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Grief Share: Begins March 13

Grief Share will begin:
Thursday, March 13

Healing Through Grief: A Safe Place to Share & Grow

An MBC Grief Share support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

Meeting	Date
1 – Is This Normal?	Thu, Mar 13, 2025
2 – Your Grief Journey	Thu, Mar 20, 2025
3 – Loneliness & Sadness	Thu, Mar 27, 2025
4 – Self-Care	Thu, Apr 03, 2025
5 – Fearful & Overwhelmed	Thu, Apr 10, 2025
6 – Anger	Thu, Apr 24, 2025
7 – Regrets	Thu, May 01, 2025
8 – Grief & Your Household	Thu, May 08, 2025
9 – Grief & Your Friendships	Thu, May 15, 2025
10 – Questions for God	Thu, May 22, 2025
11 – Stuck in Grief	Thu, May 29, 2025
12 – Hope & Resilience	Thu, Jun 05, 2025
13 – What Do I Live For Now?	Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Floating Week	Thu, Jun 19, 2025

If you regularly attend MBC register here.

https://www.griefshare.org/leaderzone/promotion/logos

User: dave@millingtonbaptist.org

Password: GriefshareMBC

Resilient-Life, Begins February 16th

The Resilient Life

We live in an anxious age. Our 24 hour news cycle, social media hype, and globally connected world fuels our fears. Danger seems to be lurking around every corner. To counter this, the secular world has crafted “safe spaces” to shield the next generation from pain and suffering. But is this the solution? Are we meant to avoid stress and live a comfortable?

Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians tells a different story. With boldness and love, Paul exhorts the believers: “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; (2 Corinthians 4:8-9, ESV).” In short, he calls the Corinthian Christians, and us, to love the resilient life?

Supporting Resources
Se7en Churches of Revelation – small group workbook

Se7en Churches of Revelation – Sermon Series
Symbols in the Book of Revelation.

What is the resilient life? We are able to recover quickly, because we know where our hope lies. As Paul writes, “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison (2 Cor. 4:16-17, ESV).” This series will look at themes in 2nd Corinthians and draw from the five practices of resilience outlined in the book Faith for Exiles. By the end of this series, we hope you will be prepared to live a RESILIENT LIFE for Christ.

Act I Sermon Schedule:
12/3 Luke 1:1-4 Intro: Letter to Theophilus & Overview
12/10 Luke 1:5-38 Prediction of John and Jesus’ Birth
12/7 Luke 1:39-80 Mary’s Prayer and Zechariah’s Prophecy
12/24 Luke 2:1-52 The Birth of Jesus
Christmas Eve Morning at 10am
Christmas Eve 4pm & 5:30pm

Don't miss ACT II - Introduction of Jesus, Luke 3-9. Beginning December 31

Previous Sermons in this Series

Passion Conference 2026

Arlington, TX, January 1-3, 2026

MBC is inviting young adults (ages 18-25, post-HS) to the Passion Conference in Arlington, Texas which will take place January 1st to 3rd, 2026. Come experience a life-transforming conference of worship, messages, and community together with your fellow young adults.

Contact Johnny Graves for more information. Interest form below.

If you are 100% in please confirm by May 28^th to guarantee a spot.

(tickets open May 29th, we feel it may sell out quickly)

If you are interested but not confirmed, sign up on the waiting list and we will attempt to purchase another round of tickets if tickets are still available later down the road.

Please email/call Ben Youtkus or James Ciannello to confirm your spot.

VBS 2025 – True North

July 14-18, 2025 - REGISTRATION OPEN

Guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!

Contact Rachel for waitlist

July 14, 2025 — July 18, 2025
9:00am to 12:15pm
• $35 for 1 child
• $60 for 2 children
• $90 for 3 or more
Add just $3 to receive the music digital download card! (Valued at $7)

Registration for the True North Team is now open! 7th graders through adults can register to volunteer.

• If it’s your first time volunteering, we’ll ask you to go through our screening process.
• NOTE: Priority is given to Returning VBS volunteers, MBC attenders, and 6th graders returning as 7th grade volunteers. Teens and adults from other churches may be put on a volunteer waitlist.

Contact Rachel Rickershauser with any questions

Year-End Giving for 2025

Firmly Planted, Growing Together, Made to Multiply in 2025.
Partner with us as we sow seeds of faith, cultivate spiritual growth & bear life-giving fruit within our community.

Operations

Evangelism

MBC is thrilled to be a part of the emerging growth of God’s redemption and mission for our church.

In the year 2025, 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.

