Overview
About Metropolitan Baptist Church
Metropolitan Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Newark. Like many Baptist congregations, it typically offers Sunday worship, Sunday school, and midweek Bible study along with youth and children's programs. Service times and ministries vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Bible-centered preaching with blended or contemporary worship
Quick facts
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Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Baptist churches · not specific to Metropolitan Baptist Church
Expository Bible preaching, congregational singing, and a strong emphasis on adult baptism by immersion. Sunday School classes are common before or after the main service.
Baptist churches place a strong emphasis on community, the authority of Scripture, and believer's baptism. You'll find a warm, family-oriented atmosphere where everyone is welcome.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
4 service times across 2 days
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
7:15 AM
Sunday Worship (Livestream only)
9:15 AM
Sunday Worship (In-Person & Online)
11:15 AM
Sunday Worship — Young People Focused (Livestream only)
Wed
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Family Life Bible Study
Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
7:00 PM | Inspired Family Hour of Power
Published July 30, 2026 · Last upload 2 months ago
More from Inspired Family Life on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
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Groups & Ministries
6 groups across 4 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Young Adults
1 groupYouth & Young Adults Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Ministry for youth and young adults.
Prayer
1 groupPrayer Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Church prayer ministry.
Get Involved
3 groupsWilling Heart Community Care Center — Food Pantry
Tuesday · 10:00 AM · Weekly
Separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by MBC providing a free food pantry Tuesdays 10 AM–12 PM for Newark residents.
Willing Heart Community Care Center — Clothing Program
Weekly · ask the church for times
Free basic clothing to families and individuals in need distributed through the Willing Heart CCC.
Ushers Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Senior ushers meet 2nd Sunday after the 9:15 service; youth ushers meet Saturdays before 3rd Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Missions
1 groupEvangelism & Outreach
Weekly · ask the church for times
Outreach and evangelism ministry.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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