Get involved and make a difference here at MBC.
Jesus told us, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few” (Luke 10:2, NIV). At MBC, we believe every single follower of Jesus has been given a spiritual gift and should be equipped to serve in the body of Christ. (1 Cor 12:7) Your gifts are needed more than ever in this season of our church.
Invest in everything that makes our community possible.
We want to help you leverage your God-given abilities to make a difference and find fulfillment as we labor together in God’s harvest field. Check out these serving opportunities and click the “Join the Crew” link for more information about your particular area of interest.
Review our gallery of MBC opportunities to share your gifts below, and let us know where you would like to plug in.
MBC Kids Sunday Mornings
Guiding and instructing the children of the church in God’s Word and its meaning for their lives. We have classes at 9am and 10:30am for kids birth to 6th grade.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Leaders
- Nursery caregivers
- Class leaders (preschool & elementary)
- Class assistants (preschool & elementary)
- Buddies for kids with special needs
- Substitutes
*In order to serve with MBC Kids newcomers will have to have actively attended for 6 months.
Rachel Rickershauser
Director of Children’s Ministries
Summer Adventure (VBS)
One-week day camp during the summer for kids.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Crew leader (leading a small group of kids to their stations each day)
- Station leader (lead lesson/activity: Bible, object lessons, video lesson, or games)
- Check-in greeter
- Snack preparation
- Decorations design and prep
- Nursery caregiver
- Parking/security
- A/V
Rachel Rickershauser
Director of Children’s Ministries
Preschool educational program
for children ages 2½ – 5.
Little Footprints Learning Center is a ministry of Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. We offer a safe, nurturing preschool for 2 ½ to 5-year-old children. We strive to provide a quality education in a loving Christian environment and invite you to browse our website to learn more about our program. If you have any questions or wish to have a tour of our facility, feel free to contact us.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Prayer
- Board Member
- Substitute Teaching
- Maintenance of school ground (interior & exterior)
- Donate items (snack foods, toys)
- Volunteer time (clean toys)
- Give to the Scholarship Fund
- Sharing gifts and talents
Kathy Dolbier
Director
CARE Ministries
We are privileged to love one another. It is in this spirit that we have formed the Care Leadership Team (CLT). The goal of the CLT is to learn the needs of our congregation and coordinate assistance. To do this, we will draw upon the natural strengths of our church family to develop a network of caregivers. As a caregiver, people will have the option to serve when a need arises.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Household ministries
- Family support
- Transportation
- Visitation
- Meals
Worship Arts
Be the “upfront” lead worshipers at the 9:30am and 10:45am services.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Vocalists
- Instrumentalists
Follow-up Team
Follow up with first-time visitors who have filled out connection cards on Sunday morning. The Team gives each visitor a personal call and email to thank them for coming and see if they had any questions about their visit.
Sunday Morning Coffee & Cafe
Encourage the informal gathering of our people in Fellowship Hall between the services on Sunday mornings by having coffee and donated goodies available.
Ushers and Greeters, 9am & 10:45am Services
If you are great with people and enjoy meeting and making others feel welcome, consider serving on the Welcome Team. Team members are the first contact our guests have with the people of MBC and, in some cases, the church as a whole. Members of this team serve either as greeters or ushers. Greeters are stationed at the entrances and ensure that all guests are extended a warm welcome to MBC. Ushers direct guests and engage newcomers in welcoming conversation. This team is the instrumental first step in presenting Christ, His church and His people in a positive and enriching way to everyone in attendance on Sunday.
Parking Team
Help in the parking lot to move traffic through and to more effectively manage our available space.
Shuttle Drivers
This team drives the church’s bus shuttle between the church and the Dewy Meadow Plaza overflow parking lot on Sunday mornings, on a rotating schedule.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Van and bus drivers
Buildings and Grounds
Assists in the maintenance of the premises and furnishings of the church, through both occasional help and as part of scheduled workdays.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Project work as needed
- Help on scheduled Work Days
Scott Rajoppi
Sr. Director of Admin & Connection
Stephen Ministry
Imagine how much ministry could happen if your congregation had a team of well-trained lay caregivers equipped to provide one-on-one Christian care to people who need it.
Stephen Ministers work alongside pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support for people going through difficult times such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness.
If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please prayerfully consider being a part of this exciting ministry.
