:15am Closing encouragement and next steps
11:30am Event concludes
Invitation Scope
This event will be shared with MBC attendees as well as churches throughout the surrounding area. The intent is to make the training accessible not only to those already serving in disability ministry, but also to those who are exploring how they can better understand, welcome, and minister to people with disabilities.
Who Should Attend
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
What is Christianity Explored?
A relaxed and informal way of sharing the best news you can ever hear, and gives people space and time to think about the big questions of life.
What’s each session about?
Over seven sessions, guests will read Mark’s Gospel to find out more about the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith – Jesus Christ. The structure of each session is simple: a short Bible study, a talk (you can give your own using our talk outlines or use our films) and a discussion based on the talk.
Can we know God?
Seven sessions looking at Jesus’s life in Mark’s gospel, meeting the man who claimed to be God and discovering how he changed history.
Our Vision
Weakness Is Not the Exception. It’s the Canvas.
Throughout Scripture, God consistently reveals His glory not through strength, achievement, or perfection—but through limitation, suffering, and dependence. From Jacob’s limp to Moses’ stammering tongue, from Mephibosheth welcomed at the king’s table to the man born blind, the biblical witness is clear: disability is not an exception to the image of God, but an expression of it. At Millington Baptist Church, Upside Down Glory is our commitment to live out this conviction together—building a church family where every person, of every ability, is welcomed, discipled, and empowered as an essential member of the Body of Christ.
This ministry is more than a program—it is a culture. Through our partnership with Joni and Friends, our Disability Leadership Team (DsLT), and a growing network of care, hospitality, and outreach, we are working toward a church that looks like the Kingdom: a table with room for everyone. Whether you are personally navigating disability, loving someone who is, or simply answering a call to serve the overlooked, there is a place for you here. Explore the resources below, join our team, and help us become a church known for the upside-down, glory-revealing love of Jesus Christ.
“Dignity before ability. Belonging before healing.”
Christ-Centered
Every act of service reflects the compassion and truth of Jesus.
Collaboration
We partner across ministries with unity, humility, and shared purpose.
Learning Posture
We pursue continual growth in understanding and practice.
Hospitality
We create environments of belonging for every individual and family.
Outreach
We engage our community as ambassadors of Christ’s inclusive love.
First Step
Help Us Serve You Well
Every person’s story is different. Our Disability Intake Form helps us understand the unique needs of individuals and families in our congregation and community—so we can walk alongside you with care that is personal, not generic.
Takes about 5 minutes
Confidential and reviewed by our Care Team
Helps us connect you with the right people and resources
No obligation—just a conversation starter
Resources
Grow Deeper. Serve Better.
Whether you’re new to disability ministry or looking to deepen your theological foundations, these resources will equip and inspire you.
Sermon Series
Upside Down Glory — 8 Week Series.
This series walks through Scripture to redefine ability, confront suffering with hope, and build a truly welcoming church family.
Ministry Partner
Joni and Friends
MBC has partnered with Joni and Friends to develop training, coaching, and resources for disability ministry in our local church and community.
Recommended Reading
Books on Disability & the Church
MBC has partnered with Joni and Friends to develop training, coaching, and resources for disability ministry in our local church and community. Check out these resources:
Podcast
Joni and Friends Podcast
Hosted by Joni Eareckson Tada, this podcast explores faith, disability, and the love of Christ for every person.
Church Resource
Key Ministry
Practical tools and training for churches seeking to include children and adults with disabilities in every area of congregational life.
Disability Support Team
Support Team
The Disability Support Team is the hands-and-feet engine behind MBC’s disability ministry. While the Disability Leadership Team sets the vision and strategy, the Support Team makes it real—showing up week in and week out to welcome families, assist individuals, and ensure that no one navigates church life alone. No specialized credentials required, just a willing heart and a belief that every person belongs at the table.
Tell us about yourself or your family member. Every form is reviewed by our Care Team so we can learn how to serve you better—personally and practically. Click HERE for intake form
We’re looking for members from Kids, Student, Care, Hospitality, and Outreach Ministries to serve on the DsLT.
Equip yourself through Joni and Friends partnership training to serve families impacted by disability.
Our Parent’s Night Out Respite Program is launching soon. Volunteers needed to give caregivers a meaningful rest.
Disability Ministry Internship
MBC is excited to announce a BRAND NEW internship opportunity in our disability ministry! Interested in learning more? Check out the information packet and fill out an application today!
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Leaders: Pastor Dave Hentschel, Lead Pastor of Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care and Amy Huber, Director of Discipleship & Connections
This course is the first track in a three-track series which lays out the essential foundation for MBC’s discipleship journey. Like a seed planted in good soil, spiritual life begins by anchoring ourselves firmly in the truth of the Gospel. Designed as a community small group, this track will be highly practical in nature as participants learn to plant their feet on solid theological ground and embrace the seed of the Gospel daily as the source of life and transformation.
