What is Quest for Christ?

 

A unique ministry to kids attending public elementary schools in Davenport, Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley

 

Most Quest for Christ clubs meet once per week either directly after school (3p-4p)

or directly before school (7:30a-8:15a) for approximately 13 weeks (6 weeks from early October thru early December and then 7 weeks from early January to March)

 

Key components of Quest:

• Games

• Bible lesson

• Small Group discussion time

• Hands-on activities

• Snack

• Friends

• Fun

• Engaging volunteers

 

Mission: To point kids to the hope and love of Jesus Christ as they encounter the daily challenges of public school

 

Purpose: To point kids to a life of hope in Christ as they:

• Come to know & trust Jesus as personal Savior

• Connect with other kids & adults who love Jesus

• Grow in their walk with Jesus

• Make wise decisions for today and for their future using Biblical wisdom

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Schools with Quest Clubs:

• Serve kids in 12 different QC elementary schools with 335 kids participating

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What does it look like to volunteer with Quest?

• Give 60-90 minutes per week as a small group leader working with kids using predetermined curriculum(Clubs run once per week during the same time and day)

• Prep for 15 minutes per week prior to club time reading lesson and praying for kids

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What is required to become a volunteer?

• Pass a criminal background check

• Love working with kids

• Love Jesus