Pastoral Staff

Stephen Woody – Pastor

I serve FCBY as the lead pastor, and have enjoyed this role since 2022. I grew up in western NC and previously served churches in Virginia and SC before moving to Maine. I received my MDIV from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. I am passionate for people everywhere to gain a true conception of the beauty of God’s character, seen most clearly in the person of Jesus, so that they can fulfill their calling to reflect his image and find true human flourishing. I am thankful for my community of faith at FBCY and our partnership in the good news of God’s generosity and love. Life in Maine is great! I enjoy taking advantage of our beautiful surroundings through hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities. I am married to my wonderful wife Melissa, and have three great kids: Levi, Jacob, and Emmie.

Michael Shorey – Youth Pastor

Mike is originally from New Hampshire but has resided in Maine for the past 15 years with his wife Megan and their 4 boys. Prior to his time at First Baptist, he spent a number of years involved in Christian camp ministries which led to a passion for working with youth and their families. Mike has a Bachelor's Degree from New England Bible College and is currently the Youth Director at First Baptist. He is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, with a Masters in Religion. Mike also coordinates the biannual mission trips to Nicaragua and facilitates new membership.

Elders

Nathan Oschner – Elder

Nathan has a passion for discipleship and enjoys helping people understand God’s word in a way that can be effectively applied to their lives. He surrendered his life to Christ at a young age but his college years proved to be highly transformational when the Holy Spirit ignited a passion for the depths of the realities of his relationship with God.

He is married to his college sweetheart, Bridgitte. They have two sons, Theodore and Montgomery. They live in North Yarmouth where Nathan helps run a greenhouse operation. Nathan grew up in South Portland and graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Landscape Horticulture.

Along with his service in the church, he helps his brother run a non-profit called Living to L.A.S.T. It’s an acronym for their four values: Learn, Act, Serve and Train. The organization seeks to engage men of all ages, in their character, and teach them various trade skills while mobilizing them to participate in local service projects for those in need.

Deacons

Deacon of Worship – Miranda Gildart

Deacon of Outreach – Bridgitte Ochsner

I serve as deacon of outreach and am passionate about helping people understand the many ways churches and individuals interact with the cultures around them. One of my favorite things about Christianity is that the greatness of the gospel is accessible to anyone and Jesus reaches diverse hearts with incredible precision and timing. I’ve lived in New England my whole life and have attended FBCY since 2006. I’ve served as a deacon since 2019 and during that time have enjoyed several works by Tim Keller to help guide our team’s approach to outreach. I teach Chemistry part-time at a local high school and enjoy reading, playing in water, eating pastries and going on adventures with my family. I am married to Nathan and have two bear cubs…err… sons, Teddy and Monte.

Deacon of Finance – Richard Dawson

I serve FCBY as the Deacon of Finance and have been in that position since March 2020. I retired in July 2020, after a 43 year career as a CPA, and I am pleased to use this experience in serving the church. I am very fortunate to be part of a dedicated finance team that is committed to responsible management and stewardship of the church’s financial resources. I was born and raised in the mid-coast area of Maine and have lived in Southern Maine since 1983. I enjoy many outdoor activities including golf, bicycling and hiking. I have been happily married to my wonderful wife Val for over 45years and we have two adult children and four grandchildren.