From there, roots begin to grow deeper. We address the heart, not just behavior, learning to identify the root issues beneath our struggles and to understand our new identity in Christ. Rather than pursuing quick fixes or surface change, this track cultivates honest repentance, renewed thinking, and confidence in who we are and whose we are.
By the end of Track 1, participants will be grounded in Gospel truth, rooted in love, and established in a biblical understanding of spiritual growth. This is where stability forms, where faith deepens, and where real transformation begins beneath the surface ($25 Cultivating the Christian Life Workbook is recommended but not required).
Class will be on Sundays at 11am for five consecutive weeks beginning September 6th through October 4th in YFMB Great Room.
Register here to join this class!
MBC 175 Year Timeline
Want to learn more about the 175 year history of MBC? We have a dynamic timeline coming soon!
Share Your Story of God’s Faithfulness
As we celebrate God’s work through the ministry of Millington Baptist Church, we would love to hear how the Lord has impacted your life through this church community.
Interested in Serving?
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We were so blessed to have an amazing 175th Anniversary Worship service back in June! Check out these highlights from the special day. Praise God for all the lives he’s changed through MBC and we can’t wait to see all he will do for his Kingdom through this Church in the future. And thank you to Liquid Church for hosting us!
“So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” (Romans 12:5, ESV)
Photography Credit @by.the.maker
Prayer Garden Commemorative Bricks
As part of our 175th Anniversary, we invite you to leave a legacy in our Prayer Garden by dedicating a commemorative brick. These custom bricks will create a border around the flower beds.
Bricks may be engraved:
Each engraved brick will become a lasting part of this sacred space — a place where prayers are lifted, lives are remembered, and faith continues to grow. A suggested contribution of $150 per brick supports the ongoing ministry of Millington Baptist Church.
Brick Details: Up to 3 lines of text. Maximum 20 characters per line
For details or to reserve your brick, complete this online form: Engraved Brick Order Form
There are a limited number of bricks available. The order will be placed when we reach the maximum.
Questions? Contact Amy Huber, Director of Discipleship & Connections ahuber@millingtonbaptist.org
Tree Planting
Ceremony:
Saturday 5/2
@11am
at MBC
Anniversary
Worship Service:
Sunday 6/7
@4pm
at Liquid Parsippany
MBC
Summerfest:
Saturday 9/5
@11am
at MBC
Missions
Conference:
Friday 10/2 to
Sunday 10/4
at MBC
Anniversary
Banquet:
Thursday 11/12
@7pm
at Olde Mill Inn
Check out this article from The Bernardsville news that covers and highlights MBC’s 175th anniversary!
Annual Meeting Presentation
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Call the church office at 908-647-0594 or email MBC Office.
Chaos. That is a word that seems to capture the zeitgeist of our age. Instability, wars, pandemics, and institutional breakdown have led people to wonder: is anyone in control? Do meaning and purpose exist? Indeed, with endless choices and uncertain times people today are less secure and more jaded than ever before. Doubts about everything are the new normal. We are living through an era that feels a bit … mad.
So… how do we live by faith in a world of madness? That is what the book of Ecclesiastes is about. It assumes doubts and offers answers not addressed anywhere else. It explores issues that haunt us at the end of life. In short, this ancient book offers meaning in the madness by directing us to the purpose giver: God himself.
Don’t miss this life changing and fruitful study.
Firmly Planted, Growing Together, Made to Multiply in 2026.
Planting deep roots in the limitless love of God, 2024-25.
Partner with us as we sow seeds of faith, cultivate spiritual growth &
Firmly Planted, Growing Together, Made to Multiply in 2026
MBC is thrilled to be a part of the emerging growth of God’s redemption and mission for our church.
We pray that you catch this vision with us to bring His light into this dark area. To that end, we invite you to partner with us and prayerfully consider a special year-end gift. Your contribution will enable us to expand our ministry through both Gospel Demonstration and Gospel Proclamation. In the year 2026, we will accomplish our vision of increased cultural engagement by equipping the MBC body of believers, working with our local and global partners, and continuing campus upgrades.
Serving Him Together, Pastor Dave and Pastor Bob
Vision for 2026
Please ask God to guide your giving and consider making your best possible donation as an investment so we may be firmly planted, growing together, and sharing God’s love to everyone. We envision that your generous contributions for the five initiatives we outline below will deepen our congregation’s love for God, widen our love for each other, and live tall so we may be a beacon of hope to the community here where we are planted.
Please take a look below to see what MBC has in store for 2026.
Your Generosity
We are filled with joy for an incredible 2025 at MBC!
