New Milton Evangelical Free Church

Pastor: Simeon Woodcraft

Simeon has been married to Liz for 21 years and they have 7 children. He has been the Pastor of NMEFC for 12 years. He became a Christian 26 years ago through the work of Bedford Young Life, after hearing a friends testimony he came under conviction of sin, repented and asked Jesus into his life. 

Simeon longs to see many brought to know the Lord Jesus Christ and to see them discipled to be passionate followers of Him. The work has developed in different ways over the years and it is Simeon's prayer that it will continue to grow for the glory of God.

Elder: Andrew Varney

After a Sunday school upbringing in Bournemouth, Andy trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour as a teenager at a Christian Camp in Devon. After 30 years service with the Hampshire Police with significant involvement with the Christian Police Association, he and his wife then led Highcliffe Christian Fellowship for over 12 years. Ill health led to his retirement from this ministry in 2010, and now in the Lord's healing grace they have joined the membership of NMEFC. Andy's particular area of responsibility within the church is the men's ministry.

Elder: John Harman

Elder: Ben Fidler

Ben became a Christian in 1999 while attending an alpha course in Dorking, Surrey. Ben is married to Claire and he has 3 children. His passion is telling others about his wonderful Saviour Jesus Christ. Ben and family came to New Milton in 2011 after living in France for 7 years. He joined the church in 2012 and became an Elder in 2017. Ben's desire is to see the church growing spiritually and physically as God adds to the church those he is saving.