Members of Quest Church, a growing Seattle church based in Interbay, are moving into the 40,000 square foot building at 1401 NW Leary Way, which once was the home to Mars Hill Church.

Quest Church bought the building for $9 million last March after Mars Hill Church slowly dismantled under what was called “harsh” media criticism.

According to a statement, the church said they have exceeded 1,000 members and have outgrown their current building.

“We want to love our neighbors, and to invite people from all backgrounds and ages to visit our new church,” said founding pastor, Rev. Eugene Cho.

“We realize that at times churches have caused divisions. It is our goal to heal, to serve, and to love.”

In addition, the Leary Way location allows Quest Church to be closer to one of its ministries, the Bridge Care Center, which is a drop-in center for homeless individuals in Ballard. Quest reported that in 2014 the BCC provided services for 684 clients.

Currently construction crews are finishing the last details at the space. Quest Church plans to have its first service in the Leary Way location on Sept. 13.