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. Beginning the week of February 19th, 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

  • Meet weekly for about 9 weeks at a time
  • 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


Check out the list of life groups for Spring 2023 down below!


MOnday

  • 10a-12pm- (Ladies and littles) "Live Your Truth and Other Lies" by Alissa Childers, led by Alexis Doyle. Meet in Alexis' home. Bring your little ones. This group begins February 27th. For the address contact Susy in the church office email
  • 12-1:15pm- (Women) Lunch Bunch, bring your lunch and your bible. "Finding God Faithful" A study on Joseph, meet in MBC conference room at church led by Kathleen Thulin. 
  •  7pm- (Young Adults) Theological and Practical Implications of Romans. Led by Lee and Dena Smith. Meet in the Smith's home. Contact Lee for locationemail 

tuesday

  • 6:30pm- (Men) Study 1 John. Led by Ken Kirby, meet in the inner conference room in the church office. 
  • 6:30pm- (Women) Study 1 John. Led by Susan Kirby, meet in the conference room at MBC. 
  • 7pm- (Mixed Adults) "Hope" led by Gary Acker, meet at the Reese home in Deer Lake park. For the address contact Susy in the church office email 
  • 7pm- (Mixed Adults) Study Romans 8 with Tim Keller podcast, led by Al Erickson. Meet at Thulin home in Deer Lake Park. For the address contact Susy in the church office email

wednesday

  • 8am- (Mixed Adults) Led by Mike Mercadante. Meet at Bruno's Barber Shop, 657 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin
  • 1pm- (Mixed Adults) "The Chosen" video series, meet at the Grasso home in West Creek. For the address contact Susy in the church office  email 
  • 6:45pm- (Grades 6-12th) Youth Group meets in the church loft 6:45-8:30pm. No sign ups needed! For more information contact Caroline Unger email 
  • 6:45pm-8:30pm- (Grade k-5) Super Bible Learners, Meet in the Education building. SBL's is available for kids whose parents are attending a Wednesday night life group.
  • 6:45- (Mixed Adults) Theological and Practical Implications of Romans, led by Lee and Dena Smith. Meet in the office conference room at MBC. 
  • 6:45 pm- (Mixed Adults) "The Chosen" video series, meet at MBC in the conference room.
  • 7pm- (Mixed Adults) Proverbs, led by Angelo Defranzo and Tom Coughlin. Meet at the Defranza home in Forked River. For the address contact Susy in the church office email

thursday

  • 9:30am- (Women) The book of Revelation, led by Ruth Ann Schmidt. Meet in the conference room at MBC.
  • 1pm- (Women) The book of Revelation (ZOOM) Led by Ruth Ann Schmidt

friday

  • 6:30pm- (Mixed Adults) Grief Share, led by Ruth Ann Schmidt and Hannah Lieb. Meet in the conference room at MBC.