About Us

Originally organized as the York Christian Church on May 13, 1808, York Street Baptist Church is an independent, evangelical church located at the corner of York Street (Route 1A) and Organug Road in historic York, Maine. As individuals who have been justified by God’s grace through faith in Christ Jesus alone, we join together as a community united in the purpose of glorifying God in all things and in the mission of knowing God and making Him known. We are committed to loving and worshiping the one true God and to upholding the authority and inerrancy of Scripture; we have a desire to see all people accept God’s free gift of salvation by placing their faith in Christ Jesus, repenting of their sin, and being regenerated by the Holy Spirit; and we are engaged in discipling, encouraging, and equipping one another to further God’s kingdom.

Purpose

Our purpose is to glorify God in all things.

Mission

Our mission is to know God and make Him known.

Vision

Our vision is to be a community of worship where people in all stages of life and faith are being discipled, encouraged, and equipped to further God’s Kingdom.

Core Values

Worship
  
    Prayer
  
Scripture
  
   Community
  
    Service
  
    Evangelism

Worship

We honor and worship God in our community gatherings and in our daily lives. We rely on the Holy Spirit to develop in each of us a heart attitude of adoration and obedience to God.

Prayer

Prayer is an essential and intentional part of every aspect of our church life. We follow Jesus’ model of communicating with God in humility, reverence, and dependence on Him. We believe in the power of prayer and embrace the supernatural work of God in our daily lives.

Scripture

We know the mind and heart of God through His written Word, the Bible, and seek to live according to its truth. We believe it to be the means given by God to transform our lives. We hold the Scripture to be infallible, inerrant, and the final authority in all matters of faith and practice.

Community

God has designed us to need each other, and our church is a place where people have a sense of belonging, support, love, and encouragement. We build genuine relationships through which people can come to know Jesus and be strengthened in their walk with Him.

Service

We follow the example of Jesus who “did not come to be served, but to serve,” and honor Him as good stewards of God’s grace. We utilize our spiritual gifts as we serve one another within the church and serve others in the community around us.

Evangelism

We participate in the work of the Holy Spirit in leading people to salvation by boldly sharing Jesus’ message of repentance, faith, and new life in Christ. We are committed to equipping every person to carry out the Great Commission both locally and globally.

Church Leadership