We are thrilled to announce that in 2026, Millington Baptist Church will be celebrating its 175th anniversary! For nearly two centuries, God has been faithful to our church, guiding us through seasons of growth, change, and impact in our community. This milestone is not only a testament to His grace but also to the legacy of faithfulness passed down through generations of believers. As we look ahead to this special anniversary, we invite you to join us in celebrating our rich history and anticipating the future God has in store for our church. Stay tuned for more details as we prepare to commemorate this incredible journey!

Serving Him Together, Pastor Dave and Pastor Bob

Vision for 2025

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 2025.

Because of

Your Generosity

We are filled with joy for an incredible 2024 at MBC!

2024 was a remarkable year of growth for MBC, both in terms of impact and spiritual depth. MBC’s call to advance the Kingdom of God in NJ is accomplished through your support in time, talent and treasure. Thank you for your radical generosity! The list of all God did this past year is breathtaking. We began a partnership with Buxmont Christian Counseling Center, allowing many people to find healing. Our summer internship program trained three interns for leadership in the church and marketplace. MBC was able to provide educational scholarship our partner organization, Street Hope Alive, as well as funding for a summer sports camp in Romania through Josiah Venture. The next generation was empowered through our Youth Summer Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic and our AWANA program continues to flourish. Finally, our Digital Outreach ministries continue to spread the Gospel through podcasts and videos, and our Pickle ball ministry has connected many into deeper community. Praise God for what he did through your generosity!

Church Operations

Effective Management for Ministry Growth
Millington Baptist Church has a long history of serving the community and fostering spiritual growth. To continue this mission, we have multiple areas of our ministry that we will use to expand the kingdom.

Raising our next generation leaders:
Internship Program Expansion
Last summer marked the first year of a revitalized internship program at MBC. We took on three internships in the ministry areas of worship, youth ministry, and production arts. In additional to their practical experience, these interns participating in a biblical worldview training course to prepare them for ministry in the church or marketplace.

This program was a success and this year we envision an expansion. We want to double our interns in a variety of ministry fields. Our goal is to train and raise up a new generation of Christian leaders who will guide the people of God within, or outside the walls of the church. You giving will help fund this program in the coming year.

Welcome our New
Director of Discipleship & Connections
We are excited to welcome Amy Huber as our new Director of Discipleship and Connections, starting January 1, 2025. Amy brings a wealth of experience in student engagement and spiritual development, having served in various roles that foster belonging and growth within the church community. Her passion for helping others connect, grow in their faith, and build meaningful relationships will be a tremendous asset to our ministry. Please join us in welcoming Amy to the team as we look forward to the impact she will have in shaping our discipleship and connection ministries!

Download our new & improved
MBC Church App (CHMS)
We are excited to introduce our new church database system and app upgrade, known as CHMS (Church Management Software)! This powerful tool will enhance our ability to connect, engage, and serve our church community more effectively. With CHMS, we will streamline our administrative processes, improve communication, and provide a user-friendly experience for our members.
The upgraded app will allow you to easily access important information, register for events, manage your giving, and connect with small groups and ministries. We believe that CHMS will not only improve our operational efficiency but also foster a deeper sense of community among our congregation. We look forward to rolling out this new system and app, and we can’t wait to see how it will help us grow in our mission to serve and connect with one another!

Enrich Your Advent Season: Daily Reflections on the Gospel of Luke
MBC’s devotional Book for the Advent season
This Advent season, we invite you to journey with us through our new devotional, inspired by the Gospel of Luke and thoughtfully written by members of our congregation. We hope that as you read and reflect on these devotionals, you will find new wonder and peace in the Savior who came for you. May these reflections enrich your heart as you celebrate the gift of Christ this Christmas. If you’d like to get a copy on Amazon click HERE

The MBC Internship program is growing!

Amy Huber

Director of Discipleship & Connections

Do even more with our Church Management System

Get it here

Celebrating Christ

for Spiritual Growth

Cultivating the Christian Life!

In the realm of spiritual formation, this year has been nothing short of transformative. Our journey on Sunday mornings in 2024 has taken us through the entire Gospel of Luke and the Book of Revelation, offering profound insights and 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 courses on ‘How to Read the Bible,’ an enlightening eschatology seminar, and a Financial Peace University (FPU) class. These initiatives have not only broadened our knowledge but also ignited a collective passion for continuous learning and spiritual exploration.

