We Welcome Ike Jones to the MBC staff. Ike brings over 25 years of experience in teen and children’s ministry as well as years of experience leading small groups. Ike is excited to be returning to the church he attended as a youth and where got his start working in youth ministry.

B.A. Public Affairs & Admin Ferrum College

B.A. in the Bible, Cairn Univ

Graduate Certificate in Disaster Relief & Emergency Management, Crown College

Contact Ike via email ike@manahawkinchurch.org

or call the church office (609) 597-7586

I started serving on the worship team when I was 16, as I began learning bass guitar. The Lord has led me to become the worship leader here at Manahawkin Baptist Church, where I strive to encourage the congregation to sing their praises and feel a deeper connection to God. Psalm 95:1-2 says, 'Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!'"

Education:

B.M., Music Education, Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University (2015)

Contact Wes via email wes@manahawkinchurch.org

or call the church office at (609) 597-7586

The focus and motivation of the women's ministry at MBC is found in 2 Peter 3:18: "...to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  I've been called into women's ministry to serve and coordinate opportunities for women to have solid worship, a strong community for Bible studies, and an understanding of the mission God has called us to in the Great Commission. As we study and have fun together, we grow in spiritual maturity through our horizontal relationships with one another and in our vertical relationship with our Lord.

Education:

B.A., Education, University of Michigan

Contact Kathleen via email kathleen@manahawkinchurch.org

or call the church office at (609) 597-7586

The Lord truly cleared a path and made it so evident to me that this role is where I belong in this moment. I am so honored to be guiding our children’s program in the church I’ve grown up in. Watching my own two children learn about God and connect with the families in our church is such a blessing and I’m so excited to be able to play a part in that for the kids at MBC. 

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." 3 John 1:4

We are pleased to announce Brian and Kori Gresham as Co-directors of Redeemed Youth Group. They have been volunteering together working with students for several years. Please pray for them as they seek to serve the Lord in this ministry that God would bless them and our students would grow in their faith and understanding of the word.

Contact Kori via email youth@manahawkinchurch.org

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths."  I am so thankful God has directed my path to this church family.  I feel blessed to be part of what the Lord is doing.

Education:

B.S. Education and Science, Northern Arizona University

Contact Susy via email admin@manahawkinchurch.org

or call the church office at (609) 597-7586

Welcome Don Bailey to the team as our new Building, Grounds and Maintenance Director!