City First Church (Rockford First Church)

City First Church
On January 29, 2017, Rockford First Church officially changed it's name to City First Church. This the new black and white logo.
On January 29, 2017, Rockford First Church officially changed it's name to City First Church. This is a picture of the new logo on the exterior of the Spring Creek campus.
General Information
Location:Rockford, IL
Country: United States
Attendance:5000
Previously known as First Assembly of God

Rockford First Assembly

Rockford First Church

Rockford First

Senior Pastors
Jeremy DeWeerdtJen DeWeerdt

City First Church (formerly Rockford First) is an Evangelical church located in Rockford, Illinois that draws "thousands" to its Sunday services.[1] Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt has been the lead pastor since May, 2007.[2] On January 29, 2017, Rockford First officially changed its name to City First Church.[1]

History

City First Church was originally a small Swedish assembly that began meeting in a storefront hall on 5th Avenue in Rockford in 1929.

In 1934, the name "First Assembly" is adopted during the pastoral ministry of Pastor Carl O'Guin.

On September 12, 1971 a new location opened for First Assembly with a seating capacity of 1,200.[3] First Assembly of God, under Pastor Eugene Whitcomb, opened Christian Life Elementary Sch

The Rev. Ernest Julie Moen, former senior pastor of First Assembly of God, Rockford, Ill. 1973 thru the early 1980`s. A wonderful man of God and spiritual leader for many, during his time here. Pastor Moen grew the church and the vision for WQFL and Christian Life Schools. It was because of his vision and perseverance Rockford has "City First"...Thank God for Pastor Moen and his staff during those years!...

the first Radio Station WQFL (100.9 FM) was purchased from Open Bible Church.[4]

In December 2010, Rockford First was listed number 51 in the 100 largest Assemblies of God churches in the United States.[5]

In September 2012, Outreach Magazine named Rockford First the 7th fastest growing church in the nation, with a 60% increase in weekly attendance between February 2011 – 2012.[6]

Denomination

City First Church is part of the Assemblies of God. The Assemblies of God claimed mission is four-fold; evangelize the lost, worship God, disciple believers, and show compassion.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Rockford First Church changing its name". WIFR. Jan 25, 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
  2. ↑ "Jeremy DeWeerdt". cityfirst.church.
  3. ↑ C. Hal Nelson (1968). Sinnissippi Saga. Winnebago County Illinois Sesquicentennial Committee.
  4. ↑ "Two Rockford Christian Radio Outlets Sold"
  5. ↑ "Top 100 AG Church's in the United States"
  6. ↑ "The 2012 Outreach 100". OutreachMagazine.com.
  7. ↑ Assemblies of God

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