Maranatha Baptist Church

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Pastor Magnus graduated from Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary in Lansdale, PA in the spring of 1988. During that time he was actively involved in the extension ministry, spending many weekends assisting smaller churches with their visitation ministry. After serving as an assistant pastor in central PA for several years Jim pursued a life long burden to return to his home state of New Jersey. Pastor Magnus has been serving as the pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church since 1996.

Letter from the pastor:

Welcome to northern New Jersey where you can experience a diversified cultural and geographic setting. On the edge of metropolitan New York our area harbors a busy and often transient populace of hard working families, eager to see their families enjoy the benefits of high tech education without missing out on the wonders of God’s creation, so evident in the more rural sections of the lake region of northern New Jersey. With easy access to rivers, ocean, and mountains this area teems with outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists alike. It is our goal at Maranatha to assist the folks of this community in obtaining a personal relationship with the God Who has brought this all together, through a personal faith knowledge of His Son, Jesus Christ. In the busyness of the metro life style we encourage you to, ”Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness…” (Mt. 6:33) At Maranatha we invite you to enjoy sound Biblical preaching with the accompaniment of old fashion conservative music. Regular fellowship meals promote the close fellowship so much enjoyed by the Body of Christ. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have or visit with you at your convenience. It would be our privilege to have you as our guests at one of our worship services. Until then may God bless you and prove His will in your life, that the name of Jesus would be glorified because of it.

Because He lives,

Pastor Jim Magnus

Col. 3:16-17