Local Compassion

Faith-based mobile front-line provider of homeless

City Relief

City Relief (CR) is one of our strategic local partner ministries—and they do amazing work! They are a faith-based mobile front-line provider of homeless services that operates in communities where individuals are struggling and need support. Our vision is to create a world where everyone has a place to call home, the support to thrive, and the opportunity to give back.
One of the communities they seek to impact in Newark, NJ. CR is set to expand its outreach efforts in Newark, with the goal of launching two weekly direct service opportunities and establishing an office space in the city to provide more sustained services. Through these initiatives, we expect to serve at least 70 people each week, welcoming them into a safe community where they can access essential resources such as meals, socks, and hygiene kits, and much more.
How can MBC help? To effectively serve the Newark community, CR needs to hire additional staff, invest in outreach and other startup costs, and allocate a budget for increased ongoing programmatic expenses to support our services in Newark. By adding a Newark Programs Manager and Coordinator, CR can transition from monthly street engagements to consistent weekly outreach efforts.
You giving will reach the poor and unhoused in Newark this year!

We are launching
Grief Share!
We are excited to announce the launch of a GriefShare ministry at Millington Baptist Church next year. GriefShare is a caring support group designed to help those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This Christ-centered program offers encouragement, understanding, and healing through practical resources and compassionate community. Whether you are grieving a recent loss or continuing to work through your grief, GriefShare provides a safe place to share, learn, and find hope in Christ. Stay tuned for more details as we prepare to begin this important ministry.

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.”

Brick & Mortar

3027 Valley Road Purchase
For many years, the church has had a long-term vision of acquiring adjacent properties to create opportunities for future growth and expansion. This strategic plan has been driven by the desire to ensure that the church can continue to meet the needs of its congregation and community as it grows. One of the key steps in this vision was the acquisition of nearby properties, which would allow for greater flexibility in the development of new programs, facilities, or services.

This year, we are excited to announce that we have successfully completed the first phase of this vision with the purchase of the house at 3027 Valley Road. This milestone marks a significant achievement in our efforts to prepare for future growth, as it positions us to utilize the surrounding space in ways that align with the church’s mission and goals. The acquisition of this property brings us closer to realizing the larger plan for expansion, which we believe will benefit not only our church family but the community at large.

Thanks to careful financial planning and the availability of assets, we are pleased to share that this purchase was completed without the need for financing. This means that the church is able to move forward in a fiscally responsible manner, free from additional debt, and remain focused on our vision for the future. This is a blessing and a testament to the resources and support we have been fortunate to receive over the years.

The house, which was cherished for many years, is currently undergoing construction with direction from Mark Melillo. We are thrilled to share that the renovations are nearing completion, and we look forward to seeing the updated space fully realized soon.

Financial Covenants
Church finances often consist of various funds designated for specific purposes, earmarked funds if you will. After careful review, the finance team and elder board identified some long-term funds and made the decision to un-restrict a portion of them to assist in the cash purchase of 3027 Valley Road. This decision was made with the commitment to restore those funds to their original accounts and purposes.

To ensure this, the finance team has established quarterly goals to fully replenish the funds by the end of the fiscal year. While this is an ambitious target, the team is confident that, with the continued generosity of our congregation, the funds will be restored as planned

K&M Maintenance Contract
As the campus continues to expand in both numbers and size, the amount of onsite activities is also increasing. With the growth of events and people on campus, our facilities will naturally require more upkeep and attention. In October, we were excited to announce a new partnership with KM Maintenance Company. KM will provide us with a staff member onsite every weekday for miscellaneous cleaning projects, room setups, and smaller tasks.

Additionally, there will be a dedicated person responsible for managing cleaning across the entire campus to ensure continuity. KM Maintenance is a local company that truly cares about the community and the presentation of our campus. They also service other large facilities, such as Summit Medical Group and Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church. With their impressive responsiveness, KM Maintenance is well-equipped to manage the many large projects occurring around campus.

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Next Generation

Radical Mentoring
We are excited to continue our Radical Mentoring program at Millington Baptist Church in the coming year, helping men grow deeper in their faith through intentional discipleship, accountability, and community. Radical Mentoring has been transformative for many, and we’re committed to continuing this life-changing journey.
In addition, we are launching a new follow-up program designed for those who have completed Radical Mentoring. This second-year program will focus on continued spiritual growth, leadership development, and practical ways to live out your faith in all areas of life. Stay tuned for more information as we equip men to take the next step in their walk with Christ!

Passion Conference
The next generations (or young adults) are not the future leaders of the church, they are already the leaders of the church. They need to be empowered to go out and lead with courage and boldness now as our church desperately needs to minister to the next generation. Our culture is pulling them in with all it’s might and we need to train our young leaders today to disciple and win people for Christ.
We will prepare our young adults to lead and walk by faith through our new initiative of a bi weekly small group as well as sending them out to the passion conference in Atlanta Georgia in January. May the Lord bless these endeavors as our next generation of leaders are being equipped.

