Worship Director

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

Children's Ministry Director

Trained in the schools of Motherhood and Theology, Rachel seeks to combine her passions to create a joy-filled and theologically rich children's ministry. With three kiddos of her own, Rachel enjoys engaging kids with God's love as they grow from the crib to college. Her other passions include coffee, gardening, DIYing, and more coffee. Originally from a small town in Michigan she is raising her beach babies to enjoy the ocean, getting dirty in the garden, and explore the world with wonder.

Education:

M.A., Systematic & Historical Theology, Wheaton College (2011)

B.A., Biblical Literature, Oral Roberts University (2009)

Contact Rachel via email rachel@manahawkinbaptistchurch.org.

Women's Ministry Director

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@manahawkinbaptistchurch.org or call the church office at (609) 597-7586.

Office Administrator

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@manahawkinbaptistchurch.org or call the church office at (609) 597-7586.

Building & Grounds Director

"God has abundantly blessed me with a loving wife and children. His love has also surrounded me with co-workers and a church family that reminds me to keep my focus on Him and not on daily distractions.  The church facilities are tended to by myself and a core group of volunteers. As a Deacon also, I am constantly comforted by His word and His guidance in serving with a group of men who help those who may need it. I pray that God may guide you and love you as he has me."

Contact John via email john@manahawkinbaptistchurch.org or call the church office at (609) 597-7586.