Church Background and Direction

York Springs Bible Church began in 2014 under the name "York Springs Foursquare Church." We were planted as a "daughter church" of Gettysburg Foursquare Church. We held our first service in a large tent, and spent two years holding services at the York Springs Fire Co., the York Springs Lions Club, Roccos Pizza, and the former Mary Jane's Roller skating rink. In the summer of 2016 we moved into our new and permanent home at 400 Main St., York Springs. This building was previously the York Springs Elementary School, and the Whispering Pines nursing home.

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On March 23, 2025 the church voted unanimously to withdraw from the Foursquare denomination. We honored our Foursquare "parents" and shared communion with our supervisors. The church then ratified independent, non-denominational bylaws and an elder-led church government under the name "York Springs Bible Church.​"

Church Direction

​York Springs Bible Church is a church on the move.

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We believe the core of who we are is news, not a building, not a program, not an event. We are a group of people who believe in spreading the news. The news that Jesus transforms lives for eternity is the greatest news in the history of the world. Good news is meant to spread.

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Because of this, we don’t quit. We serve and reach our community at all times, especially hard times. Our church remained open and even expanded during the 2020 Covid shutdowns because we believe these are the most important times to remain open to serve others. We feed the hungry in our community because we believe Jesus is still alive, and still feeding the crowds. He uses us to do it!

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On Sundays we worship together and teach the Bible word for word because we believe it is God's word, and is relevant right now. It is a living book that has important things to say to us, especially in times of uncertainty.

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The church exists because of Jesus, who lives forever, so we plan to remain open forever, until he comes back. He told us that the gates of Hell will not prevail against his church. We believe that the great grace of God, proper worship, Bible teaching, prayer and a community of people who care about each other’s needs are the most essential things in the world.

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We host Christian homeschool clubs in our building during the week because we believe God's people are called to a higher standard and to holiness in our education and every other part of life. We take righteous and bold stands in our community because we uphold Christ as Lord, and we love our neighbors enough to stand up for God's righteousness. We send and support missionaries to the ends of the earth because we believe Christ command to make disciples of nations should be taken literally. We believe our entire community ought to be better off because the church is here, and we trust in God's grace to strengthen us and give us perseverance for each day.