As we reflect on the remarkable year that has unfolded, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for your unwavering support. Over the past year we saw God work in many ways throughout our church. We hosted our second ever “Contend Conference” with some powerful guest speakers. We continued our AWANA ministry and discipling the kids in our community. Our MBC Teens took a mission trip to North Carolina and served those in hardship. We also had numerous sermon series on books such as Isaiah, 2 Corinthians, 1 Timothy, Revival, and a whole summer in the scriptures. We also had several adult education classes and small groups that will have lasting impact on the spiritual lives of those in our church.Your impact is immeasurable, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation for making these endeavors possible.
We are building a strong and Christ-seeking culture of spiritual growth at MBC. Through leadership development, ongoing evaluation, and clear pathways for every stage of faith, we aim to help our entire church take meaningful next steps with Jesus. This includes expanding mentoring, launching accessible tools for growth, and equipping every ministry leader to invest in others—creating a multiplying movement of disciple-makers.
We want MBC to be a place where deep, biblical formation thrives. Over the next few years, we will explore new educational pathways—from a potential theological teaching program to strategic partnerships that enrich learning for students and young adults. We also plan to make high-quality discipleship resources more accessible that equips our church for everyday discipleship.
Cultivating the Christian Life!
In the realm of spiritual formation, this year has been nothing short of transformative. Our journey on Sunday mornings has taken us through Ecclesiastes, Philippians, Ephesians 6 (Spiritual Warfare), the Psalms, and Ezra Nehemiah and has offered profound insights, fostering a deeper understanding of Scripture and its relevance to our lives. The launch of numerous new small groups has created intimate spaces for fellowship, prayer, and shared spiritual growth, connecting members in meaningful ways. Our adult education program has flourished, providing intellectual and spiritual nourishment with the introduction of a new course on church history and an enlightening seminar on the book of Joshua. These initiatives have not only broadened our knowledge but have also ignited a collective passion for continuous learning and spiritual exploration.
We want every person who walks through MBC’s doors to feel seen, welcomed, and invited into community. Through consistent follow-up, intentional hospitality, and clear next-step environments, we are creating a culture where newcomers can move from first-time visitors to fully connected members of the family. Our goal is simple: to make belonging easy and connection natural at every step.
We desire to be a church where hurting people find compassion, support, and gospel-centered care. Over the next several years, we will expand our support groups, strengthen visitation and care ministries, and raise up more trained caregivers to walk with people through difficult seasons. We aim to create a robust network of support that meets emotional, spiritual, and practical needs across our congregation.
We want our campus to foster natural, meaningful relationships. To support this, we will create new indoor and outdoor gathering spaces designed for conversation, hospitality, and community life. Our aim is to make MBC a place where connection happens easily—before and after services, throughout the week, and across all generations.
We are committed to building bridges between our physical and digital communities. We want online engagement to lead to real relational connection. By leveraging thoughtful digital tools and best practices, we will strengthen community for every person—whether they join us in the room or from home.
Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
We envision MBC as a place where individuals and families affected by disability are fully welcomed and supported. To move toward that vision, we will form a cross-ministry leadership team, partner with Joni and Friends, and improve accessibility across our campus. Over the next few years, we will launch new support and connection environments while also equipping our church through practical training on disability ethics and care. Our long-term hope is to become a resource that helps other churches grow in disability ministry as well.
We want MBC to grow as an outward-focused church, sharing the hope of Jesus through personal relationships and meaningful service. To foster this, we will empower a Local Outreach Team, offer ongoing evangelism and worldview training, and build strategic partnerships that meet real needs in our community. Through events, courses, service opportunities, and creative on-ramps for non-Christians, we aim to help our congregation engage confidently and compassionately in everyday mission.
We are committed to raising up the next generation of leaders and strengthening the wider body of Christ. This includes developing a vocational discipleship mentoring program for students and young adults, supporting churches within our network through training and revitalization efforts, and expanding our global impact through partnership with WorldVenture. Together, these efforts help us invest intentionally—locally and globally—where God is already at work.
MBC 175th Anniversary
We are so excited that 2026 will be the 175th year of ministry at Millington Baptist Church! We are so amazed and grateful at God’s faithfulness over the past 175 years and we have an exciting year of events planned to honor all that the Lord has done through MBC since 1851.
175th Anniversary Calendar
Please ask God to guide your giving and consider supporting MBC this year.
Year End Giving for 2026
Circle of Sisters Study Dates for 2026-2027. Sundays following 2nd service – 2pm.
September 2026
9/27
October 2026
10/11
10/25
November 2026
11/1
December 2026
12/6
12/13
January 2027
1/10
1/24
February 2027
2/7
2/21
March 2027
3/7
3/14
April 2027
4/4
4/18
May 2027
5/2
5/16
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