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YSBC Elders
At YSBC we believe in an elder-led church model based on
1 Timothy 3:2-7 & 1 Peter 5:1-5.
We are blessed to have servant-leader elders that demonstrate Christ for the church in
many ways. The Teaching Elder is our leader of the pastoral ministries in our church.
Tyler Weidler, Teaching Elder
Tyler Weidler was an employed and licensed as a pastor at Gettysburg Foursquare Church and felt called by God to start a new church in York Springs in 2014. In 2025 He led the church through the process of withdrawal from Foursquare and remains the teaching elder in York Springs Bible Church.
He is an Adams County native and a 1999 graduate of Bermudian Springs High School. He and his wife Jennifer live in York Springs where they are raising their 3 children.
Life passage - Ephesians 1:3-6 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.
Kevin Brewster, Elder
Kevin Brewster has been a licensed Foursquare Pastor since 2021, and has been ordained since 2024. Kevin is also an Internal Medicine Physician, receiving his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. He is currently semi-retired. Although he continues to see patients medically, he has been ministering to them spiritually for over a decade. Kevin and his wife, Andrea, live in Hanover, PA and have been members of YSBC since 2016. They have 3 adult sons. Kevin is most grateful for the full-time opportunity to serve this wonderful church in his capacity as an Elder.
Life verses - Philippians 3:7-8 - But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ.
2 Timothy 1:7 - For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and
love and discipline.
Hank Janczyk, Elder
For nearly 40 years, Hank Janczyk worked in the field of college athletics. His career included the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, a Defensive Coordinator Football Coach, teacher and motivational speaker. Now retired, Hank spends his time serving in various capacities. Fostering strong relationships with his family, as well as responsibilities on the YSBC elder board are among his greatest priorities. Hank and his wife, Cindy, live in Biglerville, PA. They have 3 children, 6 grandsons.
Life passage - Romans 5:3-5 - "Not only so, but we rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character;
and character, hope. ...".
Doug Orsi, Elder
Doug Orsi and his family have attended YSBC since 2016. He currently serves in various church roles and ministries including YSBC Youth, adult Sunday school, & Safety Ministry. Doug has participated in multiple domestic church missions trips. He and his wife Michelle have been married since 1989 and have two children. After moving many times during his military career, they are ever grateful for finding the YSBC church family who has enriched their lives.
Life verses - Proverbs 22:4 - Humility, and the fear of the Lord, bring wealth and
honor and life.
First Thessalonians 4:11 - Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you.
Stan Weidler, Elder
Stan Weidler grew up on a dairy farm in Lititz, PA. He and his wife, Gwen, have been serving at YSBC since its inception. Together they raised 3 children and are blessed with 9 grandchildren who all live nearby. For 35 years he was a public school teacher in New Oxford, PA. Currently, Stan is the Director of YSBC Missions, and also serves on the Youth Team & Awana. He feels blessed to be in leadership at the YSBC.
Life passage - John 15:9-12 - I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love... I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your love will over flow! This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.