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Rockford First is a [[megachurch]] affiliated with the Assemblies of God located in Rockford, IL. Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt has been the lead pastor since May, 2007. <ref>http://jeremydeweerdt.com/about/</ref> He oversees all ministries of Rockford First including Christian Life Schools (a PreK3-12th grade Christian school averaging 700 students),<ref>http://www.clschools.org/about.php</ref> Christian Life Retirement Centers,<ref>http://www.clrcgroup.com/index_files/about.htm</ref> Focus One (a post-high school ministry),<ref>http://www.focusone.com/</ref> and dozens of other ministries for people of all ages. Close to 2,000 people attend services each week. <ref>http://www.rrstar.com/carousel/x1146474311/Easter-highlights-message-of-hope</ref>
'''Rockford First''' is a [[megachurch]] affiliated with the Assemblies of God located in Rockford, IL. Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt has been the lead pastor since May, 2007. <ref>http://jeremydeweerdt.com/about/</ref> He oversees all ministries of Rockford First including Christian Life Schools (a PreK3-12th grade Christian school averaging 700 students),<ref>http://www.clschools.org/about.php</ref> Christian Life Retirement Centers,<ref>http://www.clrcgroup.com/index_files/about.htm</ref> Focus One (a post-high school ministry),<ref>http://www.focusone.com/</ref> and dozens of other ministries for people of all ages. Close to 2,000 people attend services each week.<ref>http://www.rrstar.com/carousel/x1146474311/Easter-highlights-message-of-hope</ref>


==History==
==History==


Rockford First in [[Rockford, Illinois]] is a [[mega church]] that was originally founded in 1934 as First Assembly of God. In 1971 a new location was built for First Assembly with a seating capacity of 1,200. First Assembly of God, under Pastor Ernest Moen, opened Christian Life Elementary School in 1973 and Christian Life High School in 1975. In 1979 the first [[Radio Station]] [[WQFL]] (100.9 FM) was purchased from Open Bible Church.<ref>http://www.wifr.com/economy/headlines/44722892.html</ref> Also, in 1981, Christian Life Retirement Center was opened on North Mulford Dr. in Rockford. Due to continued church growth, in 1986, new ground was broken for an additional [[sanctuary]] with seating of 3,650.(Pictures of the transformation will be here!) In 1993, Pastor Jeanne Mayo and Jeremy DeWeerdt, launched The Rockford Master’s Commission for post high-school students, which is now known as Focus One. <ref>http://books.google.com/books?id=QGRyvJpVh0QC&dq=Rockford+Master%27s+Commission+founding&q=Jeremy+Deweerdt#v=snippet&q=Jeremy%20Deweerdt&f=false</ref> Throughout the 1990’s and early 2000’s, five more Christian Life Retirement Centers were opened throughout Rockford and surrounding cities. (This will be sited with the books that I have on the First Assembly)
Rockford First in [[Rockford, Illinois]] is a [[mega church]] that was originally founded in 1934 as First Assembly of God. In 1971 a new location was built for First Assembly with a seating capacity of 1,200. First Assembly of God, under Pastor Ernest Moen, opened Christian Life Elementary School in 1973 and Christian Life High School in 1975. In 1979 the first [[Radio Station]] [[WQFL]] (100.9 FM) was purchased from Open Bible Church.<ref>http://www.wifr.com/economy/headlines/44722892.html</ref> Also, in 1981, Christian Life Retirement Center was opened on North Mulford Dr. in Rockford. Due to continued church growth, in 1986, new ground was broken for an additional [[sanctuary]] with seating of 3,650.(Pictures of the transformation will be here!) In 1993, Pastor Jeanne Mayo and Jeremy DeWeerdt, launched The Rockford Master’s Commission for post-high school students, which is now known as Focus One. <ref>http://books.google.com/books?id=QGRyvJpVh0QC&dq=Rockford+Master%27s+Commission+founding&q=Jeremy+Deweerdt#v=snippet&q=Jeremy%20Deweerdt&f=false</ref> Throughout the 1990’s and early 2000’s, five more Christian Life Retirement Centers were opened throughout Rockford and surrounding cities. (This will be sited with the books that I have on the First Assembly)

