Our Story
The five W’s of the Quest

WHO started it all?
Senior/Founding Pastor Paul Gillmore and his wife, Heidi.

WHAT were they thinking?
That they would start a church not to compete with the many fine churches already established in the area – but for those people who were not currently attending a church because they see church as too boring. Too intimidating. Or just not relevant to their stressed-out, hyper-speed lives. Not to mention those who weren’t in church because they felt unworthy, unloved and unlovable.

WHEN did the Quest open its doors?
In 2003 God opened the doors for us to rent the Regal Theater on I66 and Rt. 234

WHERE did this church first take root?
In Paul and Heidi's living room, of course. With about 10 guests. But the Quest has also called a coffee house home, a rec center, and a few other back yards.

WHY do we do what we do the way we do it?
It’s simple: people matter to God. Even if they don’t know it yet. So we strive to meet them in their comfort zone, with messages that deal with their everyday challenges, hopes and heartbreaks. And in ways they can relate – through movies, books, music and drama. Because we believe God is present in all things, at all times. You just have to open your eyes.