Mars Hill Bellevue launched just over a week ago, generating interest in Bellevue and around the region. In an article published this morning, the Seattle PI reports on the new campus and interviews Campus Pastor Jesse Winkler:

Just when you thought an attendance the size of Duvall might be enough for Mars Hill Church, the mammoth Seattle chain has calved again, this time in Bellevue, where nearly 1,000 people showed up for Sunday services last week.

With an attendance reaching 7,000 people, the church has been phenomenal in attracting legions of young followers, with its mix of biblical austerity and rock vibe. It now has six branches, with plans to open a seventh in Olympia later this summer.

The full article is available on The Seattle PI website.