In January 1999, God led Mark Crews to begin a new church. Mark, having served in a nearby church for several years, strongly sensed that God wanted him to stay in the York area and reach unchurched people in creative and modern ways. Mark made a personal commitment to God to introduce this innovative approach to church and restore the precepts of the New Testament church.

Life Way began with a small core of four families that began meeting together in a dance studio in downtown York in September of 1999. At that time, an official kickoff date for the church was set for January 2, 2000. On January 2, 2000, Life Way held its first official church service at Hunter Street Elementary School in York. 

In the summer of 2007, Life Way had an opportunity relocate into the Sylvia Theater in downtown York. Through a partnership with Paul Finnican and the theater, Life Way continues to use the theater for Sunday morning gatherings and special events for children and students. Additional space located near the theater entrance is used for nursery, preschool and children's small group areas during the Sunday worship time. This ongoing partnership with the theater gives Life Way the opportunity to use our resources for ministry instead of buildings and creates a great opportunity to influence the downtown community.