what is a life group?


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 Susy 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


Spring Life Groups Begin February 9th

Sign up in the church lobby 1/29 and 2/2.

Spring 2025 Life Group Offerings

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

  • Sunday mornings at 8:45am Pastor Ike Jones leads a group going through the book of Acts.  This is a group meets in the conference room next to the MBC church office.  This group is open to all adults.

  • The Ladies Lunch Bunch meet in the MBC conference room at noon and is led by Kathleen Thulin.

    Bring your lunch and join us in a study of Finding Jesus in the Psalms.  The new series begins in May.




    Our College and Career group  (ages 18-24) meet in the conference room of the church building at 7:00 pm and is led by Joey Robertson



  • Another option for mixed adults is meeting at the Thulin’s home at 6:45 and  led by Matt Krason.

    They will be studying I Corinthians. This group will learn how to live as a body of believers by walking through Paul’s instructions to the church in Corinth.

  • At 1:00pm a group open for mixed adults will meet at the Grasso’s home in West Creek and will be led by Angelo DeFranza.  They will be studying the book of Philippians



    At 6:45pm, another group for mixed adults will meet in room 2 of the education building, led by Pastor Lee and Pastor Ike.  This group will continue to discuss the Attributes of God. What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. When we talk about the attributes of God, we are trying to answer questions like, who is God, what is God like, and what kind of God is He? Knowing God is the true foundation for everything else we believe. Come and learn with us as we seek to know Him.



    The MBC Youth Group (student 6th through 12th grade) meet in the youth loft led by Brian and Kori Gresham 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.  Each lesson teaches us something to apply to living a life pleasing to our Lord God Almighty! All ladies are welcome!





    Another group open to mixed adults will meet at the DeFranza’s home in Forked River, led by Tom Coughlin and Angelo DeFranza at 7:00pm. This study will be over the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7. A portrait of the genuine Christian life as preached by Jesus. This is one of the most well-known and misunderstood passages in all the Scriptures.

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

    The purpose of the group is to help and encouragement those greiving after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. This is a 13-week program, February 14th-May 16th. (they will not meet on Good Friday)