07/12/2026
Hey MBB Family and Friends,
I know this is a moment you all have been waiting for! I finally have all the details for the Maine trip to give you. This initial email with all the details can get long sometimes; I don't want to make it overwhelming, but I also don't want to flood your inbox with multiple emails. I will be publishing a survey soon for the team to vote on it. The options on the survey will be to send 3 separate emails or keep it all in one email, as shown below, for moving forward. Be on the lookout for that, and know I appreciate your patience in the meantime.
Church Information
Pleasant Street Free Baptist Church
10 Pleasant Street
Springvale, ME 04083
Pleasant Street Free Baptist Church was founded in 1829 and has been on this current block since the mid-1830's and in the current building/sanctuary since 1868. It began out of a local revival connected with the Second Great Awakening and influenced by the Free Will Baptist Movement that was popular in Maine at the time. Eventually, some groups came together to form what would become the American Baptist Churches denomination, of which PSFBC was a member for over a century. However, with the national denominational body unable to stick to clear Biblical teachings, the church left the denomination and eventually aligned with the Southern Baptist Convention in 2009, of which they remain a part of.
A Little About The Pastor
The pastor's name is Will Pierce. He is currently the moderator of the Maine Baptist Association. Although the pastor was not actively raised in church, God used the faithful teaching of His Word, a serious childhood injury, and the work of the Holy Spirit to draw him to salvation. On February 5, 1994, at age 13, he trusted in Jesus Christ while sitting in his family’s kitchen.
During his junior and senior years of high school, his faith deepened significantly. A life-changing youth camp challenged him to begin reading the Bible daily—a discipline he continues to this day. Through Scripture and the example of a family faithfully living out their Christian faith, God showed him what a life of service could look like and called him into full-time vocational ministry during his senior year of high school. In 1999, after his first year of college, he began serving as an interim youth pastor and has been faithfully serving in ministry ever since.
He has been at PSFBC for over 14 years, having begun on May 1, 2012. His oldest daughter was 2 years old, and our youngest daughter was only 6 weeks old when they moved to Maine, leaving family behind in Kentucky.
Church Missions
The church tithes from all general giving to support missions and ministry locally, nationally, and around the world. Through Southern Baptist partnerships, they help support international and North American missions, seminaries, churches throughout New England, collegiate ministry, and Christian education.
They also directly support Bible translation work in Africa, a new ministry reaching skiers on the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire, and their local crisis pregnancy center, which they have supported since it began 30 years ago. Their commitment to missions is not only financial—their own members and leaders are actively serving, being called into ministry, and being sent out to share the Gospel.
The church consistently has around 75 members attending their services and remains committed to reaching its community for Christ. With a new 82-unit apartment complex opening just one block from the church, they see an exciting new opportunity to connect with their neighbors and share the Gospel. The church continues pressing forward faithfully, seeking new ways to serve the community, build relationships, and reach people for Christ.
Church website:
www.pleasantstreetfbc.com
Church page:
Pleasant Street FBC Facebook
Church Project
They are looking to add an addition of a lobby, an interior ramp to an existing elevator, a new men's bathroom, a new family bathroom, add a shower for mission teams, renovate the women's bathroom, and a slight renovation of the fellowship hall where the existing men's bathroom currently is. This addition would provide an open fellowship area, as well as a ramp that would make the entire parking lot handicap-accessible and allow people to avoid walking through the Fellowship Hall to reach the Kids Sunday School area. This addition would provide new ADA-compliant restroom facilities.
Our Scope of Work
We will be adding on an addition on 3 sides of the existing building, about 2,400 sqft, but the roof is not trussed - rafters are stick-built. Roof pitch varies from 2.25/12 to 6/12. The goal is to get as far as we can with the possible electrical work. Tony said he would love to see the team dry it in.
Hospitality Information
AIRPORTS. The closest airport with the widest selection of major airline service is Portland International Jetport (PWM) in Portland, Maine. It is the most convenient option for travelers coming to Springvale and offers service from several major airlines with connections through major hubs across the country. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in Manchester, New Hampshire, is another option and may offer better fares or flight schedules depending on the traveler’s departure city.
1. Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Distance: Approximately 32–35 miles – approx. 45–55 minutes
Major Airlines: American Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country, and United.
2. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
Distance: Approximately 64 miles – approx. 1 hour 20 minutes
Major Airlines: American Airlines, Breeze Airways, Southwest, Sun Country, and United.
HOUSING will be available.
CAMPERS
As of right now, there is no on-site availability. Once Roger (from the Maryland team) visits the church and assesses, if he determines we can, then I will let you know how many spots are available.
Several campgrounds are located within a short drive of Pleasant Street FBC, offering options for RVs and campers with a variety of hookup types.
1. Apache Campground
Hookup Types: Full hookups – water, sewer, and electric; up to 50-amp service
Distance: Approximately 5 miles
2. Spacious Skies Campgrounds – Walnut Grove
Hookup Types: Full hookups (water, electric, and sewer) and water/electric-only sites; 30-amp and 50-amp service
Distance: Approximately 5 miles
3. Yellowstone Park Campground
Hookup Types: Full hookups – water, sewer, and 30-amp electric
Distance: Approximately 7 miles
4. Apple Valley Campground
Hookup Types: Water and electric available throughout the campground; full hookups available on most sites, with a dump station and pump-out service also available
Distance: Approximately 10–12 miles
HOTELS
Several lodging options are available within a short drive of Pleasant Street FBC. The closest traditional hotels and motels are located in neighboring Sanford, with additional lodging options available throughout the surrounding area.
1. Sanford Inn
Distance: Approximately 6 miles – approx. 10–15 minutes
Key Features: Free Wi-Fi and parking; rooms include a microwave, refrigerator
2. Huttopia Southern Maine
Distance: Approximately 10 miles – approx. 20 minutes
Key Features: A unique seasonal glamping-style option featuring furnished tents and tiny houses, along with a swimming pool, café, breakfast, and outdoor activities.
3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester
Distance: Approximately 25 minutes
Key Features: Free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking, indoor pool, fitness center, and convenient access to dining and shopping in the Rochester area.
4. Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit
Distance: Approximately 25 minutes from Pleasant Street FBC
Key Features: Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, and a convenient location near Wells Beach, Ogunquit, and other attractions.
5. The Kennebunk Inn
Distance: Approximately 30 minutes from Pleasant Street FBC
Key Features: A charming historic inn dating back to 1799, located in the heart of downtown Kennebunk. Features comfortable rooms and suites with modern conveniences and historic New England character, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly accommodations, and an on-site tavern. The inn is also partly owned by a member of Pleasant Street FBC, making it a special lodging option for our team. (I do not know if discounts will be applied at this time)
REGISTRATION
Registration Link for Pleasant Street FBC
https://respondto.forms.app/mobilebaptistbuilders/pleasantstreetfbc
The Dates for this trip to Maine are October 3rd - October 9th.
Pleasant Street Free Baptist Church
10 Pleasant Street
Springvale, ME 04083
Registration Fee Guidelines will stay the same.
- $100 for ages 12+
- $30 for ages 0 - 11
That is all for now! Please remember to get registrations in as soon as possible so we can prepare. Have a great weekend, everyone.
Thanks,
Kelley Nolen
251-423-2428
Build the Team. Build the Church. Build the Building
Pleasant Street Free Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist Church in Springvale, ME that develops disciples of Jesus to spread hope in our community and beyond.
