About EPC of Milford

    What We Believe

We believe the Bible – the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments – to be uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme and final authority on all matters about which it speaks.

We believe in one God Who has revealed Himself in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God Holy Spirit.

We believe God the Son became fully-human through His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit and His virgin birth. True God became true man united in the Person of Christ Jesus of Nazareth forever. Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. After three days, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended to Heaven, where He now prays for us.

We believe God the Holy Spirit glorifies Christ and applies Christ’s saving death to our hearts. He convicts us of sin and draws us to Jesus. Indwelling our hearts, He gives us new life, instructs and guides us into all truth, and empowers us with gifts for service.

We believe our salvation is wholly dependent upon the work of God’s free grace. God welcomes us into intimate friendship with Himself and those who put their faith in Christ, declaring them righteous and innocent of sin, and making them children of God and heirs of eternal life.

History

The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Milford began as a Sunday School and Bible study outreach to logging families in the newly-settled town of Milford, holding its first formal service of Worship several years later on September 25, 1825 as a congregation of the United Presbyterian Church of America (now the Evangelical Presbyterian Church). Almost two centuries later, the congregation continues to be at the heart of Christ’s ministry to Milford’s children, teens, and area families with a vital Sunday School, active Youth ministry, and a variety of opportunities for young adults, parents, and seniors all to become more like Christ, serve Christ, and even suffer for Christ’s sake (if need be) as we seek the Kingdom of Heaven together. Let this be our invitation to you to join us in living life to the full, as we follow Jesus proclaiming the Kingdom of God.  

Some of Our Leadership

Pastor Ben Willis – Pastor Ben was working in the new house construction business, doing old house renovation on the side, when the Lord called him to shepherd His people. He has led and served First Presbyterian Church – now Evangelical Presbyterian Church – since graduating from seminary in 1996. Pastor Ben and his wife, Amy, were married in 1990, and all three of their children – Noah, Eden, and Caleb – were born here in Milford. PB (as he’s sometimes called) enjoys superheroes, letter-boxing, and being a part of Jesus making people new.

  Elder Nancy Conklin – Nancy is a native of Sussex County, N.J., Nancy has lived with her husband, Bob, in Greeley, Pa., for over 30 years. They have been active members at EPC since 2008, and Nancy has served as the Church’s Treasurer since 2018. She also serves on the Levite and Flea Market ministries. In the past, she has served as Deacon, Nominating Committee and on several other ministries. She is retired from full-time work but continues to work part-time as a bookkeeper.  

Elder Mike Dickerson – Mike is a retired banker having lived and worked in Northern, NJ and Pike County for more than 50 years. He has been an active member of your Church since the 1980’s. Working with the congregation, Pastor Ben, and his fellow Elders, Mike is pleased to see the vision for your Church become a reality in every way, everyday.

Elder Heidi Frazer –Heidi has been a Christian all of her life. She emigrated from Germany in 1957, attending high school in Scranton. She me her husband, Neil, at a Presbyterian Youth Camp in her Junior year of high school. They’ve been married for 60 years. Neil was in the Navy, so they travelled all over and were involved in 13 different churches across the years. They always found a church with a choir. It’s the hand of God that they settled here at EPC, since we don’t have a choir!  

Elder Chuck Moore – Chuck has been a Pike County resident since the early 1970’s and a member here at EPC Milford since the early 1980’s where he has served an Elder, Deacon, Youth Group Leader, and many other ministries. Chuck is retired and works part-time as sales manager and materials-estimator at Roe Brothers Lumber in Florida, NY. He is the father of two great sons Wilson and Ethan.  

Elder Barbara Simmons – Barbara has been a member of this church since 2011 and has been involved in many ministries: Greeters, Fellowship Hour, Family Events, God’s Gifts, Flea Market, and has been the Church secretary since 2015. She can often be seen with 4 of her 15 grandchildren close by – currently her mission field. Her love for her Savior and this body of believers is her motivation to serve anyway she can.