Leadership


At MBC, our leadership structure follows Paul's commands in 1 Timothy and Titus.


Our Elders compassionately oversee the spiritual matters of church by graciously ministering through the Word, praying for our church family, our community and our world and keeping watch that sound doctrine is being taught.


Our Deacons thoughtfully tend to the practical aspects of church by dispensing benevolence funds to those in need, preparing the annual budget and caring for members during crisis, sickness and loss.


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  • Pastor Tim Dunn

    Elder


    At 27, Tim has lived in three countries, spanning two continents, in less than three decades. Finishing his Master's of Divinity at Southern Seminary at the same time he worked for a Baptist church in Virginia, God generously and graciously opened a door for him to relocate to the Northeast, particularly the beautiful town of Milford, PA.


    Tim grew up in Northern Ireland, attending school and university there, focusing on the Arts, and majoring in History. It was during this time that he came to faith in Christ as the only way of salvation. After graduating, he left Ireland and moved to London to work for a church in Fulham and Hammersmith. He completed the Cornhill Preaching Course while in London, was mentored by his pastor and was advised to attend seminary. He also received an MA in Church History from the University of Nottingham during this time.


    Beyond his work, Tim enjoys academia, particularly history, as well as sports, music, writing and technology.

     

    tdunn@milfordbiblechurch.org | timkdunn.jimdo.com | timkdunn.blogspot.com

  • Kevin Barry

    Elder

    Kevin has served in an administrative capacity at Harmony Christian School for the past eleven years, after serving as a Science teacher for eight years.  Kevin, with his wife, Dianne, and family, have attended Milford Bible Church for the past eight years. During his time MBC, Kevin has served as small group leader, Christian Education Committee member, deacon, member of Transition Team, and as Chair of the Lead Pastor Search Committee.   Kevin currently oversees the Christian education ministries of Milford Bible Church.


    kbarry@milfordbiblechurch.org

  • Jeff Colarusso

    Elder


    Jeff is employed as a high school music teacher and has attended Milford Bible Church with his wife, Danielle, and children for five years. During his time at MBC, he has served as a Word of Life teacher, on the Worship Team, and as a deacon, while his service in other churches has encompassed similar ministries in music and worship. Jeff currently oversees the outreach ministries of Milford Bible Church.


    jcolarusso@milfordbiblechurch.org

  • Gordon Pauling

    Elder


    Gordon is a retired music teacher and department chair and has attended Milford Bible Church with his wife, Kathy, and children for over twenty-five years.  During that time, Gordon has served in many different capacities, and continues to serve through assisting with outdoor maintenance, teaching Sunday School, past facilities committee chair, past deacon/deacon chair, and more recently on the Transition Team and the Pastoral Search Team.  Gordon currently oversees the worship ministries of Milford Bible Church.


    gpauling@milfordbiblechurch.org

  • Pastor Bill Dougherty

    Assistant Pastor for Senior Ministries


    Pastor Bill Dougherty has served as Music and Youth Pastor in several churches in Michigan and southern New Jersey for over 35 years and as Missions Pastor for 3 years. He has served on the staff of Voice of Christian Youth (YFC) in Detroit, MI, as an Associate Missionary to Senegal, West Africa, with New Tribes Missions, and served as Administrator of Tri-State Bible Camp/Conference in Montegue, NJ.


    Pastor Bill has earned a Bachelor of Science in Religion, a Master of Arts in Religion, and a certificate for Anointed Expository Preaching. He also has taken several courses in Accounting and Math and Computer Science. He is also a Pastoral member of the Fellowship of Fundamental Bible Churches, Inc. 


    Pastor Bill and his wife, Gloria, are now retired and live in Montague, NJ. They are both members of Milford Bible Church and are leaders of the “Pairs and Spares” Seniors Ministries.


    pastorbill@milfordbiblechurch.org

  • Pastor Tom Fox

    Assistant Pastor for Visitation


    Pastor Fox has served as a pastor, shepherding local churches for fifty years in New York State and New Jersey. In 2005, after serving as Pastor of the Ringwood Baptist Church for twenty-one years, he and his wife retired and moved to Montague, New Jersey to be closer to two of their three daughters and their families. Their third daughter lives in Michigan.


    Since retiring, Pastor Fox has ministered in several local churches, assisting them in their time of need. He and his wife Shirley have been blessed with twelve grandchildren. They are both members of the Milford Bible Church family.


    pastorfox@milfordbiblechurch.org

  • Evan Bates

    Deacon


    Evan is currently an English teacher of twelve years and has attended Milford Bible Church, originally as a young adult and continuing with his wife, Melissa, and children over the past eighteen years.  He has served in short-term missions with Gospel Ministries to Children and as a Vacation Bible School group leader, Word of Life Clubs leader, Christian Service Brigade leader, Junior & Senior High Sunday School teacher & leader, College & Career small group leader, and more recently on the Transition Team and the Pastoral Search Team.  Evan currently oversees the Fellowship Committee.


    ebates@milfordbiblechurch.org

  • Bill Dauer

    Deacon


    Bill is currently the Director of Gray Towers National Historic Site and a former US Army Officer who has been with Milford Bible Church since 2015 along with his wife, Linda.  During that time, Bill has served on the Christian Education Committee, as an advisor to the Transition Team, and currently serves on the Praise Team/Choir as well as leading men's Bible study and men's ministries.  He has experience in other churches serving on praise teams, as an adult Sunday School teacher, men's ministry leader, as Promise Keeper Area Coordinator, and as deacon and elder/chair.  Bill currently oversees the Facilities Committee.


    bdauer@milfordbiblechurch.org

  • Serge Djiya

    Deacon


    Serge is currently the Vice-President of Operations at GTD Properties Management and has been with Milford Bible Church with his wife, Emma, and family for ten years.  During that time, he has served in men's ministry and on the Transition Team.  Serge currently oversees the Finance Committee.


    sdjiya@milfordbiblechurch.org

  • Jeff Lewis

    Deacon


    Jeff is currently employed as a New York State Correctional Officer and has attended Milford Bible Church as a young person and continuing with his wife, Stephanie, and children.  He has served as a Boys Brigade Ranger, Word of Life, Vacation Bible School security, as an Upward Coach/Crew member, and on the Sportsman's Dinner Committee.  Jeff currently oversees the Benevolence Committee.


    jlewis@milfordbiblechurch.org

  • Leadership Directory

    For a more comprehensive listing of church and ministries leaders, click on the side image to download the document.