Questions about cost, time commitment, or something else? Contact
Bruce Corke or Carrie Isler
Adult Sunday School Classes
Various classes at 9 AM on Sundays, meeting the needs of our adults for growth in understanding and applying God’s truth to their lives.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Leaders
- Lead couples
Formation & Care
Women’s Ministries
Women’s Ministries provide opportunities for women from MBC and the surrounding community to connect, grow in their faith, discover ways to partner in ministry, and give back to others. Are you looking for a place to connect with other women while discovering God’s Word together? Women’s Bible studies meet on Tuesday mornings at 10am in the Youth & Family Ministry building, and Tuesday evenings at 7pm via Zoom. There are also several other ongoing studies. Women’s Ministries also hosts various events for women throughout the year. Visit the Women’s page on Millington’s website for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Planning team for special events
- Women’s small group assistance
Get Involved & Make a Difference
Audio Visual Team
Volunteer Opportunities:
ProPresenter: Facilitates the various media components through video projection during the Sunday AM worship services.
Sound Technician: Operates the sound equipment and provides audio support for the sanctuary and fellowship hall during Sunday AM services. (May occasionally be requested for special events.)
Lighting Technician: Operates the house / theatrical lighting equipment for Sunday AM worship services. (May occasionally be requested for special events.)
Video Recorder: Operates the camera equipment to capture, record, and stream Sunday AM worship services. (May occasionally be requested for special events.)
Johnny Graves, Production Manager
Ron Niessen, Team Leader
Missions Team
Promotes and educates the church body concerning missions, supports our World Partners while in the field, determines how to best utilize the church’s designated funds for missions, and steers the church’s vision for missions.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Commission members
- Prayer warriors
- Writers to World Partners
- Servants, educators, and promoters
- Short term missionaries
Larry Blakeman, Missions Chair
Pastor Bob Erbig, Staff Liaison
Senior Ministry
Provides fellowship and support for the senior members of MBC as well as an avenue of outreach to their friends and neighbors. Seniors gather on the third Friday (October through June) for lunch, followed by a program of interest, enrichment, enjoyment, and outreach. One or two special events are held during the year.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Coordinator
- Kitchen staff
- Mailing list volunteers
Small Groups
Small groups are a primary way that we seek to live in an authentic community at MBC.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Small-Group Leader, Assistant Leader,
- Small-Group Host
Small-Group Leader Interest Form
If you are interested in leading, assisting a leader, or hosting a small group, please indicate your interest on the form.
Small-Group Leader, Assistant, and Host Roles & Responsibilities
Sunday Morning The Rush Hour
Junior High and Senior High young people meet at 9:00am on Sunday mornings, deepening their understanding and commitment to the truths of God’s Word for their lives.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Teachers
- Teacher couples
The Break
This is a chance every week for students to take a “break” from their weekly routine to hear relevant teaching, engage in small group discussion, and take part in fun, creative activities.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Leaders
- Assistant leaders
Various Monthly & Quarterly Events
Fellowship and service opportunities, including fun activities, retreats, service projects, and short-term mission trips.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Assistant leaders
- Drivers
Men’s Ministry
Stimulating the spiritual growth of men so that they will be effective Christian leaders in their homes, at MBC, in their jobs, and in their communities.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Men’s ministries leadership team
- Service day work volunteers
Finance Team
Administer the church’s financial activities, appoint all non-pastoral staff people, and be responsible for the physical assets of the church (including its buildings and grounds).
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Team Members, including Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
Office Help
Volunteer Opportunity:
- Assist with various tasks and miscellaneous office help.
Communications & Information Manager
Money Counters
Volunteer Opportunity:
Counting all monies given to MBC, whether a Sunday morning offering or money collected in various ministries.
Sue Turner
Financial & Donor Relations Manager
Communications
We believe that every item we produce, every look and feel we apply, contributes to forwarding our church mission and telling the greater story of the Gospel. We want all of our efforts to communicate the truth and beauty of the Gospel without hindrances and obstructions constituted by confusion, chaos, and disorganization. If you have questions or are interested in serving alongside of us in any of the following capacities please contact Marc D’Agusto.
Graphic Design: Artists may assist in creating our print media, sermon series imagery, signage, and other digital media.
Photography & Video: Photography and video are vital and growing elements here at MBC. We utilize these forms within the services as well as various media outlets to tell the emerging story of MBC’s Christ centered community. Currently, photographers and videographers capture a variety of MBC events and tell these stories in various print and digital social media outlets. If you have experience in photography, film editing, and/or producing, we would love for you to join our efforts.
Social Media: Interested in social media? Can’t stop tweeting? In our ever-connecting world, it is vital we use all means possible to communicate the grace of the Gospel and the narrative of our growing community.