Mark 16:15

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”

Global Missions

Senegal
At MBC, missions is part of our heartbeat. We love when people come to know Jesus, and we love when the Kingdom of God is built in very tangible ways. Specifically, MBC has a strategic focus on Senegal, West Africa. We support World Partner missionaries in the country and we partner with a local congregation in their evangelisms efforts in rural Senegalese villages.
This year, we feel led to give above and beyond to support the Bartimee Hospital in the strategic city of Thies. Your giving will help us purchase critical medical equipment, meeting the physical needs of the Senegalese people. The Lord calls us to proclaim the Gospel—he also calls us to be Salt and Light as we demonstrate the Gospel by caring for the poor.

Youth Mission Trip
As our teenagers are growing in their faith and taking this as a personal relationship with their maker, their hearts to serve and bless others are growing as well. Our summer mission trips are always a highlight of our students summer as they go out of their comfort zone and typical day to go serve the Lord where he calls us. Our church support not only allows them to go but allows encourages them knowing the church truly cares about them and their walk with the Lord.

1st Timothy 6:17-19

“As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.”

Evangelism

Contend Conference
Living your public life as a Christian in not easy! Each year new challenges arise as the culture grows increasing hostile to our faith. What do we do? In 2023, MBC hosted it’s first “Contend Conference” to great effect. The goal of this conference is “equipping the saints the engage the skeptics.” This involves the areas of cultural engagement, apologetics and public theology. We believe MBC has the resource to lead regionally in this area and bless other churches!
Our keynote speaker is Alisa Childers, a popular author and sough after speaker on these topics. The theme is “resisting the drift” in both culture and theology. With your generosity through time, talents and treasure, we hope increase our impact up to 30% through live attenders and livestream participants.
In recent memory, it has never been more important to ground yourself with a robust Biblical Worldview to influence the outside world for the Gospel. Your generosity will change our world!

Colson Fellows Affiliate
As a follow up to the Contend Conference, MBC plans to launch a Colson Fellows Training Program in summer of 2025. What is the Colson Fellows Program? Here is how the Colson Center for Christian Worldview describes it:
“Colson Fellows from across the globe complete a rigorous course of study that begins each July and concludes with their commissioning in May of the following year. In this ten month program, candidates follow a daily curriculum that is carefully curated and updated each year, read 12-14 books, and attend two live webinars each month with leading Christian thinkers in which they are able to engage in a lively, free-flowing exchange of ideas.”
We are praying for 10 members from MBC to participate in this program. The training will equip each person as a Christ follower in the marketplace to influence the world with the Gospel.
Your giving will help to cover some of the tuition costs for our participants! By extension, you will bless others and transform lives.

Please ask God to guide your giving and consider making your best possible donation as an investment with us as we Plant Deep Roots in the Limitless Love of God.

Year End Giving

Questions?

Kristie Gall

Administrative & Financial Manager

Contact Kristie with any questions

Band of Brothers

Band of Brothers meets on on the 1st & 3rd Thursday nights at 7pm in YFMB 201 & 202

At Band of Brothers, we aim to cultivate an environment where young men can support each other through fellowship, Bible reading, and prayer. Our goal is to grow in the Lord as we tackle various topics and read challenging chapters of Scripture. We will delve into the deepest parts of our existence because the Lord Jesus is coming back, and we must be ready. Each of us has a divine assignment and spiritual gifts that we intend to discover and embrace. In short, we are cultivating spiritual warriors for Jesus.

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

HAVE QUESTIONS?
Call the church office at 908-647-0594 or email Tim Youtkus

FREE Rightnow MEDIA

MBC brings Rightnow Media resources to our congregation

We are excited to share that our church now has unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources. This extensive library has more than 20,000 videos taught by leaders like Francis Chan, Jennie Allen, J.D. Greear, Dr. Tony Evans, and many more. These Bible study videos can be used as part of a group study or for personal devotions, and many series include free discussion guides and handouts.

Our church believes that RightNow Media is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life—at home, at work, and in your community. In addition to series on books of the Bible, RightNow Media has videos for everyone in your family on a variety of topics like marriage, parenting, personal finances, mental health, and more. As a bonus you will also find a variety of MBC video content at your disposal. There’s even a library just for kids with over 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. RightNow Media has a free app that’s available on all major streaming devices so you and your family can access content anywhere, anytime.

