Here at MBC we have numerous different resources for you to learn and grow in your faith. Our two pastors, Pastor Bob Erbig and Pastor Dave Hentschel, have co-authored 4 books together. These books look at dysfunctional families, proverbs, 1 & 2nd Samuel, and Ecclesiastes. There is much to learn and dive into in all of these books. Check out below the books we have available, you can order all of these in physical format or kindle on Amazon today!
A Beautiful Mess: Coming From a Dysfunctional Family Doesn’t Destine You for a Dysfunctional Life.
Family. This group of people has so much power over us. Our familial experiences forever shape our lives. Truth be told, family can be a source of life giving joy. Family can also be a source of palpable pain that leaves us angry, confused and unable to move on. And yet… when we search the pages of the Scriptures… we see that families are building blocks of society. In fact, God brought about redemption through a family. In the midst of pain and brokenness, God promises healing through adoption into a new family with him as our heavenly father. In this book, we journey through the biblical account of Genesis addressing challenges facing every one of our families. These challenges make us who we are. But even in the mess of family dysfunction, God can make something beautiful … through the power of the Gospel!
We Need a King after God’s Heart: An Expositional study of the life of David from 1 & 2 Samuel
The books of 1 and 2 Samuel are a historic account of how a loose confederacy of tribes comes together under the banner of a united monarchy through the covenant of God. A shepherd boy is anointed king. A taunting giant falls to the ground in defeat. This is a story of hard-fought battles and gut-wrenching political betrayals. The Bible pulls no punches as it displays leaders who accomplish great feats for the armies of God, but who also usurp power, fall into adultery and even commit suicide. This book draws on a number of major themes from the lives of Samuel, Saul and David, using them as examples for us, both positive and negative. Samuel guides Israel out of the time of the judges, Saul personifies the idolatry and unbelief of Israel and David is portrayed as a great hero of the faith and a worthy model to follow. Each of these leaders paint a nuanced picture of heroes and villains, pointing us toward our own need for the greater King, Jesus, and the importance of our obedience in response to his covenant.
Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom, a 31 – Day Daily Devotional
Have you ever been traveling around in a new place and suddenly felt lost and disoriented? Sometimes life’s twists and turns can make us feel that way. There are new situations we face with each new season of life, filled with confusing circumstances and crossroads that leave us at times puzzled, perplexed and paralyzed with indecision. What is the wise thing to do? The book of Proverbs is a source of wisdom, compiled for an ancient nation’s king that serves as a 21st century spiritual navigational tool for us today. How do we avoid foolish choices? How do we handle our money in a godly way? How can we manage our emotions? This practical book is about how to conduct ourselves in our daily lives through all the routine issues which often baffle us in a variety of areas: our parenting, our work and our conversations with others. The book of Proverbs is a guide book from God Himself which shows us how to order our steps each day to please Him. If we could summarize the message of Proverbs in one sentence, here it is: Unless you fear the lord and choose His wisdom in life, you will end up a fool with all the pain and the strife.This daily devotional will provide you with an overview of the book of Proverbs, designed to challenge you and inspire you to live a life of wisdom over the next 31 days. We hope this will be a month of storing up wisdom from God which will reflect practically in your daily life. May God bless you richly in this study of His divine wisdom.
Meaning in the Madness: An Expositional study of the Book of Ecclesiastes
Chaos—that word seems to capture the spirit of our age. Instability, wars, pandemics, and institutional breakdown have left many asking: Is anyone in control? Is there any real meaning or purpose? With endless choices and uncertain times, people today are more jaded and less secure than ever before. Doubt is the new default. We’re living in a world that feels… mad.
So how do we live by faith in a world of madness?
That’s the central question of Ecclesiastes. This ancient book doesn’t avoid our doubts—it invites them. It wrestles with life’s deepest questions: Why are we here? What’s the point of it all? Can anything truly satisfy?
We’ll explore themes that matter to everyone: meaning, purpose, happiness, work, wealth, fame, power, suffering, justice, and death. The world’s answers often fall short. But the Teacher in Ecclesiastes leads us to see that even in chaos, there is order; even in absurdity, there is beauty. And behind it all stands the God who gives everything meaning.
Join us on a journey to discover meaning in the madness—and the God who meets us there.
Meaning in the Madness Book
Check out this video from Pastor Bob and Pastor Dave where they discuss their book “Meaning in the Madness”. This book dives into the Old Testament scripture of Ecclesiastes and teaches you how to find meaning in the midst of the madness of life.
Meet the Authors
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.