In April of 2007, after serving 13 years with the Rockford [[Master’s Commission]] and Cross Current (junior high and high school ministry) Pastor Jeremy and Jen DeWeerdt were named the lead pastors of Rockford First. Upon taking the position Pastor Jeremy and Jen focused Rockford First to be a church that “loves God, love people, and loves life.” <ref>http://www.rockfordfirst.com/</ref>
In April of 2007, after serving 13 years with the Rockford [[Master’s Commission]] and Cross Current (junior high and high school ministry) Pastor Jeremy and Jen DeWeerdt were named the lead pastors of Rockford First. Upon taking the position Pastor Jeremy and Jen focused Rockford First to be a church that “loves God, love people, and loves life.”<ref>http://www.rockfordfirst.com/</ref>


==Affiliation==
==Affiliation==
Rockford First is part of the [[Assemblies of God]]. The Assemblies of God is committed to fulfilling a four-fold mission; evangelize the lost, worship God, disciple believers, and show compassion.<ref name = mission>[http://ag.org/top/About/mission.cfm Assemblies of God</ref>
Rockford First is part of the [[Assemblies of God]]. The Assemblies of God is committed to fulfilling a four-fold mission; evangelize the lost, worship God, disciple believers, and show compassion.<ref name = mission>[http://ag.org/top/About/mission.cfm Assemblies of God]</ref>


==Community involvement==
==Community involvement==
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Rockford First runs many different ministries in addition to the weekend services and events. Rockford First runs off of a [[small group structure]] throughout the church called “life groups.” These groups consist of approximately 10-20 people who meet once a week throughout the city of Rockford and the surrounding areas.
Rockford First runs many different ministries in addition to the weekend services and events. Rockford First runs off of a [[small group structure]] throughout the church called “life groups.” These groups consist of approximately 10-20 people who meet once a week throughout the city of Rockford and the surrounding areas.


The main ministries of the Rockford First are: Kidslife (0- 5th grade),<ref name= KidsLife>[http://www.rockfordfirst.com/ministries/kids.cfm</ref> FUSE ( 6th- 8th grades), Venue (9th-12th grade),<ref name= Venue>[http://experiencethevenue.com/new/</ref> theFORUM (college- aged ministry),<ref name= theFORUM>[www.theforum.cc</ref> and Original Women (women's ministry).<ref>http://originalconference.com/index.html</ref>
The main ministries of the Rockford First are: Kidslife (0- 5th grade),<ref name= KidsLife>[http://www.rockfordfirst.com/ministries/kids.cfm KidsLife]</ref> FUSE ( 6th- 8th grades), Venue (9th-12th grade),<ref name= Venue>[http://experiencethevenue.com/new/ Venue]</ref> theFORUM (college-aged ministry),<ref name= theFORUM>[http://www.theforum.cc The Forum]</ref> and Original Women (women's ministry).<ref>http://originalconference.com/index.html</ref>


==Conferences==
==Conferences==


===Original Conference===
===Original Conference===
Original Conference was founded by Jen DeWeerdt in April of 2007. Original Conference is a 3-day conference. This [[conference]] offers contemporary worship and a series of teachings for women of all ages. <ref>http://originalconference.com/index.html</ref>
Original Conference was founded by Jen DeWeerdt in April of 2007. Original Conference is a 3-day conference. This [[conference]] offers contemporary worship and a series of teachings for women of all ages.<ref>http://originalconference.com/index.html</ref>


===Men’s Conference<===
===Men’s Conference===
Rockford First offers a Men’s Conference, which was founded by Jeremy DeWeerdt in February of 2010. Men’s Conference offers contemporary worship and a series of teachings for men of all ages.<ref>http://www.rockfordfirst.com/mensconference</ref>
Rockford First offers a Men’s Conference, which was founded by Jeremy DeWeerdt in February of 2010. Men’s Conference offers contemporary worship and a series of teachings for men of all ages.<ref>http://www.rockfordfirst.com/mensconference</ref>


Revision as of 05:48, 6 October 2011

Rockford First is a megachurch affiliated with the Assemblies of God located in Rockford, IL. Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt has been the lead pastor since May, 2007. [1] He oversees all ministries of Rockford First including Christian Life Schools (a PreK3-12th grade Christian school averaging 700 students),[2] Christian Life Retirement Centers,[3] Focus One (a post-high school ministry),[4] and dozens of other ministries for people of all ages. Close to 2,000 people attend services each week.[5]

