Ebenezer Organized as Official Church

Story by Stephen Lee

In August 2012, the North Plainfield church birthed a new church plant, commissioning 15 dedicated members to establish a fresh spiritual outpost. With limited resources, the group rented a modest space for $1,000 per month, laying the foundation for what would become the Ebenezer church in Berkeley Heights.

The early days were marked by challenge and sacrifice, but through persistent prayer and dedicated missionary work, the congregation steadily grew. By April 2018, the group had expanded to 40 committed members.

On April 26, 2025, the Ebenezer congregation reached a defining milestone, being officially organized as the 97th church of the New Jersey Conference. With 64 active members and a growing number of visitors, the church now thrives under the leadership of Senior Pastor Ismael Nuñez, whose vision and care have helped strengthen the spiritual foundation of this young congregation.

Reflecting on the journey, founding member Hilda Saravia shares, “The hand of God has been with us from the beginning, and the name of our church confirms it—Ebenezer—which means ‘thus far the Lord has helped us,’ found in 1 Samuel 7:12.”

Today, Ebenezer stands as a vibrant symbol of God’s faithfulness—a spiritual home born from vision, nurtured by faith and built for mission.