Bethel Baptist in Dora licenses Byron York to ministry

Byron York was licensed to preach at Bethel Baptist Church, Dora.

York was born in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, while his parents, IMB missionaries Larry and Karen York, were in language school. He was baptized at Primeira Igreja Batista de Fortaleza shortly after. At 15 years old, York acknowledged God’s call to the ministry while attending Bethel. After graduating from Carson Newman College, he moved back to Brazil and met his wife, Raquel. They have two sons.

York will pursue his theological education at Conservative Theological Seminary. John Foles is pastor of Bethel.