Our story

Our story begins at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, where a passion for reaching college students took root. From 2020 to 2026, Pastor Derek Quinby served as the director of Chi Alpha, investing in students, building community, and watching God change lives. But even in the midst of that, there was a growing sense that God was stirring something more.

In 2025, a new dream was born—to bring that same heart and mission to Iowa City. What started as a calling became a vision: a church that would reach college students, impact every generation, and believe for a genuine move of God in the city.

Seek Church exists because we believe God is not finished with Iowa City. We’re here to reach the Hawkeyes, to build a life-giving community, and to see people encounter Jesus in a real and transformative way.