Our story

David Plant & Susan Lee Founding Pastor and Church Planter — David Plant & Susan Lee
*Founding Pastor and Church Planter*

Susan and I met in one of Keith McNally’s bars “back in the day.” I was tending that bar. Susan and a friend came in after work. And the rest is our cross-cultural, career-changing, marriage-beginning, child-rearing, pride-swallowing, downtown, story. Though not an easy one, nor even a page turner, we believe our story is a gift of God’s redeeming love to us.

Susan and I believe the God of the Bible exists, and that He is actively at work in this world, in our city, and in the lives of people in our neighborhood.

Our desire is to join Him in what He is already doing for the sake and satisfaction of others. Some would say that West Chelsea is a neighborhood that has been renewed by the High Line. And yet the motivating question for us is, “What if the truest expression of renewal in West Chelsea isn’t the High Line itself, but the community of individuals who live and work around it?”

Storefront Church exists to help bring this about. Will you join us? May we join you?

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Dedicated to the
renewal of West Chelsea

OUR TEAM

Kenslie Young

Children’s Ministry Coordinator & Communications Coordinator

Originally from New London, NC, Kenslie attended Long Island University in Brooklyn, where she cultivated a heart for serving others. With a deep passion for sharing the gospel and God’s love, she is dedicated to nurturing and teaching children, helping them grow in their faith.

As Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Kenslie oversees all children’s programming and works to create a loving, gospel-centered environment for kids to learn and thrive. She has extensive experience caring for children ages 0-8 and is committed to supporting families in building a thriving, faith-filled home life here in the city. Kenslie is excited to continue building a dynamic, engaging children’s ministry that equips young hearts to know and love God.

Outside of her ministry work, she enjoys baking, reading, painting, and traveling. Kenslie’s joy comes from seeing children and families grow together in Christ.

OUR LAUNCH TEAM

Storefront Church was planted and launched by an incredible team of over 30 volunteers, many of whom continue to serve every week to lead the Sunday Worship, pray for our neighborhood, support each other and partner with the communities along the Highline. Come meet us!