Quest has had the privilege of helping facilitate a new churchplant in the Kent, Washington area. But it's likely that these folks have never even heard of the word 'churchplant' and the numerous technical words that pastors like myself like to throw around. And to be honest, these folks probably don't care.
But they do care about one another, family, community, justice, their children, their people, and of course, they care about their faith in Christ.
Over a year ago, a group of friends including Rich and Teresa from Quest helped start a church community for refugees from Burma including the Karen and Chin people. The group has since grown to over 100 people the last time I heard including tons of young children. I've had the privilege of visiting and preaching there and I've been immensely encouraged by this community - even though I know there are numerous hardships and struggles. I was even greeted by a man who recognized me from my visit to Burma several years ago. I'm glad to report that this community has moved to another location that better accomodates their growing community. The last time I visited them, the kids were meeting in the janitor's room.
This isn't an official Quest plant but we are supporting them through our Quest Churchplanting Foundation. Years ago,I would have wanted this to have our 'label' but it's been liberating to let those things go. God's at work there and we want to just be a part of it.