You should have already received an email invitation for FREE account registration.

To get started, simply click the link in the email, create your free account, and start browsing more than 20,000 inspiring videos. We pray that RightNow Media will be a blessing to you and your family!

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

How do I log in to RightNow Media?

1. If you haven’t created your free EBC account, click HERE.
2. Once you have an account created, go to https://login.rightnowmedia.org/.
3. Enter your email and password.

How do I manage my account?

1. In the upper right-hand corner, click on your profile picture/icon.
2. Click on edit my profile to upload a photo, edit your name, email, password and curriculum preferences.
3. Click on help/support if you experience technical issues, want to browse tutorial videos, read FAQs or submit a support request to RightNow Media.

How do I invite my small group members or other friends/family?

1. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the people icon.
2. Click on ADD USER on the left-hand side.
3. Enter the email addresses of the people you’d like to invite to use this resource (your small group members, friends, family, neighbors or co-workers). Click on SEND INVITATIONS.
4. Let them know an invitation is coming their way from media@rightnow.org so they don’t think it’s spam.

How do I connect my devices to RightNow Media?

1. Click on Connect to TV in the toolbar at the top left of your screen. Select the device you’d like to connect.
2. Each page provides videos and step-by-step instructions on how to connect your device.

How do I navigate this site?

1. We suggest starting off by browsing the EBC Recommended Curriculum channel (the first section on your screen).
2. Use the top left navigation bar for a quick glance at all of the channel categories, to narrow down your search based on recently added or most popular videos or to view your queue.
3. Hover your mouse over a video to read a brief description or to add it to your queue.
4. Click on the video to read more information.
5. To watch a video right now, simply click on the sessions on the right-hand side.

Annual Meeting Presentation

Be a part of the MBC Kids Team

Building our MBC Kids Team

There are opportunities to serve in the nursery, as a teacher or teacher’s assistant, buddy for kids with special needs, and on the check in team. If you are interested in learning more about serving on the MBC Kids Team, please reach out to Lenore Tosi or Rachel Rickershauser.

	* Nursery/Preschool & K—Lenore Tosi	ltosi@millingtonbaptist.org
	* Elementary (1-6th)–Rachel Rickershauser	rachel@millingtonbaptist.org

Building our Summer & Fall Teams

If you are interested in serving in the Children’s Ministry in the Summer or Fall, please reach out to Lenore Tosi or Rachel Rickershauser.

Nursery/Preschool & K
Lenore Tosi

ltosi@millingtonbaptist.org

Elementary (1-6th)
Rachel Rickershauser

rachel@millingtonbaptist.org

MBC Finance Team

We NEED you! The MBC Finance Team is growing and looking for new members.

Play a vital role in stewarding Millington Baptist Church’s resources, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and aligning financial decisions with our mission and vision.

What is the MBC Finance Team

The MBC Finance team exists to provide for volunteer led oversight and direction of the stewardship of the financial and material resources of Millington Baptist Church (MBC), under the overall leadership of the Board of Elders.

A church finance team is essential for a church to faithfully steward its resources. Our team is committed to fiscally responsible budgeting, monitoring, and guiding how our church funds are spent that align with our overall mission, vision, and strategy. Church Finance Team duties and responsibilities include Giving Projections, Budget Review, Opex and Capex Funding Approvals, Facility Management, Financial Reporting, Risk Management and Safeguarding Church Assets. Our Finance team meets once a month to discuss the financial business matters of the church. (Other meetings throughout the course of the year occur as necessary.)

How do I Get Involved?

Step One: Apply Now. Tell us about yourself. Fill out our online application (HERE) to serve on the MBC finance team. (Note: MBC Church membership commitment is required)
Step Two: Meet to discuss. Once you fill out the application, a finance team member will reach out to you to further discuss the skills and talents you will bring to the finance team to see if this is a good match.
Step Three: Join the team. Your name will be brought before the board for final approval.

If you have further questions please contact

Allen Ukritnukun at (Aukritnukun@millingtonbaptist.org)

“Lay up treasures in heaven where moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.” Matthew 6:19, ESV.

What is stewardship & how we handle it?

Different ways to give

What is your giving going to?

Learning Healthy & Holy Financial Habits

Recommended Resources:

Check out Randy Alcorn’s book The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving. Alcorn lays out six helpful biblical keys to put Jesus’ admonition into play.

Attend Financial Peace University Take the class that’ll teach you step-by-step how to budget, beat debt, invest wisely, and take control of your money!

Purchase Budgeting for a Healthy Church by Jamie Dunlop