History

Rockford First in Rockford, Illinois is a mega church that was originally founded in 1934 as First Assembly of God. In 1971 a new location was built for First Assembly with a seating capacity of 1,200. First Assembly of God, under Pastor Ernest Moen, opened Christian Life Elementary School in 1973 and Christian Life High School in 1975. In 1979 the first Radio Station WQFL (100.9 FM) was purchased from Open Bible Church.[6] Also, in 1981, Christian Life Retirement Center was opened on North Mulford Dr. in Rockford. Due to continued church growth, in 1986, new ground was broken for an additional sanctuary with seating of 3,650.(Pictures of the transformation will be here!) In 1993, Pastor Jeanne Mayo and Jeremy DeWeerdt, launched The Rockford Master’s Commission for post-high school students, which is now known as Focus One. [7] Throughout the 1990’s and early 2000’s, five more Christian Life Retirement Centers were opened throughout Rockford and surrounding cities. (This will be sited with the books that I have on the First Assembly)

In April of 2007, after serving 13 years with the Rockford Master’s Commission and Cross Current (junior high and high school ministry) Pastor Jeremy and Jen DeWeerdt were named the lead pastors of Rockford First. Upon taking the position Pastor Jeremy and Jen focused Rockford First to be a church that “loves God, love people, and loves life.”[8]

Affiliation

Rockford First is part of the Assemblies of God. The Assemblies of God is committed to fulfilling a four-fold mission; evangelize the lost, worship God, disciple believers, and show compassion.[9]

Community involvement

Earthbeat is a non-profit organization that is focused on getting the youth back involved with their community. Started in 1993 by Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt, Rockford First partners with the Rockford Park District on many projects including cleaning parks, rivers, and highways.[9]

In August of 2010 Rockford First Care Strategy was started. Care Strategy is involved in many different venues in Rockford; for example, The Rockford Rescue Mission,[10] Blackhawk Boys and Girls Club,[11] and many other venues throughout the city. In August of 2010 Care Strategy partnered with Kaboom! and Barbour Language community for a playground build.[12]

Ministries

Rockford First runs many different ministries in addition to the weekend services and events. Rockford First runs off of a small group structure throughout the church called “life groups.” These groups consist of approximately 10-20 people who meet once a week throughout the city of Rockford and the surrounding areas.

The main ministries of the Rockford First are: Kidslife (0- 5th grade),[13] FUSE ( 6th- 8th grades), Venue (9th-12th grade),[14] theFORUM (college-aged ministry),[15] and Original Women (women's ministry).[16]

Conferences

Original Conference

Original Conference was founded by Jen DeWeerdt in April of 2007. Original Conference is a 3-day conference. This conference offers contemporary worship and a series of teachings for women of all ages.[17]

Men’s Conference

Rockford First offers a Men’s Conference, which was founded by Jeremy DeWeerdt in February of 2010. Men’s Conference offers contemporary worship and a series of teachings for men of all ages.[18]

Podcasts and media

Rockford First also broadcasts teachings multiple times each week on three local television stations (WREX 13[19], WTVO 17[20], WQRF 39.[21] As well as, two radio stations WQFL (100.9 FM)[22] and WGSL (91.1 FM).[23]

In 2007 Rockford First began offering a podcast ministry for Rockford First Sunday Morning Services. [24]

References

  1. ^ http://jeremydeweerdt.com/about/
  2. ^ http://www.clschools.org/about.php
  3. ^ http://www.clrcgroup.com/index_files/about.htm
  4. ^ http://www.focusone.com/
  5. ^ http://www.rrstar.com/carousel/x1146474311/Easter-highlights-message-of-hope
  6. ^ http://www.wifr.com/economy/headlines/44722892.html
  7. ^ http://books.google.com/books?id=QGRyvJpVh0QC&dq=Rockford+Master%27s+Commission+founding&q=Jeremy+Deweerdt#v=snippet&q=Jeremy%20Deweerdt&f=false
  8. ^ http://www.rockfordfirst.com/
  9. ^ a b Assemblies of God
  10. ^ http://rockfordrescuemission.org/
  11. ^ http://www.rockfordboysandgirlsclub.org/index.asp
  12. ^ http://www.rrstar.com/opinions/whatyouresaying/x552733843/Letter-Barbour-playground-built
  13. ^ KidsLife
  14. ^ Venue
  15. ^ The Forum
  16. ^ http://originalconference.com/index.html
  17. ^ http://originalconference.com/index.html
  18. ^ http://www.rockfordfirst.com/mensconference
  19. ^ http://www.wrex.com/
  20. ^ http://mystateline.com/
  21. ^ http://mystateline.com
  22. ^ http://www.ontheradio.net/WQFL
  23. ^ http://www.ontheradio.net/WGSL
  24. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rockford-first/id338148176
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