Fall life group sign-ups 

Life Group Sign-Ups begin Aug. 30th in the church lobby.

Life groups are the core way that each of us becomes a part of meaningful, intentional, community at MBC. Throughout the week, groups gather to grow in their relationships with God and one another.  We have several groups, around a variety of topics!  Sign ups are in the church foyer, call the office (609) 597-7586 or contact Meagan viaemail

  • There are three semesters offered each year: Fall, Spring and Summer
  • Led by caring members of the church
  • Meet new friends or deepen existing relationships
  • Grow in your relationship with God
  • Learn how the Bible applies to your life
  • Call the church office to sign up, (609) 597-7586


Fall 2026 Life Group Offerings

MBC has small groups meeting throughout the week.  Click the drop down menu below to view what studies are being offered.

  • At 8:30am in the conference room, Pastor Ike Jones will lead a group through Daniel and will continue this season in the book of Esther.


  • Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet in the MBC conference room from noon to 1:15.  This groups will begin meeting September 14th and will be studying the Gospel of Luke.  Kathleen Thulin and Donna Stack lead the group.



    At 6:30pm, a group for young adults/couples will be meeting at Pastor Lee's home.  This group will be focusing on   1 Corinthians 13 and will be led by Tim and Beth Monica.  Child care will be provided upon request. 


  • At 4:00 pm a mixed adult group will be meeting in the home of Pete and Maria Reese.  This group will be doing a deep study on the weekly sermons.  Pete Reese will facilitate the group.



    Another mixed adult group will be meeting in the Thulin home at 6:45pm.  This group will be doing a study from the Old Testament covering the Minor Prophets.  The group will be lead by Marcus Duckworth



    A Women's group is meeting in the MBC conference room at 6:45pm and will be led by Jeannette Middlekauff.  This group is doing a study on Tim Keller's Hidden Christmas.  

  • Starting at 9:00am, there is a ladies group that will be walking the Serenity Trail on the MBC campus, then at 9:30 they will meet in the conference room for their group lesson.



    A mixed adult group will be meeting at 1:00pm at Joann Grasso's home and led by Angelo DeFranza.  They will be discussing disciplines designed to strengthen our relationship with Christ.



    At 6:45pm Pastor Lee will be leading a mixed adults group in room 6 in the Ed. Building.  This group will be doing an in-depth study into the book of Acts in coordination with our current sermon series.



    The MBC Youth Group (student 6th through 12th grade) meet in the education building and are led by Pastor Ike Jones at 6:30pm. Our youth ministry is a safe space for teens to learn and foster a relationship with Jesus through Biblical teaching while building relationships with their peers in a fun and exciting environment.




  • There is a Ladies group that meets in person from 9:30am - 11:30am or online (via ZOOM) from 1:30pm - 2:30pm and is led by Ruth Ann Schmidt.  The in person group meets in the conference room.  All ladies are welcome!



    A mixed adult class will be meeting at 7:00pm in the DeFranza home in Forked River.  They will be using materials that will help you reflect and discuss questions recorded in the Gospels that Jesus asked.  Then how those questions still apply to today.


  • Our Grief Share group meets in the church conference room at 6:30pm and is led by Ruth Ann Schmidt

    Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.  

    The group begins September 11th.

  • On the first Saturday of each month there is a Men's Breakfast & Devotional at 8:30am.  The location changes so check the weekly bulletin for the most up to date information.