How it all started...
C&T began in a living room in 1960. Two couples living on nearby Winding Hill Road were enjoying a Bible study together. God put it in their hearts to invite others to join them. Soon it became apparent that an extraordinary thing was happening. A wonderful dynamic of caring developed, and the group sought to worship their Lord together. An empty farmhouse on Slate Hill Road was converted for use on Sundays. There were 19 at the first meeting there.
Under the leadership of Larry Stewart, the first pastor, the chapel grew to 74, and Country & Town Baptist Church was constituted in October 1961. Despite renovations and expansions, the house was inadequate to handle their growth.
In a step of faith, they purchased adjoining property on Slate Hill Road and built a new facility. In 1962, the groundbreaking was held in late June, and the dedication of this new building took place in March 1963. In 1963, C&T sponsored the North York Mission, which became Temple Baptist Church in York, PA. This was the first of many mission starts sponsored by the church.
